Thursday, January 14, 2010

Allegory of Winter | 18thC. French Painting

Oil on Canvas, Allegory of Winter
Artist: Jacques de La Joue the Younger (French, 1686–1761)
Dimensions: Irregular, 39 1/4 x 41 5/8 in.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906

The painting accurately captures the face of winter, doesn't it? It makes me cold just to look at it.



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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Year Of The Tiger Commemorative Stamp

Issue Type: Commemorative
Issue City: Los Angeles, CA 90052
Issue Date: January 14, 2010
Issue Series: Celebrating Lunar New Year
(Chinese New Year)

It's beautiful. Read more about this stamp that will be issued tomorrow by the USPS.



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Things I Learned From My Dog


Dogs are so smart. You can learn a lot from them. Just ask Webster, he has trained me very well.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Frank Lloyd Wright's Studio



The first photo shows the library within Wright's studio in Oak Park, Illinois. It was an octagonal appendage to the mass of the whole reached by a narrow corridor. No spot could seem more remote or more tranquil. The perfect place to think things out or meet with clients. The studio itself (second photo) wraps around and lies beneath a tall open area that terminates at a canopy ceiling with beams that form umbrella-like ribs. Placed around this space on several levels are work areas with double drafting tables. Light is abundant and the sense of interaction among the spaces is strong, yet the work stations themselves seem very private. This must be considered the dream office for any architect past or present. Agreed? See Wikipedia listing for Frank Lloyd Wright.

Photographed from a favorite book in my Architectural Library: OF HOUSES & TIME by William Seale ~ Personal Histories of America's National Trust Properties. Sorry about the page glare in the second photo. Rosemary



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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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Monday, January 11, 2010

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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Sunday, January 10, 2010

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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Saturday, January 9, 2010

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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Friday, January 8, 2010

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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Keep Calm Poster For Knitters

Love this poster. Doesn't it make you want to start knitting again? This is the perfect time of year for yarn crafting.



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Life's Little Instruction Book, page 151


More good advice from H. Jackson Brown, Jr.



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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Tavern On The Green Auction

At Auction January 12-14: The complete contents of New York City's Landmark Restaurant, The Tavern On The Green. The auction will be held on site. I can't think of anyone I know who hasn't been here. It is now shuttered and bankrupt. Read complete article in The New York Times. The thousands of items are valued between $100 and $1.2 million. Nostalgia for sale. View catalog.



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