I love artistic images of the female figure, and if you've been to my house, you know I have my fair share of nudes floating about. Most of them are tastefully displayed in my bedroom, and when one of the boys points to a
Renoir bather and says, "Mommy," I take it as a compliment because she is so beautiful.
I'm also really fond of the French
Santos that are so popular in decorating right now, only because I love how rustic and simple they are. They don't hold any religious significance for me, and I just enjoy their quiet beauty. Most of these are quite expensive and antique pieces are true collectors' items.
Recently, I was lucky enough to find a Santos-style figure for sale at
Joss and Main for a bargain, so I had to order her. She arrived very quickly and, though I had planned to place her on my mantle, she is very tall (nearly 18 inches), and looked out of place there. I chose instead to let her live among the plants in my entryway, and she seems to be enjoying her home there, so far.
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| A closeup. |
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| Watching over my plants. |
