Tuesday, June 21, 2011

OOPS! I missed posting this on Fathers Day


These are my parents. They did not have me until late in life. Aren't they gorgeous!

I have been working on a couple of very simple fine silver frames
1: 12 scale. Before I finished them I wanted to see if I could successfully take pictures of framed photos. I really didn't want to disturb the framing to reduce them and I don't have a scanner. I may just have to take the photos out of the frame to do it properly.

My Dad is gone now but I think about him every day. He was among many other things a true gentleman. In the old fashion sense of the words meaning. They don't make many of them anymore.
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26 comments:

  1. Marie-LaureJune 21, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Your parents just look like movie stars !

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  2. PlushpussycatJune 21, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Yes, movie stars! I have successfully taken photos of framed photos--I think you will be able too as well. Fingers crossed!
    Jennifer

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  3. AnnekeJune 21, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Moviestars indeed, I agree! Through these beautifull pictures, and your memories even more beautifull, they will live always.

    I'm curious about the frames you'll make for these classic pictures

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  4. MichelleJune 21, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Wonderful photo's! Now I can see who you take after. ;o) No doubt you have some very happy memories of them both. :o)

    Looking forward to seeing the silver frames.

    Michelle xx

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  5. MichelleJune 21, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    P.S. Overhere you can get perfect copies made of old photo's. I am sure the service is offered in the US and they should be able to reduce them to 1/12th scale.

    Michelle xx

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  6. LucilleJune 21, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Your parents look like the distinguished movie stars of days gone by. A truly handsome man and gorgeous woman! You must be so proud of them. I agree with you that there are not too many old fashioned gentlemen left. That is, if there are any. Life has changed so much, too much! Looking forward to seeing what you do with those precious photos.

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  7. The Old MaidJune 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Very true what you said about gentelmen Catherine! Your parents really looked like movie stars:)

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  8. UnknownJune 21, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    They are beautiful!
    Mona

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  9. Robin AndreaeJune 21, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    lovely pictures and tribute. Your parents do look like movie stars!

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  10. Drora's minimundoJune 21, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Your parents look like film stars. Good to have good memories.

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  11. FloraJune 21, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Father and mother are an important part of us and when we keep a nice picture of them, we feel better ourselves :-)
    Mini hugs, Flora

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  12. Alessandra Collar LipmanJune 21, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Wow, your folks are stunning! That was a really nice tribute to them.

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  13. rosannaJune 21, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Catherine, your parents were a gorgeous couple, both beautiful, and your idea of making mini pics of them is lovely.
    What about your hand ? is it fine now ?
    Have a nice day, Rosanna

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  14. CatherineJune 21, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Thanks everyone. :-)

    Rosanna... My hand is much better thank you. At least with this current issue. There are others that will have to be addressed in the future. I am sure more surgery is ahead at some point.

    I see you had a good show. How could Paris be anything other than wonderful. :-)

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  15. Catherine / MooghiscathJune 21, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Ils sont beaux vos parents ! c'est vrai en France on dirait des stars américaines des années 1950.
    Dans la maison de poupées de ma fille , j'ai mis mes parents dans des petits cadres aussi sur la cheminée.

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  16. Linda CarswellJune 21, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    They are such a glamorous couple Catherine and I am sure they will look exquisite in your miniature frames....looking forward to seeing that!!!
    Linda x

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  17. ElianaJune 21, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Você tem toda razão: São pessoas lindas! Parecem artores de Hollywood! E pela sua descrição são boas pessoas também.
    Um abraço.

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  18. miniacollectionJune 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    What wonderful photos! Like the others I find that they look like actors, your mother is truly beautiful and glamorous.
    Geneviève

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  19. JosjeJune 23, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Your parents are a gorgeous couple Catherine, how about the child they had? Just as beautiful?
    It is a lovely thing to be able to put pretty personal touches in your dollshouse. And anything in silver always gets my vote!

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  20. Karin F.June 23, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    your mum looks like a movie star; your dad very handsome!

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  21. CatherineJune 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Josje...You missed that banashed post. It wasn't there long! Though I am sure it is still in the achives in your dashboard.

    Thank you all for you kind comments about my parents. I don't know if I will put the framed photos of them in my dolhouse but It will be fun to have them in 1: 12 scale somewhere.

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  22. DaydreamerJune 23, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Catherine, your parents are very handsome and beautiful, respectively! And they passed their good looks on to their daughter! I know I never like a picture of myself until it is at least two years gone by.... at which point I start to think it looks pretty nice...!:) I have taken photos of photos... but usually not through glass.... I love the idea of mini versions of photos I own... and plan to make som of my Grandmother and great-grandmother in their wedding photos... I look forward to seeing your finished frames..... everything you do is so refined and beautiful!

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  23. LucilleJune 23, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Catherine, I have just seen a photo of you on the sidebar of a website. You look gorgeous! I thought you looked like your mother. I wish you had not removed it. You should be proud of your looks!

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  24. cockerinaJune 24, 2011 at 10:36 AM

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  25. cockerinaJune 24, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    your daddy is, and it was a beautiful boy, and your mother looks like a '50s movie star, you must be proud of them!
    I caught a glimpse of your picture on the bulletin board, but you had already deleted the post ... why? You are as beautiful as your mother .. just a little shy? You hurt, you should show your face, now that you can still ... :))
    it is nice to have photos of relatives, in miniature, is a part of our lives that goes into our dollhouses!
    I am happy to read that your hand is better, I hope to have better and better!
    kisses and good weekend!
    Caterina

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  26. DeboraAugust 5, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    i'm catching up on reading and I'm glad not to miss this lovely post. It's moving, just moving to see such personal en really beautiful pictures of your parents. I agree with some comments; why not cherish and honor them with a place in your dolls house? I'm proud our daughter is framed and decorates the house of her Nanny. These magnificent glamour photo's would set any room alight and It makes any dolls house truly your house.

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