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

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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)

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.

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.

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. 

Really Great Kitchen

I cannot find anything I don't like here. That sink looks huge and I like that. via

Best Screened Porch w/ Fireplace

Who cares what the house is like? Gimme that porch! via

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

UPDATE: Click here for interior photos and story. Thanks, ANNE.

Really Nice Entrance and More

I like what I see here. It looks like a happy house. via

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

Wonderful Pantry with Ladder

How wonderful is this pantry? via

Unusual House Pet in Diapers

This photo caught me by surprise and I suppose you weren't expecting a lamb either, were you? via

Have a great weekend!

Nantucket Painting by Ana Cogden 1920

Nantucket. painting by Anna Congden circa 1920s
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New House, Looks Old

Very nice, indeed. An architectural firm in Birmingham, Alabama built this charming English stucco home. See more exterior photos here.

English Cottage and Gardens

Everyone has gardening on the brain this time of year and these are very inspiring. via

Delightful Shingled Beach Cottage with Porches

I love this small cottage. It's just the right size.

Found on Instagram @betterhomesandgardens

A Plant Table + A Great Bathroom Sink

This would be a great place to work on your plants and photograph them for the Internet. via

Just look at that sink! It's like a small bathtub and would be so handy in so many ways. It looks vintage and I'll bet it is. So Nice! via

Floral Alphabet

Say it with flowers.

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