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Unique Home Decor

Yes it's what you think it is - one solid gorgeous polished piece of marble as a sink, with an ultra modern faucet.  This is a beautiful work of art here at the Yosemite Store.

Check out this granite sink and stand - you won't find this at any local home builders store. 

Tell me you wouldn't love to wash your hands in this sink?

mmmm mmmmm pretty!

And now for the greatest bathtub of all - one made of solid granite. 

Isn't this the prettiest commode you have ever seen?

I could go on and on .... let me say that if you are looking for something that is unique, special and one of a kind this is the store for you. www.yosemitehomedecor.com

You just gotta see this..

You just need to see some of the unusual things in the Yosemite Store.  I want to remember some of these pieces for future use. www.yosemitehomedecor.com


Ceilings are decorated above ones heads that are beautiful to look up at.

Fountains that are unique.

Designer Janice Minor handmade napkin rings to die for! I love these!

Crystal glass accent lights drip down like glittering  jewels for little corners.


And look at this - I can't resist showing you! Shower designs for kids!



More to show you tomorrow - I have to hurry and post this on my way....

Caravaggio Painting - The Beheading of John the Baptist

Sunday after service in St John's Cathedral, we were taken by a rare and special invitation to view the famous painting in one of the side chapels of the Cathedral. 

We walked down a large hallway that was medieval and ancient and to a tall heavy door that was locked with a large lock. 

The Monsignor unlocked it with a huge key and the door swung open slowly to reveal a very large marble room covered in paintings, tapestries and christian crosses and an altar.  This large anteroom was very cold but breathtakingly stunning.   And this is the painting that is there!  It is huge!  It fills the entire wall top to bottom and is astounding to see in person.  

It is only opened on special occasions and no longer open to the general public. It was painted in 1608 by.......

Caravaggio

You may not know this, but he was not a believer when he painted this.  In fact his disrespect for Christianity shows in that he signed his name down below John's head in his blood.  His mockery shows in the faces of the two imprisoned watching from behind the bars of the prison. 

Later he became a believer, but what was done was done.  This enormous painting now hangs here in Valletta Malta permanently.  It spans the entire front end of the chapel and literally takes ones breath away when you see it.  The size, the life likeness, and the subject matter brought tears to my eyes. 

We were so privileged  to be taken to see this!

Here's what the Cathedral looks like inside..... the choir sounded like they were angels!  The service was in Latin, but I still loved the experience and had a wonderful time of private prayer and reflection.