Banquet

more thoughts on quilts

If I had the patience, I'd love to make this one into a quilt...
From an old Australian Vogue Living.

Off to Savary for two whole weeks - I'll be back, browner, fatter, inspired (yes please!)

paul rand

Love these covers designed by Paul Rand.

priorities

I no doubt will be blogging erratically over the next few months.
There are important things on the agenda that involve sand and raspberries and savary island (no electricity and no internet).

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humphrey repton

My brother just sent me a link to the amazing before and after landscape illustrations of Humphrey Repton, 18th and 19th century landscape designer.
I may even be more excited about pruned's post on naumachia...

poppies

edith dekyndt

Some magic here.
With details here.

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sydney vermont

Crazy for Sydney's corks and teabags.
See more here.

pleated throats

Some images from Mammals, one of my beloved Golden Nature Guides.

cake

The baked goods fetish continues:
I thought this cake looked pretty great, but then I went to Kate Sullivan's site (cake power!), and fell in love with the Marie Antoinette bust cake. Sweet.

a gala mood

A Gala Mood is a lovely new baby blog from the uber talented and stylish Miss Jow.
All kinds of finds, including some really special vintage pieces, like this gorgeous baby bonnet.

It reminds me a bit of this chapeau - too bad it doesn't come in my size.