GOOD – MORNING DEAR READERS………….
I hope you are surviving the WINTER BLUES and RAINS and SNOW and THAT VORTEX!
I had to purchase this DRESS from JENNAFER GRACE when I saw it on her email as it matches my Kitchen walls!Besides WE have already been through this on another post awhile back; it is my FAVORITE COLOR!
I think WE all decided on CHARTREUSE!
The dress has a NAME.It is called STARDUST!
I know A LOT of you out there were BIG FANS of ELLIE’s and her BLOG.
HAVE SOME DECORUM!
Ellie was an AMERICAN living in PARIS with ALS.
SHE HAD WITT and a PASSION for ANTIQUES.
She had her READERS in STITCHES with her words and BLOG POSTS!
Well, as you WHO ARE IN THE KNOW knew Ellie had a DAUGHTER named…………GRACIE!
GRACE HAS TAKEN OVER HER MOTHERS INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT AND BLOG!!!!!!!
I KID YOU NOT!
YOU willNOT BELIEVE HOW MUCH SHE WILL REMIND YOU OF HER MOTHER!
NOR, how she has RESURRECTED HER MOTHER’s ON-LINE SHOP!
Instagram HAVE SOME DECORUM click HERE!
If you are not SUBSCRIBED ALREADY and YOU have a PASSION for BLUE&WHITE or OBJECTS that speak to the soul it’s TIME to SUBSCRIBE to this BLOG and you can do that BY CLICKING HERE!
Scroll down on the RIGHT SIDE BAR right after the THANKS-GIVING BOOK is the SUBSCRIBE BOX to enter your email. EASY as ONE TWO THREE!
Grace finished college in PARIS and then went back to Southern California.She has a JOB she is NOT too HAPPY with which she shared on HER BLOG in January and told us she was headed for a trip back to PARIS with her BOYFRIEND this past FEBRUARY!
On this trip she had an EPIPHANY I will let GRACE tell YOU what happened here!
“There is a place in Paris called the Conceiergerie. It’s located on the Ile-Ste-Louis and it the former prison during the Reign of Terror in the 1700’s. Even though the prison cells may have had a view of the Seine, something none of my studios ever did, it’s not somewhere one wants to end up, as basically every prisoner here was killed. In recent years, there has been a tendency to increase the number of cases of cardiac arrhythmias of central origin, which poses the http://medimagery.com/buyvalium/ task of researchers to choose an adequate pathogenetic therapy for this disease. The obtained data showed that Valium has an antiarrhythmic effect, which necessitates an in-depth study of these effects in order to justify the recommendations for the use of psychotropic drugs for the treatment of arrhythmias of central origin. The place was also a little bit shady, these prisoners, that were set to be executed, had to pay up front for their stay, with prices differing depending on if they were interested in sleeping on a bed or on the floor. Room service was not an option though. The prison/hotel really turned a profit since sometimes the hopeful prisoners would pay for a 2 week stay, only to be beheaded 2 days later.
This was also the spot to be if you were a celebrity inmate. My favorite whore of Versailles, Madame du Barry was held here before her execution. But, most notably were inmate #2758 and #8591, also known as Marie Antoinette and Napoleon III. The building itself is a Gothic architectural delight with fluted arches, grand fireplaces and a eerie sense of what happened here years ago. It’s also where I realized that I actually do love “old things.”
These are some old FRENCH GATES your CONTESSA purchased years ago!
YOU see they do Not have to be doing what they were intended for………..anything from THE PAST can be a Piece of ART!
Grace is starting out.She is in her early TWENTIES.I know HER MOTHER IS BEAMING from ABOVE!
With a few words spilling fourth………
MY JOB IS COMPLETE!
SHE FINALLY GOT IT!!!!!
The fact her daughter has picked up where she left off and has the same DESIRE TO DO WHAT HER MOTHER DID would make any parent PLEASED AS PUNCH!
WE ARE THRILLED FOR YOU GRACE.WE ARE YOUR CHEERLEADING SQUAD!WE your Mother’s Blog Readers will be here every step of the way!Plus, a few NEWBIES I hope after this POST!
If you are NEW to HAVE SOME DECORUM perhaps play catch up
Grace has the SAME SENSE OF HUMOR as her DEAR DEPARTED MOTHER who was known for her VOCABULARY and NOT BEATING AROUND THE BUSH sort of ways!It may SHOCK some of you but if you go back to read the history of the BLOG HAVE SOME DECORUM you will realize this woman KNEW she only had a little bit of time remaining………..she had to make SURE you understood the difference between HOMEGOODS BLUE and WHITE and THE GOOD STUFF!
TO READ MY POST from YEARS AGO
and my MEET UP with ELLIE
See Eleanor’s comment to me too!THAT BROUGHT A FEW TEARS TODAY!
GRACE, this photo is for YOU!
Me in my living room next to the ANIMAL KINGDOM door!
PIGGY, DOGGY and GATTO!
Mirror came from my AUNTS house in MONTECITO!
CABINET came from South Africa and the back of the case is an OLD DOOR!
Portrait of me at 16………sits on the floor!
Terra-cotta Pot called ORCIO, I found in ITALY and carted back when we moved back from ITALY!
MY American girlfriend lived in the VILLA it had come from!!!!
Chain Necklaces with numbers were owned by COWS!
Books on ORCIO are all on Cecil Beaton!
(If you doNOT KNOW WHO HE IS GOOGLE!)
THE whole House is done in these brick tiles as I wanted to copy the CASA COLONICA’s in ITALY the old FARMHOUSES.
Now, with the HOOVES of BEASTIES Trotting through it has been the IDEAL FLOOR COVERING!
MY latest invention is displaying our household fruit inside a FRAME which happened to be empty sitting on the Floor so I moved it to the TAVOLA and TRA LA!
This HAPPENED!
I LOVE IT!
AS it should BE!
WORLD take NOTE!
Even ENEMIES can COME TOGETHER and live in HARMONY!
WINSTON & THEODORE
Doing what they do BEST………..NAPPING!
Or should I say KEEPING AN EYE ON MOM!
A VIEW into MY KITCHEN from THE GARDEN.
I ADORE OLD PAILS and WATERING CANS!
WINE BOTTLES FOUND IN THE TRASH LIVING IN ITALY!
WHO knows the name for these BOTTLES?
ITALIAN BUDDIES NOT ALLOWED TO PLAY THIS GAME!
HEALTH UPDATE:
MY HEALTH continues to be THE SAME, although one of MY VERY SPECIAL READERS named MICHELLE mentioned POTS.
Which I AM CERTAIN is MY DIAGNOSIS.
Now my Job is to convince the doctors of this!
I failed the FIRST TEST which is GOOD that means I have POTS so a medication was prescribed to me which will wipe OUT my CALCIUM and POTASSIUM!
Remember I have OSTEOPOROSIS!
I declined THAT medication and was offered another which MAY interfere with my MEDS and cause me to have a slow HEART BEAT!
I declined that TOO!!!!!!
THE ANSWER from THE NEUROLOGIST was this……….are YOU SITTING DOWN?
“DRINK GATORADE and do RECUMBENT EXERCISES”
I DO NOT BELIEVE I have to TELL YOU MY REACTION TO THIS!
FIRST I called the HEAD HONCHO of the entire medical FACILITIES.
NEVER HEARD BACK and I called two MORE TIMES to FOLLOW UP!
AFTER waiting over a week I WALKED INTO CUSTOMER SERVICE!
WE HAVE ACTION NOW!
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is not a specific disease but a syndrome which is a collection of symptoms. It is clinically defined as a heart rate increase of 30 beats per minute or more from the lying down to the standing position within 10 minutes or less. The diagnosis for POTS is usually established when a patient fails the Tilt Table Test: patients usually experience extremely rapid heart rate increase (Tachycardia) over 100 bpm and/or have significant changes in blood pressure. Some patients pass out (syncope). The reason for this problem is a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (dysautonomia).
POTS symptoms are widespread and can vary from day-to-day, because the autonomic nervous system plays an extensive role in regulating functions throughout the body.
I continue to search OUT NEW DOCTORS and I think I have found a GOOD ONE due to an article my DEAR friend ALLENA gave me. THANK YOU CINDY for letting me know AMAZON has books on it!
I continue to spend Most of my DAYS reading!
Unless, Of course I get an INSPIRATION to SNAP A PHOTO!
WILD CHERRY TREES IN BLOOM in my NEW VINTAGE 1930’s OPERA COAT that I will use as a ROBE!
The BUST I named after ELLIE…………
I call her ELEANOR and frequently ask her questions about THE GARDEN!
SHE MAY BE GONE BUT NEVER WILL I FORGET HER!
XOXO
Kathy L says
I agree that chartreuse is your color!
I also agree that Ellie is so proud that her daughter resurrected her blog and online store. It’s fun to read about Gracie’s adult life and adventures.
I am sorry that your medical issues still have not been resolved. I’m glad to hear that you are advocating for yourself, challenging doctors’ medicines and treatments, and complaining directly to the head of the medical facility. Hugs and prayers as you continue your journey to wellness.
LA CONTESSA says
THANK YOU for BEING HERE and YES it is a GREAT THRILL to hear about GRACIE and her adventures as we all feel WE KNOW HER!
Her MOTHER IS BEAMING just like my STARDUST DRESS!
BRIGHT!
I have NOT given UP yet but GOD knows I have sunk pretty LOW now after THREE YEARS of NO ANSWERS, NO FOLLOW UP and NOW NO CURE!
XX
Victoria Breen says
Contessa, what a journey you are on with your health issues……..you will triumph….of this I am certain. Just love reading your blogs, and I ,too, love chartreuse! You look marvelous, in spite of your woes! Keep on, keepin’on!!!!
LA CONTESSA says
Will DO!
AS I have a CROWN or FIVE and I have THAT corgi doggie!!!!!!!
I keep HYDRATING THE FACE with LOTS of CREAMS!!!!!!
XX
Amanda Riley says
That colour does suit you very much.I am sorry to hear that you are having such difficulties in reaching diagnosis/appropriate treatment still! Hope that this resolves soon! I used to love reading Ellie’s blog, Gracie does write well, I shall be following her blog.
LA CONTESSA says
WONDERFUL AMANDA!
IS that how YOU found ME through Ellie’s BLOG?
How is that NEW PUPPY?!
XX
Amanda Riley says
I think maybe I did find you through Ellie’s blog!
The new pup is keeping me fit, that’s for sure! She’s calming down a bit and her character is showing!!
She’s a total joy…never planned on getting one so soon after Ruby, but glad now that I did!xx
Janey says
I always smile when I find a post from you in my email Elizabeth and I think you look elegant in anything you wear. Sure wish I had your wonderful thick hair. As for Ellie’s blog I was directed there years ago by another blogger….Heather from Lost in Arles….and I too fell in love and read all of the blogs I had missed. I think we all miss Ellie and now Heather….I am receiving Gracie’s posts and am delighted for her.
That picture of looking into the kitchen from the garden looks like a painting….Love it…..Janey
LA CONTESSA says
THAT photo was taken by DEBRA of 5TH and STATE when she came for dinner recently!
I LOVED IT TOO even if I still had the XMAS wreath UP!
YES, HEATHER…………has disappeared from the Blog world now lets hope she is busy with LIFE and enjoying it MORE!My guess is SHE will be BACK with a POP up SHOP kinda BLOG!
YOU made me smile with your comment about ME being in your INBOX……THANK YOU!
XX
Katie Clooney says
I have been following Gracie. She’s a very good writer and definitely has her Mother’s sense of humor. It’s so darn difficult to get a diagnosis these days. Hope you can find meds that will help you. You rock that chartreuse, Contessa! If you must drink that disgusting Gatorade, put a good dose of Vodka in it and I’m sure you will be feeling better in no time. Not that I know from experience, or anything.
LA CONTESSA says
NO GATORADE for ME!
I have done MY READING and it seems CELERY JUICE and COCONUT WATER have the MOST SODIUM and LESS SUGAR!Here we all tend to GO LIGHT on the SALT these days BUT ME I have to PUMP it into MY BODY to keep making the BLOOD WORK!!
YES, your Vodka would HELP BIG TIME!!!!!!!!!
(ALSO NO ALCOHOL not even VINO for me since SEPTEMBER!!!)
So we put the WATER in a stemware glass something BEYOND GORGEOUS and a slice of LIME!That’s HOW I SURVIVE my evenings waiting for THE ITALIAN who sips HIS VINO A TAVOLA!IT works……….it’s that raising the glass motion I would miss MORE than the WINE or at least thats what I am telling MYSELF!!!!!
XX
Katharine says
ah… shucks ! A game I was gonna be able to finally WIN ! At least I’m useful for Italian spelling !
🙂
LA CONTESSA says
YOU ARE MY STAR ITALIAN SPELLING BEE GAL!!!!!!
THANK GOODNESS YOU ANSWERED MY TEXT FOR HELP YESTERDAY!
For some reason I thought ORCIO had an H in it!!!!!
Millie GRAZIE BELLA!
XOXO
Taste of France says
I am so glad to hear about Grace. Ellie’s writing about her daughter was probably the most emotional part of her saga. I will re-subscribe now that I know the blog is rejuvenated.
Your wine bottles are called dame-jeannes (Lady Janes) in French; I am curious as to what they’re called in Italian.
I love your collection of photos here. You do look good in chartreuse–it isn’t a color many people can pull off.
It makes sense that the doctor suggested recumbent exercises if you have POTS–your blood pressure changes rapidly when you go from sitting to standing, so to avoid problems, you can exercise as long as you do it lying down. Lots of good Pilates exercises on the floor. They don’t do much for cardio, but will help keep you strong. Good luck!
LA CONTESSA says
IT’s the SAME!
DAMIGIANA. IN ITALIAN!
I have done PILATES on the REFORMER for over SEVEN YEAR either 5 times a week or 3 times a week!!!!!!!!!STILL doing it 3 times a week……..and THATS NOT TRUE!I still get light headed going from my back to standing or sitting up and BALANCE was the first thing I noticed it WENT DOWN THE RAIN GUTTER which devastated me as I had been a BALLET DANCER as a YOUNG THING and HAD GOOD BALANCE!!!
The doc wants me to get a recumbent BICYCLE…………
I have exercised my entire LIFE!
I was NEVER A PERSON who liked to walk unless I was in EUROPE and EXPLORING THE STREETS of say YOUR VILLAGE!Because I always feel FAINT JUST WALKING……and out of breath!We could never walk side by side and have a conversation as I would be Huffing and puffing!
Hope that paints a better picture for you and YOU can see WHY I AM SO DESPERATE to get THIS ALL SORTED!
THANK YOU!!!
XOXO
Lisa the Sequinist says
What a lovely introduction to Gracie! She definitely sounds as amazing as her mother was, who I’m sure is deeply proud of her indeed.
That chartreuse dress was MEANT for you!
Your health saga is just so deeply frustrating. Once you are in the hands of the right doctor who understands ALL of your issues, you can finally exhale. Until then, the you just have to keep pushing, which you are very good at doing.
Love to you xxx
LA CONTESSA says
I KNOW IT WAS AND SHE MADE ME ONE EXTRA LONG!
BUT IT comes in ORANGE TOO!!!!!!!!
Do you see me waltzing around in THE STARDUST on a DAILY BASIS?!!!
I DO as if I become HOUSEBOUND from this DREADED POTS THING I will at LEAST FLOAT in COLOR!!!
THANK YOU!
BIG HUG,
XX
suzanna says
wonderful to hear about Gracie again, Ellie was divine & kept me in stitches! thank you for sharing & I shall go visit Gracie!
LA CONTESSA says
You willNOT be DISAPPOINTED!
XX
Wanda says
You are delightful!!!!! I so enjoy reading your posts and love your photos. Thank you for sharing.
May you have the most blessed day.
LA CONTESSA says
MANY MANY THANKS!XX
Our French Lifestyle says
How wonderful that Grace is taking over, that is actually an incredible thing to do and I shall certainly go and resubscribe. Love everything about this post, the photos, you look fabulous as always, and the large green glass which the English call demi-johns, no doubt taken from the French daime Jeanne!! I always knew they were demi-john’s but never knew they were daime Jeanne’s until I came to live in France!
LA CONTESSA says
OH the things WE LEARN when WE LIVE IN EUROPE!!!!!
LUCKY YOU!
XX
kim says
You are so kind and generous and how wonderful you shared this. I can’t wait to go over and see what Gracie has done with the blog. She has all of us who loved Ellie rooting for her. I hope you see this POTS stuff slowly go away like they say. I am sure it will. What up with the Gatorade? Seems odd.. I love when you share pics of the pets. Your house looks so cozy. You look fantastic in chartreuse. That is one of my favorite colors! xo Kim
LA CONTESSA says
She has just STARTED …………..and ALL of ELLIE’s BOOKS are STILL FOR SALE!
I have all THREE and would recommend ALL of them BUT the FIRST THE THANKS GIVING BOOK I USE every year!!!!!I LOVE those AMERICAN RECIPES!!!
“KILL THE GREEN BEANS”by cooking for TWO OR THREE HOURS “until there is NOT ONE VITAMIN left INSIDE THEM!!!!”
IT’s a CLASSIC like going back in TIME when WE were YOUNG!!!
XX
DaniBP says
Contessa I’m really in awe of your spirit in the face of these medical problems, you are an example to us all! Sending you my best prayers for good health.
I’m so happy you wrote about Gracie, I received the email from her last week and I couldn’t have been happier. My gosh she is so like her wonderful mother! I’m so excited the shop is open again, and Gracie has the same eye as her Mom that’s for sure.
LOVE your chartreuse dress!! xox
LA CONTESSA says
I am STUNNED BY the way I have been NOT CARED FOR………….
I am STUNNED by the FACT it has been going on for over THREE YEARS………
I am even MORE STUNNED by READING these books I have found out there is a NAME for the HEADACHE I was experiencing for OVER A YEAR and it’s called THE COAT HANGER HEADACHE and None of my doctors have ever heard of it!!
The BOOKS explain and DESCRIBE EXACTLY what I have been going through!
SO, THAT has been a HUGH GIFT!
I’m NOT CRAZY .THAT VALIDATION has BEEN THE BEST!
XX
Celia Becker @ www.AfterOrangeCounty.com says
Well, what a lovely tale about a daughter following in her lovely mother’s footsteps. I’m delighted to know of her blog and will hop on over there right away. Love your new dress, love that color too! And your frame fruit bowl is delicious!
classic casual home says
So good to know about Gracie. I will check out her blog. Keep your chin up regarding your health!!!
Mary Ann
Leslie Lord says
I was thrilled when I read Gracie was taking over her mom’s blog and reopened the shop. She is very much like her mom. ELLIE had such a way with words…
So sorry to hear that you are getting the run around from the medical community. Hope that it gets resolved soon. I do admire your attitude and think that advocating and persisting will get you the diagnosis and results that you seek.
Those Demi Johns are gorgeous! Our Italian neighbours have 2 in their garden!!
Where did you live in Italy? I am researching for my trip and reading another Marlena de Blasi book The Lady in the Palazzo and attending Italian class and doing online duo lingo!
You wear chartreuse very well that gown looks lovely on you!
LA CONTESSA says
I lived about 15 minutes up a hill outside FLORENCE!The nearest town was SAN DONATO IN COLLINA.If you Blinked you would miss it!We were there for three years……..I being THE AMERICAN did not want to come back!Those Italians have LIVING down to The BEST INGREDIENTS.FAMILY, FOOD and FRIENDSHIPS!YOU will have a REALLY GOOD TRIP!!!
XX
Parnassus says
Hello Contessa, What a tragedy about Ellie, but how wonderful that Gracie is taking up the reins. I look at a few of the articles, and was impressed with Gracie’s wit, honesty and information. I will be reading more!
On another note, I love photos of dogs and cats playing or relaxing together! Not only is it cute, but it also seems to indicate that some of the larger disagreements that people have can be solved!
–Jim
LA CONTESSA says
YES!I think you have a good point JIM!
I will try and get a photo of the CAT kissing THE PIG for YOU!IT happens so fast and I never have the phone near by!!
XX
1010ParkPlace says
I didn’t know about Ellie when she was alive but only learned of her after her death. Thank you for introducing us to Gracie! I’ve subscribed to her blog and left her comments on both of her posts because she’s amazing, not because she’s like her mother. POTS… I continue to ponder about POTS. I have a number of the same symptoms but I don’t think it’s a true fit. I am trying to give up all sugar, in everything including alcohol, and I feel a thousand times better. More sleep helps as well, so I’m trying to be diligent about getting to sleep before 11pm… Okay, 11:30… 11:45. xoxox, B
LA CONTESSA says
YES that ALCOHOL is BAD for all of US!BUT WHAT FUN it is to SIP!
Check out the books on AMAZON I bought two of them……..I think YOU will KNOW for SURE once you read one of them!I know this is what I have am ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE!
I do NOT wish ANYONE TO HAVE THIS!
The thing is you look perfectly fine so no one takes you seriously!EXCEPT those who live with YOU and see YOU during THE MINUTES of an EPISODE!Get this book it’s a quick read.
POTS what it really is & Why it Happens.By Patrick Ussher.YOU will KNOW trust me!
XOXO
debra @ 5th and state says
I am confused about your medical diagnosis but soon ds like you are finally on track with a proper doctor. gatorade & exercise?!?!?!?
love your robe dearest, and these garden peeks are mad making, I want to SEE IT ALL!!!!!
big hugs
debra
LA CONTESSA says
WE are ALL CONFUSED!
One day I test POSITIVE for POTS another TWO DAYS I TEST NEGATIVE for POTS!
BUT I have yet to have the FULL TEST………THE TILT TABLE TEST NEEDS to be done on me!My NEUROLOGIST was to contact me about having that done through CARDIOLOGY.That will be a week from this WEDNESDAY.I have heard NOTHING ZERO………….I will wait until WEDNESDAY as he is a busy man.Then I will send ANOTHER EMAIL!
JUST YOU WAIT something IS HAPPENING in the GARDEN TODAY!NO BLOOMS YET but HARDSCAPE is happening………..XO
Loree says
You look good in chartreuse Elizabeth. I was hoping you would have some good news about your health. I’ve discovered a lady on Instagram who has POTS and some other syndrome I have never heard of. Her name is Rebekah Bethany.
I remember the Conciergerie from my visit to Paris. It looked like a dark, foreboding place. I am sure Gracie will do very well. I’ll be visiting her blog from time to time.
Hugs for all the fur babies, especially Theodore.
LA CONTESSA says
OH THAT THEODORE has taken to bringing in creatures almost EVERY DAY!TODAY it was a BIRD……I hope I saved it!YOU reminded me so I will GO check if he flew away!Mostly been 4 legged creatures with long tails!!!!!!!!I was taking a NAP one day and awaken to CRUNCH CRUNCH……….he had brought it into my bedroom to EAT!
BAD THEO!
AS IF HE DOES NOT GET FOOD ON DEMAND HERE!!!!!!!!!!
HE IS A LOVE!
XX
Elizabeth says
Elizabeth,
Ellie was one of a kind, the world is a sadder place without her. I loved reading her posts and reading about Graice, and have often wondered how she was doing. I hope that the Have Some Decorum, shop is a great success for her. I am happy that you are finally with a good doctor, hopefully soon you will be feeling better.
Mithra Ballesteros says
I remember when we chatted over the phone when these symptoms were just beginning. I think that was 3 years ago! Terrible that you are searching for answers all this time.
I have Ellie’s Thanksgiving book. She left such a mark on her world.
I have to ask about the espresso machine in your kitchen. We shall soon have room for such a contraption in our barn. What does the Italian recommend?
LA CONTESSA says
ONLY This TYPE of machine which is restaurant industrial.Ours is a LA SPAZIALE.
IT’s on all the time and makes Wonderful coffee’s plus you have a faucet for HOT WATER if you want TEA!We bought ours used as they are a bit pricey.This is our second machine in TWENTY-FIVE YEARS so they do LAST!
Has it really been THREE YEARS since you called me?I can still remember that call!
XX
PPP says
Ma Chere Contessa,
It’s sad that your dear friend Ellie is gone. How lovely that her daughter Gracie continues her mother’s blog and has found her own passion!
What a miserable time you have had with our broken health care system!
It’s helped that your readers have offered valuable advice leading you to a probable diagnosis. It sure sounds like you have POTS.
I’m amazed how you continue to function so normally despite your serious debilitating symptoms…it’s ironic that you look so great!
Love the photo amid your ornamental cherry trees.
PPP
LA CONTESSA says
YES, I KNOW about the “LOOKING SO GOOD” bit has NOT helped me in the Emergency room nor the doctors office!I see A change coming rapidly now…………
THE rain rushed those CHERRY TREEs this year……NO MORE BLOSSOMS!
Which happened last year too!
The good thing is the garden should be WONDERFUL come SPRING with all this RAIN!
XX
Nita Wright says
Love the frame as a fruit display!!! So brilliant!
LA CONTESSA says
TRA LA!
XO
Sandra Sallin - Apart From My Art says
How very gracious and generous you are to feature Gracie on your blog. I adored Ellie and what a treat to start loving Gracie now also. She has a delightful and personal voice. I’m so looking forward to all of her posts. I’ve subscribed all over the place to support this new and enticing voice. Go for it Gracie. We all support you.
Elizabeth are you sure you don’t want to take the healing waters of Gatorade?
that should be published in a medical journal.
LA CONTESSA says
I READ THE LABEL standing in line at the grocery store and decided NO!
TOO MANY WORDS I CANNOT PRONOUNCE and NO FRUIT JUICE AT ALL!
I’m sticking with CELERY JUICE and CUCUMBER JUICE and COCONUT WATER!
ALL of which are in my POTS BOOKS!
XX
Rosemarie says
Hi there Contessa
Thanks for introducing me to Ellie when I started reading your posts – now I just reread a couple of her blog posts – what a sense of humour she had. I shall now follow Gracie.
Love all your pics in today’s blog.
I am finding now that when I goggle I get new sites re POTS compared to when you first mentioned it. Better info re symptoms and care.
LA CONTESSA says
THANK YOU for YOUR POSTCARD BY THE WAY!!!I GOT IT and forgot to TELL YOU!
THANK YOU for your email.YES, I am aware of all this.I found this to be me!”Plan meals as POTS patients may occasionally not have stamina for grocery shopping and preparing meals. Plan meals when your energy is at its peak. If possible, make it a family plan to prepare food and share grocery shopping responsibilities.”I can remembering telling the cardiologist years ago I had trouble grocery shopping and would feel like passing out in the check out line!I HAVE HAD THIS FOR YEARS!!!!!!!!!!I do have POTS SPECIALIST at STANFORD but my doctor refused my REFERRAL!I’m still waiting for his answer on the TILT TEST which I saw him a week ago………
What are the chances I will hear back NOW?!!!THIS is DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!Why do I have to be the patient and administrative Assistant!IT’s exhausting following up with these doctors.I’m reading a good book on a diet for POTS foods that will help the MITOCHONDRIA!!!
SUCH EXCITING BOOKS………BUT I WILL FIGURE THIS OUT!
XX
Hilda Smith says
I love reading your posts and am glad that you are questioning your doctors and hope that there is some resolution soon. I adore your house and garden and all your wonderful treasures. Will follow Gracie xxx
LA CONTESSA says
HILDA I tried to comment on your BLOG yesterday!NO LUCK AGAIN………..
THANK YOU!
MY house is a piece of ME and I have had fun putting LAYER upon LAYER!
XX
Heidi says
Hi Elizabeth,
Oh my you have been given the run-around by your medical team, and I feel for you and the frustration you are experiencing! What a nightmare. The truth is only you will advocate for your health. The system is so broken and convoluted that many times the Docs’ hands are tied (insurance companies control). So sad, but I hope with preserverance you get the answers you are looking for.
That “Eleanor” bust sure looks familiar! I studied her a long time while I painted her! I thought she was Queen Victoria or someone, but I like that you named her for someone you cared for. I hope the frame you are using for your fruit isn’t the one that is supposed to go around the painting! If it is, I have a feeling it will be some time before framing commences, because it looks so good on your table!
Chartreuse is MY favorite green and the color of my front door! I love how cheery and unexpected it is. That dress is really wonderful on you. You always look terrific, keep smiling and asking questions and the answers will come. Eventually.
XO Heidi
LA CONTESSA says
NO!
That is NOT THE FRAME TO GO AROUND YOUR PAINTING OF MY GARDEN!
THE FRAME THAT I WANT TO USE SITS ON MY STOVE HOOD!I AM GETTING IT DOWN RIGHT NOW TO HAVE THAT ITALIAN BLOW IT WITH AIR GUN……..and take for GLASS TODAY!MY APOLOGIES this has taken SO LONG!
YOU had told me about your FRONT DOOR!
I GOT THE APPOINTMENT FOR THE REAL TEST YESTERDAY FOR POTS it is called THE TILT TABLE TEST……..I GO in APRIL as they do the TEST ONCE A MONTH!The things ONE can find out if one KEEPS PUSHING!!!!!!!!!
THE SUN is OUT and TODAY I Must SKIP to the NURSERY!!!!
XOXO
Diane says
You inspire Mamma! Mind over matter, opening new ways of seeing, living and loving life. With beauty and grace. And a bit of kooky too!
LA CONTESSA says
OH YES ALWAYS KOOKY!!!!!!
XO
DA Squires says
I am still the white rabbit… often late and rushing to and fro… I have not opened my home computer in more than a week…TOO much time attached to the one at work. My blood pressure goes UP just reading about the medical high jumps…and it is not me doing them!!! You s/b wearing the bracelet inscribed with “Nevertheless She Persisted” and show it to every medical person you see. Because that is what it takes. PERSISTENCE. It really does, in every aspect of life. Love that Ellie’s daughter has taken up the virtual feather pen and is WRITING… I am hopping over to subscribe. There are no words to describe her mother, she was UNIQUE. Periodically I have gone back to read her archives… her voice and writing skill were like none I have ever encountered… and now Ellie is doing cartwheels amidst the stardust watching her daughter carrying her baton… XO’s to you, Banksy, et. al. (And YES, more close-ups of the STARS please : )
LA CONTESSA says
YOU ARE NEVER TOO LATE HERE!
PLUS, BRAVA TO YOU FOR NOT OPENING THE HOME COMPUTER!!!!!!!!
IT REALLY CAN TAKE OVER OUR DAY OR NIGHT!!!
I SHALL WORK ON THE CLOSE UPS!!!
XX
Sheila from the Luncheon says
The following quote is from Audrey Hepburn:
“I believe in being strong when everything is going wrong”
A very nice tribute to Gracie. I do follow her blog and she is doing wonderful carrying on with her mother’s blog. Ellie was an amazing courageous women with a zest for life who wrote with such spunk.
Regards
LA CONTESSA says
FANTASTIC SHELIA!
I LOVE HOW MANY OF YOU FOLLOWED ELLIE!!!!!!
SHE HAD SPUNK FOR SURE!
XX
Pipistrello says
Oh, I’m a bit late to the party! I shall have to have a look at this blog and website, thank you for the enthusiastic promotion. What a lovely tribute to one’s beloved Mama…
So glad you’re on the case and are stamping your foot for medical attention. Things will have to be looking up for you soon!
Baci XX
LA CONTESSA says
HOPE SO!
WHAT A GREAT POST YOU JUST WROTE!!!
I will tell my FOLLOWERS ABOUT YOU SOON in a NEW BLOG POST!
WE MUST MEET IN OUR LIFETIME!
IT”S ON MY LIST!
XX
anitapelayorivera says
Hello GORGEOUS CONTESSA! I love that color, and I never really like anything with a yellow hue but I’m starting to go for brighter colors. Thank you so much for visiting my blog! It’s deflated over the years as I spend more time now in my teaching job AND Instagram! I wish you health and happiness as the garden starts blooming and the rain and snow (in my case) melts away. YAHOOO!
Ellie's friend from Canada says
Hi la bellissima Contessa,
I’ve been laid up a bit and haven’t been looking at any blogs for awhile*. It is warming up here and the snow is melting. I was so pleased to see Gracie has opened a shop and is continuing or starting a blog. You remember that is how you and I “met”. Through Ellie’s blog, I was introduced to several wonderful blogs, but hers was so unique. The first time I ever wrote to her I sent her my cherished photo of swans flying. It turned out she was crazy for swans. When I reread my emails to her and hers to me, I still get misty eyed. I so understood what she was going through as I had a brother… Do take care. I think the neurologist may be write about the Gatorade. Am going to read the label myself… Ann
Ellie's friend says
oops* was for saying nothing serious about being laid up. not to worry
Juliet says
Totally enjoying Have Some Decorum’s resurgence with Gracie at the helm. She is a talented writer, like her mother, with an excellent sense of the absurd. Gatorade?! Sheesh.
Elliot says
Love the French gates: please sell them to me!!!
Laura Mahon says
Sooo glad that you wrote about Ellie and Gracie. I’ve made two purchases so far from Gracie’s shop. Lovely to see her follow in her mother’s footsteps. I have no doubt mom is proud.