Toothpaste Fit for a King...

It is all down to a lack of self control, really...

But I simply could not resist this handsome portrait at O.Live Chemistry of Living in Woodstock... 

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Chateaux and Manors

While on the subject of location-scouting, I visited the 1st Options website, and then promptly needed First Aid. No amount of blood pressure pills, Spirits of Camphor, calm-your-nerves elixirs (or even hormone tablets) could prepare me for... Chateau Castelnau, near Le Fousseret, Haute Garonne, France:

Or... The Manor, Oxford:

 All images (and soooooo many more) at 1ST Options

Our House at the end of our Street (VII)

My poor long-suffering desk literally groans with the weight of knickknacks and baubles. So much for me ever doing any productive work there. Instead, my computer is constantly on my lap contributing to varicose veins and lack of circulation. And don't even mention the dusting...

I must say I am feeling particularly nostalgic and sentimental about the house, as it is on the market. So, snapped these photographs (in a frenzy, lest I forget an inch) over the weekend in varying degrees of light...

Unconnected

Separates, but bound by a hue...

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Acquired - At Housing Works

I am rather pleased with this little painting, found while rummaging through the treasures at Housing Works in Chelsea (NYC). It was such a steal. There is also a remnant of another painting lodged in the back of the frame, which I may try to salvage. It should be mandatory to frequent the HW thrift stores that are dotted about Manhattan and Brooklyn - the proceeds benefitting the homeless and those living with HIV Aids. The more valuable donated items can be found in the windows of each store. These items can only be purchased via the ever-revolving online auctions. In past occasions, I have found Dolce and Gabbana jeweled evening shoes, a Stella McCartney stag keyring (which I made into a necklace) and a vintage gold and turquoise embroidered brocade skirt - all for absolute bargains. Read more about Housing Works here...