tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post1510343312724733283..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: Rembrandt Tulips and our Christmas TreeGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-40920843585987490332014-11-25T07:01:00.982-07:002014-11-25T07:01:00.982-07:00Dear Theresa, You're right Theresa, my eye alw...Dear Theresa, You're right Theresa, my eye always goes to color first and then I notice the rest of the scene. I've been wondering what project has kept you busy lately. Can't wait to see. Please share. <br />Have a very special Thanksgiving day. ox, Gina Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-56702067828650864162014-11-24T08:42:58.140-07:002014-11-24T08:42:58.140-07:00Gina! I think you live inside a Flemish painting! ...Gina! I think you live inside a Flemish painting! Your pictures are always so rich with color and beautiful flowers and fruit. Thanks for sharing your traditions.Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-51367127652710528612014-11-24T06:30:33.254-07:002014-11-24T06:30:33.254-07:00Hello Bliss Bliss,
How generous of you to spend y...Hello Bliss Bliss, <br />How generous of you to spend your Holiday caring for others. <br />Thank you for visiting and leaving such a nice comment. Wishing you a beautiful week ahead. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-48822670236842633142014-11-24T06:26:51.724-07:002014-11-24T06:26:51.724-07:00Dear Mary, would love to see how you use your gild...Dear Mary, would love to see how you use your gilded acorns. The wax ornaments were a lucky find while traveling in Austria. Even though it was Summer, and Christmas was not on my mind, I had to have them. They must be very old. There were several layers of grime and dust on them. a little warm water and soap brought them back. <br />We will have Duck a la Orange at our house. Mostly I look forward to the rest of the meal, the sage dressing, the Lakota Squash, the brussel sprouts, cranberry sauce made with a whole cut up orange and who can do without mashed potatoes and gravy.<br />Wishing you a most special Thanksgiving celebration. ox, Gina Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-44548618896419878442014-11-23T19:23:27.699-07:002014-11-23T19:23:27.699-07:00wow, I visit Ellie too, those scrumptuous recipes ...wow, I visit Ellie too, those scrumptuous recipes and took it upon myself, I couldn't help but read<br />about the Rembrandt tulips, WOW, what a spring to come….beautiful blog indeed. I choose to feed <br />the less fortunate who will have no Thanksgiving, it was a wonderful weekend of grace here. Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18441411265001819862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-60481955371787429772014-11-23T08:51:05.482-07:002014-11-23T08:51:05.482-07:00Gina, the wax ornaments are so exquisite - almost ...Gina, the wax ornaments are so exquisite - almost as beautiful as your ceramics! Yes,noticed the acorns, still enjoying mine made after you showed us how! Huge, heavy crop here this year - perhaps a cold winter ahead. Actually we've had a week of below freezing temps. every night - very unusual this early - rain coming in today and warming a bit.<br /><br />Love everything you share in this post - and your pond, oh my, how more beautiful can it be than this latest photo!!!<br />We are home for Thanksgiving. I don't eat turkey but enjoy the holiday veggies and stuffing - not that I need any extra stuffing really, haha! <br /><br />Have a wonderful holiday - looking forward to seeing the tree decorated soon. Lots of hard planting there, but spring will be truly beautiful in your gardens I just know.<br />Hugs - MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-7665398862660888062014-11-22T13:59:33.194-07:002014-11-22T13:59:33.194-07:00Dear Sieglinde, The colored wax ornaments, you see...Dear Sieglinde, The colored wax ornaments, you see in the first photograph, were a lucky find from a street market while driving through Austria. <br />Our pond is like a never ending movie. Always something going on and always changing. <br />I know that you're going to have a wonderful Thanksgiving. It is always so nice to celebrate with friends. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-76486944100652367992014-11-22T13:51:00.995-07:002014-11-22T13:51:00.995-07:00Dear Mark, The Rembrandt tulip is known by their u...Dear Mark, The Rembrandt tulip is known by their unusual color combinations which, originally, was caused by a tulip virus. The virus almost ruined Holland's tulip industry. Now that the virus is under control we get to enjoy them without feeling guilty. I love flowers and especially when flowers have been beautifully arranged. <br />I also love acorns. My friend Sieglinde, who lives in Texas (everything is bigger in Texas) sent to me extra large acorns. I couldn't resist. I had to gold leaf them. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-36704690961847241482014-11-22T13:34:36.221-07:002014-11-22T13:34:36.221-07:00Hello Karena, It's not too late. There will b...Hello Karena, It's not too late. There will be a few more sunny days that will be just right for planting bulbs. I also love Parrot tulips. In fact, I planted a few of those as well. Sometimes it's a good idea to wait until later in the season. I was able to buy the bulbs at a reduced price. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-25025780619820311912014-11-22T13:31:38.661-07:002014-11-22T13:31:38.661-07:00Hello Marigene, You always leave such nice comment...Hello Marigene, You always leave such nice comments. Thank you. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-32338727100572811232014-11-22T13:24:44.997-07:002014-11-22T13:24:44.997-07:00Dear Gina,
your Christmas ornaments are so pretty ...Dear Gina,<br />your Christmas ornaments are so pretty and you always have things that I have not seen anywhere else.I can never get enough of the views of your pond in any season, and the fall colors are just beautiful.<br />Thank you for pointing out Ellie's blog. I visit her often and enjoy her voice and humor. We will celebrate Thanksgiving with another family and a great big bird.................<br />Warmest greetings, SieglindeDahling1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01706796518280004968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-63154107133098592672014-11-22T13:07:23.849-07:002014-11-22T13:07:23.849-07:00Dear Gina,
I always enjoy looking at the details ...Dear Gina,<br /><br />I always enjoy looking at the details of your postings, like the charming gilt acorns. I'm curious to know — is it the feathery quality that defines a tulip as being a Rembrandt? I imagine you must love looking through flower catalogs.<br /><br />Have a lovely Thanksgiving!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-83447102319071194272014-11-22T11:51:23.381-07:002014-11-22T11:51:23.381-07:00Beautiful Gina, I must get some bulbs in the groun...Beautiful Gina, I must get some bulbs in the ground, I know it is late, however we will still have a few mild days!<br />Adore tulips, especially the parrots!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-39178805508268043762014-11-22T09:57:55.384-07:002014-11-22T09:57:55.384-07:00I so enjoy your photos, Gina!I so enjoy your photos, Gina!Marigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313503976938859618noreply@blogger.com