To me February means Valentine's Day, and the French say it best, AMOUR. It seems everywhere I go I find Inspiration for decorating, sending cards to family and friends and making a little Vignette of Amour in my kitchen, (where I spend most of my time). Its where my apple (computer) resides.
I am so Blessed with such Loving Family and Friends, I want to share with you special gifts of Amour I have been given over the years.
Amour is spread throughout my home in my decor. I love to decorate with Cherubs. When My Son and Daughter-in-Law were married I decorated with Cherubs, Ivy and Flower Pedals. I hope you enjoy some of my favorite photographs.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
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CHERUB URN CONTAINS TULIPS |
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CHERUB CONTAINERS FROM MY SISTER |
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KITCHEN CLOCK, GIFT FROM JIM
HE KNEW I WANTED IT, HAS MY NAME ON IT |
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CHERUBS AND GARLAND FOR THE MANTLE |
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SCULPTURE BY HAYES PARKER USE TO DECORATE FOR MY SON JAY'S WEDDING
NOW USED TO DECORATE MY HOME |
SCULPTURE BY ARTIST HAYES PARKER
USED ON THE GUEST BOOK TABLE AT JAY'S WEDDING
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MY MAMMA'S HAND PAINTED LAMP |
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PAINTED BY MY ADORABLE DAUGHTER-IN LAW CATHERINE
ISLE OF CAPRI, TO REMEMBER MY TRIP THERE |
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SPECIAL CHERUBS
ST. PETER'S - ROMA |
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THE TWO SISTERS
(ON THE TERRACE) AUGUSTE RENOIR
PAINTED BY MY DARLING SISTER, IRIS |
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LODGE CLOCK JIM GAVE TO ME FOR VALENTINE'S DAY 1996 |
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ENGRAVED WITH DATE AND MY NAME |
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CHIMES ME TO SLEEP EVERY NIGHT |
Awesome pics! Sure enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteEmily, I enjoyed your pictures. Love the clocks! ~ sarah
ReplyDeleteLove those cherubs!
ReplyDeleteGloria
I just ran across this searching for cherubs by Hayes Parker. I found a lamp in a thriftstore that was signed and I've been trying to find out more about him. Those are just like the ones on my lamp :)
ReplyDeleteWow, you are very lucky to find your lamp in a thrift store. His work is very expensive. I sure would love to see a snap. Thanks for your note.
ReplyDelete~Emily