tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post6039036729852306400..comments2024-03-26T13:10:08.527-04:00Comments on Collage of Life Archives: An Orchid, Winslow Homer and Intrigue #10Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-85332204455561042882015-02-11T08:56:53.568-05:002015-02-11T08:56:53.568-05:00So glad you were able to make a special connection...So glad you were able to make a special connection with this post Mary. Once I read further on Lady Edith Blake I knew I had to write about her. Women of that era are the true adventurers in my mind. I so enjoy their stories. Thank you for reading along on my writing challenge.. very much appreciated! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-37713017268026148722015-02-11T08:51:16.140-05:002015-02-11T08:51:16.140-05:00You are welcome Maywyn…thank you for reading along...You are welcome Maywyn…thank you for reading along! Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-85217410596857026232015-02-11T08:45:44.346-05:002015-02-11T08:45:44.346-05:00I agree, mystery and intrigue, especially historic...I agree, mystery and intrigue, especially historical stories, are such fun. Enjoyed this one revolving around the stunning orchid - 'clever leaf' bookmarks are lovely, I could use one of those help my memory perhaps!<br /><br />Off to read about the Homer painting now - this story truly is intriguing. Mrs. Blake was one heck of a woman by sound of it - imagine a gun toting botanical painter, kicking over the traces and being disinherited for the love of a man. She was ahead of her time!<br /><br />The ownership of the Irish property is interesting to me as it involved Sir. Walter Raleigh whose birthplace and early home was Hayes Barton in East Budleigh, Devon - just a few miles from my home in England. Now I live in Raleigh, NC, named for him, and of course have his statue to glance at whenever I'm in town. Small world!<br /><br />Hugs - MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-47762904249620299632015-02-11T08:24:09.459-05:002015-02-11T08:24:09.459-05:00Thank you for the enjoyable story
Thank you for the enjoyable story<br />Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-35677231204237200202015-02-11T07:55:07.092-05:002015-02-11T07:55:07.092-05:00Thank you Joan…much appreciated! Thank you Joan…much appreciated! Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-52064085716095702712015-02-11T07:53:57.989-05:002015-02-11T07:53:57.989-05:00.Buenos dias Esther... desde Hong Kong! Gracias!! ....Buenos dias Esther... desde Hong Kong! Gracias!! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-77882588408053865432015-02-11T07:52:26.365-05:002015-02-11T07:52:26.365-05:00You are very kind Webb…and what an amazing story. ...You are very kind Webb…and what an amazing story. I so admire the women of that era, they took adventure to another level. Brave souls...Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-21584915765793050802015-02-11T07:50:56.381-05:002015-02-11T07:50:56.381-05:00I hope so Judy…but can you imagine..someone puttin...I hope so Judy…but can you imagine..someone putting it in the trash! Unbelievable…Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-78481968953563243962015-02-11T07:49:38.002-05:002015-02-11T07:49:38.002-05:00Thank you Farm Gal…my pleasure! ;)Thank you Farm Gal…my pleasure! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-81454302087328268202015-02-11T07:49:02.194-05:002015-02-11T07:49:02.194-05:00Your welcome Quinn and you are so right..it is mag...Your welcome Quinn and you are so right..it is magical. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-79554091161290463842015-02-11T07:48:28.590-05:002015-02-11T07:48:28.590-05:00I agree Loree…and you are right about the flowers ...I agree Loree…and you are right about the flowers in Vietnam and Hong Kong…all tropical plants for that matter. I was just happy to come somewhere and see a name associated with each plant, in English! I took lots of photos..now to match them up with plants in Vietnam. A project.Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-86536446175370271962015-02-11T07:46:38.141-05:002015-02-11T07:46:38.141-05:00Thank you Judy…curiosity got the Hong Kong flower....Thank you Judy…curiosity got the Hong Kong flower. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-80062217555171028962015-02-11T07:45:40.222-05:002015-02-11T07:45:40.222-05:00I would love to Elizabeth…what a fascinating flowe...I would love to Elizabeth…what a fascinating flower. Another reader, Edgar, sent me a photo of one in full bloom…just beautiful. Loved your post today, La Contessa STYLE! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-18611119249405691782015-02-11T07:44:19.061-05:002015-02-11T07:44:19.061-05:00Thank you Jeanne! xxThank you Jeanne! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-15152373714191876002015-02-11T07:27:27.743-05:002015-02-11T07:27:27.743-05:00Art, by a much loved artist, flowers, history, Sai...Art, by a much loved artist, flowers, history, Saigon, H.K. and more of my treasures.......love this essay, trip. Sheer delight and smart! Madagascarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206920376051956832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-74712522083841648092015-02-11T02:50:17.702-05:002015-02-11T02:50:17.702-05:00Buenos días desde Madrid!
Maravillosa historia lle...Buenos días desde Madrid!<br />Maravillosa historia llena de romanticismo y misterio.<br />Gracias Jeanne.<br />Esther.D. AbadEsther-D. Abadhttp://memoriescollection.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-9701544138130963432015-02-10T23:19:07.239-05:002015-02-10T23:19:07.239-05:00Imagine the shear guts it took for Lady Edith to w...Imagine the shear guts it took for Lady Edith to walk away from home and family in the 1800's and to travel to all those far off places - no email, no Skype, so Iphone, no nothing!<br /><br />I once worked with a lady who took a five week packet boat trip alone to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in the mid-20's to join her new husband who was a tea dealer. I always thought she was the most remarkable woman I had ever met. perhpas a bit like you!webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-89822957822729440282015-02-10T16:26:52.147-05:002015-02-10T16:26:52.147-05:00P.S. I forgot to mention that, after reading the ...P.S. I forgot to mention that, after reading the Winslow Homer Mystery article, I definitely think it is a case of Finders/Keepers. I believe the fact that it was found in the trash with no frame is a pretty good indication that it wasn't wanted and someone definitely put it in the trash. Surely it won't take a lifetime to get the matter settled. JudyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448320253904832677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-28865257630718470052015-02-10T16:22:25.523-05:002015-02-10T16:22:25.523-05:00You continue to do a great job keeping us entertai...You continue to do a great job keeping us entertained and educated. What an interesting account. Thanks.<br />Farm Gal in VAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-75425862972819666792015-02-10T14:10:21.774-05:002015-02-10T14:10:21.774-05:00Isn't it magical when you cross paths with peo...Isn't it magical when you cross paths with people of an earlier time, in various far-flung places on the globe? So many lives, so many stories. Thanks for sharing this one :)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-46824916450831056492015-02-10T14:09:11.938-05:002015-02-10T14:09:11.938-05:00That's a new beauty you have found. The flower...That's a new beauty you have found. The flowers in Vietnam and Hong Kong are amazing. I loved reading about Sir Henry and Lady Edith. What an immensely exciting life they must have led.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-11828983425824467392015-02-10T12:20:30.595-05:002015-02-10T12:20:30.595-05:00Jeanne, you are definitely the top banana. What g...Jeanne, you are definitely the top banana. What great detective work to come up with such a great story. Such glorious flowers and priceless artwork. JudyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448320253904832677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-2197958380404089142015-02-10T11:03:29.289-05:002015-02-10T11:03:29.289-05:00WELL..............all that knowledge from your pho...WELL..............all that knowledge from your phone on a walk!SIR HENRY and LADY EDITH would NEVER believe this could have happened!What a fascinating story about the painting!Adore the costumes on the children too.Your latest find is an ABUTILON flower.........humming birds LOVE IT!Would NOT survive the cold at YOUR FARM here in the STATES!You will have to come visit me to see them in YELLOW!XXLa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-10217465192184193902015-02-10T10:43:53.896-05:002015-02-10T10:43:53.896-05:00I adore this story ..........Blessings and much lo...I adore this story ..........Blessings and much love<br />Jeanne<br />Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293792756156797816noreply@blogger.com