Sunday, October 25, 2009

A Special Greek

When I started searching for a classical bust it was for here, the small table in the entryway. I painted the walls in hematite, the darkest gray before black, and hung the white chippy framed mirror. Because I couldn't hang a chandelier as in my inspiration image for this space, the little crystal candelabra from SuzAnna's Antiques was electrified and friend Sam gifted me with the perfect tiny shades ~ voila! glitter and glam French style.

At the Screendoor I spied him.........his proportions and grey patina were perfect for the table. He was definitely the handsome Apollo, twin brother of Artemis. He came home, carefully wrapped, with his sister by his side. The small corner is now complete and I think looks perfect.

I'm away again for the weekend, this time in the North for a wedding and visiting family. Tomorrow is my birthday and, like last year, I'll be celebrating on a plane. Last year I was crossing the pond from France, this time just flying south over a few states. Be back soon.

27 comments:

  1. I think it looks perfect too. Have a fabulous birthday-when the plane lands.

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  2. O Mary - all that dusting! LOL.
    Happy birthday dear, have sent you an e-mail & hope you like the "card".
    Have a great trip you two
    Love
    JJ

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  3. Patience paid off, and you now have the perfect spot. It is lovely.

    I hope you're having a wonderful time. And, I hope you have a great birthday. Maybe you could have a birthday cupcake on the plane. ;-)

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  4. Very pretty! I love the electrified candelabra! I remember that from the shop. It is perfect for your cottage!

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  5. Yes, your entry is perfection, especially with the Apollo sitting there to greet your guests.

    Have a lovely little trip and a wonderful birthday. You know you can celebrate a birthday for the whole month; so I hope there will be more celebrating than just a plane ride.

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  6. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Great people are born in October!! hehehe!!

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  7. I love the total package! It looks very nice. Have a great birthday.

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  8. What a beautiful scene you have set in the hall, such beauty to come home to on your special day.
    Happy Birthday, Mary.
    Maggie
    PS We have stayed on in HHI for a few more days, we just don't want to leave.

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  9. Oh I love the pair. Happy birthday tomorrow and enjoy your visit. Safe trip and all the good stuff.
    QMM

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  10. Have a very nice birthday!
    The bust is so very suitable for that space, nice indea you had, I'd like to have a look at the entire entryway.....
    Gracie at http://mylittleplace.blog.com

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  11. Dear Mary! Happy Birthday to you my much loved friend! Wish you all the best!! Hope you have a wonderful B-Day! Love, Vanessa

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  12. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mary. Come over when you can.

    I am so happy you found the busts you were looking for. The look is complete and it looks wonderful. I know you are happy now that your vision is now a realty.

    I hope your trip home is a good one. I know you will be so happy to be home again.

    love, Jeanne

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  13. Happy Birthday to you....Happy Birthday to you....
    Happy Birthday, dear Maaaary.....Happy Birthday to you !!
    Jeanne told us it is your birthday. Hope it is one of the best!!
    xo bj

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  14. love your post, love your doggies and love your blog banner.

    found you from Smiling Sally's blue monday where your buddy highlighted you. Blessings to ya!!

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  15. Mary, you certainly have found some very special pieces! They look beautiful in your home and this corner especially is just gorgeous! It came together so nicely!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Blessings,
    Teresa

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  16. Mary, I wrote you a comment this am and it hasn't posted. I wonder if I messed up. It did say it would post after blogger approval. Anyway my dear friend, if it is lost, Happy Birthday again. Come over when you can. I hope your trip home is a good flight.

    Love, Jeanne

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  17. He's beautiful and so is she, Mary!

    Hope you had great birthday!!!

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  18. There is a cute little boy and girl set of busts at the shop that I thought of you when I saw them!! But nevermind! Yours is beautiful!!

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  19. Happy Birthday Mary! My first visit to your lovely blog --Jeanne sent me!

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  20. Miss Mary, how exciting when you find something to complete a vision. Hope you have (had) a very happy birthday-smooth flying, meet at few more new friends, and a restful nights sleep back in your own bed:). Mary Ann M-still, the want-to-be tea lady.

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  21. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY and have a wonderful time.
    Nancy

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  22. Love your post.. hope it's a GREAt celebration
    I love Autumn

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  23. Many, many, many more happy years to you!!!
    I hope you had a wonderful time up north visiting family and friends.

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  24. Good morning Mary, I bet you are resting up. I hope so.

    I just came by to wish you a happy day my friend.

    Love, Jeanne

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  25. Thanks so much for your message of sympathy, it was very much appreciated. I haven't been able to face replying till today. Bless you!

    Big hugs, Susie

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  26. Oh Mary, I am so sad to have missed your birthday; I hope it was a very happy one. Many, many happy returns.
    Janet

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