Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
-- Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 5
Frankie and Slim
Happy New Year
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
ART TABLE
My late, Great Uncle Howard made this card table. I've had it so long that I fail to look at it for the beauty of his work and the variety of wood he used. Isn't it great!
I love that Great Uncle Howard's table stayed in the family with someone who appreciates his artistry.
When my MIL died she left a house filled to the brim with furniture and knick knacks, some valuable, some, not so much!
We have a large family filled with nieces,nephews,cousins,etc and wanted them to have Grandmom's things.
We took a notebook and listed every item in every room. Then we put a lockbox with a key inside on the front door of the house and told everyone to go to the house and select what they wanted and put their name next to the item in the notebook. Only Exception was : If you gave the item to Grandmom it automatically went back to you.
This worked out so well! Now, wherever we go in the family we see a reminder of Mom. A chair or a table or a vase..
I have told my kids I want them to do the same thing with my things when I pass away...
That's one talented uncle you have there, very Beautiful.
ReplyDeletewow - that pattern is gorgeous :)!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!!
ReplyDeleteAnnie,
ReplyDeleteI love that Great Uncle Howard's table stayed in the family with someone who appreciates his artistry.
When my MIL died she left a house filled to the brim with furniture and knick knacks, some valuable, some, not so much!
We have a large family filled with nieces,nephews,cousins,etc and wanted them to have Grandmom's things.
We took a notebook and listed every item in every room. Then we put a lockbox with a key inside on the front door of the house and told everyone to go to the house and select what they wanted and put their name next to the item in the notebook. Only Exception was : If you gave the item to Grandmom it automatically went back to you.
This worked out so well! Now, wherever we go in the family we see a reminder of Mom. A chair or a table or a vase..
I have told my kids I want them to do the same thing with my things when I pass away...
Very unique and worth holding on to.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazingly beautiful piece of art to be treasured....and, I know that you do. : )
ReplyDeletexoxo
Very beautiful! Mr. RK does woodworking, too - I'm amazed people can actually DO this stuff.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I'm sure that table has been part of great parties and conversations.
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