April 7th - My Mom's Birthday

Today is a special day for my Mom….

I think she is #### old , I don’t really know.

But, I must confess I have not come close to being the perfect daughter.

 What I put my mother through during my teen years would have killed another.

Remember this?

My mom has been there through the good times and the not so easy times.

That is a Mom....Right?

And this is the Crystal Room @ Tavern On The Green

SHE JUST HAD TO TAKE ME THERE!!!!!

....like a good mom would -

if she could - or could not

I made this just for you.

I love you & Happy Birthday!!!!

{isn't she fabulous}

Here's to you Mom.

Happy birthday!! 

I love you & I wish I were with you!

great....now i am crying

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Those Divine Hounds - THE FOX HUNT IS OVER

They are so terribly sweet and USED for nasty jobs.

In England, The Time-Honored Tradition of Fox Hunting Is About to Become History

I have always been into the attire!!!

Me, I am an avid rider and never took part in a fox hunt.

I stick with sticks.

Just jumping over them higher and higher! 

That's my thrill not the thrill of the KILL

Read the link below. 

There are some juicy British historical facts in it.

Surely you will enjoy the part that tells of a duel and .......

read this link

It is called 'CALL OFF THE HOUNDS' in the Washinton Post

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Violets , Violets, Violets, Chopin & ME

Since my childhood....

this is my favorite candy.

It's hard to find.

This is my perfume most days!

It smells like my favorite candy.

My grandmother grew African Violets in her kitchen window sill.

Happy memories...

Chopin Playing Piano in Prince Radziwill's Salon  c1887

Did you know Chopin loved violets

and when he died of tuberulosis his close friend and female

novelist {George Sand} found every violet she could in Paris

and covered his grave with them.


PLEASE SOMEONE DO THAT FOR ME

                                                   Happy Monday!!  xxx

Chopin's Biography

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Mirrored Pelmets And Cornice Boxes For Window Treatments and Curtains

GLAMOUR!!!

The charm of the 1930's !!!

Get a grip!

Cuz Baby - You Can Have It Too!!!!

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The Bolt Castle in The Thousand Islands

The only thing that comes to my mind is how much fun it would be sailing

around these islands!!

Beginning in 1900, the Boldt family spent summers in the 1000 Islands at the Boldt Families Wellesley House near Mr. Boldt’s Wellesley Island Farms while 300 workers including stonemasons, carpenters, and artists fashioned the six story, 120 room castle, complete with tunnels, a powerhouse, Italian gardens, a drawbridge, alster tower (children’s playhouse) and a dove cote. Not a single detail or expense was spared.

In January 1904, tragedy struck. Boldt telegraphed the island and commanded the workers to immediately “stop all construction.” Louise had died suddenly. A broken hearted Boldt could not imagine his dream castle without his beloved. Boldt never returned to the island, leaving behind the structure as a monument of his love.

For 73 years, the castle and various stone structures were left to the mercy of the wind, rain, ice, snow and vandals. When the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority acquired the property in 1977, it was decided that through the use of all net revenues from the castle operation it would be preserved for the enjoyment of future generations.

Since 1977, several million dollars have been applied to rehabilitating, restoring and improving the Heart Island structures.

A great place for a romantic marriage@!

Find out more at the link below.

YES! We in America Have Castles!!!

Did you ever doubt it???

http://www.boldtcastle.com


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