J is for Jester
Jester ~ historically an entertainer;
a professional joker or "fool" at a royal court,
a professional joker or "fool" at a royal court,
typically wearing a cap with bells on it and
carrying a mock scepter.
André Derain Harlequin
Picasso, Chagall, and Derain are but a few artists
whose paintings of jesters or harlequins delight my senses
while visiting museum exhibits.
Picasso, Chagall, and Derain are but a few artists
whose paintings of jesters or harlequins delight my senses
while visiting museum exhibits.
Some years ago, I purchased the charts to stitch
these cute French valentine characters.
Do you see him,
the little boy dressed as a jester?
A whimsical valentine jester spied
at my friend Susan's home last February.
Cock - a - doodle - do!
A handsome rooster jester has hung on
our Christmas tree each Christmas
for the past 20 years.
Patience Brewster, Inc. ~ Image Used With Permission
Meet Josie, Joker of Hearts.
She is one of Patience Brewster's adorable creations.
Want to add her to your Christmas tree?
I do!
Available here.
Don't forget, Patience Brewester
is hosting a Christmas in July
Instagram Contest. Details at the top of my sidebar.
Character or Toby jugs have
been produced since the 18th century.
The French refer to these as Jacquots.
This is my jester Jacquot made in Desvres.
He's perfect for a bookend, a bouquet,
or simply a smile!
Never, circa late 1800
In 2003 while shopping the
located just outside of Paris, France,
I happened upon this French faience menu.
It was love at first sight!
I've never seen another piece like this one,
and never once regretted this purchase.
Jaure Japy Dinnerware, Paris
In honor of Alice in Wonderland's 150th birthday,
my friend Judy hosted an Alice themed dinner party
to celebrate my birthday this past January.
Harlequin Plates ~ Don't you love it?
A little harlequin for
our neighbors' dog, Sophia, too!
I hope you have a jester or
two or three in your life to keep
you entertained!
Joining
I've never seen another piece like this one,
and never once regretted this purchase.
Jaure Japy Dinnerware, Paris
In honor of Alice in Wonderland's 150th birthday,
my friend Judy hosted an Alice themed dinner party
to celebrate my birthday this past January.
Harlequin Plates ~ Don't you love it?
A little harlequin for
our neighbors' dog, Sophia, too!
I hope you have a jester or
two or three in your life to keep
you entertained!
Joining
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