bits and bobs: A random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and things
Maybe it’s just me, but this painting from the Portsmouth Historial Society looks like it could be an ancestor of Hugh Laurie or Huge Grant. Am I crazy? What do you think?
Imagine asking to use the loo at someone’s house and walking into a space filled with old photographs. I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I could use this loo with all the people staring back at me. Eeek!
Also, the idea of being framed and hung on someone’s bathroom wall … Just kind of freaks me out.
Currently reading: Handcrafted Maine. It’s a keeper.
A caterpillar hedge shaped from boxwoods. Now there’s something you don’t see everyday. I spotted this on a recent trip and now I feel like I need to grow one.
Speaking of gardens… Do you still have any pumpkins on your porch? Mine are on their way out. I think I’m going to toss them into the woods for the critters… Unless you have a better idea.
Peace Out,
~Mavis
Nancy Settel says
I LOVE the bathroom. So much more interesting than plain old white ones with no character.
Shari Harniss says
I feel the same way! I like to add unexpected and weird items for guests.
Holley says
Go give the pumpkins to The Duck Lady’s chickens and ducks!
Lesley says
Bake up those pumpkins for puree that you can freeze for later! Love the caterpillar hedge and would not be able to “go” in that bathroom.
Rosemary says
If you know someone that has chickens, they love pumpkins! I gave a pumpkin to my chickens and they went nuts for it.
I have photos all over the house, but none in the bathrooms. It just doesn’t seem appropriate to me. But I do have artwork or some sort of decor in there.
And I think you are right about the painting – I see a resemblance.
Sue says
Oh, YUCK. The pictures hung around the toilet below tank-top level are going to get “misted” by male users. Storing toilet paper in that location? Same thing. Even the books/magazines are going to catch it. Does this decorator not know that male splashback is a thing? EW EW EW!!!!
Mavis Butterfield says
Yeah, that kinda sprung to mind as well. 🙂
Laurie Lewis says
I have 10 pumpkins I got from the church down the street from me and most of them have ended up in the woods behind my house. I’ve read the seeds are a natural dewormer for animals. I hope that I can give the raccoons, possums, coyotes, and bobcats a little relief from worms for at least a little bit.
Margo says
If you know someone with chickens you could give them the pumpkins for their flock. The bathroom photos are a little…..different. Think I’d be inclined to scenery if I was inclined to photos in the “loo”.
Brianna says
The toilet one is maybe a bit disrespectful, especially with the picture behind it and the military guy with all of the medals.
Susan Williams says
Take advantage of the pumpkin puree for winter baking projects. Since your garden didn’t produce as much as you’re used to, take advantage of every little bit it HAS given you!
Angelia Johnson says
Found this article about pumpkin usage after Halloween.
https://www.livewest.co.uk/my-community/what-to-do-with-your-pumpkins-after-halloween
Mrs HB says
Chickens …. Mavis you need your chickens for those pumpkins !!!!
Jules says
If you’re outside of town you could shoot the pumpkins. We like to use tannerite and blow them up out in our woods. The animals still get the insides … it’s just a bit more spread out.
Gretta says
Defiantly save the Pumpkin seeds. Seeds are so expensive now.
Donna says
So many awesome things! I love the caterpillar, that bathroom, though….not so much. I must admit sometimes when I see things like the book on Maine, I feel a twinge of state envy. I don’t seem to find cool things like that touting the best parts of of living in Missouri. Maybe I need to look harder. A friend just told me last night that she stocks up on pumpkins when the prices drop after Halloween, chunks them, and keeps them in her freezer for treats for the pups. Does Lucy like pumpkin?
Sue says
At least keep the stem to use as the top of the pin cushion you’re going to make.