Saturday, October 26, 2013

GRATITUDE

This has been a very busy week. My birthday---which I usually don't celebrate was the best.....


Here is Kaia (middle child) at 5 quietly doing homework (kindergarten is like 1st grade)???  at the restaurant where my kids took us all out to dinner. (Homework every night in kindergarten......??? But she loves it; so I guess that I shouldn't be too concerned.)
And here is Kaia out for a nap--too much excitement for one day.
  

My gratitude is for so many blessings. Mia is improving daily. I seem to have Mia on Fridays; with about a week in between visits I can really see progress. Just last week she was still a little spacey and seemed to be having trouble expressing herself. This Friday, she was back to her happy and expressive self (also a huge temper tantrum.....) She still has many mountains to climb, but she is definitely moving forward. Thank you for answered prayers.

Update on completed restorations, etc.



Here are a couple of photos of the restored Louis XV-style desk (perhaps dressing table). It is really beautiful. I believe that it dates to the 1950's and it has all of the requisite bells and whistles. The marble top is an unusual feature, but a great one. The sabots are very well detailed, and, of course, the painted and inlaid surface is to die for.

And finally, the Japanese lacquer panel of Koi made it up the stairs. The panel comes in at about 4 feet square--very large but amazing.



It needs a tiny bit of touch up--Roberto will have it in top shape in an hour or so. I see this piece positioned over a quality mid-century sideboard or cabinet--perhaps large console.
I can't believe that we are about to start another month---how did October slip by so quickly?
Be well.
Mary & Jones (and Cole)


5 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Dear Mary. I know you have been through a lot. Here is to a better year ahead for you and your family. Blessings...

    xoxo
    Karena
    2013 Designer Series

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    1. Hi Karena, Thank you! I'm still awaiting your email update.
      xoxoxox
      Mary

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  2. Happy birthday to my friend :) I hope you celebrated all week, Mary! It's been a while since my last visit, but that does not mean I haven't been thinking about Mia. Delighted she is recovering. Really glad. That little girl has fought so hard.
    Take care, and lots of love,
    Loi

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  3. Forgot to say: beautiful Japanese panel. I love its "movement"......very dynamic!

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    1. Hi Loi,
      Yes, it was the movement that moved me to buy it. It's even more striking in person. Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers for Mia--a true miracle.
      xoxo
      Mary

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