Mist of the morning!

Thursday Morning
Originally uploaded by James_at_Slack

I love this shot!! Had to add this extra bit of beauty for my Friday flickr love!

visit James' site often, he add photos weekly!

Happy weekend all!!
xx
callie

FRIDAY: Sunrise

Sunrise on Craigievar Castle
Originally uploaded by James_at_Slack

Okay, I am late this morning!! I woke up after sunrise which is not like me. I am a bit under the weather with this kinda cold kinda sore throat thing and it is not fun. Hopefully, this weekend will be rest and nesting.

Here is another photo from James' photo stream on flickr!!
Gorgeous! Last spring when I went to visit family in Scotland I was planning on visiting this Castle since it is so close to where they live.... well I drove over there and it was all scaffold and tarps (under restoration) it looks as if they are done, since James took this amazing shot this week!!!
yeah, I will add it to the agenda for my trip in spring 2010 (ready g!!! you will see this soon!!)

I wish you all a fantastic day!!
xx
callie

QUOTE: Welcome, please make yourself at home.

"All rooms ought to look as if they were lived in, 

and to have to say a friendly welcome, ready for the incomer"

William Morris

cosy bedding, a small floral arrangement, books at the ready and water on the bedside. What more can a guest ask for..... oh, possibly a chocolate on the pillow!

xx

callie

image: livingetc

PHOTOGRAPHY: Nicolas Matheau

Each of his photographs takes me on a visual holiday.  Each one capturing the pure beauty of the surroundings, the interiors with mixed palettes of colour and texture.  I completely adore this photographer, actually I am down right smitten with his work.

See for yourself!

See more of his work here! You won't be disappointed.

xx

callie

OBSESSION: Got Milk! Glass

Milk Glass

First made in Venice in the 16th century. An opaque or translucent milky white or coloured glass blown or pressed into a wide variety of shapes. Colours include blue, pink, yellow, brown, black and white.

Notable manufacturers:

• Kanawha Glass Co.
• Fenton Glass Company
• Fostoria Glass Company
• Imperial Glass Company
• Mosser Glass 
• Westmoreland Glass Company

Victorian Pressed Milk-Glass Goblet ***

via High Street Market Blog ***

Her etsy site has some amazing glass pieces!

Large Fenton hobnail milk glass pitcher***

a pretty candy dish ***

a ruffled cake plate, Fenton Hobnail pedestal!

I can see a pretty bride cake (bridal shower) on this beauty***

Westmoreland milk glass lace platter ***

These pretty pieces are from 20th century glass ***

Victorian Blue Milk Glass lidded pot

Victorian White Milk Glass Sauce Pot

Victorian Milk Glass Lidded Trinket box

I think milk glass looks fabulous grouped together,  as with any other collection. It's unique and quite pretty. 

What are you obsessing about lately?

xx

callie

INTERIOR DESIGN: A bit of plaid, Highland Living

Image: Country Homes and Interiors

Image: Country Homes and Interiors

Image: Toast

Image: Period Living

How gorgeous! Pairing the bright pink with with a plaid carpet with pink detail.

Wonderful Plaid carpeting: Abbeyglen in Fermanagh Plaid by Brintons.

Highland Hallway: House to Home

Just adore the plaid fabric in the alcove in this cloakroom.

Plaid Contemporary Sofa : House to Home

Love the sweet red piping at the pillow!

Plaid Window Coverings: House to Home

Pale neutrals with a simple plaid fabric at the windows, gives this office a cosy feel.

I love plaid.

Whether it's clothing or interiors, a wee bit of plaid makes me smile.  Usually, plaid is placed in a traditional setting but as you can see in these images you can actually make the space a bit more contemporary.

Do you like plaid?  What are your thoughts on this cosy and comforting fabric?

xx

callie

Happy Halloween!!!!

As promised, The Haunted House on Harrison complete with Ghouls roaming about, ghosts flying about in trees and the Kirkyard complete with grave diggers!!

It looks fantastic at night with all his special lighting set up.  My dog goes crazy every time we pass.  The ghosts in the trees are over the street so when you drive the move about!

Happy Halloween everyone, be safe.  Off to get ready for a party!

xx

callie