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THE GARDEN OF EDEN.........................



Many, many years ago I purchased this painted floor cloth......I think all of you remember when they were all the rage.

At that time I decided to turn it into a work of art.....as it was much too beautiful to put on the floor and it would be destroyed if I did so.  Each time I look at it....it still gives me the same thrill as the first day it came to us....and I am so glad I decided to use it as I did.

You know.....you really can make anything into a piece of art.....if it thrills you to the core....and you spend just a little time thinking about how you can use the piece....the solution will come to you and the piece will become one of your most prized treasurers.

I know this one has become one of ours.
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On this Memorial Day....please remember....





Hugs,

Jo
Plaque:  Pininterest....Gypsy Rose
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  1. AmesMay 27, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    What a beautiful floor cloth. I wouldn't have used it on the floor either!~Ames

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  2. NanaDianaMay 27, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Jo- I don't think I ever saw floor cloths like this...but I will say that is it beautiful and I would not have wanted to walk on it either. It makes a gorgeous piece of art, doesn't it?

    I hope you had a wonderful Sunday- xo Diana

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  3. Jim and SandieMay 27, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Floor cloths?? Not surprised that once again something like that passed me by. It is beautiful though. Hugs.

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  4. Debra She Who SeeksMay 27, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    So colourful, lush and exotic! No wonder you love it!

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  5. wendyMay 28, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Beautiful colors.....I can totally see that you would want to turn this into a piece of art!!!

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  6. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comMay 29, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    A really nice garden of eden mat.. i remember when they were the rage.. yours is really nice JO.
    We dont have memorial day here in Portugal..but i know it was a big day for you there.
    Happy tuesday Jo
    thank you
    val

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