tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88294989320990804352024-03-13T10:26:28.986-04:00Porch Days: Nancy Olivia DesignsNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.comBlogger364125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829498932099080435.post-66557349935126615872022-08-15T22:33:00.004-04:002022-08-16T19:02:24.517-04:00 Sweetwater Country Home<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">My
husband (Mr. B) and I moved to Virginia in 2005 and opened a store which sold
classic country furniture. We named it Sweetwater Country Home. Our
wooden furniture was handmade in Pennsylvannia; upholstery was handmade
in North Carolina. The store was a lot of work but we enjoyed it.
Nothing was more fun than re-arranging all the furniture! Well, maybe
going shopping for accessories was as much fun. We would fill several
carts full of baskets, silk flowers, lamps, lanterns and more. I wrote
the email newsletter and took photos for the newsletter and our print
ads, while Mr. B greeted customers and handled the business part. It was a
great partnership. </span></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is a photo of our furniture and a lovely table setting of April Cornell dishes.</span></span></h1><h1><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylj07LgSnyyzk_ZNDaRjoDl8fjjqdPksjlCEJ3MF0OQQh9xpZDh1pq7vBl6ltoP9OLEoWiqpqqr58iyygt0EWBw3ttiWJTMGzGeUV27vBgM_R8r1AuZOYRQ6rhUZ7v_L7pYM9fNxLhs_won7U8HRCzuJhA0AekJy0aUw2WoX3S3MSOwW_O73arLEI2A/s864/Sweetwater%20Country%20Home%20Dishes%202%20W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="576" height="565" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylj07LgSnyyzk_ZNDaRjoDl8fjjqdPksjlCEJ3MF0OQQh9xpZDh1pq7vBl6ltoP9OLEoWiqpqqr58iyygt0EWBw3ttiWJTMGzGeUV27vBgM_R8r1AuZOYRQ6rhUZ7v_L7pYM9fNxLhs_won7U8HRCzuJhA0AekJy0aUw2WoX3S3MSOwW_O73arLEI2A/w376-h565/Sweetwater%20Country%20Home%20Dishes%202%20W.jpg" width="376" /></a></div></span></h1><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> </span></p>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829498932099080435.post-47499209924141053782022-08-14T12:10:00.002-04:002022-08-14T12:14:25.538-04:00 Poster Art<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> I love creating Poster Art. There are so many wonderful quotes to use. Sometimes I use my own quotes. Many ideas and the background possibilities are endless!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzBsZg1iQRNt7c97qnGX_y2XhCovQC8P3frYe12JH84IN3wgeS4etETsiUdD0fhnh95f0PeisP2sNaDQYO9xqumvpR3_AhZh_Lql4TajkcRFOxaDqU-nGnczJObVY-3JAPxcMS6o2kOVsAS3b38Ya_6hRdP5hUN04RBeaHtKcMb8WZBVzxx-2DX4Q4Q/s720/SHE%20DID-%20W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="576" height="563" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzBsZg1iQRNt7c97qnGX_y2XhCovQC8P3frYe12JH84IN3wgeS4etETsiUdD0fhnh95f0PeisP2sNaDQYO9xqumvpR3_AhZh_Lql4TajkcRFOxaDqU-nGnczJObVY-3JAPxcMS6o2kOVsAS3b38Ya_6hRdP5hUN04RBeaHtKcMb8WZBVzxx-2DX4Q4Q/w451-h563/SHE%20DID-%20W.jpg" width="451" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> <br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829498932099080435.post-13118309159243110192022-08-13T13:39:00.003-04:002022-08-14T12:15:10.872-04:00Flowers in the Market in Montreal<p> My son, Ken and I drove from Boston to Montreal where we met my daughter and her husband. The highlights of the trip were the <a href="https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/botanical-garden" target="_blank">Montreal Botanical Garden</a> and the <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g155032-d556600-Reviews-Jean_Talon_Market-Montreal_Quebec.html" target="_blank">Market</a>. Cut flowers were present in abundance at the market and I went crazy with my camera. The is one of the bouquets I especially liked.<br /></p><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3C86N-b65952mMUd_wPVGkezquqzSSITa3tuXjORbwKtJpYnldrM2M7czlVmP2hMFDpw9Q5bZllBRYAj1dHUd9Qjzybwkc1OStEHNtV6DKJYY62KmCh0QkL-rVyIPsUzpmR_5xK4-x5xPeUUE0xQ2DUIWSWaMRuyVAJ2Wltsw3FrdJxb1IecgrenNCQ/s768/FLOWERS%20Prima%206956%20W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="576" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3C86N-b65952mMUd_wPVGkezquqzSSITa3tuXjORbwKtJpYnldrM2M7czlVmP2hMFDpw9Q5bZllBRYAj1dHUd9Qjzybwkc1OStEHNtV6DKJYY62KmCh0QkL-rVyIPsUzpmR_5xK4-x5xPeUUE0xQ2DUIWSWaMRuyVAJ2Wltsw3FrdJxb1IecgrenNCQ/w362-h483/FLOWERS%20Prima%206956%20W.jpg" width="362" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829498932099080435.post-36440373149034133542022-08-12T16:31:00.000-04:002022-08-14T12:13:30.727-04:00My Best Friend and an Art Work Named for Her!<p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This photo is named for my dear friend, Carla. We met at an art event in Willimantic CT about nine years ago. We had our <span>first
visit and did not stop talking for two hours! When we shared
information about our roots in Georgia, it cemented our friendship. She
is the best friend a person could have!</span></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhGBpNhUCctaSeSw6CwlaMrSvm-f67tHJmlUdC4Ww3etNq2AiHVOLEU-Eu80sMZFj8t5CtebBKEv68CuB57TyTbuCYeKXF9WqeHBvsF4J_1nu_-tk5PJSYOcbvzJRHi4Bc4m77lVV67_esc7tmV65mopaosSiX7YOxVmvhP_FWbuxz71k5FD2RwqaHA/s1008/RHODIE-2546%20layed%20w:white%20W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="792" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhGBpNhUCctaSeSw6CwlaMrSvm-f67tHJmlUdC4Ww3etNq2AiHVOLEU-Eu80sMZFj8t5CtebBKEv68CuB57TyTbuCYeKXF9WqeHBvsF4J_1nu_-tk5PJSYOcbvzJRHi4Bc4m77lVV67_esc7tmV65mopaosSiX7YOxVmvhP_FWbuxz71k5FD2RwqaHA/w409-h522/RHODIE-2546%20layed%20w:white%20W.jpg" width="409" /></a></span></div><span><br /> </span><p></p><p><span> </span></p>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829498932099080435.post-18726733472076808332019-03-22T23:38:00.000-04:002019-03-22T23:38:11.606-04:00Always Creating<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The sun coming through the trees was captured in my back yard in Virginia after a steamy summer rain. The stained glass was layered on top. <br />
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It is such a treat to have blooms in January. This hibiscus tree requires lots of water and sunshine. Mr. B loved this plant so I keep it going for him.<br />
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Yes, it has been a long time since I posted. Losing Mr. B has shaken my world. In January I moved and am living alone for the first time ever!<br />
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It is no secret I love sunflowers. Just look at my header. They are so cheerful and just make me feel good! They are often the flower I choose for my enhanced photo art. This one is rather different.<br />
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This is a photo I took in May at the Hoh Rain Forest in the Olympic National Park. The huge trees were amazing. There was so much moss everywhere - LOVED IT! </div>
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Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829498932099080435.post-5617249429577280852016-08-21T17:58:00.000-04:002016-08-21T17:58:31.254-04:00Inspiring Studio<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I love having my supplies on open shelves where I can enjoy them - piles of fabric, stacks of ribbon spools, colored paper, markers, brushes, printed photos taped to the walls.<br />
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Even if I am not working, I enjoy being surrounded by it all. Sometimes the materials spark the idea for a project. Maybe it is not very neat but I do try to keep it reasonable and put things in their designated place. It is an Inspiring Studio.<br />
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Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829498932099080435.post-42450138625860205812016-07-20T17:51:00.000-04:002016-07-20T17:51:37.721-04:00Celebrate the Gardens of Windham with the Garden Club of Windham CT<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GardenClubofWindhamCT" target="_blank">Garden Club of Windham</a> Connecticut is having a social event to "Celebrate the Gardens of Windham." I volunteered to help. Yes, I know. Why did I volunteer? Well, it is for a good cause and what I was requested to do is right up my alley. Besides assisting in the planning, my job is to create beautiful flower posters for advertising that will subsequently be used as door prizes at the event. In addition I will create flyers to post around town.<br />
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Our Garden Club takes care of several public gardens in the town of Willimantic. The care of these gardens is an important part of the mission of the club. We want to beautify the city which is the heart of Windham. The centerpiece of our gardens is <a href="http://www.gardenclubofwindham.org/documents/gardenonthebridgebrochure.pdf" target="_blank">The Garden on the Bridge</a> which is a garden created on the small outdated bridge when the larger replacement <a href="http://connecticuthistory.org/bridge-ornaments-help-tell-the-legend-of-the-windham-frog-fight/" target="_blank">Frog Bridge</a> was built.<br />
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We will be celebrating the bounty of summer and the beauty of gardens in an elegant setting at 750 Main Street, September 21, 2016, 7-8:30 pm. There will be piano music by <a href="http://www.musicandmoreint.com/" target="_blank">Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh</a> and a special presentation by member Faith Kenton about the Willimantic Public Gardens.<br />
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Mr. B loved to accompany me to purchase plants. Part way through one summer we found a small hibiscus tree at half price. He loved it so we brought it home and it lived the summer on our front walk. Every time we left the house we counted the blossoms on the tree. When cooler weather arrived I brought the tree into the living room where it could get lots of sun. It bloomed sporadically that first winter and thrived when it went outside for the next summer. The tree has now spent three winters in the living room and it will soon be outdoors again.<br />
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<b> In memory of Mr. B - "Impact"</b><br />
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Dear Friends,<br />
It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of my beloved Mr. B, two days after our fiftieth wedding anniversary. One of the last things he said to me, "My love is eternal." Heartbroken does not even describe how I feel.<br />
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Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829498932099080435.post-74536796175271652072015-09-13T15:10:00.002-04:002015-09-13T15:10:45.794-04:00Improbable Butterfly<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This picture was taken in my yard this summer. With all the medical appointments for Mr. B, there has not been much time for art. I have kept my hand in by snapping pictures but have not worked with them. Taking time now, to experiment while Mr. B watches football, I realize how much I have missed creating. Ideas are popping in my mind. All I need is opportunity. </div>
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Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829498932099080435.post-81158398122444341402015-08-20T22:10:00.000-04:002015-08-20T22:13:31.227-04:00Grateful for a Quiet Evening with Mr. B<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My world changed when I drove Mr. B to the emergency room one night in late July. Scary times ensued. Two and a half weeks in the hospital, eight days in ICU, nine days without eating, four procedures and sleepless nights for Mr. B and which ever of us was on that shift. All the hospital personnel in both Windham and Hartford were wonderful.<br />
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The whole family was exhausted as well as was Mr. B by the time he came home. Many adjustments followed with medicine lists, a walker, visiting nurses, a physical therapist and various appointments. I am proud to say Mr. B is feeling better and gaining in strength. Thank goodness for our wonderful children and their mates who rallied around and shared hospital shifts. I am blessed with friends who gave love, support and a shoulder to cry on. <br />
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It is a pleasure to be working on my photos again as I share a quiet evening at home with Mr. B. Blissfull! Our two granddaughters were here for a visit. Even though they are toddlers, they have been taught to take their shoes off when they enter the house. That explains this photo.<br />
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You have to admit, this combination of orange and pink is spectacular! This photo was taken at the <a href="http://www.willimanticriver.org/recreation/pg_park_garden-bridge.html" target="_blank">Garden on the Bridge</a> in Willimantic, CT. The Garden is planted and maintained by the <a href="http://www.gardenclubofwindham.org/" target="_blank">Garden Club of Windham</a> of which I am proud to be a member. <br />
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Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829498932099080435.post-8267382022231879642015-06-18T11:01:00.000-04:002015-06-18T11:01:59.697-04:00The Days Pass<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
There are so many "must do" things to see about every day. Even the simple things like getting ready for bed require many steps: Check the door locks, Clean the kitchen, Be sure the cat is inside, Pack the travel snack bag, Etc. Then there are always the pleasurable tasks: Choose a book for bedtime reading, Kiss Mr. B goodnight.<br />
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Peony Time is here! Do you love taking pictures of peonies as much as I do? The photos can be used by themselves or changed and used so many ways. My first peony opened today.<br />
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Taking photos in the spring is like being given a fifty pound box of chocolates. You don't know which to choose first. Do I photograph the sun shining through the new growth on the coral bells, or the bluets blooming in the grass? How about the new leaves on the sassafras tree highlighted by the setting sun. Or maybe the tulips, daffodils or blooming trees. I have been admiring and photographing all of these things. What has caught your attention the most?<br />
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