I did this very thing to Webster this morning when he came in from the soft summer rain. It's so much cooler and it smells like mountain air with the doors and windows open again. We enjoyed the A/C but we are fresh air lovers here at the cottage. via
Monday, June 3, 2013
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Mellerstain House in Scotland
I was surprised to learn this charming cottage was in Scotland. It looks so much like a story book illustration, doesn't it? I love the hedge lining the walk. Let's go inside, shall we? via
Peony Update
Since my peonies opened several days ago, there has been quite an explosion. Thankfully, we haven't had any rain to destroy them. They are a delight, aren't they? How does your garden grow? my iPhone photos
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Interior Design for Gardeners
Don't you love peeking into an antique collector's home? I would love to poke around look at all of the old gardening items and curiosities, wouldn't you? via
Owl Head Bump (Kiss on Forehead)
I can't believe today is the first day of June, can you? I'm ready for summer now so bring it on. I turned on my air conditioning yesterday and about 5 minutes later an alarm when off in my head. I forgot to take the cover off the outside unit. I ran to the wall and turned off the thermostat and ran outside to take the cover off. The fans on the unit would not go on so I called my repair company. Luckily they came over at the end of the day and fixed it. They said I was the second person idiot this week to do this very thing. You can be sure I'll never do it again. Click here to see this image in full resolution. It's great.
Happy June - I hope you will have a great weekend.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Folding Deck Chairs - Curbside Find
I found these very nice folding deck chairs someone put out for curbside pick up. I like them a lot and they are in perfect condition. They are ideal for the far side of my balcony. I never cease to be amazed at what people toss out. They are the same color even though the one on the right looks more golden because it was in the sun. They fold into a nice tight package and will take up almost no room in my garage when the season is over. See you tomorrow.
Nancy Lancaster Garden at Haseley Court
Don't you love Nancy Lancaster's trademark blue garden seats? Photographed at her last home, Haseley Court in Oxfordshire England. via Pinterest
First Peony 2013
I was rewarded for getting out of bed this morning with my first open peony. It must have been waiting for some hot weather. I am so happy. my Nikon photo
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Peony Bud
Wood's Edge Early This Morning
My woods looked pretty with the morning fog in the background and the early sunlight casting its yellow glow here and there. It is hot now and will be 90° later. Webster is not a happy camper and I'm not either. Tabitha is in 7th heaven. my Nikon photo
My Birdbath in the Early Morning Light
Now I know why photographers prefer the early morning light. Everything just looks better before the sun has gotten very high in the sky. I took this photo a few minutes ago from the balcony with my Nikon. Of all my birdbaths, this one is the favorite for some reason. It serves as a perch too for the birds looking to pounce on an insect. See you later. Webster is whimpering to be fed.
French Bulldog Love x 3
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Red Clover at My Cottage
Pink Roses in An English Village
These roses are too beautiful for words. The climate in England was kind to rose species brought in as guests from far off lands in times of old and they soon became residents, grew up, bred and cross bred. via
Clay Flower Pots In Waiting
I love the upside down flower pot arrangement, don't you? They look so beautiful waiting for the moss on top of the wall to cover them too. via
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
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