{Daylily Stella D'Oro}

Some nostalgic pictures from June 6 of this year when our garden still looked very promising. The Dailily Stella D'Oro was such a pretty sight! So when summer is fading away here in the southeast, I love to share these images with you. This surely is a bulb that we can highly recommend to you and it is available from Dutch Gardens: Dailily, Stella D'Oro. Let's hope that the heat and the drought of this summer has not affected the bulbs too much...

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{Vintage French Limoges Lampe Berger by Charles Ahrenfeldt}

On August 30, when we were in the air on our way to The Netherlands, I did post the exact same vintage French Limoges Lampe Berger by Charles Ahrenfeldt but a signed one. Vintage Signed and Numbered 33 Limoges Lampe Berger by Charles Ahrenfeldt. Just click the previous hyperlink for going there. This one is the the very same but without signatures and number.

From France again, comes this beauty of a Lampe Berger with an artful Anémones bottle by Charles Ahrenfeldt from 1963-1971. On page 134 of the book Lampes Berger: A Century of History by Gérald Vilcocq you can read more about the history of Charles Ahrenfeldt. This is a stunning bottle and in perfect condition as well; complete with ajoured brass crown, snuff cap and burner wick. That is remarkable for such a lamp, being half a century old! This was available at my Zen Cart on line boutique: Mariette's Back to Basics. 

 Beautiful raised enamel work!

Anémones on page 134 of the book.
Anemone tomentosa Robustissima is the botanical name of these flowers.
Also called Japanese Anemone, Windflower.

A detail of the Anémones...

Part of the back side, beautiful detail too.

Triple initials CA with Limoges France and Porcelaine Charles Ahrenfeldt Limoges France.

On the side of the brass neck is engraved: Made in France. And on the opposite side: Lampe Berger.

This is page 134 from the book I have for reference.

This is the book I got from publisher NOÈME

I could not scan that part, as this hard cover is too large, but it is written under the Lampe Berger at the bottom.

Sorry Sold out...

Lampes Berger: A Century of History ˿ link to book.
 
 

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{Foods that Support the Skin}

Today I want to share with you some great tips on how to keep your skin beautiful.

Simply Beautiful Skin: Skin Care Science


Diet and Skin Health -- Foods That Support the Skin



A healthy diet provides the basic building blocks and nutrients to maintain healthy skin cells.



A well-balanced diet that nourishes the skin should include:

• healthy fats, such as those found in avocados, nuts, salmon, and flaxseeds, for skin cell regeneration.

• colorful fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C, beta-carotene, and phytonutrients, to help give skin a healthy glow.

• whole-grain breads and cereals that are rich in magnesium and B vitamins for regeneration of skin cells.

• lots of water to help keep skin hydrated and plump.

In addition to eating the right foods, healthy skin requires limiting foods that can rob the skin of moisture, such as alcohol and caffeine, which is found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and certain sodas.


Best of all, eating a healthy diet not only helps people look better, but it also helps people feel better.
Great article came from RealAge.com

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