After
a - rather - radical sabbatical - - we are back - with - our news.
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Yes
- each and every time - we have sat down to write to You - - the door bells would
ring - as would the phones and emails - then someone - - incredibly
- fascinating - would pop into Madrid - sweep us - off of our - feats - and ... then - - all of those - unexpected travels - demands - and
- well - we will not - - bore you with - banalities ...
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it
was a nice - quasi retirement - yet much - - more fun to write
!!
We
- again - visited New England - and New York - always fascinated
by any hops over the Atlantic - - to the New World - from our
lives - here - - in Europe - from Spain.
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Vegetation
in Maryland - - Umm - so Embracing
Many
months ago now - we visited New England - a pleasure - for - absolutely - - All -- of - the - Senses.
Annapolis
- Chestertown MD - a journey well worth - traveling - and forever
remembering - adding to those lifelong experiences. The vegetation
embraces you - the wildlife fascinates - the small towns - majestic
- magical.
It
is funny - yet we believe - these moments - are the
true treasures - memories of perfect - instants in time - where all elements flow together - - the places - the people - the
times of day - the light - mysteries - seasons.
Somehow
- when time is ending - it is most important - - essential
- to know - that - you have lived.
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The Chesapeake Bay
A
lovely place to sail - on a proper yacht
- preferably - - of course - we enjoyed the perfect day
- the beauty of this part of the world and - cocktails of - intriguing
- conversations.
The
small towns - surrounding - The Bay - are fascinating - definitely creating a desire to return and explore
more and - then more. Insatiable we are.
Visit
these links to read more about the - > Eastern
Shore- of the Chesapeake
Bay
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Later
- within - this journey - we decided to visit ...
The
Ehrman Tapestry Shop ...
... in - Chestertown
Maryland - where we enjoyed the - extremely warm environment.
The
Shop - so impeccably - designed and - nurtured - to the
finest detail - by - Ms. Marjorie Adams - a most brilliant
- and - fascinating lady.
Laura - a fixture in the shop - received us - with her usual - and - natural
gracefulness - as we explored the endless delights - they - so
carefully display.
Such
a relief from - all of those - MALLS - still - rampant in North
America.
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Do
not miss this - haven - a well
placed step - in the right direction.
Be
sure to plan a day or even a weekend to visit - as this town offers
many walks - shops - cafes and historical treasures. Resplendent.
Read
More about - > Ehrman - A true legend - in modern times.
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New
York ...
...
was - as - always - vibrant - dynamic - alive - yet - - the best
moments - were meeting with old - and - - new friends.
Nice
- Ken - a very warm day spent. Thank you. Looking forward -
to designing a tapestry for *The French Chair* - and - perhaps - visiting
your country estate. Greenwich Village is so very European - again
- we felt at home.
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Manhasset
You
... captivating us - with your *picardía*
- did - - almost cause a mishap - when finally - traveling - to the
airport - with - that - Bloody Mary - after well relaxing - at *the club*.
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The
time spent - views of - and - from - your home - the chats...
Thank
you so - *My Secret* - for such
an - Unforgettable - time together - and - of course - eternally
- amazed - - how - we - met.
As
we have been - incredibly distracted with so many obligations - travels
- and other - etceteras - - both Luna and Bombé - decided
to begin *chipping in* with - the - - daily tasks.
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Bombé
decided - one day - that - she would like to take over the web
work - her intentions were sound - yet the reading was thick -
and she - finally thought she would just learn techniques - by cat
napping on the books.
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Luna
- on the other hand - was very diligent - and carefully watched Bombé
- during - absolutely - every - minute - of - her
- efforts.
Please
excuse any irregularities within our web pages - they - did - try - - their best.
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We
feel fortunate to have these two within our work force.
A cool summer soup - Ajoblanco
con Uvas - dates back to - Roman Hispania. Considered
a nourishing white Gazpacho - this makes a perfect first course for
any meal - see the recipe - > Ajoblanco
with Grapes
Treat
yourselves to a glass of - white wine - and cheese - of course
- then a light - summer siesta - followed by an afternoon of
painting - and sketching - with some - - smooth - jazz - playing -
quite closely.
No
nation on earth is quite as good at enjoying itself as Spain. There
are so many fiestas that even if you could attend more than one
a day you would not be able to visit them all in a single lifetime.
Dance
A
daily way of life in Spain - no special Fiestas are needed for - everyone
- to enjoy a good dance.
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Infamous
for - self entertainment - the Spanish Dancers are seen from
- the wee ones - in the streets - to the fabulous professionals
- performing worldwide.
Go
to your favorite - Country Gardens - be certain to bring - quality literature - poetry - your camera
- a sketch pad - or - - all - three.
Indulge
in a day of beauty - walk - sit - stretch - watch the nature - photograph
her - read - sketch her ...
...
what is there to be down about - when - Life - is so - very simple and - beautiful ?
If
you are far from your - Gardens - we send you ours above. If in Madrid - visit our - Royal
Botanical Gardens - right in the center of the city - next
to the Prado Museum.
Please
write to us - If you like we will publish your correspondence
in our next newsletter and web site. Tell us about yourself - your
needlepoint *addiction* - what you would like us to add or
remove from our newsletters ... or any of your favorite anecdotes.
Just
select below and write - it is that simple. Make some time.
I have received
in all of the items you sent. I think they are so beautiful. You are
a special person to see the beauty in the objects around you. I really
appreciate the follow up and professional nature that you conduct
your business.
I have already told many people that we are featuring a new artist
from Spain ( via California ).
All success to you and your products.
Always,
Linda
OLD
WORLD DESIGNS 727 Santa Cruz Avenue
Menlo Park, Ca. 94025
Phone (650)321-3494
Fax (650)321-9888
You are a delight. Thank you for wonderful designs
Always,
Linda Mendenhall
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A
Frisco Kitty
Thank
You for the Photos ... San Francisco - you are the best !!
hello
from Philadelphia .....
when reading your web site ... I think I have missed something in
life ... what a wonderful life !
Went to the Long beach Convention ... worked and worked and took some
classes ........ and did not see enough vendors .. but got weary ...
Your newsletter is great ... as usual ... I so enjoy reading it..... and living vicariously
through your life ....TRISH REILLY Trish Reilly
Trish's Place
Spread Eagle Village
Strafford, Pa. 19087
There
are so many more - wonderful letters to us - coming soon -
and we - do - thank - all of - YOU
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The 14th
and 15th Century architecture reached unusual levels of sophistication
- fundamentally in the arabesque tiling techniques - preferably
used in paving and stays.
Extremely
specialized labor was required for both tiling as well as other decorative
works - a very common feature of Granada*s economy within the
14th and 15th Centuries.
Well fed from Sudanese Gold - - an invaluable source of income was
added - as they exported their own image - an educated society with
an acute taste for - both courtly and aristocratic comforts.
Like
nearly all languages - Castellano - Spanish arrived
at its current state over hundreds of years. It had its origins
in Indo-European and then in Latin - before it became a distinct
language of its own. Here you will learn more about the history of
a language that is spoken by more than 300 million people.
The Spanish language is rich with refranes > sayings
or proverbs that often become a shorthand way of conveying a thought
or expressing a judgment - a unique form - yet a loving vehicle
of communication.
Here
you will find a collection of a sayings - one for each day of the
month.
Of
the literally hundreds of sayings that are a part of the language
- this section includes some of the most common as well as a few others
that were chosen simply - because they are so charming.
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Hablando
- se entiende la gente
Conversing
- people reach an understanding.
In
Spain - people generally say what they need to - to end misunderstandings.
Very
outspoken - people from the Mediterranean Countries - usually
intend to resolve conflicts quickly - this truly reduces - unnecessary
- and stressful situations.
This
is all for now. ¡ Hasta Pronto ! ... and Thank You -
again - for taking the time - to read this.
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. Needlepoint News
- August - Samantha Taylor - news from Spain about New England
- Chestertown Maryland MD - Ehrman Tapestry - New York - Greenwich
Village - Manhasset - animal stories - Recipes - new kits - Spanish
Dancers - Spain - Spanish Tiles - and our favorite sayings ...
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