tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post5644082570234691956..comments2023-11-05T06:43:49.592-05:00Comments on Row homes and Cobblestones: en Noir et Blanc and a French giveaway...Row homes and Cobblestoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643916045622529275noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-9001267843396367472015-10-15T13:58:00.583-04:002015-10-15T13:58:00.583-04:00Vera, I'm not sure who the witches that are se...Vera, I'm not sure who the witches that are sewn together are made by. I looked on the tag, but it doesn't say. I know I got mine or Nel's at Marshall's. Aren't they so cute? <br /><br />Enjoy your gourds that you got in the mail. They sound delightful. I'd love to see them.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-25128439938160902252015-10-15T04:07:34.416-04:002015-10-15T04:07:34.416-04:00Great giveaway! Fingers crossing!
Love your blog! ...Great giveaway! Fingers crossing!<br />Love your blog! Love film noir! <br />Great post!Sofi Moukidouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584083661294265806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-79090395051847066072015-10-14T17:06:41.904-04:002015-10-14T17:06:41.904-04:00Hello my talented Vera, I am so curious! I adore ...Hello my talented Vera, I am so curious! I adore Halloween, now more than I did when my kids were small. I am hoping the fall short days will allow me more time indoors at my computer. I linger in the Indian Summer and stay outside as long as I can. Thanks for all your sweet visits and comments! xoxoxPura Vidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423379787232688763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-11828657350017695992015-10-12T22:27:01.533-04:002015-10-12T22:27:01.533-04:00Drat! Not trying to be mysterious or respond en n...Drat! Not trying to be mysterious or respond en noir. I had signed in and commented from another account. So Honora is I, Pondside! Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-1524435365765653022015-10-12T22:24:06.953-04:002015-10-12T22:24:06.953-04:00Your posts always bear reading f two or three time...Your posts always bear reading f two or three times over, and this one is no exception. So interesting, our mutual attraction to art en noir. My best day dreams and imaginings have always been so. This certainly doesn't mean these are depressing or morbid - while they are often full of mystery and intrigue, they are more often en noir because they are well-defined, clear and (to me!) so very beautiful without the distraction of colour. <br />Your photo.....it is certainly powerful and the image is undeniable.I hope that it means that we are all being watched and cared-for in these rocky times.<br />So - thus has been a rather wordy comment, but it remains to be said how sweet it is for you to have put together such a generous gift!Honorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17246855075978054048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-20674211018232388722015-10-12T13:35:06.813-04:002015-10-12T13:35:06.813-04:00I love black and white. And all the movies you men...I love black and white. And all the movies you mentioned! As always, this post is chocked full of goodness. Lovely! Can't wait for your theatre this year. :)<br />Hugs,<br />LinLin from A {tiny} Cottage In The Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852855396042947932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-87254751841032797802015-10-12T13:31:07.767-04:002015-10-12T13:31:07.767-04:00How interesting about the hot sauce on the pumpkin...How interesting about the hot sauce on the pumpkins. That's funny that you mentioned the squirrels because my last post was about the squirrels. I don't get any in my neighborhood because it's a new subdivision and there are no grown trees yet, but I do see many of them at the park. So, you get some trying to eat your pumpkins, oh my! Is there many in your neighborhood?<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-8669329099618761992015-10-10T12:00:01.718-04:002015-10-10T12:00:01.718-04:00You did totally nail film noir in this post. You ...You did totally nail film noir in this post. You could be a stylist. Are you? I love the films you mentioned here. What a cute and fun giveaway! You are very generous.Ricki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-45694267432958869902015-10-07T20:03:54.624-04:002015-10-07T20:03:54.624-04:00What a fun post, Vera! Nothing like a good old bl...What a fun post, Vera! Nothing like a good old black and white movie, some suspense, and intrigue!! Your giveaway sounds tres magnifique! Please enter me:) I've not heard of those cookies, they sound yummy! My very favorite French cookies are called "Petite Ecolier", they have both dark chocolate dipped, and milk chocolate coated (my favorite!). You can buy them here in the states, but I try not to, as they are hard to resist!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819485082242629764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-65997315416101548912015-10-07T08:35:54.208-04:002015-10-07T08:35:54.208-04:00Ah, the intrigue, the mystery, the moodiness of fi...Ah, the intrigue, the mystery, the moodiness of film noir, first in that classic, Hollywood style, with charismatic characters portrayed by Bogart and Bacall and Bergman, and now, with your black and white shots of the multi-faceted character of your own home, a set design like no other! <br /><br />I so enjoyed all your selections, but really love the snap of that single, candlestick sconce, for it perfectly illustrates the essence of exploring the darkness, paving the way to clarity, and ultimately shedding light on matters previously perplexing!<br /><br />Your capture of that brilliantly dramatic sky is captivating! I see strength, power, and direction, motion with a purpose, and gigantic greatness of will.<br /><br />Love to you, my friend!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Poppy<br />Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-82693571110394209682015-10-06T20:53:57.207-04:002015-10-06T20:53:57.207-04:00Beautiful post, Vera. Everything is so different i...Beautiful post, Vera. Everything is so different in black and white. I don't know how to explain the last photo, but it is very spiritual and moving. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-83398115548248333462015-10-06T15:35:34.188-04:002015-10-06T15:35:34.188-04:00Vera, how did I miss this post? I am a huge fan o...Vera, how did I miss this post? I am a huge fan of black and white photography. The last picture of the sky is hauntingly breathtaking. I took a film class in college and that was when I was introduced to film noir. Can we talk about how amazing and chic your car is??? All of the shadows in the pictures give so much depth to them. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235329823717382941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-76580684015011432542015-10-06T15:18:04.351-04:002015-10-06T15:18:04.351-04:00Thank you Vera! I am so happy you enjoyed... You ...Thank you Vera! I am so happy you enjoyed... You are so kind to always wander over to visit.. Have a wonderful day<br />Sending you a gentle hug<br />PennyAngelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-65911647628969021052015-10-06T11:59:00.330-04:002015-10-06T11:59:00.330-04:00You've definitely nailed the feel of Film Noir...You've definitely nailed the feel of Film Noir. I come from a movie loving family, and, I brought my sons up to enjoy films, especially the old classics. Great post, Vera.Rosemary@villabarneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-86540727843376062202015-10-05T01:19:57.926-04:002015-10-05T01:19:57.926-04:00I love black and white films. There is a HUGE scre... I love black and white films. There is a HUGE screen at the site where my son had his wedding and throughout the night, they had black and white films playing. They raided my DVD collection. I wanted to have The Artist playing, but I don't have a copy of it. <br /><br />You know I love your mice. My hand has still not recovered from my felting class, but I am determine to make a mouse or two.<br /><br />As to what I see in the picture, I am probably nuts, but I see an old fashioned, European style Santa Claus.<br />Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-14535263058388561162015-10-05T01:19:15.953-04:002015-10-05T01:19:15.953-04:00Vera, you are gorgeous! Simply gorgeous! These Noi...Vera, you are gorgeous! Simply gorgeous! These Noir-Boys!!!!! Yeur family now has a broaaad grin on the face - sooooo goooood ;)))))!!<br />And you have Penny´s "Wicked"! You´ve got the sense for so many directions of feelings and art. Me, I like the style of filml noir very much, but I like it sooo much darker, as I have fallen for Lestat in all those Anne Rice books. He would like it here, as my home changes into MY HOME more and more ;))<br />Vera, I wish you very inspiring dark and moody hours, there is sooo much in those aspects, and with a great sense of humour it makes it grand :)))<br />Hugs to you, John and the gorgeous Gangsterboys, your friend Méa, who just LOVES this time<br />Méa Straußhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447412627795054085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-87232233234721922522015-10-04T22:14:51.462-04:002015-10-04T22:14:51.462-04:00First I must day that your pictures are simply stu...First I must day that your pictures are simply stunning - great job! I love all the same movies that you do. In fact my ex and my song was "As Time Goes By". I still love it to this day. They don't make movies like that anymore.<br /><br />That picture reminds me of a angel watching over Philly - so beautiful.<br />What a great give-away, so please enter my name in the drawing.<br />This was a wonderful post - I enjoyed it very much. I have decorated my home Country French and love everything French.<br />Have a wonderful week.<br />MaryMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-32453018791227890442015-10-04T16:29:53.646-04:002015-10-04T16:29:53.646-04:00p.s. I would love the chance to win your most gene...p.s. I would love the chance to win your most generous giveawayAngelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-11626960174364939912015-10-04T16:29:16.868-04:002015-10-04T16:29:16.868-04:00Dear Vera,
I must apologize for being so very late...Dear Vera,<br />I must apologize for being so very late.. The computer has put a bit of a strain on my eyes lately, so I have stayed off.<br /><br />I absolutely love this post... This is one of my favorite era's, and movies.. Love the old black and white..<br /><br />You have put your heart into this post and it shows... I see hope, love and faith in the clouds.. I also see a staff on the right. I believe there is much more to find.. I will try to come back this evening to view.<br /><br />Your poetry is always so enjoyable, Vera... And I am truly honored that you have shared my drawing. <br />Bless you dear friend<br />Penny.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Angelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-37317485731095860872015-10-04T13:32:45.075-04:002015-10-04T13:32:45.075-04:00You are so talented in so many ways ~ this photogr...You are so talented in so many ways ~ this photography is beautiful and always the written word. I absolutely love the old classic movies! Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were 2 of my all time favorites. I think the event in San Francisco is a must on anyone's bucket list! :) I love to see images in the clouds...quite amazing at times.<br /><br />Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the giveaway! You've chosen some beautiful treasures to share.<br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful week ahead! The cooler temps here are just incredible ~ my favorite time of year.<br /><br />xo<br />PatGypsy Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212447439580468374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-68709528656416260742015-10-04T12:27:27.499-04:002015-10-04T12:27:27.499-04:00Vera, I enjoyed your post, as it has all the Holly...Vera, I enjoyed your post, as it has all the Hollywood mystery and glamour of the old movies. Can you believe I've never seen the whole show of Casablanca. Now, I must see it. And this is a great giveaway! Those French butter cookies sound scrumptious. Oh, there's Penny's drawing......she is so talented, and I remember that one well. That is an interesting picture of the sky. I always see images in the clouds, so I saw things right away. I am Catholic also, and lately they have been talking about the holy spirit at church. <br /><br />What a splendid post, Vera, and these black and white photos are wonderful. In Photography, there is nothing more beautiful to me than a black and white photo.<br /><br />~Sheri<br /><br />ps I also wanted to tell you that we both picked number 4 on Diana's Fall porches. I love stone and orange pumpkins, so I picked that one. I noticed that you did too. : )Red Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-57817939279589212612015-10-04T12:17:44.689-04:002015-10-04T12:17:44.689-04:00Beautiful photos!
Glad I stopped by...
VSBeautiful photos!<br />Glad I stopped by...<br /><br />VSNoodle Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752301416743754496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-5626853241216235732015-10-04T10:25:48.626-04:002015-10-04T10:25:48.626-04:00An intriguing post, Vera. Of all the en noir photo...An intriguing post, Vera. Of all the en noir photos of your home -- and they're all amazing -- the one that brought the most emotional response from me was the photo of your stairs. Oh, that's just so perfectly mysterious! Something I'd see in Gaslight (which happens to be my favorite Film Noir of all time). I can just see Ingrid Bergman slowly, slowly, ascending the stairs, left hand gripping the rail, right hand in a fist, pressed to her lips, eyes moist with tears. Oh yes! I'm right there! It's so funny that you mention The Red Balloon, for I was just thinking about it this past week. I first saw that fascinating film as a young girl and didn't even know if it was still available for viewing. So, so interesting that I now see it mentioned in your post. Kind of a Film Noir moment for me. LOL! Hugs, dear one. ~ Nancy, A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-35136574899512929102015-10-03T23:00:38.930-04:002015-10-03T23:00:38.930-04:00The Red Balloon was one of my favorite shorts grow...The Red Balloon was one of my favorite shorts growing up! Your photographs are beautiful. Searching the skies and clouds is one of my favorite pastimes. The Lord speaks many words when we are still and just listen, even with our eyes! Thank you for sharing a photos that spoke to you personally, I'm sure it will to each one who views it as well! Many blessings, CindyJoy Junktionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-19213491916195984462015-10-03T22:41:38.390-04:002015-10-03T22:41:38.390-04:00Vera your photos en noir are beautiful. I love tha...Vera your photos en noir are beautiful. I love that look in pictures. Black and white photos never go out of style. Although film noir isn't my favorite style in movies, I do happen to be a huge fan of black and white films in general and I think that many of the best movies were made during that era not only in Hollywood but also in other countries. I love old Mexican and Egyptian films for example. They too had huge motion picture industries during the 40s and 50s and interestingly they produced their share of classic film noir as well. What an interesting swirl of clouds in that last picture. I do see the face in the middle of the photo but I also see an angel with outstretched wings floating in the sky, just to the right of the face. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com