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Now I see the light

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Old statuary with 1926 wedding veil as shade - purchased this week started it all Our guest bedroom receives  reflected light from the palm tree which sways and dances in the gentle breeze. Also reflected are the daimond shaped sparkles from the salt water canal - the wall literally dances on a sunny day.  The room has tall ceilings and there is a balcony.  We painted the room in Skylight (Farrow & Ball).  I am now shopping in my own house for pieces to fit in this room. The lamp I love (my husband has reserved his opinion) The existing wrought iron bed I found at a farm auction many years ago.  The tapestry (not yet sewn to the pillow) was found in Venice, Italy.  The little cottage  I painted in encaustic and is part of my Irish cottages series.  I need a  lamp for the left hand side of the bed Not sure about this Time to look around my house some more Encaustic cottage painting by Helen Tilston Still life painted by Helen Tilston waterford crystal lamp - pai

Indian Rocks Beach a.k.a I.R.B = Is Really Beautiful

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Last Light by Plein Aire Cottage Artist Violetta Chandler The community of Indian Rocks Beach and the non profit organization, called Indian Rocks Beach Action 2000 hosted the annual Bling Fling dance this past Friday. Each year, Mary Rose, Violetta or myself take turns in dontating a painting.  This year, was Violetta's time.  "Last Light" was auctioned off and fetched an excellent price. The entire proceeds benefit Indian Rocks Beach Action 2000. Thank you Violetta