Friday, June 28, 2019

My grandmothers

Dorothy Garrison, born in Georgetown, Kentucky, 1915.

Lottie Clemmons, born in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, 1903.

Thursday, June 27, 2019

The Gamble House Museum

I've decided to start posting about another one of my favorite hobbies - visiting historic homes.  I'm beginning with the Gamble House because it's one of my favorites.  It is an incredible American Arts and Crafts style home in Pasadena, California - designed by Greene and Greene and built in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble, of the Proctor and Gamble company.  I took one of the first tours where they let visitors take photos.  I had my phone with me, and I couldn't stop snapping away.   It's a fascinating, beautiful home.  The entire house is filled with original, Arts and Crafts furniture.  It is the most perfect example of this style, down to every detail.

Fireplace

Arts and Crafts style piano

Beautiful ceiling

Woodwork, doors, etc.

This door was amazing.

Two walls, joined in such an artist, craftsman-style way.

Bedroom

Dining room

Morris Chair


Outdoor detail

Sconce

Closet space

Sweet bedroom corner

Servants' eating quarters

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

I love Dolly Hannah's curls.


Little Dolls in the yard

Three little sisters wait patiently as the mother gives pushes on the swing.

Two sisters take a ride on the swing together.

One tiny sister wanders off alone.

She continues to explore.

Danger is lurking in that forest of plants.


Monday, June 24, 2019

Paintings and Doll Beginnings

Girl with ringlets, painted with acrylics in a wooden, vintage frame.

Zellie and Clarie at Long Lick Church

Adeline near her cabin

A new pressed cloth head
The head is hollow.  It is made of several layers of cloth, cotton, and paste.


Another pressed cloth head, waiting for a body.

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Paintings

Port Aransas Beach
Lakeway Greenbelt
Little Girl in Pink


Zelma's Things

Creeks at Turkey Foot

Enchanted Rock

Sunset on Lake Travis