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Irish porcelain dolls are exquisitely hand crafted by the finest artists in Ireland. The dolls come in a wide variety of hairstyles and colors, costuming, and ages. Everything from the young child with wonderful red pony tails to the infant ready for a long night's sleep, to the adult woman preparing for a day of work are readily available. Some of these hand crafted porcelain dolls also represent characters in Irish folklore.
Aoife, from Gaelic meaning beauty, was an Irish warrior princess engaged in a war with her sister, Scathach. The hero Cuchulainn took down Aoife in one swipe. According to legend, Aoife later reunited with her sister and became the love of Cuchulainn. The warrior princess of Irish folklore, Aoife, is represented beautifully in a hand crafted Irish porcelain doll. Her childlike innocence is deceptively apparent and is betrayed only by the gleam of mischief in her eyes.
Irish porcelain dolls have a wide variety of hairstyles and colors. Long, short, curly, wavy, red, dark brown, or light brown, each doll has a unique look. While most Irish porcelain dolls have red hair, like Aoife's adorable red wavy ponytails, others have many other hair colors and styles. Some have dark brown ringlet curls cascading down their backs, others have red braids hanging playfully over the shoulders, or light brown wavy hair left to tumble in the wind. Other dolls even sport short hairstyles with a hat or hood for warmth and comfort. No matter what the individual look, each doll is carefully styled to ensure not only her comfort, but also her beauty.
Each Irish porcelain doll is dressed and accessorized with details unique to her. The variety offered in costuming offers the collector a unique opportunity to add the perfect doll the their collection. The hand crafted Irish porcelain doll Aoife is dressed in a white knit sweater, a detailed green skirt, and black leggings trimmed with lace. She looks like she could stay warm in the coolest of winters. Her carefully polished black boots shine in the winter sun beckoning for a playmate. Each carefully hand crafted Irish porcelain doll is dressed in a detailed costume representing one aspect of life in Ireland.
The carefully placed accents, like the pink rose on the front of Aoife's sweater add to the authenticity of these dolls and provide for hours of excited discovery for every member of the family. The infant dolls are complete with a cap to keep their young heads warm. Some dolls also complete their look with an accessory like a small case or handbag.
Irish porcelain dolls also are available in a variety of ages.
Everything from the very young infant dressed for his christening, to the child like Aoife, to adults preparing for a day's work are represented. Each Irish porcelain doll is superbly crafted to tell his or her individual story. Aoife tells the story of an innocent young child destined to be a warrior. Another doll may tell the story of a young mother readying for a day's work, or the story of an infant prepared for a nap.
The variety of ages, hair styles and colors, costuming, and characters represented in Irish porcelain dolls means each person in the family will have a favorite. Aoife is a fine representation of the variety that can be found in the hand crafted Irish porcelain doll. Her red ponytails, detailed costuming, and child like looks are a testament to the beauty of these dolls. The fine detail and exquisite craftsmanship create a wonderful collectible Irish porcelain doll.
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Water Garden Bridges the Centuries
Everyone knows that water is one of the most abundant - and popular - chemicals on Earth. It's so popular, in fact, that anyone over the age of ten (and some who are even younger) can probably tell you that the chemical formula for water is H2O. So we know that a water molecule is comprised of two hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom that are firmly held together by covalent bonds. We could delve further into the properties of water, as well as its uses, its importance to the planet, and its uniqueness.
Water is irreplaceable and irresistible, but the quality that makes it so is indescribable. It's mysterious, magical, magnificent, majestic, magnetic, and much, much more. Of course, it's necessary for survival; but, beyond that, some ethereal aspect of it has enchanted every culture throughout the ages. From time immemorial, people have brought it into their backyards for use in various decorative incarnations, such as water gardens, fountains, spouts, pools, streams, and waterfalls.
In ancient Chinese and Japanese gardens, the harmonious balance of water, stone, and vegetation was paramount. This was partly achieved by the strategic placement of garden bridges. Early Romans living along the Mediterranean used its waters to stay cool during the blazing summers, by building gazebos or summerhouses over the sea itself, or channeling it to create fountains and pools for their gardens. Victorian England was rife with elaborate, formal water gardens, complete with colorful koi and garden bridges. French water gardens, often built in front of the homes, were unequalled in extravagance and magnitude.
The blend of elements in all of these gardens was crucial. Along with the sheer beauty of the water, the sound of its movement in concert with the wind in the trees, plants, and reeds, added to the soothing effect. Proper positioning of stones, along with myriad types of plants and vibrant flowers, was also fundamental. An integral component, the garden bridge, essentially tied the whole scene together, giving it a sense of continuity, wholeness, and intimacy.
Today, the tradition of the water garden has not only been revived, but is going stronger than ever. From simple reflecting pools and ponds, to casual and formal water gardens, to waterfalls and fountains, people are letting their creativity flow, in order to create the closest thing to nirvana that they can have in their own backyards. As varied as these water gardens are, the one ingredient that's still central to the aesthetics is the garden bridge. And the one place that offers the largest selection of garden bridges is CedarStore.com.
At CedarStore.com, you'll find treated pine, red cedar, and white cedar foot bridges, Japanese foot garden bridges, and 3-foot-wide garden bridges, from 4 to 14 feet long, in plank, single and double rail, spindle rail, picket, and half-picket styles. There's also a selection of maintenance-free wood and vinyl bridges from 3 to 6 feet wide, and 6 to 16 feet long. For the ultimate in visual effects, CedarStore.com's Opti-Breeze™ Bridge will cause a dazzling optical illusion that will create a wave of excitement in your garden.
To see all of their breath-taking garden bridges, go to CedarStore.com. To contact one of their customer service professionals or design consultants, or to have a bridge customized, call 888-293-2339, or e-mail contact@cedarstore.com.
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The religion calendar, published each Saturday, lists community events of a religious nature. Items for consideration should be e-mailed by 5 p.m. Monday to religion@standard.net , or mailed to Religion Editor, Standard-Examiner, P.O. Box 12790, Ogden, UT 84412-2790. no read more
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