Christmas 2012

Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas!

We Give Thanks

What are you thankful for? What are your holiday traditions? This is the time of the year that we think about slowing down to look back over the previous year to reflect on the blessings that we have received...I think I will take time over a cup of coffee and a yummy Crème Brûlée.

Happy May Day

This picture shows the Duke of Wellington offering a gift to Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Prince Arthur, in a scene resembling the Adoration of the Magi. The painting was commissioned by Queen Victoria to commemorate the 1st of May 1851, which held a threefold significance: it was the first birthday of Prince Arthur, the eighty-second birthday of prince's godfather the Duke of Wellington, and the opening day of the Great Exhibition. Prince Arthur holds Lily-of-the-valley, a traditional 1st of May gift said to bring good luck. The Crystal Palace can be seen in the background.