Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Isn't She Lovely!

This is my favorite picture of my Mom.
She was 19 yrs old, the same year she was
married to my Dad. I love the hairstyles from
the early 50's!
There is a whole lot of art going on in
this family. Two daughters, one in Art and
one in fashion design and me into everything.
And we owe it all to my Mom. She tried everything
too and mastered many of them. She painted in
watercolors, sewed, gardened, decorated, and sculpted
among many other things. She loved to paint rooms
and re-arrange furniture. My husband remembers that
she even re-painted the inside of the closets with each
new scheme. Ok, so we share more than art! Maybe a
little craziness there too!
She has been gone 16 years and I love her and miss
her everyday. Happy Mother's Day Mom!

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

How touching a tribute to your Mom. My Mom was an early fifties girl too. She graduated HS in 1950 & I came along in late 51'. She has been gone now for 11 years.... I too miss her!
Happy Mother's Day!
Marilyn

Lori said...

your mom is gorgeous:) i'm sorry she is not with you anymore, she sounds like a truly amazing and gifted lady!

Cindy said...

Your mom was so beautiful! I love that era. I was 19 at the end of the '70s...we just didn't have the glamour then (well except for my Farrah Faucet hair)!

Unknown said...

Karen, your mom is just gorgeous! This is such a beautiful post for her. I am so sorry she isnt with you anymore. What a talented beautiful women!

Hugs,
Amy

Connie said...

Karen, she is beautiful. I think you look like her. What a tribute to your mom.
Smoochies and love, my little chick,
Connie

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Hello Karen! Thanks for visiting my blog! I am glad you did because it lead me to your lovely blog! Sweet post about your pretty Mother. Will be back! Maryjane

Anne Fannie said...

What a nice tribute to your sweet Mom. Sounds like she was very talented and gifted and by the looks of your blog, you are alot like her. This is my first visit to your blog.
Love, Ann

Donna Lynn said...

Wow, she was so beautiful! I love the pictures from that era too! The kids looked like adults, my dad looked older in highschool then he does now! LOL!!!
The guys with the slicked back hair, black framed glasses, and ties on!
I will be thinking about you this Mothers Day, it is so hard to lose someone so dear! My mother in law has been gone 5 yrs. now and I miss her like crazy everyday, she was my best friend!
Hugs to you,
Donna Lynn

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

Hi Karen ~ Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I love yours!

Your mother is so pretty and sounds like she was a huge inspiration to you. I chuckled when I read what she did because she sounds a lot like my mother. I know you must miss her so.

Happy Mother's Day,
Becky

Sal said...

I think your mum is beautiful.
She was obviously very talented too. Sal;-)

Unknown said...

What a cute picture and a sweet tribute. Your mom wasn't that old when you lost her, was she? My mother has been gone a year now; we had a challenging relationship at best, but I still miss her.

I wish you a happy mother's day!
Jacki

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Karen, your mother is lovely and I can see that you get her talent and also your girls. What a wonderful tribute to her. I can understand you missing her. My mother has been gone to heaven for nearly 8 years and I miss her everyday too.
Best wishes for a very special Mother's Day.
hugs, Celestina, la rea rose

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Beautiful mother, beautiful daughter! Lovely tribute, sweetie!

Happy Mother's Day!

Love you,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Unknown said...

Karen,
What a lovely tribute to your mom! Oh and aren't those hair do's fun? And no wonder you are so talented in so many different ways. Hope you had a blessed Mother's Day!
Love ya...Lorena

vickie said...

Beautiful tribute, Karen.

Sharon said...

What a gorgeous lady your Mother was. I know you inherited your many talents from her and now they are being passed along to your own beautiful daughters.

Shirl said...

Hi Karen, I haven't been to your blog for awhile and you have put up some really cute posts! This pic of your mother is just beautiful! I love the hairstyles from back then too!
Blessings, Shirl

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, it's like a cinema star!!!!

Laura E. (mbmprincessita) said...

Beautiful, it's like a cinema star.

Laura

Laura E. (mbmprincessita) said...

So pretty. It's like a cinema star.