Things have been very busy here at our bed and breakfast in Richmond’s historic Fan District. So busy, in fact, my paws have been too tired to type in my blog. First there was a beautiful fall, trees covered in magnificent red, orange, and yellow leaves, and squirrels to be chased in my yard. Then there was Halloween with our big pumpkin on the porch and all the treaters, then shopping for Thanksgiving dinner, and, finally decorating for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
In the middle of it all, Pat and Mike got new computers and I lost my password to my blog. For three weeks I have been trying to log in and brief you all on the happenings – today I finally asked for help.
First, I never did catch a squirrel; though I did chase a lot. They were burying things all over the yard and making a mess of the planting beds. They have pretty much gone away so I must have convinced them to find a new home. Though, at my age, I ended up pretty tuckered out every night.
Just before Thanksgiving, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts held a preview of several galleries. Now, remember that the Museum does not officially open until May 2010; but as members we were invited to sneak a peek at the expanded Sydney and Francis Lewis Galleries, which house a world-class Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Mid to Late 2oth-century art collections. The renovated 1936 galleries with the European collections were open too. Of course, canines were not allowed; but Mike and Pat talked about what they saw for hours. The full gallery opening is only about 5 months away.
Here’s an insider tip: Between May 29 2010 and August 15 2010, the Louis Comfort Tiffany: Color and Light exhibition will be here in Richmond at the VMFA. This exhibit is currently in Paris, and will only be shown in Montreal and Richmond. The Richmond version will be expanded to show additional items that are part of the VMFA collection not included on the tour. Make your plans to come and check out the VFMA website next year to reserve your tickets.
Now about those decorations, I took a few photos to share with you. The first is at the top of the blog. The tree in the front yard has lighted blue balls, the rest are plain old ordinary oversize balls.
Our front door has a lighted garland with purple, gold, green, and rose decorations tied to it. We have a big wreath that matches next to the door. Pat made new bows out of many different ribbons using all the colors in the ornaments.
Next we have lighted snowflakes hanging from the porch roof; even though Richmond doesn’t often get any snow.
I even took a photo of our front door for you so you can see the colors of
our oversized Christmas balls tied to the garland. My favorite are the purple, the gold and the lime green. I think the rose ones are a little too pink and sissified for me.
Obviously Pat likes them! She puts them up every year.
Well, that’s all that is new here in Richmond for now. I’ll try to be better about letting you know what’s happening. if I get the chance, I’ll take some photos of the inside. Mantles are decorated; there’s a lighted garland going up the stairs; and, we have THREE trees!
Remember this is the season to be jolly! We’re wishing you bloggers out there in internetland a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a holiday season full of fond memories.
Tags: Holiday Decorations, Louis Comfort Tiffany: Color and Light Exhibition, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
