Have a Sweet Weekend!

image: Sweetiepie, New York

Happy 75th Birthday GG!

Hope you all had a nice long holiday weekend. Or, a nice short one if you aren't in the US.

 On Sunday,  San Francisco celebrated the 75th birthday of its iconic and  beautiful Golden Gate Bridge. Wish my grandparents were here to tell me what they did on that opening day in 1937.

I didn't have the opportunity to participate in the birthday festivities, but tens of thousands of people did!

 I'll never tire of this red Deco masterpiece. I still gasp while driving over it.

Fogged in or clear, the Golden Gate Bridge remains in my heart.

Happy Birthday!

images: 1.via San Jose Mercury News  2. San Francisco Ballet circa 1957 3. pixelmama 4.maxxsmart

Happy Weekend!

Enjoy the nice long holiday weekend!

Be back next week!

image from here

My Latest Aquisition

I haven't purchased anything new for my home in a long time. I was THRILLED to find this stunning 19th century HUGE French shoe store sign! 

It is handpainted on canvas with gilt lettering attached to heavy wood. It's huge, measuring over 4 feet wide...

Can you imagine this hanging in front of a shop right near the Paris Nord Station?

The sign is so detailed that it even has fabric trim...

and, it's signed!

My husband isn't too happy that the fleur de lis mirror in the guest room has been replaced by this. He likes using the mirror (ha ha). The mirror will be available for sale in June.

Bonjour!

images: Kassie Borreson, Haus Frau Fotografie

Thinking Pink!

Did you ever see "What a Way to Go" with Shirley MacLaine? I haven't seen it yet but loving these pink images!!

Have a great day!

Now, This is Splendor!

Happy Monday! Hope you had a lovely weekend.

I just stumbled upon this 16th century dog kennel on Pinterest. I gasped when I saw it. It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Can you imagine your pooch resting in this? Oh my. Of course, it's French--the maker, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené  (1748–1803). Wish little Vito had one. Did I mention that fits in perfect with our decor???

 image: Metropolitan Museum of Art

No More Tears...

Today when I heard the news of Donna Summer's passing, I was terribly saddened. I was one of those 70s teens that played her albums over and over again until they warped. On high school Grad Night (oh, so many decades ago), our last dance was "Last Dance." I'm sure many of you have fond memories of Ms. Summer linked to your childhood.

As I was driving down the freeway, one of the radio stations was playing her song list. I started to cry. Having lost my grandmother less than two years, ago, then my mom last year, I felt as though my whole childhood is passing away. Perhaps it is.

I got home and cranked up the duet with Barbra Streisand and Donna singing "No More Tears," and started happily singing.

Rest in Peace Donna...thanks for the memories. It may be your "last dance," but your music will live on in our hearts forever! No More Tears...