Artists I Fancy: Classic Movie Lovers Will Love This Spotlight on Gordon Bruce Art

The 1942 film "Casablanca" which starred Hollywood legends Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, did not make my list of memorable war movies, even though it was set during a war. If I was maintaining an official list, it would for sure be on my Top 10 favorite romantic love stories.

Using that introduction and background to shine the spotlight on one of the most incredible artists in the 21st century, Gordon Bruce.  Take a look at his painting.  Is it cool or what?!!  

Nobody will ever forget the line:  "Here's looking at you, kid."  

Everybody who sees this piece of artwork might be tempted to say:  "WOW!  Look at this, kid!!!"

Gordon Bruce : Casablanca "Here's looking at you kid" (oil on canvas) | ArtFinder

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Holiday Shopping: Pomanders and Potpourri Gift Ideas

Pomanders started out as small cloth bags that people either wore to hide body odor, or hung in a room to mask unpleasant smells. The cloth bags are still around, though people generally don’t wear them anymore. ( – Too obvious?) Instead, a non-cloth (ceramic or glass) pomander is filled with fragrant blossoms, herbs, and spices, etc., and can be found in the rooms of private homes and public buildings.

These containers can be very beautiful. Much like paperweights, one could consider pomanders as precious objets d’art (objects of art). It can also very enjoyable to create your own potpourri scent fillers and place these containers in different places throughout your home. People often fill them with dried rose petals, jasmine, lavender, eucalyptus, and various other aromatics. 

What is your favorite potpourri mix of scents?

Do you have a favorite pomander you fill with your favorite combination of scents? 

Pom1 ~ Royal AlbertRoses Dove Bird Pomander by Old Country

Pom2 ~ Christmas TreePomander Ball Ornament by Spode

Pom3 ~ New PrimitiveFarmhouse 6 CHRISTMAS POMANDER ORANGES Fake Orange Bowl Filler VanNimwegen

Pom4 ~ Gilded Scented Pomander – Thymes Frasier Fir (Alternate shopping link)

Home and Garden: Ideas for Improving the Harmony and Balance of Your Home or Office

The environment for your home or office need not and absolutely should not be stressful.  If you're going to spend most of your working hours in a certain place or expect to be able to have that relaxing "there's no place like home" atmosphere when you come home after a hard day at work, there are a few things you can do to feel like you're in a peaceful paradise!  

Need Ideas For Improving Your Quality of Life?

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The invincible pomegranate has earned its distinction as a super fruit.  But there's more! ...

Thanksgiving For Pomegranate Blessings


English: Pomegranate Blossom (Photo credit: Wikipedia)