Friday, July 06, 2012

Victorian Outdoor Style

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A Walk On the Beach 1909 by   Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida  Spain, 1865-1923 Lighthouse Walk at Biaratt by  Joaquín Sorolla y Bast...
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Wednesday, July 04, 2012

A Country Built on Belief

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Grace Cottage, by Susan Rios In previous posts I have said that America is not just what it is because of a location, but because o...
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Monday, July 02, 2012

Visiting America, Part 3

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I come now to the third installment of my South African friend's visit to America. While Americans are very self-critical, and sensitive...
Sunday, June 24, 2012

For Your Listening Pleasure

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I prefer the sound of acapella, but thought this song was so exceptional, it was worth posting. Hope it gives your heart a lift today.
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Saturday, June 23, 2012

Easy Shirred Blanket

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Chiffon Throw from Victorian Trading Co. Shirring is just a way of gathering fabric. The above picture is a blanket that looks "...
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Friday, June 22, 2012

Adding Comfort to the Home

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Another Beautiful Painting by Susan Rios This painting just arrived in Susan's regular email newsletter and I could not wait to s...
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Keep Hope Alive

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Painting by Susan Rios From youth, most people have a hopeful attitude toward life, but as they age, sometimes they allow the feeling...
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Saturday, June 16, 2012

My Love to the Australian Visitors

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The Arbor by Emmanuel Phillips Fox, Australian, 1865-1915 I always enjoy the visits to this blog from many Australians. Around ...
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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Every Day is a Gift

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Garden by Susan Rios Each day plan whatever is your duty to do, and then try to go beyond it. It is one thing to get things done, b...
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