Our very own Fifi Flowers is having a chair contest.
*****My chair is #3.*****
Click here to please go vote by leaving a comment of your favorite.
It's Blue Monday. Be certain to go visit Sally and everyone doing the blues today.
*****My chair is #3.*****
Click here to please go vote by leaving a comment of your favorite.
It's Blue Monday. Be certain to go visit Sally and everyone doing the blues today.
This is my kaleidoscope. It was a gift from my mother. I don't remember the occasion, but I know I have had it for more than twenty-five years. She saw it at an art gallery, and it made her think of how much I had always loved kaleidoscopes.
It is made out of glass and mirror, and was built in the manner used to assemble a stained glass piece. It is quite heavy, and it measures almost eight inches in length.
I love gazing through the scope and marveling at all of the changing images, and so does my grandson. To me, kaleidoscopes are like looking into a magic window. Visions of loveliness dance before my eye.
It is made out of glass and mirror, and was built in the manner used to assemble a stained glass piece. It is quite heavy, and it measures almost eight inches in length.
I love gazing through the scope and marveling at all of the changing images, and so does my grandson. To me, kaleidoscopes are like looking into a magic window. Visions of loveliness dance before my eye.
Good morning Beverly, I love your Kaleidoscope, and I too have always been interested
in them. Yours is extraordinary. Beautiful and truly a work of work. Your mom knows you pretty well and that is a very special gift. Of course, that is because you are a very special person.
Have a wonderful day.
Love always...Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | February 23, 2009 at 07:40 AM
As aa child, I, too loved kaleidoscopes. We used to buy the cheap, carboard ones at the dime store and they produced the most beautiful colors and shapes.
This one of yours is like none I have ever seen before. Very beautiful...
xo bj
Posted by: bj | February 23, 2009 at 08:15 AM
I love kaleidoscopes. I have one made from a rock that is in my office. It is in the shape of an egg.
Posted by: Terri Steffes | February 23, 2009 at 09:09 AM
How many memories just came flowing back, as a child one of my favorite past times was setting on the front gallery and looking through one of those metal Kaleidoscopes that pulled out like a spy glass. Thanks for sharing.
Molly
Posted by: Marjorie Smith | February 23, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Morning, Beverly, Dear Sister! Oh, this is marvelous! I loved these when I was little. When I see one now I must look through it! I've just noticed something - you're staging with scrap booking paper, aren't you the cleaver one! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Posted by: Shelia | February 23, 2009 at 09:17 AM
Hi Beverly... it's been years since I've seen one of these.. Beautiful! Dixie
Posted by: Dixie | February 23, 2009 at 09:59 AM
My sisters collects kaleidoscopes. This one is quite nice, and extra special because it makes you think of your mother. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Sally | February 23, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Beverly, I have always wanted a kaleidoscope. That is certainly a beautiful one! I know it's extra special because it was a gift from your mother. :-)
Happy Blue Monday and may lovely thoughts of the Lord's marvelous array of colors (particularly blue and pink ones) dance before your eyes all day...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | February 23, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Happy Monday, dear Beverly -
I'm still fascinated by kaleidoscopes. This is the most beautiful I've ever seen! What a great gift.
~Adrienne~
Posted by: Adrienne | February 23, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Your kaleidescope is just beautiful! And, you're absolutely right - it *is* like looking through a magical window!
Posted by: Tristan Robin | February 23, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Beverly, the kaleidescope is absolutely beautiful. Not like the little cardboard tubes with colored glass that we bought in the 5 and dime stores as children! I have never seen anything like it! And you are welcome! I was only too happy to share your link with my friends!! Kerrie
Posted by: Kerrie Marquart | February 23, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Hi Beverly
That is so much fun I can tell. Everything must look so beautiful....an adult's kaleidescope.
Thank you for sharing and Happy Blue Monday
Judi
p.s. did you enter my giveaway?
Posted by: Judi | February 23, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Oh my! That is a BEAUTIFUL kaleidoscope. The 'real' not toy ones are so very hard to find today. Wonderful blue Monday share!
Posted by: Sherri S | February 23, 2009 at 11:39 AM
What a beauty. I always loved them too. I bet your grandson is especially fond of it. It's like looking through a looking glass that never ends.
Kris
Posted by: Kris | February 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Now I have never seen one of those Beverly. I always loved looking through the little plastic ones. I actually make one for my kids a long time ago.
Very cool
Happy Blue Monday my friend.
Love Claudie
xoxox
Posted by: claudie | February 23, 2009 at 11:45 AM
I've always loved kaleidoscopes. I bet this one is beautiful.
Happy Day!
Hugs,
Donna
Posted by: Donna | February 23, 2009 at 12:05 PM
that is beautiful!
Posted by: Rechelle | February 23, 2009 at 12:09 PM
What a very interesting piece. I bet you really get to see some great designs looking into it...
Happy Blue to you.
Posted by: ellen b | February 23, 2009 at 03:35 PM
That is very beautiful and unique! I know you treasure it that much more since your mom bought it for you!
Have a great Monday!
Posted by: Diane@A Picture is worth.... | February 23, 2009 at 03:38 PM
Hi Beverly...Your Kaleidoscope is so unusual...I've never seen a real one...only the little cardboard ones like BJ mentioned...those were one of my favorite toys when I had an extra dime or so... ;-) Bo
Posted by: Bo | February 23, 2009 at 03:43 PM
My dad had one of these when I was growing up (not nearly as pretty as yours) I used to sit for hours turning that thing and ooohing and ahhhing over how beatiful it was. You brought back some happy memories with this post :)
Posted by: nikkicrumpet | February 23, 2009 at 04:05 PM
That's so pretty Beverly. I love kaleidoscopes. I have one tucked away in a closet somewhere. I should go dig it out.
take care,
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | February 23, 2009 at 04:34 PM
How beautiful--it's a work of art in itself!
Happy Blue Monday☺
Posted by: Heidi Pocketbook | February 23, 2009 at 05:51 PM
What a great kaleidoscope! Great Blue Monday post,Bevery.
I need to stop by Fifi's now and see what's happening with the chairs.
Posted by: Pat@Back Porch Musings | February 23, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Happy Blue Monday Beverly!
Beautiful, unusual kaleidoscope!
Susan
Posted by: Susan | February 23, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Beverly,
What a wonderful gift from your mother. It is so sweet that you can now share it with your grandson!
Happy Blue Monday!
xoxo
Jane
Posted by: Jane | February 23, 2009 at 07:05 PM
What a wonderful way to color your world! I have always wanted to make a kaleidoscope. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Posted by: Debbie | February 23, 2009 at 08:44 PM
I haven't looked through one in years! I think I'll buy one so I can again :)
I voted for you as soon as I saw your chair and I didn't even know you would be in that contest LOL
love and hugs,
rue
Posted by: rue | February 23, 2009 at 09:29 PM
Beverly - How nice. I don't think that I have ever seen a "real" kaleidoscope before. We had ones that were toys as kids. What's better yet is that it's a gift from your mother and you are sharing it with your grandson. Happy Blue Monday!
Sweetie
Posted by: Sweetie | February 23, 2009 at 09:55 PM
I love these too...I just discovered your blog...so nice. Will try to join in Pink Saturday as I love PINK! :)
Posted by: Betzie | February 23, 2009 at 10:01 PM
I don't think I've ever seen a real kaleidoscope either. Loved the little cardboard ones when I was a kid, though! This one is so special....what a gem!
Elaine :)
Posted by: Elaine | February 25, 2009 at 12:20 PM