On a dull day we – mostly Jackie – spent time returning the kitchen to normal. Mrs Knight had washed, ironed, and now rehung the curtains. The glasses cupboard had its doors reinstalled and its contents brought back in from the library. The table returned to its normal position.
A number of bloggers, including us, have been beneficiaries of the late Pauline King’s delightful light catchers. It was therefore a priority for it be back in its rightful place hanging from the centre of the main window ready for when the sun shines again.
This afternoon I watched Television broadcasts of the Six Nations Rugby matches between England and Italy, and between Scotland and Wales.
During intervals I read the next three chapters of ‘Little Dorrit’ and, after dinner, scanned three more of Charles Keeping’s illustrations.
‘The History of a Self Tormentor’ uses Dickens’s device of employing a letter to progress the narrative.
The image of ‘Canalletto dropped on one knee’, with the backward tilt of the body displays the artist’s mastery of movement in the human form.
‘Affery headed the exploring party,’ each member of which is recognisable from Keeping’s earlier portraits. This image is cleverly framed by the sinuous candle smoke.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s toothsome sausages in red wine; creamy mashed potatoes; piquant cauliflower cheese; soft broad beans; and crunchy carrots, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
A pretty good day then?
Yes, it was, Sheree. Thanks very much
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Marvelous!
Thanks very much, Chrissy
wonderful progress and such joy you’ve shared here Derrick ~ happy weekending enjoy the light ~ smiles hedy ☺️💫
Thanks very much, Hedy
I miss her; such a loss. Lovely to see a ligthcatcher.
Thanks a lot. Geoff. Many of us do
It makes me happy to see Pauline’s lightcatcher back in it’s place. I miss Pauline and her beautiful smile.
Many of us do, Jill. Many thanks
Lovely! And I love the pale green walls offset by the white trim and beams. So light and airy.
Thank you very much, Cindy
The sun on Pauline’s suncatcher will be a lovely sight for you to enjoy.
Jackie in particular must be so pleased with the lovely newly refurbished kitchen. It loks very welcoming.
Happy Valentine’s day to both of you.
Mr Keeping was so talented.
Thank you so much, Yvonne. You good wishes reciprocated
The kitchen turned out beautifully! You and Jackie must be enjoying it.
We are chuffed, Liz. Thank you very much.
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Oh la la i just love the colour on your wall, delicate and so fresh! Beautiful Derrick.
Thank you very much, Agnes
Your photos of “Kitchen Back to Normal” are bright and sparkling Derrick…
Thanks very much, Ivor
I made the mistake of watching the rugby too. I should have been out in the snow. I would have had more fun.
Wales were lucky with that sending off. I was beginning to think this could be Scotland’s year. Thanks very much.
I was hoping that it could be.
Apart from the delightful light catcher and the illustrations I had quite a laugh for making a mistake and misreading ‘toothsome sausages’. I wondered for a while over ‘toothpaste sausages’.
🙂 Thanks a lot, John
I never had the pleasure of getting to know Pauline, though we crossed paths from time to time. I am glad her spirit and memories live on in the blogging community and in these beautiful light catchers. Your light catcher looks perfect in its place in that beautifully remodeled kitchen. <3
Thank you so much, Lavinia. It is a shame you and Pauline didn’t really get to know each other
I will remember her through you and Jackie when I see the light catcher at work in your photos.
Busy day! But wow, you two accomplished so much,
Thanks very much, Leslie
Kitchen is looking good. A happier day fro rugby results than last week. Unless you are a certain Scots cyclist…
Quite so, Quercus. Thanks very much
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Keeping so cleverly uses flowing lines to create exceptional characterization.
He does, indeed, Dolly. Thank you very much
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Such beautiful, comforting colors! I wish I’d taken before pictures to compare to our renovations. I know you have some.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
I love that light catcher…beautiful.
Yes. And all the charms relevant to us. Thanks very much, Arlene
Nice to have Pauline’s lightcatcher back in place. Such a pretty room.
Thanks very much, Laurie
The kitchen looks amazing. Happy Valentine’s Day.
And to you, Peggy. Thanks very much
Your kitchen-cum-dining area looks a tranquil place now. I marvel at the drawings and the recognisable characters in each.
Thanks very much, Anne
That is a tribute to the memory of Pauline.
By now, I am already an ardent fan of Charles Keeping, thanks to your meticulous industry.
Much appreciated, Uma. Thanks a lot.
Your kitchen is beautiful! Good work, Jackie, at getting everything put together!
Pauline’s light-catcher is lovely and will bring you joy in her memory! She will sparkle through and visit you on sunny days 🙂
(((HUGS))) Happy Valentines Day if you celebrate! <3 <3
Thanks a lot, Carolyn. Your good wishes reciprocated X
Must be lovely to have the kitchen back to normal. It does look lovely.
Thanks very much, Sue
Kitchen looks lovely and we have no doubt about Jackie’s culinary expertise.
Those illustrations are quite expressive.
Thank you very much, Rupali
The lightcatcher looks a marvellous decoration!
It is. Throws the sunlight spectrum across the room. Thanks a lot, John
A lovely day and a peaceful evening.
Thanks very much, GP
I skip the Italy matches now. It is a shame but they are not worth watching as a competition. Great National Anthem though, probably best of the six in this order Italy, Ireland, Wales, France, Scotland, England.
Thanks a lot, Andrew
Your kitchen looks beautiful, and I’m sure you’re both happy to have the light-catcher back in place. A good reminder of light, beauty, and Pauline.
Absolutely, Merril. Thank you very much
You’re welcome.
I’m intrigued by the patterns and colours the light catcher has trapped in the final ‘jewel’.
When the sun catches it colourful prisms are cast. Thanks very much, Susan
Pauline’s light catchers are beautiful 🙂 I had no idea that she had passed away; that explains why I haven’t seen any post from her in quite a while. What a loss!
Yes. She is sorely missed. She was recovering well from a stroke then died suddenly. Thanks very much, Rosaliene
It looks really comfy 😉
Thank you very much, Ribana
I agree that CK does show the movement of the human body so well – and this was a great post Derrick
Thank you so much, Yvette
also, I sent you an email – 🙂 and looking forward to connecting a little more over Little Dorrit – hope your week is off to a nice start 🙂
This is a pretty good start, Yvette. I will reply to your questions by e-mail later today.
Okay – and I want to slightly modify the mini interview with you –
I think Little Dorrit should only be part of what we share – we should also add other things – like the garden and other books and your photography – ?? we can communicate more via email and maybe have the post go out later this month
Certainly. Would you like me to answer the questions you have already given me in the meantime?
yes – that sounds perfect – and thanks for being flexible – I think it will turn out way better this way – ttys
Ok.