I'm so glad I asked!  That's a wonderful painting, made even more special because your mother painted it.  Thanks, Helle!

I gave all the china to my brother, because he and his partner entertain all the time and I never do, and it was just taking up space.  That was about twelve years ago, and today is the first time I've ever thought it would be nice to have it!  LOL!  Hardly worth keeping the stuff around just for a picture.  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa