Wednesday, October 5, 2011

I love Four Posters




This has so much potential.
Heavy velvet or organdy
But not Lace.





The Four poster bed originated in the 15th century.
Nobleman had extremely ornate beds with intricately
carved and precious metals and gemstones along with
richly embroidered silver and gold threads.
Tapestries hung from the canopy.
The reason for curtains hanging from the
canopy was for drafts,privacy and insects.

In the 17th century the beds became taller,
as houses were built with taller ceilings.
Most beds were made of heavy Oak.
The royalty had them made in walnut.
















I purchased my four poster at Lazarus in Columbus Ohio. In 1975 it was walnut
There is an English company that makes them custom, about $ 10.000 dollars in this crazy economy..










I have always slept better in a 4 poster.
It must give me some feel of security.
I miss it. Lost it when my house burnt to the ground.
That was Hurricane Andrew. It had 4x4 posts on the
top interlocking. The draperies were rust velvet
and green liner with tassels and fringe.
I had 4 side panels with brass rods that screwed into brackets.

























































Posted by Yvonne @ La Petite Gallery
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Monday, October 3, 2011

October and Frost



October

by Robert Frost
1874-1963

O hushed October morning mild.
Thy leaves have ripened to the fall;
To-morrow's wind, if it be wild,
should waste them all.
The crows above the forest call;
To-morrow they may form and go.
O hushed October morning mild,
Begin the hours of this morning slow,
make the day seem to us less brief
Hearts not adverse to being beguiled,
Beguile us in the way you know.
Release one leaf at the break of day;
at noon release another leaf;
One from our tree, one far away;
Retard the sun with gentle mist;
Enchant the land with Amethyst.
Slow,slow!
For the grape's sake, if they were all,
Whose leaves already are burnt
with frost,
Whose clustered fruit must else be lost--
For the grapes sake along the wall.


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This is so New England.
I love this season, it is so brilliant and short.
The wild astors are everywhere along the roads all shades of purple,reds and orange and yellow. I feel alive on Fall days..






































































Posted by Yvonne @ La Petite Gallery
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