Wilendur Ceramic Tablecloth - A new colorway! 20 May 2013 | 01:39 am

Wilendur "Ceramic" Cotton, Wilendur overall print of ceramic jugs, bottles, from the 1950s, name is "Ceramic" , no tag. Shown on page 122 of Elegant Table Linens by Michelle Hayes. Matching napkins....

The World's Largest Hummingbird. 18 May 2013 | 09:42 pm

Melanerpes formicivorus - Acorn Woodpecker Males do not have the black band between their white face and red topknot. We have approximately 2 dozen that live in a family group in our oak trees.  Th...

Yellow Ware Bowls 18 May 2013 | 08:44 pm

After a discussion of Yellow Ware last weekend, I decided for the first time in 6 years to try and display my bowls all together. I am still gathering and digging in closets, bins and boxes to find th...

Vintage Fiesta Beverage Set 17 May 2013 | 10:27 pm

Vintage Fiesta Beverage Set

Sleepy Cat 16 May 2013 | 06:44 pm

Homer

Perfect Moment 16 May 2013 | 06:38 pm

'Perfect Moment' hybrid tea rose

'Matangi' 15 May 2013 | 12:46 pm

'Matangi'  floribunda

Chicken Parmesan 14 May 2013 | 07:10 pm

So easy, quick and always a winner, from Ina Garten. Parmesan Chicken   I added some of my pasta salad and it was the perfect meal! And how strange is it that this morning's ba...

Mixed Pink Roses in Periwinkle Millennium II Vase 14 May 2013 | 01:46 pm

Pasta Salad Lunch On The Terrace 13 May 2013 | 05:13 pm

The 'About Face' hybrid tea rose.  The "All About You" luncheon plate.