Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Lady in Red


Who was the Lady in Red?  

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Who was the lady that wore this beautiful vintage red raincoat?



Estate Sales tell you a story of the people or person who lived in the home.  As I wander from room to room, many hints of the past are still there.  Was it a couple?  Did they raise their family at this home?  Had they lived there a long time?


Many times I feel sadness.  I see old love letters written from a soldier at wartime to his love back home.  Sometimes there are old black and white photos of couples and families.

Often you can tell the occupant's occupation, as there are mugs or awards from an employer.  Some companies are still in business and some are from a time past.

Hobbies and collections are evident.  Sewing and/or crafts, doll collections, bowling trophies and golf clubs.  I have even witnessed a home with rooms and rooms of Native American items complete with several tee pees out back.  What was this person's connection?

My favorites are the homes where it appears the families were raised in the 40’s or 50’s.  The home are smaller, the garage is a one car.   More than likely the basement always has a room that is designated for gatherings and parties.   The concrete walls and floors are painted with a rug over top.  There is always a bar and bar stools.  Sometimes there is a very old stereo for dance music and usually a card table.  Occasionally there is very heavy slate pool table.   I leave with a sense of family and good times of past.


So who was the lady in red?  Who was the lady who wore this bright red raincoat?  She had flamboyant style.  Her clothing in her closets was bright and stood out. She was not married, as there was no evidence of male clothing or belongings.  She was an artist.  The home was filed with art supplies, painting and pottery.  She loved to entertain and play the piano.   There was a huge kitchen and baby grand piano in the living room.  Her ceilings were high and the home was airy and full of light.  


But then the Lady in Red’s health became poor. It was evident by the marks in the carpet, that she could no longer climb steps and had installed a staircase lift.

I think the Lady in Red would have served martinis and appetizers in grand fashion.  I have added a Crab Salad Canapes recipe below from one of my favorite sources www.marthastewart.com.  I can imagine the Lady in Red serving these with Cosmopolitan martinis to her guests. 


I think I would like to have known the Lady in Red 

Crab Cake Canapes
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