Children Playing On A Fence Circa 1914

Young Barbara Douglas (4th from left) and her friends climb a fence about 1914. Look at the size of some of those hair bows. What fun it must have been being a child of privilege living and playing at Brucemore in Cedar Rapids, Iowa during The Douglas Era 1906-1937.

Photograph from one of my architectural books: OF HOUSES & TIME by William Seale, Personal Histories of America's National Trust Properties.

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Staying Home Circa 1921

Margaret and William Penn Cresson at home in 1921, the first summer of their marriage. Painted by John C. Johansen in their cottage The Dormouse, a wedding gift from Margaret's father Daniel Chester French who lived nearby in Chesterwood. Margaret later donated his home to the National Trust.

I used my camera to capture this image rather than my scanner which is too hard on my cherished books. The photo of the above-mentioned painting is from OF HOUSES & TIME by William Seale. Personal Histories of America's National Trust Properties. It's a wonderful room as well as a happy moment in time, isn't it?




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Go After The Cow

This made me smile. Good advice, isn't it?
Thanks.




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Blue And White Is Always Right

Four more scans from Stephanie Hoppen's book Decorating With Pictures. Blue and white is always right, isn't it? Blue and white with flowers is doubly nice. I had a busy weekend and was light on the blogging. I'll try to do better this week. xxoo Rosemary




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Books And Antiques Are Perfect Together

Two photos illustrating how perfectly books fit into any antique setting. Bookcases and bookshelves aren't just for books either. Mix all of your beautiful things together for interest and color. Scanned from one of my favorite books, Decorating with Pictures by Stephanie Hoppen.

Have a wonderful and relaxing Sunday. Rosemary




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W Is For Weekend

is for
weekend.
Have
a
great
one.
Don't you love this grosgrain ribbon letter W?
Found here.




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Royal Portrait of Princes William and Harry Unveiled in London

The first portrait of Britain's Princes William and Harry together is now on display at London's National Portrait Gallery where it will remain for the next six months. The new painting of the youthful princes in full-dress military uniforms and assorted medals and sashes is hanging alongside other royal portraits. The gallery commissioned the historic work, painted by London-based artist Nicky Philipps, after a series of sittings at her studio in the South Kensington neighborhood.

These handsome young princes look very much at ease and natural, don't they? Their mother would be so proud. Continued.

Image: HRH Prince William (right) and HRH Prince Harry by Nicola ('Nicky') Philipps, 2010 © National Portrait Gallery, London




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Antiques Road Show Tickets 2010

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW will be visiting:
San Diego, CA ~ June 12
Billings, MT ~ June 26
Miami Beach, FL ~ July 10
Biloxi, MS ~ July 24
Des Moines, IA ~ August 7

Washington, DC ~ August 21
Online ticket application ends at 11:59PM ET, Monday, April 19, 2010.
Why not plan your summer vacation around a visit to the Antiques Road Show? Good luck. There is a two-ticket limit per household.




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