tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post2319884487224878715..comments2023-11-05T06:43:49.592-05:00Comments on Row homes and Cobblestones: My lifelong love and obsessionRow homes and Cobblestoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643916045622529275noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-33775424941774027712014-04-09T09:09:13.101-04:002014-04-09T09:09:13.101-04:00Vera!!!!!
How fun to have found another woman who ...Vera!!!!!<br />How fun to have found another woman who loves wonder, whimsy and PLAY!<br />I adore your mouse created by Penny (with my name, tee-heeeee!)<br />and I see you have one of Anita's fabulous cakes, as do I.<br /><br />~ Violet"Create Beauty"https://www.blogger.com/profile/13351220132065841813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-8166166963167700942014-04-08T14:21:56.440-04:002014-04-08T14:21:56.440-04:00yes the cherry blossoms are such a fun time here i...yes the cherry blossoms are such a fun time here in DC although it can get a little crowded and stressful -it's our main tourist season!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-13675087781974128462014-03-31T15:10:36.785-04:002014-03-31T15:10:36.785-04:00Oh the joy of seeing the ballet here at Row Homes ...Oh the joy of seeing the ballet here at Row Homes Theatre Productions again! VERA! HELLO! I was out today for errands and I saw a gorgeous harlequin painted table and thought of YOU, of us! How that pattern speaks to me!<br /><br />I thank you my dear friend, for coming to visit today. My whole family was swept away from this disease, but you are correct; love never, ever dies. It goes on for eternity. Much love to YOU today!Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-15418153994508301622014-03-29T15:48:38.444-04:002014-03-29T15:48:38.444-04:00Your post is delightful!
Thank you for your comm...Your post is delightful! <br />Thank you for your comment on the post at Kris' blog for the Saturday Spotlight Feature. You blessed me.<br />Debbie@LakehouseDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600235934416288679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-24533885925697670542014-03-29T12:13:05.279-04:002014-03-29T12:13:05.279-04:00Do mice have groupies? I'm in! LOL!
Love eve...Do mice have groupies? I'm in! LOL!<br />Love everything about this...<br /><br /><br />xo<br /><br />AndieDivine Theatrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553420826262806110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-40039872436244641382014-03-26T06:15:00.263-04:002014-03-26T06:15:00.263-04:00Good morning dear friend,
I just wanted to come b...Good morning dear friend,<br /><br />I just wanted to come by to see how the dancers are doing...is the show still going strong? Are they booked for yet another gala event? I hope they enjoyed their cherry cake, as it was made with love.<br /><br />Just wanted to pop by to enjoy the glorious cherry blossoms my friend. Winter still has its grip on us! Love, AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-41305813163759986402014-03-25T23:47:52.717-04:002014-03-25T23:47:52.717-04:00Good evening Vera,
Thank you so much for wandering...Good evening Vera,<br />Thank you so much for wandering over for a visit.. I am happy that you enjoyed the squirrel and the painting..<br /><br />I just can't get over how you have displayed everyone and everything on stage... I just love the little story of Cherise and Violet. They had such a good time decorating. Best friends forever....<br />Enjoy your week,<br />fondly,<br />PennyAngelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-57260180501422833542014-03-25T16:22:45.197-04:002014-03-25T16:22:45.197-04:00I so enjoyed this sweet post! My kids were just i...I so enjoyed this sweet post! My kids were just in DC last week and a tad early for the blossoms! AND...I love love your little car!!!Pura Vidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423379787232688763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-88107767464224209332014-03-25T14:38:14.463-04:002014-03-25T14:38:14.463-04:00It is very beautiful post.
Cherry blossoms are inc...It is very beautiful post.<br />Cherry blossoms are incredibly beautiful! It takes incredible luck ... while catching the cherries in peak blossom ...<br />This was so enjoyable to read and look on the photos.<br /><br />Enjoy your week!<br />Margaret<br />http://decordesireforbeauty.com/blog.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420184278560888064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-59345803954508608662014-03-24T20:31:04.560-04:002014-03-24T20:31:04.560-04:00Dear Vera - What a lovey post!!! So enjoyed seeing...Dear Vera - What a lovey post!!! So enjoyed seeing all the contributions from our blog friends like Anita, Dore, etc. And how lovely to see the cherry blossoms - I live very near Kenwood, MD and of course the Tidal Basin in DC. I can't wait to enjoy the cherry blossoms this year. It's been a long winter!! Cheers, LoiWoodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-48411025298444165722014-03-23T20:28:31.342-04:002014-03-23T20:28:31.342-04:00Such an incredible post, Vera. Tons of beauty, in...Such an incredible post, Vera. Tons of beauty, in words, and pictures. You are a true poet.Rosemary@villabarneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-79801494518694083502014-03-22T15:18:25.312-04:002014-03-22T15:18:25.312-04:00What a beautiful post and blog dear Vera! You capt...What a beautiful post and blog dear Vera! You captivated me with your words in your poetry. <br />I came from Junk Chic Cottage to thank you for your lovely comment to me. I appreciate your words so much.<br />Thank you for enchanting me today with your Cherry Blossom Festival post!Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-55233905456404805142014-03-22T15:03:26.361-04:002014-03-22T15:03:26.361-04:00Oh Vera....those blossoms are just amazing! And l...Oh Vera....those blossoms are just amazing! And look at all that green grass! Such a sight for winter-weary eyes. lol Your posts are always so informative and entertaining. I find myself swept up in the fairy tale magic that you weave. You are such a treasure! :)<br /><br />xoxo laurieHeaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-74885550090292850302014-03-22T08:38:33.266-04:002014-03-22T08:38:33.266-04:00Cherry blossoms will be later than usual this year...Cherry blossoms will be later than usual this year ... as will most everything in the garden, I imagine.<br /><br />Your car reminds me of my Army Brat upbringing in Italy and Germany. I always picture a 2CV with a family of large duck stickers on the back of it, just like we used to see them.Connie in Hartwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-24714459852585075212014-03-22T08:28:27.832-04:002014-03-22T08:28:27.832-04:00What beautiful words you have written - such a won...What beautiful words you have written - such a wonderful talent. I am the biggest fan of cherry trees and nothing is more spectacular than Washington,DC in all of its glory. Love the dancers with their bouquets - adorable!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-84382322512352145192014-03-22T00:08:05.963-04:002014-03-22T00:08:05.963-04:00Vera,
This is such a beautiful post to begin Spri...Vera,<br /><br />This is such a beautiful post to begin Spring with. Thank you for sharing the history of the Cherry Blossom trees coming to America. I so love to learn. I have always wanted to see them in person. I can imagine their breathtaking beauty. What cherished moments you have had under the cherry blossoms. <br /><br />Your Citroen(I do not know how to put the dots above the e) is absolutely stunning. Oh my, what a treasure. I love everything about it...the shape, color, style, and vintage value. My husband loves it too! What a romantic car to take drives in. You and John must look dashing in it. <br /><br />Your poem is so romantic and reminds me of how treasured falling and being in love is. Your words are just beautiful Vera.<br /><br />And then the Ballet...so delightful!!! You bring to life the joy of a theatrical performance. I love how you have the stage set and decorated with the flowers surrounding and then the BIG pink cake!!! Oh Anita creates such magic! So many talented friends have contributed. I do not know Penny but just her bunny is adorable. We have always loved the name Cherish (Cherry for short) and had it on our 'girls' name list but now it is on our 'pets' name list!. So I love the <br />name Cherise. <br /><br />Thank you for your kind words Vera about the Cherry Blossom print and Rain painting. I am so grateful they found a home with you. You have become a friend so fast that I can only understand it as fate. I am thankful to know you. You are a kindred soul. I don't know if you know that I left a reply comment on my blog on the Lenten Meditation post. Your words meant so much to me. I look forward to you April post. xxo<br /><br />Spring tidings,<br />KerrieSeawashedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299816851144887705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-25244305952055182182014-03-21T23:55:38.537-04:002014-03-21T23:55:38.537-04:00Love the story of the gifted Cherry Blossom Trees ...Love the story of the gifted Cherry Blossom Trees and the stunning pictures. The poem is beautiful and little Violet and Cherise are adorable. This made me smile.<br />Thanks for sharing your special gifted words and photos. This is always so enjoyable. Thank you my friend.<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-39568640662979827452014-03-21T21:21:55.476-04:002014-03-21T21:21:55.476-04:00I don't know where to begin because every piec...I don't know where to begin because every piece of this post is breathtaking. Those Cherry Blossoms are special to me as well. When I was about ten years young, I played First Lady Taft in a school play. I carried a basket of small pink flowers. Makes me smile to this day. Can you imagine wallpaper with those blossoms on it? Years ago I bought a blouse that looked like them, and a man I worked with said all I needed was a watering can. : ) <br />Your poem is nothing short of lovely. It is one of those pieces of art that should be framed and proudly displayed on a wall for all to read and enjoy. <br />I also think very highly of Anita. Her artistic greeting cards are dear to my heart, and I think of her with a smile whenever I write in one. <br />Your Violet and Cherise are so beautiful. I will return to this post again to find even more details in the production stage. My inner pink girl came out to play with them; they are so so delightful. Thank you for making me smile. <br />Your DS looks like the one my g/f and her husband just bought in January. They live in CA, and he is thrilled with the purchase. It needs a lot of work but Angel will enjoy the journey. It's color is pearl white - so so cute! Is Jean Claude a manual transmission? I love it, and my husband would love that its prior owner was a SS Agent...so full of mystery and history.<br />Thank you Vera for all that you share. I am so glad that I met you here in blog land. <br /> Purple Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05831681595310623140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-46266911285922765052014-03-21T20:32:21.059-04:002014-03-21T20:32:21.059-04:00Oh Vera, where do I start ?
Love the cherry blosso...Oh Vera, where do I start ?<br />Love the cherry blossom trees and have always loved the history in how we were gifted the trees of PEACE !<br />Your vintage beauty is in perfect com and I love it's colour combination as to its paint finish. I so knew exactly what one would be a choice to my liking and its madam Judy's Citroën Truckette, I could see my logo painted on its sides offering French designs with all the French brocante pieces I could re- image.<br /><br />The spring production is as grand as could be, how penny's fingers felt her beauty and how Madam Vera set the stage of beauty with a performance that all who attend leave with a heart fill with the love of spring.<br />Your dinning room walls delight, and loving sweet Kerrie's heart in giving, she is a doll and so happy you have made a connection with her, she is everyone's dear friend.<br /><br />Oh, Vera how my heart wishes it lived on your street as one of your neighbors so I could walk over knock on your door and visit your beauty, sigh!<br />I am so looking forward to more or what's to come, I am in an awful mess here, a small cottage is not the place to pile things up from room to room and work around my flooring, I am waiting on contractors to get busy and fit me back in the schedule and while I wait Hannah and I clean up only to make a new mess tearing out the old, patching and piling up new stuff, will be glad when this is all done.<br /><br />See you soon beautiful.<br />Lots of love your way.<br /><br />Xx<br />Bisous<br /><br />Doré Burlap Luxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134718817693134037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-79561430857774722752014-03-21T19:42:31.971-04:002014-03-21T19:42:31.971-04:00Too many wonderful things to comment upon . . . lo...Too many wonderful things to comment upon . . . love Jean Claude - never knew what deux chevaux meant . . . love the history of the cherry blossoms and the photos of the beauty . . . love Violet and Cherise . . . love the photo of them taking a bow with their bouquets . . . love your creativity . . . I could go on and on . . . WONDERFUL my friend.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-78191026309871048652014-03-21T19:30:54.696-04:002014-03-21T19:30:54.696-04:00What a delight this was Vera. The Cherry Blossom...What a delight this was Vera. The Cherry Blossom trees are simply breathtaking! I see now why these magnificent trees have a special place in your heart.. I just love your poetry, and this one is so special... Just beautiful, Vera..<br />The Theatre.. First, what a delightful story to accompany the photos... What a delight! <br />Dear Dore creates magical Theatre's, and you have decorated it so beautifully... Then there is dear Anita, a multi talented woman, I love that cake! To see this beautiful print that was so generously gifted to you from Kerri. <br />The world is full of kind and gentle souls.. I am blessed to have met you.<br />I am humbled and honored by your kind words. Bless you!<br />Beautiful post Vera... BRAVO!!!!<br />fondly,<br />Penny Angelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-31089878462001480482014-03-21T18:58:24.663-04:002014-03-21T18:58:24.663-04:00This post is amazing! Beautiful photos of blossoms...This post is amazing! Beautiful photos of blossoms and cars, a romantic poem written from your heart, and a delightful production from Violet and Cherise...(and even more!)<br />I so enjoyed it all! :)<br />Susanmust love junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809616307382178089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-10784434529251253652014-03-21T18:27:19.195-04:002014-03-21T18:27:19.195-04:00WOW!! I ditto Anita...her comments truly capture y...WOW!! I ditto Anita...her comments truly capture your amazing talent and creativity and delightful post! It is such a treat for us to be invited into your world of poetry and theatre. <br />The cherry blossoms in Kenwood are truly breathtaking.<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-18528723074137225162014-03-21T17:16:24.413-04:002014-03-21T17:16:24.413-04:00I have savored every moment of your tour in the ch...I have savored every moment of your tour in the cherry blossom lined streets of Maryland. Then I was transported to a park bench back in '63, when I was only five years old. Those two lovers could have been my parents...it was lovely to get a feel for how nature could effect the lives of others who do watch and are moved by the fleeting beauty. <br /><br />Then, the show begins. Rivals become friends through a mutual interest and passion. Vera, where can begin to say how much your heart beats at the same tempo of mine? Of Penny's? Of our dear Violet Skiles, The Dutchess, Irina, and many more dear bloggers? Doré's theatre is fabulous, Penny's work, well what can we say but that she is genius, and then to see the little cake here...how adorable are the dancers with their bouquets. This has been a perfect way for me to spend my Friday night, going into the weekend with a smile.<br /><br />BRAVO TO THE DANCERS! ENCORE! ENCORE!Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.com