Valerie
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Post by Valerie on Jul 5, 2011 16:57:00 GMT -8
Hi all, did anyone else notice that the picture with yellow and greenish flowers above the fireplace was switched with the picture (I believe it's a Maxfield Parrish? anyone know?)to the right of the main entrance to the Ryan's apartment for the 1st episode this a.m. (7/5, Tuesday), then in the 2nd episode they had been switched back? Guess the prop people were trying something different and decided against it. I've been wondering for some time if that picture to the right of the front door in the entry way is a Maxfield Parrish prnt. I have"daybreak" and would love to have it in a frame like the one on RH, mine has a cheapish "gold" frame, I found it by a dumpster when I lived in Marin County in the 90's (once in early 60's also, but a mere baby so I don't remember!). "one of these days" I'm going to have it mated and framed with a much more attractive frame. BTW, "only in Marin County would one find and undamaged Maxfield Parrish print when emptying the trash LOL!)
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Post by raggedycheryl512 on Jul 5, 2011 17:15:52 GMT -8
OK, gotta check it out.
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Post by lstef1983 on Jul 5, 2011 18:00:31 GMT -8
Paging LSU! Our resident eagle eye!
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Post by gladrags on Jul 6, 2011 3:35:49 GMT -8
I noticed it, too; I knew it was coming!  |
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Valerie
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Post by Valerie on Jul 6, 2011 8:53:46 GMT -8
Well, last nite (or this morning's)'s episode shows the Flowered Painting back by the front door and Maxfield Parrish-like Painting above fireplace, so either they switched again or taped these episodes before the other eps showing otherwise! Why do I care? LOL Becuz I love watching RH and can never get enuf of the details on the various sets, and the character's depth and the actors and actresses who are so talented in their craft. Also I love coming to the RH board and knowing I'm not the only person on the planet who "ges" why RH is so revered!
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Post by Fia on Jul 6, 2011 15:39:17 GMT -8
Valerie!
I love how you found the Maxfield Parrish in the trash. ;D I wonder how someone could throw out such a beauty.
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Post by bethp0201 on Jul 6, 2011 17:42:05 GMT -8
[b]Valerie, thanks so much for steering me to Google Maxfield Parrish! What beautiful paintings! I especially love the gorgeous landscapes. Oh My![/color][/b]
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Valerie
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Post by Valerie on Jul 8, 2011 8:01:03 GMT -8
I agree Fia, "if I were a vagabond" I would choose Marin County (in summer, HOWEVER, as Mark Twain said "the coldest winter I've experienced was one summer in San francisco" Pls forgive my taking liberties I am sure that is not the EXACT quote!)
I also found a brand new still-in-the-package steering wheel locking device! an upright Hooer Vacuum cleaner in beautiful condition, don't get me started on the local thrift shops, I'm about to jump in the car LOL!
Beth, you are so welcome, I have always been enamored by his paintings.....at risk of revealing how low on the "cultured" totem pole on this matter, but I've come upon various not so complimentary remarks about Maxfield Parrish's ART, and remember reading "somewhere" just how and why it is IMPERATIVE to refer to his work as "mere illustrations".....I don't know,maybe I dreamed all that? Anyway perhaps becuz of the many magazine covers, calenders, etc his work has been displayed in? I've heard similar "stuff" regarding Norman Rockwell also. I have a humongous size book of Norman Rockwll "illustrations" that belonged to my Great Aunt Blanche. Maxfield Parrish paintings really have a way of lifting my spirits in so many ways also! I really do want to find out if that IS a work of his in the Ryan's Living Room, if that's possible o find out , I hope it is :-)
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Post by fairplay28 on Jul 8, 2011 8:40:04 GMT -8
Re: Maxwell Parrish
For a literary connection, you might enjoy reading "An Object of Beauty" by Steve Martin. The heroine has an MP print that her grandmother sat for years ago...or so she thinks. It's a fun read.
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Post by gladrags on Jul 8, 2011 9:28:33 GMT -8
My grandmother had "Daybreak," along with a couple of other Parrish prints, in her house. I always loved them. Every time I get a glimpse of "Daybreak" at the Ryan's, I get a nice warm feeling and think of Gram. |
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Post by Fia on Jul 8, 2011 10:39:44 GMT -8
 DAYBREAK |
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Valerie
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Post by Valerie on Jul 8, 2011 11:05:32 GMT -8
OMG Fairplay (Judy? did I associate your name with your RH "handle" correctly? I try....lol) That sounds like a MUST READ NOW book, thank you so much for steering me in that direction! Timely also since I'm almost finished reading "The Ivory Mischief" by Arthur Meeker for the 4th time. Ironically this book make me think of Maxfield Parrish lighting, atmospheric, sorta, if THAT makes sense lol ! It was published in 1941 and has been in my parent's bookshelves "forever", my grandma's name is written inside the front so it really comforts me reading it as if we're enjoying it together. On that note gladrags :-) I totally understand your nice warm feeling when seeing these Parrish prints, that is a beautiful thought :-). I used to be a person who would never "reread" a book, no matter how much I enjoyed it, not sure "why"....and will spare you speculating..bear with me being Way OT plz!...but I'm finding (less than 2 months shy of my FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY) that it's actually been a healing expeience to reread certain books, especially if life was particularly "colorful and/or challenging" during the times I would have been reading said books! I am 2 days behind on RH viewing, so looking forward to treating myself to 2 hours of RH heaven. I've "saved" (or "protected" per DISH network terms) the previous week's episodes, becuz I felt these were worth holding on to "forever" (that is if I can figure out how or IF I can record from the dvr recording to an actual dvd??? ahhh technology....loving it!)
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Valerie
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Post by Valerie on Jul 8, 2011 11:09:06 GMT -8
DAYBREAK THANK YOU MANY TIMES, I'M SAVING FOR ATTACHMENT TO EMAILS! I am inspired to get it matted and framed NOW! thx again, Valerie |
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Post by raggedycheryl512 on Jul 8, 2011 12:30:39 GMT -8
OMG Fairplay (Judy? did I associate your name with your RH "handle" correctly? I try....lol) That sounds like a MUST READ NOW book, thank you so much for steering me in that direction! Timely also since I'm almost finished reading "The Ivory Mischief" by Arthur Meeker for the 4th time. Ironically this book make me think of Maxfield Parrish lighting, atmospheric, sorta, if THAT makes sense lol ! It was published in 1941 and has been in my parent's bookshelves "forever", my grandma's name is written inside the front so it really comforts me reading it as if we're enjoying it together. On that note gladrags :-) I totally understand your nice warm feeling when seeing these Parrish prints, that is a beautiful thought :-). I used to be a person who would never "reread" a book, no matter how much I enjoyed it, not sure "why"....and will spare you speculating..bear with me being Way OT plz!...but I'm finding (less than 2 months shy of my FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY) that it's actually been a healing expeience to reread certain books, especially if life was particularly "colorful and/or challenging" during the times I would have been reading said books! I am 2 days behind on RH viewing, so looking forward to treating myself to 2 hours of RH heaven. I've "saved" (or "protected" per DISH network terms) the previous week's episodes, becuz I felt these were worth holding on to "forever" (that is if I can figure out how or IF I can record from the dvr recording to an actual dvd??? ahhh technology....loving it!) Valerie, Judy is a master at recording onto a DVD, so maybe she can talk you through it. I have a MP illustration that was used for a Jello ad in the 1930s. (I ripped it out of a newspaper!) It says, "Polly put the kettle on we'll all make Jello." My favorite illustrator is Bessie Pease Gutman; she drew ads for children's clothing in the very early part of the 20th century. She was noted for her chubby toddlers and wistful children. I have prints of her artwork all over my bedroom. (She was pretty good at capturing teddy bears' and dollies' charms, as well.) |
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Post by fairplay28 on Jul 8, 2011 13:12:17 GMT -8
OMG Fairplay (Judy? did I associate your name with your RH "handle" correctly? I try....lol) That sounds like a MUST READ NOW book, thank you so much for steering me in that direction! Timely also since I'm almost finished reading "The Ivory Mischief" by Arthur Meeker for the 4th time. Ironically this book make me think of Maxfield Parrish lighting, atmospheric, sorta, if THAT makes sense lol ! It was published in 1941 and has been in my parent's bookshelves "forever", my grandma's name is written inside the front so it really comforts me reading it as if we're enjoying it together. On that note gladrags :-) I totally understand your nice warm feeling when seeing these Parrish prints, that is a beautiful thought :-). I used to be a person who would never "reread" a book, no matter how much I enjoyed it, not sure "why"....and will spare you speculating..bear with me being Way OT plz!...but I'm finding (less than 2 months shy of my FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY) that it's actually been a healing expeience to reread certain books, especially if life was particularly "colorful and/or challenging" during the times I would have been reading said books! I am 2 days behind on RH viewing, so looking forward to treating myself to 2 hours of RH heaven. I've "saved" (or "protected" per DISH network terms) the previous week's episodes, becuz I felt these were worth holding on to "forever" (that is if I can figure out how or IF I can record from the dvr recording to an actual dvd??? ahhh technology....loving it!)
I am Judy. You got it right.
About the book - it's a very contemporary story about a young art dealer whose grandmother posed for Maxwell Parrish. The story is very much about the art scene, so if that's of any interest, you will love the book.
About making DVDs. You will need a second, independent, DVR-DVD burner. You hook it up to the Dish DVR, pop in a blank DVD and play the one and record on the other.
You can get a nice DVR burner from Amazon. |
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Post by gladrags on Jul 8, 2011 17:50:48 GMT -8
My favorite illustrator is Bessie Pease Gutman; she drew ads for children's clothing in the very early part of the 20th century. She was noted for her chubby toddlers and wistful children. I have prints of her artwork all over my bedroom. (She was pretty good at capturing teddy bears' and dollies' charms, as well.) I love her illustrations! And her contemporary Jessie Wilcox Smith as well; I have a half dozen of her prints lining my hallway. |
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Post by bookwomen on Jul 8, 2011 21:18:54 GMT -8
If you like Parrish you might also check out Atkinson Fox. If you are ever in Philly check out the Parrish Stained Glass Windows in the Curtis Building.
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Valerie
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Post by Valerie on Jul 12, 2011 14:15:24 GMT -8
Thank you Judy I will be doing this "soon" LOL Playing "ketchup" "again" :-)
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Valerie
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Post by Valerie on Jul 12, 2011 14:20:06 GMT -8
O my Gosh Cheryl, I am most surely going to be looking these up that you've mentioned, sounds familiar somewhat and I am just sure there's a picture in one of my remaining memory cells LOL of who these illustrators and Artists these refer to! MANY Thanks :-) Valerie
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