tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post6147678093943876060..comments2024-03-26T06:53:42.873-05:00Comments on Fret Not Yourself: Dieting CardinalsAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-71471833877398564052017-01-09T13:08:04.327-06:002017-01-09T13:08:04.327-06:00Two funny stories: They've had a conservator f...Two funny stories: They've had a conservator for the last five years cleaning one of the ceilings with a q-tip. Mainly it was smoke from the monks' candles. Hearst had a beam added to one room; painted to resemble the original. Now they are clean, the new one looks odd. Can't clean it.<br />After seeing these I realize how bare our modern ceilings are. These would be perfect for sleepless nights; better than counting sheep. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-84114014747873117852017-01-09T13:00:15.181-06:002017-01-09T13:00:15.181-06:00Haha. I always felt I was the one to live vicariou...Haha. I always felt I was the one to live vicariously. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-51953560108902988712017-01-09T12:59:40.494-06:002017-01-09T12:59:40.494-06:00Those up-cycled lampshades are brilliant! There...Those up-cycled lampshades are brilliant! There's a kind of crazy pompousness to the ceilings though, I don't know they just seem so out of place. Still, if you're that wealthy you can do what you like I guess! I really love your little cardinals and look forward to seeing them take flight :)Stephiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461286927746997845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-83950959310048502832017-01-08T23:52:33.518-06:002017-01-08T23:52:33.518-06:00I always enjoy seeing pictures from your travel ad...I always enjoy seeing pictures from your travel adventures and living vicariously through your blog posts. Thank you for sharing!!Mel Beachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998501501622773357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-48917905574804349892017-01-08T11:57:01.975-06:002017-01-08T11:57:01.975-06:00This quilt is moving along very slowly. It's b...This quilt is moving along very slowly. It's been on the shelf for a while because I'm unsure how to proceed. Now I'm determined not to take it off the wall until it's done. (That'll show me!)<br />Hearst Castle was a treat. The rain gave us a hint of some of the maintenance issues they face although the castle itself is in great shape. I'm glad I don't live there. Too much stuff; you'd never be alone. The "cottages" are lovely homes that could easily fit in current neighborhoods... if you don't count the valuable antiques everywhere.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-59343919170959774872017-01-08T11:50:43.370-06:002017-01-08T11:50:43.370-06:00Those poor cardinals. I wish I could lose weight a...Those poor cardinals. I wish I could lose weight as easily. It is interesting to imagine staying at Hearst Castle although I'm more likely to have been part of the cleaning staff. Not as much fun. There are so many details to see. I love visiting houses that have original furnishings, don't you?<br /><br />Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-12395932520638330882017-01-08T04:55:04.162-06:002017-01-08T04:55:04.162-06:00I like the skinny cardinals. Hearst Castle is ama...I like the skinny cardinals. Hearst Castle is amazing - especially those ceilings - and a bit mad at the same time; thanks for the virtual tour!Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-26714430873332807722017-01-07T07:54:12.038-06:002017-01-07T07:54:12.038-06:00slender cardinals! It's been a lean winter app...slender cardinals! It's been a lean winter apparently. I've been to the castle twice. I try to imagine staying there and the antics that went on. The fairy lamp is awesomeLA Paylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553491768819243802noreply@blogger.com