Coffee and Cookies

Neighbor Todd sent some wonderful chocolate chip cookies our way. Delish/complete with Endless Mountains Coffee served in Edward Gorey mugs. Dishes (courtly checkerboard)  by MacKenzie Childs.

Before After - Bathroom 2012

Can't believe the remarkable work my neighbors did on this bathroom. Everything completed from the bottom up!

Table Runner

What a perfect gift from the perfect family who happens to live in my neighborhood!  

My fave color combo is black/brown/beige/white. My preferred style - basic Scandinavian. Topped with stark dried flowers in a clear, glass pitcher, this table runner presents a clean, crisp look. LOVE it!

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Oh What Funny Things Are Seen

Some old and new Halloweenie stuff 2012

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Beauty in the gamelands

Yesterday restricted sections of the gameland were open for tours so DH and his best bud took advantage of the opportunity. "Take pictures," I begged, hoping for brillant fall foliage scenes.

Here's what I got -

Beautiful yellow slime mold. Well, most certainly the Drearys would approve.

A Timeline car for Viola

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Viola would have been a mere TWENTY years old

when this beautiful car was released. Amazing!

Misc Birthday

A mixture of birthday gifts - WONDERFUL