Day 12: My House in August "Favourite"
The Christmas pics really pulled at my heart. Much of that time is truly my favorite!! But if we are sticking to my house in August I would choose my gardens, patio:
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Comments (41)IdaClaire, I live about 25 miles outside of Houston. My husband is a collector. We have a lot of stuff not normally found in a home (like the toucan that he put on an old stand). It was a kiddie ride in its former life. I try to utilize as many of his "finds" as I can without it being too much. It's a compromise. I would probably pare a little of it down. He would have more....See MoreDay 14, My House in August: Metallic
Comments (30)(as for the kippas..actually one's supposed to wear them all the time what's different though is the level of observance.Some do wear it only when praying, celebrating a holiday, etc. Some will wear them all the time..but if a kippah is knitted that's a sign that they are very traditional, yet not truly orthodox. Orthodox would wear black kippahs only..or, in some communities, hats. Obviously here everything's a bit different than in Israel. Including big thing they make out of Chanukkah..:) which is a wonderful holiday that we always try to celebrate, but no, it's not like Christmas, it's not a religious holiday even though it's about faith too, and involves a miracle..and the presents aren't such a huge part of it ..kids customarily do get something. And traditionally it was some money. I guess in order to play with dreidels..:) One has to have something to win and to loose, after all, lol OK where was I? so about knitted kippahs..in Israel people that observe everything yet are not orthodox still, are called either "traditional" or simply "knitted kippahs"..:) They'll always have extra supply in synagogue, very much so, because you're supposed to cover your head there. If you're a woman you should cover your hair too, Some light scarf will do. They usually keep some supply of scarves there as well. Unless you're a girl/woman who's unmarried yet. but little boys are supposed to wear kippahs. I like Bucharian kippahs the best-they're bigger, can look very smart, and usually are covered with some wonderful bright embroidery. Flowers and such. I'd love to see the thing from Turkey, and especially from Moscow..I think I know what it might look like:) Sorry for the big off-topic! I obviously miss home too much.. I love so many things here..the cat mold, the cake keeper, all the lamps, the candlesticks, the dragon, the tin ceiling, the cat door stop, the tea service, the chest..could go on and on..that's one dangerous thread. Sends one hunting.....See MoreDay 24 - My House in August: Vase
Comments (24)aaaaaaahhhh it's gorgeous!!!!! I love all of these so much! I'm very much into vases and all sorts of vessels recently(I think I know why lol)..unfortunately all the bigger ones are nothing to write home about..they're simple glass things from TJ Maxx etc. all that I have and really love and chose myself-are small ceramic things purchased in galleries, art festivals etc..I use them for small succulents and such.. and even these I can't show right now since I don't have any camera:) will have to wait until DS comes home from school.. yours are amazing, I don't know where to start..just beautiful. some pottery, I do recognize.. am afraid to guess wrong the names right now , but I do collect them, albeit virtually and in my dreams..))...See MoreDay 25 - My House in August: Art
Comments (38)We call him "the Green Man" but he isn't really green anymore. He's a woodblock on fabric, done by the Art Professor at the University of Taiwan in the late 60s. DH purchased him at an art gallery on an r and r in Taiwan when he was stationed in Vietnam. It cost him $50. He was only 19. What 19 year old soldier buys a picture like this? Most bring home Elvis on black velvet! It's always hung in our house mostly in the dining room....See More
Bonnie
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoWe have extensive hosta beds here, but the deer have destroyed them this year. The coyote pee did not deter them like it has in the past. They are getting more brazen!
Sunroom in August:
Billie at the window. You knew I'd find a way to get her in the post!
When we are at our Cape house this is where she waits for us when we go out, right in the window facing the driveway. We frequently find her asleep there when we return. I wish I could have gotten the window boxes, but I zoomed to get her adorable, lonely face! Darn screen is in the way, but you get the idea! "Um, did you forget something???"
Lastly, the kitchen at the happy house. It's a pleasure to cook here:
The annual Paella:
LynnNM
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHow about my sweet Tibetan Spaniels, India (L) and Sasha (R). India is actually DD's furbaby. They were just here visiting from grad school this week.
And my Knight. Dobermans have a reputation for being very mean, scary dogs. If you're a burglar, I guess they are, but for their families, they are giant, very affectionate snugglers who want nothing more than to be with you 24/7.
Love my wonderful furkids!
jakabedy
6 years agoTwo of the Arts and Crafts pieces I've been carrying around for years, whether they go with any given house or not. A sweet little Sessions table clock, and an unattributed drop-front desk. Again, things are where they landed off the moving van, so bear with me . . .
micheletx
6 years agoOne of my favorite spots in my house is my office/studio. I make and sell jewelry online, so I spend a lot of time in there.
gsciencechick
6 years agoChristmas Eve cooking! Here are pierogis. Polish sausage in the Dutch oven and then Dutch apple pie!
Kitties sleeping on blankets. Our older big guy gets along so great with the little girl kitty. Plus, he loves playing with his ball on the blankets.
Bonnie
6 years ago
Lars
6 years agoThis is August a few years ago, but it's still my favorite place. However, today I am in the middle of rearranging plants in this area.
Here's a view from the pergola, looking a different direction, November 2016:
It is always a work in progress, and the plants continually change.
aprilneverends
6 years agoI have many
my bougainvillea is probably one of the reasons I felt for the house in the first place..I have a disproportionate love for bougainvilleas. so here goes:
I also love staghorn and is permanently worried about its well-being..:)
I also love orchids, so this is one of my favorite artworks..the photo doesn't do it justice as it's full of amazing inner light..very jentle, very soft. The wall color is incorrect because the photo was taken in the prevous home(and even then it's incorrect lol) I don't have another picture of it. Yet it is one of my favorite paintings. It was a birthday present from my husband who knew I loved the painting in a gallery and later bought it for me, so the first thing I saw I opened my eyes on that birthday, was the painting..
raphaellathespanishwaterdog
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI'm a bit late for this one - playing catch up, lol! Love Jakabedy's wonderful Arts & Crafts pieces, April's beautiful bougainvillea and everyone's gorgeous fur babies :)
Mine are my antique Art Nouveau peacock mirror - an (expensive) ebay purchase that I won back in 2008. It's gesso and very fragile. We've moved house twice since, and hope to do so again soon and I never trust it going with the removers even though they export wrap, but always insist on taking it in the car!
Currently I'm in love with this vintage peacock print DH found recently (a glimpse of which was seen in my 'shelfie' post)........
Not forgetting my real favourites - my fur babies, Raphaella the Spanish Water Dog and Rossetti the Australian Miniature Labradoodle......
gsciencechick
6 years agoThanks, Bonnie_ann! I am fortunate to have a Polish deli about 10 minutes from my house, so that is great for holidays. People drive from neighboring cities to shop there. They have incredible varieties of Polish sausage. I am one of the few in there who doesn't really speak Polish.
We did our kitchen around 2009-2010 so I posted a lot of photos then. We have blue pearl granite and then the mosaic glass BS. I put the stainless inserts in behind the stove. Yes, I did the backsplash, not really knowing what I was getting myself into. But the mosaics were on mesh-backed sheets, and the few tiles I needed cut I was able to take back to Lowe's and they did it for me.
We just got a new Elextrolux induction since the Samsung induction cooktop died and could not be repaired because the parts were no longer available.
pamghatten
6 years agoMy house would not be a home, without my favorite pets:
Shiloh & Rocky:
Figaro & Bailey:
It seems all my pets like the leather couch!
eld6161
6 years agoThis copper horse was given to me by my dad, over 40 years ago. It has always been on my desk and I think of him whenever I look at it.
gsciencechick
6 years ago
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