Lov'in.

the Lumineers, "Ho Hey"

Where

...do we go from here.

The Zimmerman verdict vibrated beyond Florida.

Source: Mario Tama/Getty Images via NPR

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Prayers to the Martin family.

Prayers to any family that has lost a child to senseless violence.

Prayers to the children of the future.

Pictures.

Below, pictures we didn't take before we had digital cameras. I'd have to totally agree! What about you?

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What sorts of things do you find yourself taking pictures of?

1. The talented Angela Liao of twenty pixels 

2. Mashable 

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>>>>Wordless Wednesday <<<<

Winston Howes.

A hopeless romantic + 6,000 oak trees in the shape of heart = a tribute to Winston Howes late wife.

Inhabitat 7/17/22012

When Howe's wife passed away over a decade ago, he meticulously planned and planted the oak trees around a six-acre field of grass to create the heart shape, with the design’s bottom tip pointing in the direction of his wifes childhood home in Wotton Hill.

A tall hedge of daffodils surrounds the heart’s perimeter that creates an unmistakable warm yellow glow that planes and hot air ballooners alike cannot miss. Read more of the story here.

Playing Footies

Luxurious - Warmth - Calming (my thoughts of them)

Cast iron lined with porcelain (original material).

Classic Roll Rim/ Flat Rim/ Roll Top - Slipper/ Double Slipper - Double Ended - Pedestal (types)
....the Claw-foot tub...

James Madison| Madison Design

French Flair

Landmark Builders

Never Forgotten. Forever Grateful.

The Secret Life of Toys.

Proof that toys do have a secret life:

Titled: "Imperial Training"

Measurements: 5"X7" (image), with 8"X10" (mat)

Titled: "Recession Army Cantina"

Measurements: 8"X10" (image), with 11"X14" (mat)

Titled: "Recession Time"

Measurements: 5"X7" (image), with 11"X14" (mat)

Titled: "What a Trooper"

Measurements: 5"X7" (image), with 8"X10" (mat)

Seriously, How clever is this guy? I can totally relate to these images...in a human kind of way (smile)!

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The Artist: Marcos or Mark
The 411: Self-taught photographer. "Official family photographer for every family vaction until a few years back when his kids invited him into a wonderful world." (everyone sigh and say "awwwwwe").

Visit more of his work >here<
*All of the artists photographs are printed professionally in a lab on Kodak Supra Endura paper and are individually signed.*

A House In Philadelphia.

...a hint of red, a hint of blue

Renovation of a 19th-century home in Philadelphia's City Center,

by Thomas Jayne Studio, Inc.

Source: Architectural Digest, August 2011 Edition

My original post was to be on Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's adobe-style retreat residence.
Unfortunately, Honestly I was more inspired by the above. You can check out the Smith's place here.

Origami birds, toes, and a hint of sunshine

Everyone could use a happy view from time to time.

...and here is my Happy View today: Origami birds, toes, and a hint of sunshine!

An image by Chesea Chew found on "beauty in everything". 

What image represents your “Happy View”?