Webster likes to do this too. There's nothing quite like cold water straight from the spigot when it's hot outside. photo source
Friday, July 10, 2015
Toparies in Training
I took some cutting from my rosemary plants to root in water and then transfer to some small pots. I want to prune and train them to be straight and tall and bushy at the top. I have lots of moss growing on my property too. This will be a fun project. photo source
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Breathtaking: Lavender and Topiaries
Gasp. Have you ever seen anything more beautiful? via
The horticultural art of topiary dates back at least 2,000 years, to when the ancient Romans cut bushes and trees into ornamental shapes.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Another Low Country Cottage
That's an awfully big house number for such a small cottage. I love the twin ceiling fans on the porch ceiling, It looks perfect in every way. via
Fabulous Ribbon Driveway
An old-fashioned design that harkens to the days when wagon ruts ran down the middle of a roadway, ribbon driveways typically put pavement beneath the wheels and grass in the middle. Back in fashion not just because they look great, they also create a permeable surface to reduce water runoff. Everything old is new again and I love this design. via
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Prince George, Style Icon
Look out world, here I come!
His outfit by Rachel Riley sold out in sizes 12 and 18 months in fewer than 24 hours. Luckily the wearers will be too young to notice their peers wearing the same smocked outfit. I think Prince George looks adorable and I always love seeing him in action. His baby sister's christening was beautiful and it was so nice seeing the whole family together in their Sunday best. via
Monday, July 6, 2015
Cast Iron Urn Detail with Dog Handles
I love old iron gardening pieces with animal designs in the casting, especially dogs. via
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Harper Lee Documentary coming to PBS JULY 10th, 2015
Harper Lee: American Masters airs Friday, July 10, 2015, 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (please check your local listings). This documentary will honor of the release of her new novel Go Set a Watchman on July 14, 2015 HarperCollins publishers. The link also contains an article about this film. Go set your DVR, right now! xo
PS -- This program will be a newly updated version of the Harper Lee 2012 documentary that many of you have already seen on PBS! It focuses on the release of her new (old) book.
PS -- This program will be a newly updated version of the Harper Lee 2012 documentary that many of you have already seen on PBS! It focuses on the release of her new (old) book.
Pink Climbing Roses
Don't you just love this beautiful trellis that's on its way to being covered with lovely pink climbing roses? via
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Charming White Farmhouse
I like the dark gray windows, stair treads and porch floor as well as the plantings. via
Pets and Fireworks
I've never had this problem with Webster and Tabitha but it's still a good idea, especially tonight. We have fireworks at a nearby park and we can see them from a distance over the treetops from the balcony of the cottage. Have a great long weekend everyone. xo
Friday, July 3, 2015
THAT SINK.
Such a great arrangement for a repurposed kitchen sink. via
Be safe and have a wonderful July 4th holiday weekend.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Vintage Bathroom Mirror
Remember these mirrors? I would dearly love to have one now, wouldn't you? It would be so helpful when I'm cutting my own hair. What! Yes, I do a better job than any salon and I never hate what I've done. via
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Wonderful Outdoor Shower in Hawaii
One of the best things about summer is taking a shower outdoors. Agreed? This one is super nice. via
Soft Grey Kitchen Love
I'm pretty sure I would spend all or most of my time opening drawers looking for something, but that thought aside, I love this kitchen. via
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Do You Prefer The Deck or The Beach?
These people are ready for summer, aren't they? The decks have been repaired and you can walk all the way to the beach without having your feet touch the sand. What a spot! via
Do you have vacation plans?
What happened to June? Can you believe today is the last day and this is actually the week of July 4th? Time flies when you aren't looking. via
Monday, June 29, 2015
Perfection with Weeds
You can't imagine how good this photo makes me feel. These people have manicured bushes and beautiful plantings yet they have weeds in their pavers just like the ones I have in my gravel driveway. It's good to know somebody else doesn't want to spray either. I actually mowed my driveway last week and it's looking more and more like an extension of my lawn. via
Cattle Egret Bird Parents with Young
Mr. and Mrs. Cattle Egret look pretty shocked, don't they? Their triplets look like little aliens but the parents are quite handsome so this awkward, just-hatched stage will soon pass. via
Sunday, June 28, 2015
My Wisteria When It Was Blooming
This wisteria is not mine. I don't allow anything to grow on my cottage. via
This is mine earlier this spring. It's pretty close to the bedroom end of my cottage and I have to keep an eye on it because it's always trying to climb up the downspouts.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Pretty in Pink: Flamingo with Chick
Isn't this a beautiful photo? Somehow I never imagined what these big birds looked like when they were hatchlings. via
Friday, June 26, 2015
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