Saturday, May 6, 2017

A Sun Porch and A House Tour

This is my favorite room.
Forget Club Chairs and Ottomans.
Give me these chaise lounges.
Tour the rest of a lovely home HERE
Enjoy the weekend. xo

Friday, May 5, 2017

The Perfect Pink Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Ave Maria' photo source
I honestly don't think I have ever seen a more perfect flower. Can a perfect pink camellia be a little too perfect, asks Susie Steiner? Read more here: Camellia japonica 'Ave Maria': The perils of pink perfection

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Beautiful Home

This is the ultimate in curb appeal.
I love the black door and the Versailles planters.
The bay window is perfection.
Love it all.

Antique Stone Potting Sink

This is so perfect.
I always end up using my kitchen sink.
I really do have to set up something outside as there is a lot of repotting to do here at the cottage.
Happy gardening.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

White Patio Furniture

So gorgeous. White furniture on a gray flagstone patio surrounded by green. My favorite combination. via

Lovely Roofline

There is so much to love here, actually everything. The gable-end chimney, the dormer, the roofline with decorations, the small size and the sophistication of it all. It's a winner, for sure. via

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Garden Cottage

I adore this little garden cottage with benches, firepit, arbor and the most wonderful raised bed full of flowers and vegetables. It looks almost too small to be a real dwelling but maybe it is. Maybe it's a guest cottage. Anyway, it's adorable and I love it. via

Monday, May 1, 2017

Wonderful View

I wouldn't get any work done at this desk with that wonderful view. I have fierce clouds overhead right now and they are very dark, but moving fast. My phone says there is a 50% chance of rain and it will be over by morning. We'll see. Have a nice evening. It's TV time for me. Have to go watch Antiques Roadshow. xo

Hammock Love on May Day

Imagine having this yard, so beautifully landscaped, with two perfectly spaced trees just begging for a hammock. This must be paradise. Happy May Day.

The image above is from this book.
Charlotte Moss: Garden Inspirations Hardcover – April 14, 2015 by Charlotte Moss (Author), Barry Friedberg (Foreword), Barbara L. Dixon (Contributor)

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Zen Things & My First Gif

Really good advice. I need to work on my indoor cleaning skills. via

I made my first GIF that I really like. It was easy to put it on Instagram but I can't figure out how to put it on my blog. See it HERE. I cannot believe today is the last day of April. It went too fast.

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Porches and Pergolas

I found a wonderful article with many different cottage home styles featuring porches and pergolas. I liked each and every one too. Floor plans pictured in quite a few. Click here to read more. Have a great weekend.

This cottage has gardens.

Friday, April 28, 2017

Dark Green Shutters and Door

I have always liked this dark green that looks almost black but have never used it because it is so very popular in my area and I always wanted to be a little different. I like the high gloss paint because it sheds the water so nicely. via
Have a great weekend.

Foggy Morning with Rosemary

I woke up to a really foggy Friday morning. The rosemary plants didn't seem to mind. They are very happy to be outdoors again after a long winter inside. 

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Winkin, Blinkin, and Nod

Good night, my friends. Have a great evening. via

Adorable Two Family Cottage

This is small, but mighty! I love the shuttered exterior and want to know more about the interior but cannot find more information. via

Monday, April 24, 2017

Charming Service Door

The simple geometry of this charming service door at the David Peden house by Harrie T. Lindeberg is just one example of the work of this great architect of the 20th century. I love it. That's creeping fig climbing the walls, not recommended for a wooden structure but fine for brick. Found on Instagram