Ahhhh, I finally got the picture of "the mirror" on here! Upstairs again and quite comfortable nothing out of the ordinary has occurred. Yet.
Friday, October 28, 2011
The Mirror
Ahhhh, I finally got the picture of "the mirror" on here! Upstairs again and quite comfortable nothing out of the ordinary has occurred. Yet.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Sort of a Ghost Story
I was just trying to give you pictures of "the Mirror" that seems to have a bit of "spirit" to it. However, it refuses to be uploaded. Honestly. I have tried and tried. Now obviously I haven't had a problem getting pictures on my blog but tonight I'm having a problem. No bother, I can still write. So write I will and tell you the story that I promised a long time ago. This is about the parlor in The Rose Garden--the only room that seemed to have a "presence" for lack of a better word.
The parlor was the most elegantly decorated room in the shop. It had a dressier feel, more formal arrangements, more ribbon, more jeweled fruit, more of everything. It also had a French mirror crowning the wall. It's a tall, gold framed, beveled beauty that now graces the upstairs bedroom. It was upstairs originally and nothing out of the ordinary occurred. The downstairs parlor however was a different story. No, we did not see gossamer gowns floating about nor did we hear noises or thumps in the night. Still strange happenings from time to time and Usually concerning the mirror although not always. The first time I remember thinking "Hmmmmmmm" was a morning when I opened up and went downstairs. It was about two days before our annual Christmas Open House. The night before we had been hanging several very large, ornate wreaths on the side wall. Underneath the wreaths we had a glass topped table with lots of glass apothecaries, breakable collectibles, and various other decor. I was always very particular about things being hung securely so we had checked and double checked the wire and the hangers before we left for the night. That morning all three large wreaths were on the floor. They had fallen or floated down to the floor, all three were face up, they were not touching each other nor had a single glass item been broken or even touched by the look of things. The glass table was about two feet in depth so this was quite a feat for the wreaths to have fallen and not hit the table. And why didn't they fall face down? Hmmmmmmm.
The next three times involved the mirror and each time was before an Open House. The mirror was over a buffet. Three times the mirror fell and balanced on a ledge about a quarter of an inch wide. That's not very wide for a four and a half foot tall mirror to balance upon. The wire was not broken on the back, nor had the huge nails we had it hung upon bent or come out of the wall. No explanation at all really. Just one of those odd happenings. Very odd happenings. Janice used to say that the parlor did not like being messed up or disarrayed. Actually that did seem to have some bearing to it, it never happened when the parlor was totally decorated and clean.
So there you have it. Yes, we have had visitors go down the stairs and say they "felt" something. I feel very comfortable myself but doesn't it make you wonder?
The parlor was the most elegantly decorated room in the shop. It had a dressier feel, more formal arrangements, more ribbon, more jeweled fruit, more of everything. It also had a French mirror crowning the wall. It's a tall, gold framed, beveled beauty that now graces the upstairs bedroom. It was upstairs originally and nothing out of the ordinary occurred. The downstairs parlor however was a different story. No, we did not see gossamer gowns floating about nor did we hear noises or thumps in the night. Still strange happenings from time to time and Usually concerning the mirror although not always. The first time I remember thinking "Hmmmmmmm" was a morning when I opened up and went downstairs. It was about two days before our annual Christmas Open House. The night before we had been hanging several very large, ornate wreaths on the side wall. Underneath the wreaths we had a glass topped table with lots of glass apothecaries, breakable collectibles, and various other decor. I was always very particular about things being hung securely so we had checked and double checked the wire and the hangers before we left for the night. That morning all three large wreaths were on the floor. They had fallen or floated down to the floor, all three were face up, they were not touching each other nor had a single glass item been broken or even touched by the look of things. The glass table was about two feet in depth so this was quite a feat for the wreaths to have fallen and not hit the table. And why didn't they fall face down? Hmmmmmmm.
The next three times involved the mirror and each time was before an Open House. The mirror was over a buffet. Three times the mirror fell and balanced on a ledge about a quarter of an inch wide. That's not very wide for a four and a half foot tall mirror to balance upon. The wire was not broken on the back, nor had the huge nails we had it hung upon bent or come out of the wall. No explanation at all really. Just one of those odd happenings. Very odd happenings. Janice used to say that the parlor did not like being messed up or disarrayed. Actually that did seem to have some bearing to it, it never happened when the parlor was totally decorated and clean.
So there you have it. Yes, we have had visitors go down the stairs and say they "felt" something. I feel very comfortable myself but doesn't it make you wonder?
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Putting the Garden to Bed
I'm almost ready to put the garden to bed--to weed for the last time of the year and/or hope that next year the weeds don't come up. One can always dream! I have promised myself I would do no new beds. I have too many now to take care of. However, my theory is that adding to an existing garden is not the same as making a new one. Adding is acceptable. So the existing vegetable garden is being enlarged on the sides to accommodate the new lilies that I will order next year! [There are always methods of getting around self made stipulations!] Next year perhaps I will enlarge on the back side--I think that might be where I make the new "zinnie" bed. I mean, the new "zinnie" addition!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Is the centerpiece too big for the table? No, no, is the table big enough for the centerpiece!!?
My fall table arrangement has a big ole rusty orange pumpkin nested right in the middle of it! Is it too large for the table? Of course not. I happen to like large assessories! The colors of autumn are some of my favorites--goldy yellows, muted greens and browns, reds and
ruddy oranges. The Lord matched our seasons well with his palette of colors, didn't he? These earthy delights are perfect for the end of summer, wouldn't do for Spring at all! Some people find Fall depressing--the green leaves of Summer turning brown only to eventually fall to the ground, the flowers going to seed, the foliage of lilies drying up. I find it restful. The days, though shorter, are cooler and seem a slower pace. The garden despite it's aging seems beautiful to me. Like a full blown rose instead of a bud there is still beauty--just of a different nature.
ruddy oranges. The Lord matched our seasons well with his palette of colors, didn't he? These earthy delights are perfect for the end of summer, wouldn't do for Spring at all! Some people find Fall depressing--the green leaves of Summer turning brown only to eventually fall to the ground, the flowers going to seed, the foliage of lilies drying up. I find it restful. The days, though shorter, are cooler and seem a slower pace. The garden despite it's aging seems beautiful to me. Like a full blown rose instead of a bud there is still beauty--just of a different nature.
This is the time of year I plan on what to plant next year and where to move something that's not thriving. It's the time of year that weeding doesn't seem endless and when I can say, "next year I won't let it get ahead of me!" It's not depressing, it's inspiring.
Every season has it's endless possibilities. The garden grows with it, so must we.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Getting ready for Fall
We've had a terribly hot summer this year of 2011 and so the promise of cooler days is very enticing. One way to feel cooler is to start decorating for Autumn. This is my fall wreath, not new, I made it a couple of years ago. I like it so much I don't think I can improve on it yet so it's quite at home on the front door. Yes, I know its a bit large. Too much is never enough, right?
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