#mantelpiece

[thunderstruck9]

Hilary Pecis (American, 1979), Wine at J's, 2020. Acrylic on canvas, 76 x 64 in.

[portrait-paintings]

The Engraving (Mary Spencer Edwards)

Artist: Ambrose McEvoy (British, 1877-1927)

Date: Exhibited 1901

Medium: Oil on canvas

Collection: Private Collection

Description

The Engraving is Ambrose McEvoy’s first portrayal of his wife-to-be, Mary Spencer Edwards, painted in his Chelsea studio at 24 Danvers Street, off Cheyne Walk. It has only recently reappeared after forty years in a private collection.

[designobjectory]

Architectural elements from the La Roque Mansion, Astoria, New York

American ca. 1852

These architectural elements were originally part of the Horace Whittemore house, later known as the La Roque Mansion, located at 4-17 27th Avenue, Astoria, New York. The house was demolished in 1965.

[abbot-radulfus]

"Do you remember it?" "Yes."

Stephen Dillane as Charles Godwin in Firelight (1997)

[preraphaelitepaintings]

Answering the Emigrant's Letter

Artist: James Collinson (British, 1825-1881)

Date: 1850

Medium: Oil on panel

Collection: Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester, United Kingdom

Description

Cottage scene of family, a man, woman, three children and baby, seated round a table in the corner of the room, writing a letter. On the right, the man, dressed in brown breeches, white shirt, and red waistcoat and neck tie, sits with a received letter in one hand, a map of South Australia on the table before him. The children are gathered closely together, intent on writing a letter on the table, the boy on the left holding the pen. The woman sits slightly apart from the group, her head turned slightly towards them, with a baby on her lap and a dog at her feet. She is wearing a green dress with a red apron, and a white bonnet. The baby attempts to pull a sock onto its right foot, copying its mother. Behind her, to the left, is a large black kitchen range, with the glow of a fire, and various toys and ornaments lining the mantlepiece. A bird sits in a cage attached to the wall next to a window on the right, pots of geraniums and cups lining the window sill. Sheets hang from a pulley system across the ceiling.

[andallshallbewell]

[dianadwilder]

These little crochet house appliques are lovely for garlands, adding a handmade touch to gifts, or using as gift tags. They also look really sweet hanging up as Valentine’s bunting 🏡🧶

These adorable creations are perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your home décor or making for someone special. Crochet them into a deli

[ourfriendsthejays]

Portals for June.