tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post1345387705433885472..comments2024-03-29T05:49:06.416-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: Artistic Chromolythographs on 23 Kt Gold Leaf from Friend Gerard Derks in ItalyMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-77807821527430934252020-07-02T08:38:16.364-04:002020-07-02T08:38:16.364-04:00Dearest Luca,
That has been quite a while since I&...Dearest Luca,<br />That has been quite a while since I've seen you, when you still were little, visiting your Parents in Mel after Christmas 1989 when my Pieter was at the hospital in Valdobiadene. Pieter knew your Dad since the year 1950 or so, when he still lived in Overasselt, Netherlands. We never forget friends! Your Dad is even mentioned in our soon to be published new book. If you put Gerard Derks in the search box, top right of this blog (on PC visible) you find a total of 5 posts where he got mentioned. For you of course valuable information. Say hello to Paola, your Mom and to your older brother. Via FB Page or LinkedIn you also could send a message (under blog header picture at the very top you find the links).<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-87006700600399169172020-07-02T06:23:47.090-04:002020-07-02T06:23:47.090-04:00Hello Mariette, I am gerard's youngest son, th...Hello Mariette, I am gerard's youngest son, thanks for sharing this memory of my father. I've truly appreciated.Luca Derkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785177315389059599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-18360503373352318462020-05-08T14:32:41.992-04:002020-05-08T14:32:41.992-04:00Dearest Vagabonde,
Thank you for visiting and leav...Dearest Vagabonde,<br />Thank you for visiting and leaving a meaningful comment!<br />Yes, our memories can greatly be underlined by keeping such treasures around.<br />Did email you with a question as for the mushrooms that look like Agaricus campestris, which is edible. Just to make sure! <br />Oh, I'm longing too for another mushroom risotto but we have not been back to Costco since March 20...<br />Hoping that this crazy world will soon take a turn towards more freedom for all.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-71210474649532251812020-05-08T12:45:56.801-04:002020-05-08T12:45:56.801-04:00I have hopped to you from Mae’s blog. These littl...I have hopped to you from Mae’s blog. These little miniatures are quite lovely and so precious to you. It is true that art enlivens our homes and our lives - and our memories.<br /><br />I noticed that your husband is a specialist on mushrooms. I have had numerous totally white mushrooms growing on my lawn and wonder if they are edible or poisonous. You can see their pictures, if you like, on my blog post of April 14th bottom of second collage. I have not been grocery shopping in a long time and would love to cook fresh mushrooms again.<br />Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-49506857441782879532020-05-07T15:09:48.330-04:002020-05-07T15:09:48.330-04:00Dearest Janey,
Indeed, an almost regal hostess gif...Dearest Janey,<br />Indeed, an almost regal hostess gift!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-76387349444661748632020-05-07T15:09:23.469-04:002020-05-07T15:09:23.469-04:00Dear Stevenson,
Those indeed are priceless treasur...Dear Stevenson,<br />Those indeed are priceless treasures received from a long time friend!<br />Both of us treasure the time we spent living in the Veneto region and have lots of fond memories, also from our work there.<br />Glad you at least got to explore some of its beauty.<br />May there soon be an end to this crazy pandemic!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-85573676184400856262020-05-07T10:48:32.523-04:002020-05-07T10:48:32.523-04:00What a nice hostess gift.What a nice hostess gift.Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-28574280727927755282020-05-06T22:55:09.201-04:002020-05-06T22:55:09.201-04:00Oh Mariette, thank you so much for sharing this to...Oh Mariette, thank you so much for sharing this to all of us. These gifts are priceless treasures anyone can gratefully receive from strong friendships. I love the detailing of these arts. Thanks for sharing a piece of Italy, it makes me remember my time there last winter. I can only pray for the people there suffering so much, and all over our world. Stay Safe!Stevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-35237712670535012702020-05-06T20:32:54.199-04:002020-05-06T20:32:54.199-04:00Dearest Mae,
Yes, we all ought to cherish fond mem...Dearest Mae,<br />Yes, we all ought to cherish fond memories of the past for pushing the clouds aside that are temporarily hanging over us.<br />We have a part of our heart in northern Italy, where we lived and worked and made friends.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-55139557743207877152020-05-06T19:49:32.647-04:002020-05-06T19:49:32.647-04:00During this time of necessary isolation it's w...During this time of necessary isolation it's wonderful to think about our past travels. These images, made with such skill and care, must give you a lot of pleasure and comfort to think about the past, especially in Italy which is having such an ordeal.<br /><br />be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.comMae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-69250918017274346022020-05-06T18:47:20.707-04:002020-05-06T18:47:20.707-04:00Querida Alicia,
Gracias y sí son pequeñas gemas y ...Querida Alicia,<br />Gracias y sí son pequeñas gemas y sin duda permanecerán para siempre con nosotros como piezas sentimentales muy cariñosas.<br />Abrazos,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-34324863779952530052020-05-06T18:16:40.581-04:002020-05-06T18:16:40.581-04:00Dearest Marie-Anne,
Yours too are very precious an...Dearest Marie-Anne,<br />Yours too are very precious and fine pieces for holding on to.<br />Maybe not for sentimental value as much but still!<br />Can't believe that we both posted about the same thing, from the same year of purchase at more or less the same time...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-43353773909767521212020-05-06T18:15:15.995-04:002020-05-06T18:15:15.995-04:00Querida Antonia,
Sí, seguro que sí y para nosotros...Querida Antonia,<br />Sí, seguro que sí y para nosotros un valor sentimental de un querido amigo que ya no está con nosotros...<br />Abrazos,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-75142961346261879592020-05-06T17:42:18.155-04:002020-05-06T17:42:18.155-04:00Son unos cuadros magníficos y se ven delicados ya ...Son unos cuadros magníficos y se ven delicados ya que son puro arte ,a mi em gustan mucho los cuadros seguro que los conservareis en algún bonito rincón de vuestro querido hogar con mucho cariño.<br />Que paseis una buena semana.<br />Un fuerte abrazo Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14589338571533909964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-78602344018487133502020-05-06T16:30:06.778-04:002020-05-06T16:30:06.778-04:00They are really lovely! Very similar to the three...They are really lovely! Very similar to the three I had purchased in Sanremo in 1989, and of course yours are a precious souvenir of your friend Gerard!\<br />Hugs, Marie-AnneMarie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107777204581721076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-4950436427851166532020-05-06T14:57:28.761-04:002020-05-06T14:57:28.761-04:00Esos trabajos artesanos , tienen mucho méritos y u...Esos trabajos artesanos , tienen mucho méritos y unas buenas horas de dedicación.<br /><br />BesosVENTANA DE FOTOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825883958482067174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-18936067899948205962020-05-06T14:06:53.151-04:002020-05-06T14:06:53.151-04:00Dearest Helen,
Thank you and it is meaningful comi...Dearest Helen,<br />Thank you and it is meaningful coming from you!<br />Stay well too; hope we one day will meet...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-751500508395738532020-05-06T14:05:59.547-04:002020-05-06T14:05:59.547-04:00Dearest Tamago,
Yes, it is a beautiful memory fore...Dearest Tamago,<br />Yes, it is a beautiful memory forever!<br />Life is full of wonderful moments to treasure and for softening the loss of friends and family that we lose along the way...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-70898954727879175572020-05-06T13:29:53.781-04:002020-05-06T13:29:53.781-04:00I may not comment on every post, please know I rea...I may not comment on every post, please know I read them and love hearing about all the travel .. adventure .. people .. family. Stay well, dear one.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-65300746113273899522020-05-06T11:58:46.332-04:002020-05-06T11:58:46.332-04:00What a beautiful set of chromolithographs from you...What a beautiful set of chromolithographs from your friends! Process of making them must require quite a skill! Love the images, especially the one with buildings and arch. <br />Sad to lose friends but I'm grateful you could see Gerard before his passing. Those artworks among others will always carry fond memories. <br /><br />Have a wonderful day, Mariette xoxoTamagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146082320211034945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-83386780596273540432020-05-06T10:29:01.024-04:002020-05-06T10:29:01.024-04:00Liebe Elisabeth,
Danke, es sind sehr liebe und sch...Liebe Elisabeth,<br />Danke, es sind sehr liebe und schöne Gemälde.<br />Lieber Gruß,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-72258739409486728442020-05-06T10:28:17.177-04:002020-05-06T10:28:17.177-04:00Dearest RTC,
You did sum it up very concise and wi...Dearest RTC,<br />You did sum it up very concise and wisely! Good memories indeed.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-28771595760586884942020-05-06T10:27:39.164-04:002020-05-06T10:27:39.164-04:00Caro Giancarlo,
Ha ragione, sono per sempre molto ...Caro Giancarlo,<br />Ha ragione, sono per sempre molto belle.<br />Un abbraccio,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-20510290471013786992020-05-06T10:27:02.245-04:002020-05-06T10:27:02.245-04:00Dearest Jim,
That is a very keen observation and y...Dearest Jim,<br />That is a very keen observation and yes, this is a perfect combination of all in one. It radiates history, culture and value at once.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-50115396199057238232020-05-06T05:10:36.399-04:002020-05-06T05:10:36.399-04:00Liebe Mariette,
WUNDERSCHÖN!
Alles Liebe
Elisabeth...Liebe Mariette,<br />WUNDERSCHÖN!<br />Alles Liebe<br />ElisabethElisabeth Palzkillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317485402480629093noreply@blogger.com