My antique French Repousse cross which, due to its being made with brass and the specific embossed imagery on it, has been dated to ”well before 1890” by an antiques historian who specializes in French antiques that I consulted. The use of red/crimson velvet indicates that it was made for someone high up in the French aristocracy or clergy. Anyhoo, I’ve had it framed on green silk to protect it more. The green silk is actually a bit less bright than it looks here. It hangs in our main hallway along with more of my collection of crosses.

Adora at one of her favorite parks. When she realizes we're going in this direction she quick marches the whole way there.

How you and 'dedtired' get such thick blooms??! They are both beautiful! I inherited mine. Planted early 80's. Central Florida.

Brrrr, it’s too cold to go outside, so I’m vegging INSIDE today!