Monday, July 20, 2020
Pool House with Bermuda Shutters
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I adore this bungalow with a delightful pool house. The full-window Bermuda shutters are perfect here and they provide shade, airflow, and privacy. The clerestory windows are another architectural detail that make this compound so special. The understated mature landscaping is wonderful and so is the swimming pool. I love this little gem!
Sunday, July 19, 2020
William Morris Wallpaper in Green
What a beautiful all-over floral design in green and white. William Morris hand-blocked wallpaper is always lovely, isn't it?
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Inspiring Country Garden
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This wonderful country garden is certainly maximizing the space with only a little lawn for a path between the raised beds. The teepee trellis made from branches is wonderful too. Have a happy gardening weekend and I'll see you later. xo
Friday, July 17, 2020
Never Too Old to Garden
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This wonderful gardener's outfit reminds me of my mother in so many ways. She always wore jumpers and she never lost her love of digging in the garden. I take after her in many ways, preferring to do things myself rather than hire someone. My two-day mowing marathon this week is a good example. I honestly thought I had waited too long between mowings and wouldn't be able to handle the growth with my walk-behind mulching mower. I considered calling someone for help but decided to try a couple of rows myself first and found it to be pretty easy and the rest is history. I'm looking forward to a lazy day today as my reward with some Acorn TV. It has already spritzed rain several times and the sky is gloomy but I am cheerful. Cheers! [Update: I wrote the text for this post this morning and after lunch the sun came out and I was able to work outside on some weeding projects.] xo
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Classic Low Country Cottage
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This is wonderful, isn't it? I have always loved low country cottages and this one is extra special. I finished my mowing today and it was a perfect day. The humidity was low and it wasn't too hot. There was a nice breeze, the kind you can feel blowing through your hair. I loved it. I had my central air surviced on Tuesday and turned it on for the first time this year. I got the house nice and cool just in time to turn it off and open all the windows again. I am a happy camper! xo
Trellis Love
via This is a clever way to train your wisteria to surround your entrance and keep it off the clapboards. It's lovely! I need to cut mine back because it's going wild and is quite happy with all the downpours we've been having. I did some intense mowing yesterday and plan to repeat the process today before the dark clouds overhead open up again. xo
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Happy Music and a Sidekick
https://youtu.be/avlOGya53IU
Click on this link if you can't see the video below.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
My Lacecap Hydrangea
Pale blue flowers on this bunch.
All white flowers on this bunch.
Pink flowers on this bunch.
All on the same woody shrub that blooms on last year's growth. It is really thriving after all the rain we've had recently.
Monday, July 13, 2020
Architect's Own Seaside Cottage in Brooklin Maine
Architect Gil Schafer's dream kitchen.
Entrance hall at the seaside cottage.
There is so much more to see and love here. Enjoy! Keep scrolling. It's a great project by a great architect.
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Built to Last
I adore the carved stonework around the recessed door and the stone window surround. There is almost nothing requiring paint and upkeep and nothing to attract insect infestation. This is my idea of a forever house where you can just get on with living and enjoying rather than maintaining. Sadly, this thinking has gone out the window unless the end user has full control of the construction process and access to old world craftsmen who are not in a rush. The flowers are the icing on the cake. via
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Best Porch Swing
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This swinging sofa on a three season porch looks delightful. I think it would be perfect for long summer naps if the cute little dog would be willing to share.
Friday, July 10, 2020
Cottage Detail: Blue Stair Treads
This cottage hallway and curved stairs with blue painted treads is simply wonderful. I love the perfect proportions of everything in this photograph, especially the fine woodwork. Perfection! via
Decorated Envelope Flaps
These decorated envelope flaps are so beautiful and inspiring for all letter writers. via
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Gorgeous New House Charlotte, NC
New House in Charlotte NC
Bella Loren Photography
Pursley Dixon Architecture, Inc
Just wonderful!
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Greenhouse Envy
Who could ask for more? This greenhouse is perfect in every way, isn't it? I love the hardscaping too. via
Very Nice Home Office
The arrangement of this home office is very pleasing to my eye. The large mirror on the wall enables the sitter to see who is entering the room even though the chair is facing the wall. This chair placement is against all the rules of feng shui:
What a “Study Desk Back Facing Door” Means in Feng Shui. Your back should be supported by a solid wall when sitting at your study/office desk. If you have your back facing the door, it will have negative effects like: It will give you a sense of insecurity and you will be easily distracted.
I have also read this chair placement is back luck because someone can sneak up on you and stab you in the back. And if you love watching mysteries as much as I do, you know this is true. Smiley face.
Monday, July 6, 2020
Gorgeous Kitchen Cupboard
This built-in cupboard is wonderful. The kitchen would still be lovely without it but it really makes the room and is well worth the effort. Love it! via
Sunday, July 5, 2020
End of A Perfect Weekend
This photo personifies the end of a perfect weekend, doesn't it? Hope you had one too. via
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Friday, July 3, 2020
Poppy Seed Pods
I gathered these seed pods yesterday morning and I couldn't believe the size of this bunch after only three days. Needless to say, I will have plenty of seeds for next years poppy patch. Have a wonderful July 4th.
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