Norman Rockwell and Hydrangeas

While visiting with my daughter Hollie 

last month, she asked me to arrange

some of her beautiful hydrangeas for her dining area.

 I selected this beautiful Waterford "Millennium" vase

to display the beautiful blossoms on her sideboard.

When Bob and I left for our visit with our daughters,

in early May, our hydrangeas were just starting

to flower.  Hollie was excited to show off her

gorgeous blooms and I was excited to see them. 

She cut enough for me to place all through her house. 

 I am staying in the dining area with my photos

because much of her collection of 

Norman Rockwell is in this room

 I wanted to share some of that collection with you.

This arrangement of Rockwell's prints is called
"Four Seasons Of Love".

Her sister found this collection 
in a thrift shop a few years ago.
Kim had them reframed and 
gave them to Hollie for Christmas.

All these colors on one blossom.

This one is Bob and me. In fact, Hollie 
duplicated this one in cross stitch for me.
It hangs in our breakfast room.

Isn't this couple the cutest? I would have
loved for this to be Bob and me. 
Alas, the physiques don't match.

My closeup of the youngest couple,
upper left, was blurred. It is
a young, barefoot, lad and a little lass
with various wildlife about.

This is Hollie's cross stitch rendition of
"Sunset (Puppy Love, Spooners)"
Her cross stitch looks
as neat on the back as it does on the front.
Her work it absolutely beautiful.

It was hard to get a photo of this piece because of glare.
This is titled"The Last Ear Of Corn"
The little boy is upset because grandpa is taking the last ear of corn. Look at the cobs piled around grandpa's plate.
This framed piece was presented to Bob 
by Green Giant Foods when he was a broker for them.

Another gift from her sister.

I think this may be a kitchen angel

since it has a halo!

Don't think she knows I 
am publishing her home.
Speaking of Halos!!
She and her sister are on a road trip.
Can we say Thelma and Louise?
Last I heard they were leaving the
BADLANDS
and headed for Sturgis, SD.
Dang it!
Make sure you act like ladies!
I'm watching you!


I hope you enjoyed taking a peek at my daughter's
house while she is away. She will never know.

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Sunsets are Healthy!

Have you ever noticed what happens when you watch a sunset? Yeh, I know the sun disappears. What happens to you? 

You, get still. You get quiet. You focus on something pleasurable. You begin to take in the different elements of what your eyes see, the horizon, colors, shadows and so much more. Each of us becomes engrossed for the few moments during which this event takes place. 

Have you noticed that something is happening internally as well? Most of us experience a sense of peace, contentment, well being. Call it by any name but it is the same feeling we experience when we see a small child, hold a puppy or kitty. You just lowered your 

your blood pressure.

Let's try it!

 Come with me to the Azores, 

Relax and enjoy.

Now, go out and enjoy the day

but watch the sunset tonight.

Wow, I feel better already!

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