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The theme for “Looking Close on Friday” for the 29th of July is “different shades of green”. If you follow my photostream, or observe some of my entries for colour themes for “Looking Close on Friday” you might imagine that I would choose pieces from my Playmobil collection. However, as I have done that before, I found inspiration elsewhere. In my dining room, which is also where I keep my laptop, I have a beautiful French Art Deco china cabinet full of Carlton Ware from the 1920s and 1930s. My top shelf consists of “Rouge Royale” Carlton Ware, and the second shelf consists of “Vert Royale” Carlton Ware, and that is where I took my inspiration from for this week’s theme.
I love and collect many different kinds of porcelain, so it didn’t take me long to gather just a small selection of green coloured pieces in different shades. I hope you like my choice for the theme this week, and that it makes you smile.
The pieces in the front row from left to right are: a Carlton Ware 1920s gilt eau-de-nil jug and bowl, a Wedgwood Jasperware thimble of “The Spinner” in sage green and a salt and pepper and milk jug in may green from the “Wild Rose” cottage ware series produced by Carlton Ware in the 1930s.
The pieces in the second row from left to right are: a small bottle green Victorian transferware posy vase (one of a pair), an ornamental Victorian transferware spill vase in graded shades of green and two pieces of gilt jade green “Vert Royale” Carlton Ware vases from the 1930s.
At the back: a Carlton Ware 1920s gilt eau-de-nil bon-bon dish.
The courtyard (Sahan) is usually found in larger ‘Grand’ mosque structures. It is an open area, usually has a shape of square or rectangular. The courtyard is used by worshipers during significant Islamic prayers and large gatherings such as the holy month Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr (Feast of Breakfast) and Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice
Patterns in ice on the surface of a small flatland creek. I believe these artistic lines were created by snow faeries and elves, because I can't think of any rationale scientific explanation for the genesis of lovely patterns like this.
When it was my birthday last year, a very dear friend who enjoys photography as much as I do, and knows that I collect beautiful and vintage pieces, gave me a wonderful selection of antique ribbons, buttons, buckles, lace and other fine notions. She also gave me three follow up tins of similar delightful gifts for Christmas.
Those wonderful gifts are what has inspired me to create this series of "Embroider my World" images featuring my vintage bobbin collection. In this case, the beautifully embroidered floral ribbon with sequin detailing was acquired from an up-market design shop, whilst the large wooden droplets wound in beautiful two-tone silk cord are taken from an antique Victorian curtain. I have accessorised it on a 1930s embroidered doily with a Dewhurst's Sylko Solent Blue reel of cotton, which dates from between 1938 and 1954.
Belle Vue Mill, commonly known as Dewhurst’s, was built by Thomas Dewhurst in 1828. It opened in 1829 as John Dewhurst & Sons and was one of Skipton’s largest spinning and weaving mills. The mill’s position next to the Leeds Liverpool Canal meant that raw cotton could be shipped in by boats from Liverpool. Finished goods would then be sent back the same way ready for distribution. Coal to power the machine’s steam engines was also delivered by barge. In 1897 Dewhurst’s was bought by the English Sewing Cotton Co. It continued to produce Sylko, one of the mill’s most famous products. It was produced in over 500 colours and sold throughout the world. Sylko cottons are still available at haberdashers today.
... and be happy !!
“Where flowers bloom so does hope.” – Lady Bird Johnson
Smile on Saturday - theme of August 10, 2019: Shoe Show
Here: cheerful floral clogs - seen in Malmö, Sweden
I am away this weekend - so I may not have time for Flickr properly till Sunday evening
Happy Smile on Saturday and a Happy Weekend, everyone 😊
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Florale Clogs - gesehen in diesem Frühjahr in Malmö, Schweden
(eigentlich Clogs in allen Farben und Mustern :)
Ein frohes Wochende euch allen!
Ich bin dieses Wochenende unterwegs und werde daher höchstwahrscheinlich erst am Sonntag Abend richtig Zeit für Flickr haben
DAISY-MAUD: "Ooohhh! Daddy! What is that lovely piece of blue lace and feathers?"
DADDY: "It’s a fascinator, Daisy-Maud."
DAISY-MAUD: "Ooohhh! How fascinating, Daddy." *Looks at fascinator with interest.* "Err… Daddy, what exactly is a fascinator?"
DADDY: "Well, it’s a type of headwear, Daisy-Maud. A fascinator is a formal headpiece, a style of millinery. Since the 1990s, the term has referred to a type of formal headwear worn as an alternative to the hat; it is usually a large decorative design attached to a band or clip."
DAISY-MAUD: "Daddy, it seems to me that a fascinator really isn't for a man to wear. It's fashion for a lady."
DADDY: "Yes, it is Daisy-Maud, but I am using it as a photographic prop."
DAISY-MAUD: "Please let me try it on, Daddy."
DADDY: "Very well Daisy-Maud."
DAISY-MAUD: "Yes! I think it looks much more fetching on me than on you!" *Smiles at her reflection in the mirror.*
DADDY: "I wasn’t actually going to wear it, Daisy-Maud. "
DAISY-MAUD: "That’s just as well, Daddy, because now I’m going to wear it. Very stylish and elegant."
DADDY: "But Daisy-Maud, I was photographing it."
DAISY-MAUD: "Well, I’m sure you’ll find something else fascinating to photograph instead, Daddy!" *Smiles again at her reflection in the mirror.*
The theme for "Looking Close on Friday" on the 23rd of February is "headwear". If you follow my photostream, you will be familiar with Daisy-Maud, as she and her elder brother Jago often feature in stories and adventures on Happy Teddy Bear Tuesday and sometimes other days of the week, such as this photo for today’s theme. I was leant a vibrant blue fascinator (formal headwear worn as an alternative to the hat) acquired from a charity shop to use as a prop for some photography. As I had the fascinator for over a month, I decided that I would have some fun with it, and photographed Daisy-Maud wearing it. When the theme was announced, I decided to use this photo as it seemed the perfect one to use. I hope you like my choice for the theme, and that it makes you smile.
Daisy-Maud is Jago’s little sister and was made by the same friend in England who made him. She is made of German mohair with floral fabric cotton paw pads, and glass eyes. A sweet and loving little girl bear, she is happy to be reunited with her big brother, Jago, and enjoys being spoiled by her new Daddy.
When it was my birthday a few months ago, a very dear friend who enjoys photography as much as I do, and knows that I collect beautiful and vintage pieces, gave me a wonderful selection of antique ribbons, buttons, buckles, lace and other fine notions. She also gave me three follow up tins of similar delightful gifts for Christmas.
Those wonderful gifts are what has inspired me to create this series of "Embroider my World" images featuring my vintage bobbin collection. In this case, amongst the gifts for my birthday was a piece of wonderfully delicate antique copper coloured floral lace. I have accessorised it on a 1930s embroidered doily with some more modern gilt embroidered lace and two Edwardian Coats cotton reels in a lovely shade of warm orange.
In 1802 James Coats set up a weaving business in Paisley. In 1826 he opened a cotton mill at Ferguslie to produce his own thread and, when he retired in 1830, his sons, James & Peter, took up the business under the name of J. & P. Coats. In 1952 J. & P. Coats and the Clark Thread Co. merged to become Coats & Clark's. Today, the business is known as the Coats Group.
SCOUT: “Paddy! Paddy!”
PADDY: “What is it Scout? Are you alright?”
SCOUT: “Yes Paddy, I’m fine, but… but… but…”
PADDY: “But what, Scout?”
SCOUT: “I need help, Paddy! I need to study up on aaretrrt ..nev....err.”
PADDY: “Help on what, Scout?” *Confused.*
SCOUT: “On aaretrrt ..nev....err, Paddy.”
PADDY: “Art never, Scout?” *Scratches head with paw.* “I don’t understand, Scout.”
SCOUT: “Well, mijn best vriend Peter… You know mijn allerbeste vriend, don’t you, Paddy?”
PADDY: “Well of course I do, Scout! Everybear knows Peter. What about him?”
SCOUT: “Well, mijn allerbeste vriend Peter has gone to a museum with Mummy Marian, and her daughter Diana and baby Rune! There is an exhibition all about flowers painted on furniture and mirrors and books and things that come from ye olden days when the world was black and white, although someone must have painted the things in the museum after the ancient black and white days were over, because they are in beautiful colours. And all those things are in a style called aaretrrt ..nev....err, and I want to be able to talk to mijn beste vriend Peter about aaretrrt ..nev....err too, so he can tell me all about it!”
PADDY: “Oh! Now I understand! Mijn allerbeste vriend Oleg told me that Mummy Marian, Diana and baby Rune were going to the Drents Museum De Buitenplaats in Eelde to see an exhibition called “Power to the Flower”. Peter must have decided to go too.”
SCOUT: “That’s right! That’s it!” *Jumps up and down with excitement.* “They have gone to see the aaretrrt ..nev....err at the museum!”
PADDY: “Well, you must have misheard, Peter, Scout, because the style of art they are showing isn’t called ‘Art Never’, it’s called ‘Art Nouveau’, which means ‘new art’. I can help you with finding out more about Art Nouveau because Daddy loves Art Nouveau very much, and he has lots of books on it. I’ll get one.” *Goes and fetches a book on Art Nouveau from Daddy’s library.*
SCOUT: “Looks through book.* “Ooooohhh! Look Paddy! Pretty things! And there are lots of flowers on them too!”
PADDY: “Yes Scout, Art Nouveau is very pretty, and yes, flowers were the main motif that was used. Look, here are some roses that have been made by one of Daddy’s favourite Art Nouveau designers, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh.”
SCOUT: “Sooooo pretty, Paddy!” *Sighs.*
My bears Paddy and Scout have made very good friends with two bears in Holland called Peter and Oleghttps://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/galleries/72157715455845276/ andhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/galleries/72157723346489780/ and their Mummy Marian Kloon (on and off) . Peter and Scout are very similar and have become best friends. Oleg and Paddy are very similar and have become best friends too. Paddy is right, Peter did indeed accompany Mummy Marian, and her daughter Diana and baby Rune to the Drents Museum De Buitenplaats in Eelde to see an exhibition called “Power to the Flower” which features a large selection of beautiful Art Nouveau pieces. You can see Peter at the exhibition here: www.flickr.com/photos/66094586@N06/54544223775/ and here: www.flickr.com/photos/66094586@N06/54543623977/in/photost... or in the first comment below.
My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.
He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.
Scout was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.
Recently, on a visit to my Mother, she gave me a bag of antique and vintage gloves to go through that she had acquired through auction as part of a larger lots of items. My Mother knows that amongst the many collections, I collect antique gentlemen’s and ladies’ gloves and accessories. As I was going through the bag, sorting out what was worth taking and what wasn’t, I came across several hand made lace collars, including this ecru one, which was by far the oldest, daintiest and is by far my favourite.
The theme for “Smile on Saturday” for the 5th of November is “lace”. It seems apt that a piece of such fine lace that I only recently acquired gets to take centre stage for this week’s theme. I hope you like my choice and that it makes you smile.
There are so many different lace varieties around the world that as a newly acquired piece, I have yet to identify what type this is. All I can say is that it is Victorian - most likely mid Victorian - and that it is hand made. Looking at the detail in this piece cascading forth in a froth of ecru, it is hard to imagine someone making this by hand. However, when it was made, a hand skilled in making lace made a girl more eligible as a bride, for she was accomplished at a prized domestic art. Hand made lace also harks back to a time when people had not only the skill but the time to make an item such as this, which probably would have taken many months of painstaking work to make. As lace like this was so expensive, it was not unusual for a lady, even a wealthy one, to stich a lace collar to a frock and when the frock became to worn to wear any more, or was to be remodelled, the collar could be unpicked and stitched onto a new gown.
... made by my son Thomas...
It's not leftovers that are wasteful,
but those who either don't know what
to do with them or can't be bothered.
(Julian Baggini)
Looking close... on Friday! - HOMEMADE
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One of the many fancy door knobs in Prague. Captured with Olympus e-m10 in Oct. 2014.
Edited on the desktop in Photoshop and Viveza.
I don't want to judge
What's in your heart
But if you're no ready for love
How can you be ready for life ?
So let's love fully
Let's love loud
Let's love now
Cause soon enough we'll die
C'est le printemps ! Les fleurs s'épanouissent, les hommes ressortent les shorts de l'an passé, les femmes leurs robes. Tout est bon pour se vêtir sans souffrir de la chaleur...
A la poursuite de la moindre parcelle d'ombre, les places assises proches des arbres sont fort désirées, ne serait-ce que pour consulter son smartphone sans trop subir les reflets d'une ambiance aux faux airs d'été précoce...
I was showing the barista here at Redleaf Piccolo Cafe (Redleaf Avenue, Wahroonga, in northern Sydney), some of the flower images on my Lenovo laptop, and she decided to pioneer a new pattern on her coffees - a flower pattern in place of the ubiquitous, yet popular, heart shaped patterns!!
The barista here is from a remote and impoverished village in Vietnam, yet here we are in the midst of modern, suburban, Sydney. She is making a name for herself here at Redleaf Piccolo Cafe for innovative coffee roasting and chic coffee art designs. She hopes that maybe one day her parents and sister can come to Australia.
My Samsung Galaxy S20+ mobile phone camera.
When it was my birthday a few months ago, a very dear friend who enjoys photography as much as I do, and knows that I collect beautiful and vintage pieces, gave me a wonderful selection of antique ribbons, buttons, buckles, lace and other fine notions. She also gave me three follow up tins of similar delightful gifts for Christmas.
Those wonderful gifts are what has inspired me to create this series of "Embroider my World" images featuring my vintage bobbin collection. In this case, the beautifully embroidered floral ribbon with sequin detailing was a recent acquisition from an up-market design shop. I have accessorised it on a 1930s embroidered doily with two Dewhurst's Sylko reels of cotton, one Solent Blue and the other Coral Pink which date from between 1938 and 1954 and two smaller Edwardian reels: a thin Coats cotton spool of lilac and an Anchor russet cotton spool.
Belle Vue Mill, commonly known as Dewhurst’s, was built by Thomas Dewhurst in 1828. It opened in 1829 as John Dewhurst & Sons and was one of Skipton’s largest spinning and weaving mills. The mill’s position next to the Leeds Liverpool Canal meant that raw cotton could be shipped in by boats from Liverpool. Finished goods would then be sent back the same way ready for distribution. Coal to power the machine’s steam engines was also delivered by barge. In 1897 Dewhurst’s was bought by the English Sewing Cotton Co. It continued to produce Sylko, one of the mill’s most famous products. It was produced in over 500 colours and sold throughout the world. Sylko cottons are still available at haberdashers today.
The Anchor brand can trace its history back to 1866 when the Clark family adopted the Anchor brand for their embroidery threads manufactured in Paisley, Scotland. Embroidery threads came into being circa 1812 when supplies of silk became unobtainable in the UK due to a blockade by Napoleon. Two weavers, James and Patrick Clark, turned their attention to cotton and managed to produce yarn which was sufficiently fine, smooth and strong to be used instead of silk for weaving. Sewing thread was primarily silk or linen at the time and the Clark brothers developed their cotton yarn into the first cotton sewing thread.
In 1802 James Coats set up a weaving business in Paisley. In 1826 he opened a cotton mill at Ferguslie to produce his own thread and, when he retired in 1830, his sons, James & Peter, took up the business under the name of J. & P. Coats. In 1952 J. & P. Coats and the Clark Thread Co. merged to become Coats & Clark's. Today, the business is known as the Coats Group.
JAGO: “Hullo my little sister, Daisy-Maud!”
DAISY-MAUD: “Hullo my big brother, Jago!”
JAGO: “I love you, Daisy-Maud! May I hold you and give you a cuddle?”
DAISY-MAUD: “Oh! I’d love that Jago! Thank you!”
SCOUT: “Oh Daisy-Maud! Daisy-Maud!” *Comes running up to Daisy-Maud, trembling.*
JAGO: “Little Scout! Are you alright?” *Worried.*
DAISY-MAUD: “Little Scout, whatever is wrong?” *Concerned.*
SCOUT: *Sniffles.* “I just had the most horrible dream! I dreamed that I had a grumbly tummy and there were no yummy treats for me to eat!”
DAISY-MAUD: “Oh that does sound like a horrible dream, Scout! However Scout, dreams aren’t real. This is Daddy’s house, and there are always sweet treats in the pantry enough to fill little grumbly bear tummies – even yours. Come, jump up in my lap and I will hold you and that will make you feel better.”
SCOUT: “Oh thank you, Daisy-Maud. You always give the best big little bear hugs. I feel better already.”
DAISY-MAUD: “Of course you do, sweet Scout.”
DADDY: “Oh! What a lovely image of the three of you holding one another. It just so happens the theme for Smile on Saturday is ‘holding’. Let me go and fetch my camera and take a photo. Then, we’ll have some tea and shortbread biscuits. Would you like that?”
JAGO, DAISY-MAUD and SCOUT: “Oh yes please, Daddy!”
DAISY-MAUD: “See Scout! I told you! This is Daddy’s house, and in Daddy’s house there are always sweet treats to be had!”
DADDY: “Now Jago, Daisy-Maud and Scout, on the count of three say ‘grumbly tummies’. One… two… three!”
JAGO, DAISY-MAUD and SCOUT: “Grumbly tummies!”
SCOUT: “Grumbly tummy, Daddy! Grumbly tummy!” *Rubs tummy vigorously.*
There is nothing better than a cuddle from a teddy bear. Being cuddled by a precious teddy bear or holding one yourself can often bring a great sense of peace and comfort. It seems that my teddy bears are also good at giving one another comfort in the way of cuddles too! If you follow my photostream, you will be familiar with Jago, Daisy-Maud and Scout, as they often feature in stories and adventures on Happy Teddy Bear Tuesday and sometimes other days of the week, such as this photo. The theme for “Smile on Saturday” for the 27th of January is “holding”, so here we have my blue bear, Jago, holding his little sister, Daisy-Maud, who is holding little Scout in his new jingle bell tutu from Father Christmas and the Christmas Bear on her lap. I hope you like my choice for the theme this week, and that it makes you smile!
Scout was a gift to Paddy (my Paddington bear whom I have had since I was two years old) from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.
Jago was a gift from a dear friend in England. He is made of English mohair with suede paw pads and glass eyes. He is a gentle bear, kind and patient who carries an air of calm about him. He fita in with everybear else very nicely.
Daisy-Maud is Jago’s little sister and was made by the same friend in England who made him. She is made of German mohair with floral fabric cotton paw pads that match her pretty sunhat, and glass eyes. A sweet and loving little girl bear, she is happy to be reunited with her big brother, Jago, and enjoys being spoiled by her new Daddy.
I got this at Lerner last night. I'm usually not a big fan of that store, but I have always liked their flip flops and this skirt is just so cute.
I haven't really been into skirts since high school (my freshman year, I think I wore them 3 out of 5 days). Anyway, lately, though, with their resurgance, I'm all about 'em. Just bought a red flowy one and well, you know me, I'm all about the mini skirt still, though you can only wear those on certain occasions.
Flower of a barrel cactus, not sure what species. It came up in our driveway in midtown Tucson quite a few years ago. The flower closes up for good near the end of the day, and goes on to make a big seed pod. Reddish buds yet to bloom lie behind the blossom. Focus stacking using ControlMyNikon and Zerene Stacker.
Violas growing in a flowerpot in a garden in Shoeburyness in Essex, England. Violas are a genus of flowering plants, commonly known as violets, with a wide range of species and varieties. Taken with the Canon 5D4 and the Sigma 135mm 1.8 Art Lens.
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Enter Sum Yi Tai amidst glowing bird cages on a cool evening breeze.
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O Jardim de Santa Bárbara, em pleno centro histórico de Braga, é um espaço público que harmoniza a beleza da jardinagem formal com a imponente arquitetura medieval do Paço Arquiepiscopal. Criado no século XX, o jardim apresenta canteiros geometricamente dispostos, exibindo uma floração colorida e diversificada que acompanha as estações do ano. A imponente muralha de pedra do Paço, erguida entre os séculos XIV e XV, serve de pano de fundo, criando um contraste notável. No centro, a fonte do século XVII, encimada pela estátua de Santa Bárbara, que dá nome ao jardim, acrescenta um elemento histórico e artístico. Este espaço, classificado como Sítio de Interesse Municipal, é um ponto de encontro popular e um testemunho da rica herança cultural de Braga, atraindo residentes e visitantes para contemplar esta fusão singular entre natureza e história.
The Santa Bárbara Garden, in the heart of Braga's historic center, is a public space that harmonizes the beauty of formal gardening with the imposing medieval architecture of the Archbishop's Palace. Created in the 20th century, the garden features geometrically arranged flower beds, displaying colorful and diverse blooms that accompany the seasons. The imposing stone wall of the Palace, built between the 14th and 15th centuries, serves as a backdrop, creating a striking contrast. In the center, the 17th-century fountain, topped by the statue of Saint Barbara, after whom the garden is named, adds a historical and artistic element. This space, classified as a Site of Municipal Interest, is a popular meeting place and a testament to Braga's rich cultural heritage, attracting residents and visitors to contemplate this unique fusion of nature and history.
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An intimate macro photograph capturing the delicate stamens of a vibrant pink flower. The soft curves, bold color, and shallow depth of field create a dreamy, almost abstract vision of floral elegance.
PADDY: *Reading.* “And when the Wee, Small Bear came to look at his bed, there was the bolster in its place; and the pillow in its place upon the bolster; and upon the pillow was Goldilocks’ pretty little head.”
SCOUT: “Paddy! Paddy, what are you doing?” *Alarmed.*
PADDY: *Pauses reading.* “I’m reading a faerie tale to our new bear friends, Pearl, Sapphire and Flock. What does it look like, Scout?”
SCOUT: “But you can’t, Paddy!” *Stamps paw.*
PEARL: “Whyever not, Scout?” *Concerned.*
SAPPHIRE: “We asked Paddy to read us a faerie tale, Scout.” *Sad.* “Why can’t he?”
FLOCK: “Mama Kim told us that Paddy reads faerie tales very well, Scout, and he does.”
PADDY: “Why thank you, Flock.” *Blushes pink beneath plush fur.*
SCOUT: “Oh I agree, Flock! Paddy does read faerie tales very nicely, but he can’t read you that one!”
SAPPHIRE: “But I want to know what happens to the pretty little girl with the golden curls when the bears come home and find her in their bed. Hopefully they gobble her up for trespassing!” *Giggles.*
SCOUT: “Paddy you can’t read them that pro… prop…”
PADDY: “Propaganda, Scout?”
SCOYT: “Those lies about that no-good-break-and-enter-home-wrecker Goldilocks!” *Stamps paw.* “She was naughty!” *Nods head emphatically.*
PADDY: “But they aren’t lies, Scout. The faerie tale readily admits that she goes into the Three Bear’s house without asking, eats porridge that isn’t hers, sits in chairs that aren’t hers…”
SCOUT: “And breaks them with her fat bu…”
PADDY: “Scout!” *Looks seriously at Scout.* “And she sleeps in beds that aren’t hers either. I don’t see how that is propaganda, Scout.”
SCOUT: “The story says that she is a nice girl, but she isn’t! She was naughty!” *Stamps paw.*
FLOCK: “Well, naughty or not, we want to know whether the three bears eat her at the end of the story.” *Excited.*
PADDY: “I’m sorry Scout, but Pearl, Sapphire and Flock wanted me to read them Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You are outvoted on this occasion.”
SCOUT: “Well!” *Indignant.* “There is no accounting for taste! You should be reading a nice, wholesome faerie tale, like Little Red Riding Hood.” *Nods seriously.*
The theme for "Looking Close on Friday" on the 2nd of February is "bears", and this is a theme that is made for me! If you follow my photostream, you will be familiar with Paddy (my Paddington Bear whom I have had since I was two years old) and his friend Scout, as they often feature in stories and adventures on Happy Teddy Bear Tuesday and sometimes other days of the week, such as this photo for today’s theme. Pearl, Sapphire and Flock (the little bears) are a more recent addition to my ever growing bear family. Scout had a vehement dislike of Goldilocks, as you can see, so for the theme, I couldn’t resist having Paddy read the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. I hope you like my choice for the theme, and that it makes you smile.
My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.
He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.
Scout was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.
Pearl and Sapphire are both little Russ Bears, and Flock a vintage posable bear who arrived on Christmas Day 2023. They travelled from Mama Kim's house in Alabama all the way here. All of them are sweet little bears who are tenacious and a bit cheeky, but full of love and snuffly kisses most of all.
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yes, I like taking halfnaked selfportraits, I like flowerpatterns and yes I actually like that blue filter on all my pictures yay! :P
or should i say brighton tights
you can see the legs move in the Bobby McGees latest video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLldkLTALGs