I like changing my blog headers at least once a month, sometimes more if the mood strikes. I keep an ongoing file of photos I see online that grab my attention and try to use them when possible. There’s always a reason for the photos I choose, so I’ll try to remember to post photos of the headers here, along with an explanation.
February 1, 2012 to present
I adore George Nelson’s bubble lamps, so when I saw this photo, I knew that it would one day end up as my header.
January 1-31, 2012
It’s January, so I’m hoping for some cold and snowy weather. Nothing too major, but just enough to be pretty. And, if we get that perfect snow, I’d really like to go for a run in it.
December 1-31, 2011
I love this photo of the London Eye on a cloudy night at Christmas time — partly because we all know how much I love London but also because we stayed in a hotel in that building on the left when we were in London in 2008. In fact, the very first photo of that linked post was taken in the spot as the photo above, although the overall view was a bit different.
November 1 – 30, 2011
It’s November, so everyone expects a header that has turkey, feasting, and/or pilgrims in it, right? Snooze. Instead, I went with something else that defines Thanksgiving for so many Americans: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This is a photo of the Rockettes performing during a past parade.
September 29 to October 31, 2011
I’ve seen these guys in concert only once. March 1, 1984 at the Roanoke Civic Center. I’ve been trying unsuccessfully to see them again ever since they got back together several years ago. October 16. Washington, DC. Booyah.
September 1 – 29, 2011
Longtime readers of this blog will recognize that this is a rainbow-hued version of My Precious, which is also officially known as the Marshmallow Sofa, originally designed by George Nelson in 1956. We also have My Precious 2.0, which is the wee version in the girls’ dollhouse. Hey, you’re never too young to appreciate good design.
August 1 – 31, 2011
I like cows. Always have. They’re peaceful animals who look so picturesque dotted on green fields, but have the added bonus of tasting so damn good.
July 5 – 31, 2011
Can you imagine anything more perfect than blue sky, puffy white clouds, and a field of sunflowers?
July 1 – 4, 2011
I would think that the reason for this header is pretty obvious, but I’ll spell it out anyway: Happy Canada Day! (Oh, and happy 4th of July too.)
June 17 – 30, 2011
I saw a great article about hiring one’s own butler and what to look for, etc., etc., etc. The accompanying photo just really grabbed me. Can you imagine being Nigel Ian Smythe-Worthington, IV and coming home in the Bentley, to find this crew waiting outside for you? Me neither.
June 1 – 16, 2011
I love poppies, but have never been able to recreate the look above in my garden, so I just put it on my blog instead. Close enough.
