Much as I wanted the display cases to be someplace other than where they were previously, the only logical, symmetrical place for them was on either side of the French doors. And my pride and joy . . . the wall bookcase . . . The bear was given to me by Maureen, on the occasion of my Mother's passing in 2007; it now holds up my books on collecting Teddy bears. The Rosemaled box & rocking horse were painted by Neal's Mother. Learn about Rosemaling HERE

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