tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71479136080166966922024-03-05T13:42:55.478-05:00The Cottage CheeseWhere vintage and eclectic design reside.Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.comBlogger461125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-7808912764759070272013-01-31T11:19:00.000-05:002013-01-31T11:19:33.884-05:001939 New York World's Fair: The World of Tomorrow<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've gone down the rabbit hole. Current obsession: the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It all began when I happened upon an image of the General Motors exhibit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> Visitors had the opportunity to ride past small realistic landscapes, complete with sophisticated 7 lane highways filled with radio controlled cars. After the Great Depression, people welcomed this grand vision of the future. There is some interesting social commentary within the film <b><i>To New Horizons</i></b>: "On all express city thoroughfares, the rights of way have been so routed as to displace outmoded business sections and undesirable slum areas whenever possible. Man continually strives to replace the old with the new..." Watch the full video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAz4R6F0aaY" target="_blank">here</a>, or an abbreviated video <a href="http://bcove.me/574nw3xv" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-11892529253523246652013-01-25T08:00:00.000-05:002013-01-25T08:00:12.327-05:00The Smiling Christ<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">A couple of months ago, Mr. Cheese and I happened upon one of those uber-rare and slightly odd pieces at a privately hosted estate sale. The item in question was <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/108488767" target="_blank">an artist-signed print of a smiling Jesus</a>, dated 1955. Mr. Cheese and I became obsessed with the story behind this piece, and spent hours researching it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;">Google search results presented links to a few archived newspaper articles about the artist when he was using the moniker "Old Timer" and press photos of the artist just before his death, at which point he revealed his true identity to be Ralph D. Pekor. Research points out that the first known smiling Christ artwork was done by Pekor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;">Pekor was an accomplished commercial/cartoon artist, but spent the majority of his life in prison for crimes that ranged from bad check writing (apparently only while intoxicated) to manslaughter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">According to the artist, it was in a dream that he first saw the image of a smiling Christ. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;">While creating his Christ paintings in prison, Pekor desired to remain anonymous and would not accept money for his religious paintings. His smiling Christ paintings were highly sought after by churches across the United States. The artist knew actress <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillian_Roth" target="_blank">Lilian Roth</a> in the 1930's. Roth came to visit Pekor in prison when he had only completed eight smiling Christ paintings, and she chose to take painting #3 home with her. Roth later wrote the old timer "I keep the painting near me always. If I become weary and a bit cross I have only to look at His Smile to get the spiritual lift I need." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;">Even while imprisoned during WWII, Pekor was churning out propaganda illustrations for the U.S. government, as shown in this <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/1942-Folsom-Prison-Ralph-Press-Photo-/190725095684" target="_blank">press photo for Folsom Prison</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;">Pekor's mark was left on Folson prison in the form of 12 murals that he painted in the former Officer's dining room. The images below of "The Last Supper" are from the Folsom County Prison Museum.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;">In his mural "The Last Supper", it is rumored that Pekor painted the warden as Jesus, the inmates on condemned row as the disciples, and included himself (tucked away under the table). Other accounts say that Pekor painted himself as Jesus, and it was an image of the Devil under the table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;">During his imprisonment in Florida in the mid-1950's, the prison's warden sympathized with Pekor, knowing that the outstanding warrant for his 4th offense in New Mexico would mean that he would spend the rest of his life in prison. When he was released from the Florida prison, Pekor did indeed have to return to New Mexico for imprisonment. Shortly after, upon his cancer diagnosis, the New Mexico governor granted his release from prison. Pekor died 18 days later, in 1956.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;">Sources: <a href="http://www.folsomprisonmuseum.org/" target="_blank">folsom prison museum</a>, <a href="http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2206&dat=19550409&id=Z4IyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xeoFAAAAIBAJ&pg=994,3165861" target="_blank">miami daily news archives</a>, <a href="http://www.lewiswaynegallery.com/ralph-pekor-gay-book-cartoon-orig-art-jekyll-hyde-p-2618.html" target="_blank">lewis wayne gallery</a>, <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/1942-Folsom-Prison-Ralph-Press-Photo-/190725095684" target="_blank">seattle_washington_archive</a> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 24px;">Despite is't great mod design and small-house luxury features (anyone care for a steam?), only 19 Venturo homes were sold, and production was quickly shut-down.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 24px;">But wait - what about this large collection of Futuros and Venturos, located on the northern coast of Taiwan?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 24px;">A random Venturo sighting, this one was located on the highway between Kyoto and Osaka. The home was reportedly removed by the landowner in 2008, it's current location is unknown (sadly, I suspect it no longer exists).</span></div>
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Autumn has come to the South early this year. This makes me a happy girl.</div>
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Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-8180442842109999752012-09-14T17:04:00.001-04:002012-09-14T17:04:54.861-04:00Forgive me...<div style="text-align: center;">
for my absence. I've been working on some exciting posts and will be back to regular posting next week. Until then....</div>
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Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-63436939546190475542012-08-31T09:32:00.000-04:002012-08-31T14:39:45.577-04:00Rebecca's Charming Pink Trailer<br />
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<a href="http://tinyhouseblog.com/" target="_blank">Tiny House Blog</a> recently posted <a href="http://tinyhouseblog.com/park-model-homes/deciding-to-make-a-trailer-my-home/#more-23988" target="_blank">a story about a woman named Rebecca</a>, who - during a difficult transitional period in her life - created a new home out of a run down vintage pink trailer. Rebecca shares her story of making over the ("hideous") 1958 single-wide trailer into a home for she and her beloved dog Cassi, her struggles with the stigma of living in trailer park, and the silver lining of starting this new chapter in her life. Take a look at Rebecca's super-cute renovated trailer, and <a href="http://tinyhouseblog.com/park-model-homes/deciding-to-make-a-trailer-my-home/#more-23988" target="_blank">visit Tiny House Blog to read her inspiring story</a>. </div>
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Visit Rebecca's blog <a href="http://trailerchicgirls.com/" target="_blank">Trailerchic</a> for more trailer love.</div>Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-2385586005164628542012-08-30T10:41:00.000-04:002012-08-30T10:41:06.532-04:00Dog Shaming<div style="text-align: center;">
Are you following <a href="http://dog-shaming.com/" target="_blank">Dog Shaming</a> yet? </div>
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My vet/lifelong best friend told me about <a href="http://dog-shaming.com/" target="_blank">this tumblr</a> and I've read every single post. My stomach muscles actually hurt from laughing so hard. You can also <a href="https://twitter.com/dogshaming" target="_blank">keep up with the naughty pups on twitter</a>.</div>
Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-53442695296956891222012-08-29T10:06:00.001-04:002012-08-29T10:06:52.642-04:00A Cotswald Cottage in Phoenix - Then and Now<div style="text-align: center;">
A Cotswald cottage in Phoenix? Yes, Phoenix. (Arizona that is). Built in 1931, this unique home was painstakingly restored in 2002-2004. And added treat: An early homeowner contributed her pictures, taken in 1947 when her family first purchased the home.</div>
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1 - <a href="http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/" target="_blank">This Old House</a><br />
2 - <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/" target="_blank">House of Turquoise</a><br />
3 - <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/" target="_blank">Coastal Living</a><br />
4 - Unknown Source (sorry!)<br />
5 - <a href="http://www.dwellwithdignity.org/" target="_blank">Dwell with Dignity</a><br />
6 - <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/" target="_blank">Coastal Living</a><br />
7 -<a href="http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/" target="_blank"> This Old House</a><br />
8 - <a href="http://blissfulbblog.com/" target="_blank">Bliss</a>Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-52373139257769862592012-08-27T09:21:00.001-04:002012-08-30T20:59:23.393-04:00Insta-Pups<div style="text-align: center;">
Busy morning, and I've got writer's block to boot. May I offer up some cute dog pics?</div>
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Were I to review this week's activities...well... you would be bored. Instead, I choose to share my adventures from last week. I was very fortunate to spend a fun and relaxing few days in Athens with my aunt, uncle and cousins (one of whom was in from Australia, it was a rare and awesome treat to see her!). Think good food, good wine, and lots of good conversation. We ate breakfast at <a href="http://www.thegrit.com/" target="_blank">The Grit</a> - a ridiculously good vegetarian place.</div>
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There was time to take a run around Athens and do some "hunting" in Chamblee on the way home. <a href="http://www.icehousechamblee.com/" target="_blank">The Ice House</a> offered a gorgeous 50's sofa and a set of really nice set of Danish Modern Chairs (only $140 for all four!)</div>
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At <a href="http://www.antiquefactory.net/" target="_blank">Antique Factory</a>, I spied the craziest and most awesome tile-top coffee table I've ever seen, and a set of Blakely Arizona Cactus dinnerware (I thought this motif was only present on tumblers!).</div>
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Last weekend was spent celebrating Mr. Cheese's birthday in a low key way: a run in the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/chch/index.htm" target="_blank">Chickamauga Battlefield</a>, a walk around <a href="http://www.chattanoogafun.com/" target="_blank">downtown and the riverfront</a>, watching lots of sci-fi movies, eating good food, and a trip to <a href="http://www.gatewayantiques.com/" target="_blank">Gateway Antique Mall</a> in Ringgold, Georgia, where we spied mod concrete patio chairs, a Krystal restaurant tupperware set, and a fantastic 10 foot long 60's era stained glass window.</div>
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It all added up to a delightful week! </div>
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This weekend's plans include a possible visit to our town's annual <a href="http://www.southernbrewersfestival.org/" target="_blank">Brewfest</a> and stuffing ourselves with my mother-in-law's famous tacos. What are you up to this weekend?</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I recently came across a booklet called <i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/107580377/1960-cape-coral-real-estate-booklet-the" target="_blank">The Florida Buyer's Digest</a></i>, which was intended to draw young families to blossoming Cape Coral. An interesting glimpse into the early development of this planned city, the booklet cites the success of the Ft. Myers development as an example of how successful this community could (and would) become. </span></div>
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With many affordable home styles to choose from...</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">And investment properties for burgeoning real estate moguls. (By the way, this is the coolest duplex I've ever seen!)</span></div>
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With so many fun activities right at one's fingertips, who wouldn't want to be there?</div>
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Here are artist's renderings of the Cape Coral yacht club, which still retains it's original architectural character and is <a href="http://www.come-to-cape-coral.com/cape-coral-yacht-club.html" target="_blank">a hub of activity</a> in the city to this day.</div>
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According to the booklet, 45% of the newcomers to Florida (at this time) were in the 18 to 44 age bracket. To woo those who might be enticed to settle in West Palm Beach or Miami instead, we are told that visitors "have found that while the East Coast has all the glitter and glamour that one usually seeks during a short vacation, the West Coast abounds in picturesque native beauty, the peace and serenity that are so desirable in a permanent residence."</div>
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Today's real estate sampler features a charming 1880's home in historic downtown <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Dora,_Florida" target="_blank">Mount Dora, Florida</a>. The home sold last year (a great short-sale deal at $269,000), however I feel it is still worth sharing regardless because...well...just look at it. </div>
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The palette is certainly not for everyone, though I do love a turquoise exterior when it works, as evidenced by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35786890@N08/3305852291/in/photostream" target="_blank">my favorite home</a> of the seven that we have owned/renovated. </div>
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While I'm impressed with the last owner's fearless use of bold color, I do find the wall color to clash terribly with the kitchen, which is quite suburban-bland and out of character with the style of the home. </div>
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Suggested kitchen fix for the new owner: a couple of coats of white paint on the cabinets and soapstone countertops would make it quite lovely. </div>
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More photos and information available <a href="http://www.movoto.com/real-estate/homes-for-sale/FL/Mount-Dora/512-E-3rd-Ave-431_G4672575.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-90478013266715604782012-08-20T11:10:00.000-04:002012-08-20T11:11:04.287-04:00Yum<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.cb2.com/truck-food-cookbook/s402427" target="_blank">available at cb2</a></div>
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If only there was a food truck parked outside my house right now...</div>
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Perhaps an early lunch is in order today.</div>
Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-89448570513886162192012-08-19T09:35:00.004-04:002012-08-30T21:41:26.985-04:00(Nashville) Florida Room<div style="text-align: center;">
Just popping in this weekend to share this charming Florida room. There is even a green "M" on the wall (you know how I feel about green)! I could move right in...</div>
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The homeowner truly embraced the 50's character of her home, down to the glitter ceilings. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scenic_wonders/" target="_blank">See more of this eclectic Nashville home here</a>. Found via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/get-the-look-decor-goin-country/?ref=fp_blog_title" target="_blank">Etsy</a>.</div>
Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-55646632386627625902012-08-17T14:11:00.002-04:002012-08-30T21:12:01.924-04:00Modcloth's Temporary Wallpaper<div style="text-align: center;">
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New at <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/" target="_blank">ModCloth</a>: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/search?keyword=temporary+wallpaper&category=all-categories&commit=Search" target="_blank"><b><i>Temporary Wallpaper</i></b></a>. So perfect for a design commitmentphobe such as myself!</div>
Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-85467040709436372822012-08-17T10:52:00.001-04:002012-08-30T21:13:25.238-04:00Surviving (?) CCC Barracks<div style="text-align: center;">
This morning I happened upon an image of one of six surviving CCC barracks in Valley Center, CA. Built in 1933 as part of President FDR's plan to put people to work during the Great Depression, the barracks would house as many as 400 men while they worked on WPA projects in the area. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://sohosandiego.org/endangered/mel2010/ccc.htm" target="_blank">SOHO San Diego</a></span></div>
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The most recent news that I've been able to find about the barracks (as of August 2011) is that the six buildings have not been given protection as national landmarks, and are threatened. One of the buyers interested in purchasing the land from the state was <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">the school district, who suggested it would like to park buses there (presumably meaning that the buildings would be bulldozed and the land covered in asphalt). Cringe.</span></div>
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Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-17662252555571833422012-08-16T08:00:00.000-04:002012-08-31T16:51:00.351-04:00Lego Architecture<div style="text-align: center;">
Mr. Cheese received <a href="http://architecture.lego.com/en-us/products/architect/farnsworth-house/" target="_blank">The Farnsworth House Lego set</a> for Christmas last year. </div>
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"Villa Hillcrest" front view by Kenneth Parei-Sewell via <a href="http://www.dwell.com/articles/lego-modern-home-design-compeition-five-finalists.html" target="_blank">Dwell</a></div>
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Eames house inspired? via <a href="http://minimodpod.blogspot.com/2012/05/modern-lego-homes.html" target="_blank">My Mini Mod Pod</a></div>
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Not up for designing your own modern Lego house? Lego's got you covered. Check out the <a href="http://architecture.lego.com/en-us/products/" target="_blank">Lego Architect Series</a> kits.</div>
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A lost architectural treasure: The Conversation Pit.</div>
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Dreamy teen hangout. <a href="http://blog.ounodesign.com/2009/06/23/whatever-happened-to-the-seating-platform-the-conversation-pit/" target="_blank">via</a></div>
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Eero Saarinen's Miller House in Columbus, Indiana (present). <a href="http://www.bohemianbutterflyhouse.com/2012/06/11/conversation-pit/%20http://www.bohemianbutterflyhouse.com/2012/06/11/conversation-pit/" target="_blank">via</a></div>
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Miller House in 1957. <a href="http://www.interiordesign.net/blog/Cindy_s_Salon/35388-Glass_Wall.php" target="_blank">via</a></div>
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Potential! <a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/2010/03/02/could-this-50s-ranch-be-fab-again/" target="_blank">via</a></div>
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The organ/tv wall! <a href="http://mendetc.com/2012/04/" target="_blank">via</a></div>Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-18484674677023464712012-08-14T13:00:00.000-04:002012-08-14T13:00:02.249-04:00Good Geometry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm headed to Athens for a couple of days to visit my rad family. Posts are scheduled, so stay tuned!</div>
Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-78665692694781464922012-08-13T10:59:00.002-04:002012-08-13T23:34:52.626-04:00Film Palette - The Life Aquatic<div style="text-align: center;">
I finally saw <i>Moonrise Kingdom</i> a couple of weeks ago, and although I'm no stranger to the beauty of Wes Anderson films, I was still surprised and blown away by just how fantastic the scenery, sets, cinematography were. I wanted to live inside this movie - the wondrous world that Anderson and his talented team created. But then again, I feel that way every time I watch one of his films, which leads me to repost a link to the brilliant <a href="http://www.whorange.net/whorange/2012/07/wes-anderson-films-color-palette.html" target="_blank">Wes Anderson Film Color Palette</a> created by artist <a href="http://bethmathews.com/" target="_blank">Beth Matthews</a>. </div>
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My <a href="http://gallery.apartmenttherapy.com/photo/marsi-and-robert-house-tour/item/357573" target="_blank">personal palette</a> leans toward <i>A Life Aquatic</i>. </div>
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I need <a href="http://needledesign.bigcartel.com/product/the-life-aquatic" target="_blank">this poster</a> to brighten up my office.</div>
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On a different note, is anyone else experiencing Olympics hangover/withdrawal or is it just me?</div>
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I made this tasty <a href="http://www.cooking.com/Recipes-and-More/recipes/Orzo-Salad-with-Chickpeas-Artichoke-Hearts-recipe-10286.aspx?_rid=1119522.27400.284599&_mid=1119522&ref=http%3a%2f%2fnews%2eemail%2dcooking%2ecom%2ftrack%3ftype%3dclick%26enid%3dzwfzptembwfpbgluz2lkptexmtk1mjimbwvzc2fnzwlkptiyntcwnyzkyxrhymfzzwlkpti3ndawjnnlcmlhbd0xnjc4ntg2nczlbwfpbglkpw1jcmf6ev9pcmlzag1vbnn0zxjaewfob28uy29tjnvzzxjpzd0xxzi4ndu5osz0yxjnzxrpzd0mzmw9jmv4dhjhpu11bhrpdmfyawf0zulkpsymjg%3d%3d%26%26%262016%26%26%26http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ecooking%2ecom%2faff%2fa%2easp%3fa%3dcknwfhne01881dd%26s%3ds0028559076s%26%5fmid%3d1119522%26%5frid%3d1119522%2e27400%2e284599#ixzz22VwHJvu1" target="_blank">orzo salad recipe </a>a few nights ago and felt it worth sharing. Note: The original recipe makes only 2 (main dish) servings, so I doubled the recipe but used the amount of mint and artichoke hearts called for in the original recipe. This seems like a recipe that could be played with a bit, and would also make a nice side dish. An easy and light vegetarian dish for summer!</div>
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Did you know that today is National Lighthouse Day? On August 7, 1789, Congress signed an act for the establishment and support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Oh, and it's also my birthday.</span></div>
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Sadly, I'm not within striking distance of a lighthouse today, but I encourage my coastal friends to play hooky and visit a lighthouse today in my honor.Marsi @ The Cottage Cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930251048275030065noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147913608016696692.post-21396093012985071162012-08-06T16:05:00.000-04:002012-08-31T14:50:17.274-04:00Our Apartment Therapy House Tour<div style="text-align: center;">
Exciting news: Our home has been featured on Apartment Therapy! Check out the tour <b><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/marsi-and-roberts-bright-and-tidy-ranch-house-tour-174764" target="_blank">here</a></b>. Many thanks to the super-talented <a href="http://www.sarahdobbins.com/" target="_blank"><b>Sarah Dobbins</b></a>, who photographed our house for the tour and wrote the article. I love the way our home looks through Sarah's lens.</div>
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