At first glance, there could be many interpretations of this piece. Leafing through my books one day, I discovered four of them in various colors, but basically the same shape and design. Under the photo that was fairly small was a brief description. This piece is from Afghanistan and is called a sai goshas, and [...]
Archive for September, 2009
Two cultures, two interpretations
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles on September 30, 2009 | 7 Comments »
New look and focus
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles on September 29, 2009 | 6 Comments »
I’ve decided to change the emphasis of my blog and will be focusing more on antique textiles and clothing and less on other subjects. Antique textiles have always been a passion and, in fact, was the original reason for starting “mendofleur”. I may occasionally feature a post on famous women, but for those of you [...]
Crimson leaf
Posted in Nature on September 25, 2009 | 5 Comments »
One leaf, three backgrounds. Not much more needs to be said. Nature is like that, isn’t it?
Paint chips
Posted in Uncategorized on September 23, 2009 | 8 Comments »
I know that Fall is about to envelope me when I start looking at the things in the house that need to be done. The list is always very long. One has to pick and choose. I am also one of those people (a trait I have carried forever) that likes to do things myself. [...]
Clarice Cliff
Posted in Indomitable Women on September 21, 2009 | 12 Comments »
I was drawn to Clarice Cliff many years ago for two reasons: color and shape in her designs. I would study some of her ceramics in books and catalogs, but I never knew her life story until the last few months. What I discovered was design that was not only remarkable, but a woman and [...]
Pine trees singing
Posted in Inspiration on September 18, 2009 | 8 Comments »
“I discovered that by running against the wind with a bunch of pine branches in your hand you could have the pine trees singing in your ears…” Georgia O’Keeffe The Whitney in NYC will have a special exhibit of her work through January 17, 2010. There was an article in the New York Times today. [...]
Crater Lake and reflection redone
Posted in Places on September 14, 2009 | 11 Comments »
Crater Lake through our window early one morning. Yesterday morning we decided to take a hike up to the highest point in the park. It was well worth the time. The views were 360, all angles. This photo was taken at the top of Mt. Scott. The island in the middle of Crater Lake is [...]
Crater Lake
Posted in Places on September 10, 2009 | 10 Comments »
In lieu of our canceled trip to Mt. Whitney, we are leaving in a bit for Ashland, Oregon for one night and then to Crater Lake the following night. Crater Lake has special memories. My parents spent their honeymoon here, and it has been a favorite of my children for many years. I hope to [...]
Soothing presence
Posted in Uncategorized on September 10, 2009 | 13 Comments »
As time moved forward, my stitches became steady and my presence more secure, Sam my oldest cat decided that I might, in fact, be in my space more than a half hour. As I settled into a comforting rhythm so did he, and in our own unique and silent communicative manner we became connected and [...]
Vintage linen
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles on September 8, 2009 | 8 Comments »
I must admit, I have days when all I want to do is look at old fabric and books relating to their history. There is a certain captivation in this subject that keeps me returning to it time and again. I particularly love linens, and the pieces I want to share all seem to have [...]
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