A CONTINUATION OF 'SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE FRENCH BLOG PARTY'

TODAY IS MY SECOND POSTING FOR THE FRENCH BLOG PARTY.  I HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING OTHER BLOGS WHO ARE ALSO PARTICIPATING IN ANITA'S 'CASTLES, CROWNS, AND COTTAGES' BLOG PARTY.  TODAY,  I AM GOING TO BE HIGHLIGHTING CLAUDE MONET THE FAMOUS PARIS, ARTIST.

GIVERNY WAS THE HOME OF CLAUDE MONET

It was here that Claude Monet painted many of his famous water lily paintings.  I am going to share some of my favorite paintings by Monet.

CLAUDE MONET WAS BORN IN PARIS ON NOVEMBER 14TH, 1840.

At a very young age he wanted to become an artist.   After studying with a few famous artists, and also attending an art school, he began painting in the Impressionistic style, which was painting the effects of real light out in the open, using broken color and rapid brushstrokes.
He married Camille Concieux who became the model for many of the women he portrayed in his paintings.
She was the model for the painting 'Woman in the Green Dress'.

'WOMAN IN THE GREEN DRESS'  1866

'BRIDGE OVER A POND OF WATER LILIES' 1899 is probably one of his most well known paintings.

'THE ARTIST'S GARDEN AT VETHEUIL' 1880 (SO HE DIDN'T JUST LIVE AT GIVERNY).

AN ACTUAL PHOTO OF THE BRIDGE OVER THE WATER LILIES.

'POPPIES BLOOMING' 1873

'THE GARDEN IN FLOWER' 1900  THE VIBRANCY OF THE COLORS AND LIGHT IN THIS PAINTING IS MAGNIFICENT.

I HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED THIS VIRTUAL GALLERY TOUR OF CLAUDE MONET.
PLEASE VIEW MY PREVIOUS POST ABOUT MARIE ANTOINETTE IF YOU MISSED MY FRIDAY, MAY 17TH POSTING.  AND I WILL BE DOING ANOTHER NEW POST ON SUNDAY, MAY 19TH...SO STAY TUNED FOR MORE FRENCH ENCHANMENT!

posted by Teresa

CASTLES, CROWNS, AND COTTAGES 'SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE FRENCH BLOG PARTY' IS HERE!!!

I HAVE BEEN WAITING SEVERAL WEEKS FOR THIS TRULY ENCHANTING EVENT TO HAPPEN!  I hope I can post photos daily from May 17th thru May 24th about the people and places of France.

My favorite person in French history is Queen Marie Antoinette.  Although I do not agree with her flamboyant lifestyle which was considered riske` at times, she was still a colorful character and truly portrayed the political lifestyle of that era.  Sad that the kings of that time would do away with anyone who was annoying to their kingdom with an 'off with his or her head' scenario with so many men and women who got in the way of political progress. Such was the fate of Marie Antoinette.

THIS IS THE CHARMING WATERMILL COTTAGE BUILT FOR MARIE ANTOINETTE.  IT LOOKS LIKE IT CAME STRAIGHT OUT OF A FAIRY TALE.  WHAT A PAMPERED QUEEN SHE WAS!!!

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PORTRAITS OF QUEEN MARIE ANTOINETTE.  SHE WAS A BEAUTY!!!

LAST YEAR I MADE MARIE ANTOINETTE PILLOWS FOR ONE OF MY GIVEAWAYS.  THESE PILLOWS ARE QUITE TIME CONSUMING TO CREATE AND ALAS,  I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO MAKE SOME FOR THIS FRENCH BLOG PARTY.  PERHAPS LATER ON IN THE YEAR I WILL HAVE MY OWN BLOG PARTY AND GIVE SOME AWAY AS I DO HAVE LOTS OF EMBELLISHMENTS AND GLORIOUS FABRICS TO MAKE MANY OF THEM.

I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN TO HIGHLIGHT ACTRESSES WHO PORTRAYED MARIE ANTOINETTE.  THIS IS NORMA SHEARER.  LOOK AT HER AMAZING COIF WITH STARS ALL AROUND HER HEAD. THIS WAS IN 1938 AND THERE WERE NO COLOR MOVIES AS YET.

THIS IS LANA MARCONI PORTRAYED AS MARIE ANTOINETTE.  HER ALL WHITE DRESS IS STUNNING AS IS HER HAT AND JEWELS AND HER MAGNIFICENT COIF.

THE MOVIE POSTER FOR 'MARIA ANTONIETA' FROM 1938.  I ALWAYS THOUGHT TYRONE POWER WAS SUCH A HANDSOME ACTOR. AND YOU WILL NOTICE ONE OF THE OTHER ACTORS LISTED IS JOHN DREW BARRYMORE, GREAT GRANDFATHER OF ACTRESS DREW BARRYMORE.

FOR ALL OF YOU DOLL MAKERS OUT THERE, HERE IS A BALL JOINT DOLL OF KIRSTEN DUNST WHEN SHE WAS IN A MOVIE AND PORTRAYED MARIE ANTOINETTE.  THIS LOOKS LIKE A COLLECTORS ITEM.  THERE ARE MANY MORE PHOTOS OF KIRSTEN DUNST ON YAHOO IMAGES WHEN SHE PORTRAYED MARIE ANTOINETTE.

THIS IMAGE WAS ON YAHOO OF SOMEONES MIXED MEDIA MARIE ANTOINETTE PIECE.  VERY BEAUTIFULLY EMBELLISHED, AND IT APPEARS TO BE A SHADOW BOX.

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR VIEWING MY POST OF THE DAY.
PLEASE COME BACK ON SATURDAY AS I WILL BE POSTING MORE FOR THE 'SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE FRENCH BLOG PARTY.'

 FOR MORE PARTICIPATING BLOGS PLEASE GO TO MY LEFT SIDEBAR AND CLICK ON THE LINK FOR 'THE SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE FRENCH BLOG PARTY'.

posted by Teresa....May 17th, 2013

CAMBRIA, CAYUCOS, MORRO BAY...CALIFORNIA BEACH CITIES

 On Saturday morning, May 4th, my husband and I left our house leisurely from central California around 8:30 A.M. to drive to the coast to go antique and collectible shopping at three different towns on the central coast and also to attend a three-day event car show (which we were only there half a day). Here are photos from our one-day road trip.

OUR FIRST STOP WAS CAMBRIA...A GEM OF A CITY WITH GIFT SHOPS, ANTIQUE STORES, AND LOVELY RESTAURANTS.

OUR SECOND STOP WAS CAYUCOS WHERE WE ATE LUNCH AT ONE OF THE CAFE'S THAT OVERLOOKS THE OCEAN.

ONE OF THE ANTIQUE STORES IN CAYUCOS

A PEEK INTO ONE OF THE ANTIQUE STORES IN CAMBRIA

THE HUGE CHESS SET WHICH IS A LANDMARK OF MORRO BAY

WE ATE DINNER AT DORN'S RESTAURANT IN MORRO BAY...DELICIOUS!!!

AND THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE INSIDE...HMMMM???  JUST KIDDING!!! THIS IS A PHOTO OF THE KITCHEN IN THE WEASLEY'S KITCHEN AND DINING AREA FROM THE HARRY POTTER MOVIES!!! HA!

AND DOWNTOWN MORRO BAY AT A WITCHES FESTIVAL...NO?  OOPS!  MORE HARRY POTTER SCENES FROM DIAGON ALLEY...WELL...I AM...AFTER ALL A HUGE HARRY POTTER FAN!!!

THE MORRO BAY CAR SHOW

AND BEAUTIFUL MORRO ROCK IN MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA

THANK YOU FOR VIEWING THIS VIRTUAL TRAVEL LOG!

posted by Teresa

COPYRIGHT FREE IMAGES FROM 'THE GRAPHICS FAIRY'

I always enjoy going to The Graphics Fairy blog as there are so many wonderful vintage images to view and 'save' for free!  For now, I am going to post some of my favorites.  I need to post a permanent link to The Graphics Fairy blog.  Enjoy!

Hope you love these vintage images as much as I do.  They are lovely for adding to mixed media art work.

Enjoy!
posted by Teresa

MOURNING FOR BOSTON AND WEST, TEXAS....

It is with deepest sadness that we are all mourning the loss of life and terrible injuries sustained in this week's terrible tragedies.

HERE IS MY VIRTUAL ROSE BOUQUET THAT IF I COULD BE AT THE SITE OF THESE TERRIBLE TRAGEDIES I WOULD LAY THEM DOWN IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHOSE LIVES WERE LOST.

My thoughts and prayers are with those who have survived while being physically near to these tragedies and for all of America that we may be united in strength for our nation during times like these.

REST IN PEACE BRAVE SOULS, THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN BOTH OF THESE TRAGEDIES

May the hearts of those who lost loved ones be comforted, and may the ones injured find comfort knowing many are praying for their recovery.

HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW AND I KNOW HE WATCHES ME

MAY GOD COMFORT ALL OF OUR HEARTS AT THIS TIME

A FEW DOLLS FOR SALE FROM MY DOLL COLLECTION - UPDATE- MARCH 29- SOME DOLLS HAVE SOLD- PLEASE CHECK BELOW

I have been collecting one-of-a-kind handmade dolls from professional doll makers for the past four years.  I am selling some of my dolls to help a relative who is in financial straits. So, I am going to be slowly selling some dolls.

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW THE DOLLS I HAVE FOR SALE.

  All of my dolls have been kept in my glass-doored doll china cabinet, in my smoke-free, pet-free home.  The prices posted include shipping and insurance.  My only stipulation at this time is I can only accept United States Postal Money orders, as they are the most secure type of money order as I am not set up to accept Pay Pal.  I will accept lay away if you wish to make two payments if this will make the transaction easier for you.  Please contact me at my email address at: tscat@sbcglobal.net if interested in this doll or any of the other dolls I am going to be selling.  Or, you can leave me a comment with your own email address in the comment section and I can contact you.  Which ever way you prefer.

THE 'ALICE IN WONDERLAND' DOLL HAS BEEN SOLD.  THANKS SO MUCH!

THE BLACK-EYED SUSIE DOLL HAS BEEN SOLD.  THANKS SO VERY MUCH!

The next doll I have available is a Deirdra Doan doll.  DEIRDRA'S DOLLS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN 'ART DOLL QUARTERLY' A STAMPINGTON PUBLICATION. This doll is: 'The Pink Lady of Del Mar',  a very unique cloth and clay doll with seashell and star fish accents on her headpiece and at her waist.  Deirdra's dolls are so unique in their glorious embellishments. (The large sea shell is NOT included in the sale).

THE PINK LADY OF DEL MAR        The price for this doll is: $125.00 which includes shipping and insurance.   And again, I can only accept U.S. Postal Money orders at this time.  I can also do a two-payment layaway for your convenience.   Please contact me at: tscat@sbcglobal.net if interested in purchasing this doll.

Sweet, sweet details on the facial features of this lovely doll.  And again, the doll is jointed at the shoulders, and hips.  The unique rolled/braided arms and legs can be posed gracefully when the doll sits.  The doll stands at 16 inches tall and sits at 8 inches tall. A tag of authenticity is included with this doll.

The next set of dolls are a Primitive style brother and sister duo nursery room pair created by Cheryl Foster of Patty Cake Primitives. CHERYL'S DOLLS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN 'PRIMS' DOLL PUBLICATION BY STAMPINGTON. These dolls have been lovingly handmade with soft cloth bodies, and paper clay faces, hand-painted with many details.  The clothing has been hand-sewn in a lovely primitive vintage nursery-room style.
For the pair, I am asking a total of $130.00 which includes the shipping and insurance.  The facial features on these two dolls are so precious, with their painted hair, hands, and legs with painted shoes.

THE CHARMING SISTER.  SWEET EXPRESSION WITH LOVELY DETAILED FACIAL FEATURES.  HER CLOTHING IS A MUSLIN UNDER BLOUSE, WITH A STRIPPED AND MUSLIN  OVER-FROCK, AND MUSLIN PANTALOONS.

THE HANDSOME BROTHER. AWWW! SUCH A CUTIE!  HE EVEN HAS A CLEFT IN HIS ADORABLE CHIN!  DRESSED IN A PALE ROBIN EGG BLUE SHIRT, AND STRIPPED TROUSERS.  THE CLOTHING HAS BEEN TEA DYED FOR AN HEIRLOOM LOOK.   THE DOLLS ARE 15 1/2 INCHES TALL.  AS WITH ALL HAND-MADE DOLLS,  NO TWO ARE ALIKE.  THESE DOLLS WERE CREATED TO LOOK PRIMITIVE.  AND THEY HAVE A BUNNY TAG FOR THEIR AUTHENTICITY.

THESE DOLLS ARE SO CHARMING AND PERFECT FOR THE NURSERY ROOM.

I WILL BE UPDATING MORE DOLLS FOR SALE THIS EVENING.  THANK YOU!
NOTE: Some have been inquiring about making a donation and not purchasing a doll.  I will take that in consideration if you have questions about it you can also email me.  Thank you for your kind support! My email again is: tscat@sbcglobal.net
re-posted by Teresa
March 29, 2013

LIEBSTER BLOG AWARD

It was in December that I received a comment on my blog from Hindustanka's Sunny Indian Days blog.  She had awarded me the prestigious Liebster Blog Award.  THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! (You can access Hindustanka's blog at: http:hindustanka.blogspot.com/     Hindustanka...this is an honor.  I was given eleven questions to answer.  So here are my answers:
l. If you were offered unexpectedly to go somewhere for a trip, which destination would it be?   My answer is Scotland as I am Scottish and English. And I am a native born Californian and have never been to the United Kingdom.
2. What is your favorite book?  'Alice In Wonderland' has been my favorite book since I was a child.
3.Are you a dreamer?  Yes, very much so.
4. What was the best food you ever tried?  Rock Lobstser.  It has a better flavor than Maine Lobster.
5. Do you have many friends (in real)? Yes, I have many very dear friends, some I have met in the last four years in Blogland.
6. Would you like to go to the Moon (and back)?  Yes! Especially to view the heavens and the stars!
7.How does your ideal day look like? Whimsical, through and through!
8. Would you like to learn any new language? Yes, French.
9. Are you (and your house) ready for the holidays? Yes we are.
10. What is your best memory so far? Finally getting to see Yosemite National Park and the grandeur of it all.
11. Any new skill/craft you would like to learn? Yes, publishing my own book.

Now, it is up to me to nominate seven people for the Liebster Blog Award. (I know Hindustanka says to nominate eleven, but I have also seen seven posted on other blogs) which is about my limit for the time being.  So...Don't be surprised if you receive a comment from me honoring you as another Liebster Blog nominee!   The rules are: You are suppose to make up your own seven questions for the next new nominees.

I will be posting another post when I choose the blogs for the award.
Thanks so very much!
posted by Teresa
March 1st, 2013