Above is the young Ian McShane starring in the 1978 4 part mini series "Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic". He is so handsome in this, I have a bit of a crush on him. This photo shows McShane as Disraeli (1804-1881) when he styled himself proudly as a young dandy who loved beauty, wine, women and song. Note the rings worn on top of his gloves, cameo pin on his neck scarf and diamonds everywhere. When he entered politics he was told by a mentor no one would take him seriously dressed like that, wearing diamonds and green velvet coats. He toned down his dress and faced a rocky road to success. Right after reading the novel "Ayala's Angel" by Anthony Trollope, I saw this photo and understood more Ayala's earnest suitor who dressed like that.
I do recommend watching this show. Disraeli succeeded with difficulty; he lacked family and fortune, was Jewish, and seemed to be quite an honorable man who became devoted to his wife in a time when love matches were not common. Would Queen Victoria accept him as advisor? Did he become Prime Minister? Watch the show and find out.
A block away from my house I admire this bougainvillea bush in my neighbor's yard. Yes, it is in full bloom today in January. I would say it is 10 feet high.
I do love walking on crisp winter days as Bounce and I patrol the neighborhood and check out all the gardens.
Oh how beautiful (the bush AND the actor *lol*)!! Nothing is blooming or colorful here in northern-most Indiana at the moment. Everything is covered in snow now. But spring will be here soon & all that will change. I can't wait. Enjoy your walks! ~Andrea xoxo
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ReplyDeleteThe Bougainvillea is stunning!
The actor reminds me of Hugh Grant! I have never heard of that show.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine flowers right that right now. It's so cold and snowy here. -4F this morning and +4F right now. Thank you for showing them to us though. It gives hope.
Blessings,
Betsy
Not familiar with him or that show, will have to look it up. Beautiful and then some. LOVE Bougainvillea's, there are always breathtaking. Saw quite a few in Spain many years ago.
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Gorgeous, gorgeous bush! We have nothing blooming here except snowbanks and icicles. I am SO ready to be done with winter and we aren't even halfway through yet. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteBougainvilla is a stunning plant. It grows larger over night. We had one like this. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteNot familiar with Disraeli at all but bougainvillea a favorite. :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sight on a January day!
ReplyDeleteHere in the Bavarian Forest we have a lot of snow - and you have such a beautiful bush full of warm flowers!
ReplyDeleteThe bougainvillea is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSounds like e a very interesting show!
Bougainvillea is so beautiful! The only place I get to see it is in Hawaii. It's always a treat.
ReplyDeleteStunning is indeed the right word for the beautiful burst of vibrant color 🌺
ReplyDeleteBougainvilla is one of my favourite plants/flowers except that I wish that it did not have the thorns.
ReplyDeleteNot familiar with the actor or the show from the 70s or the plant! haha. But I do love curls in hair.
ReplyDeleteYes, handsome for sure...and what a beautiful array of color!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post. I will have to check out your show. Beautiful flowers too. Hard to imagine them in this cold weather. Thank you for your kindness at my blog.Happy SONday!
ReplyDeleteI think our ideas of a "crisp" winter day differ a bit ... LOL
ReplyDeleteWe loved the bougainvillea when we lived in Phoenix. And the hibiscus!
ReplyDeleteI used to have a crush on Ian Mcshane too. Haven't heard of that television show though.
ReplyDeleteThat Bougainvillea is stunning. Too bad we can't grow it here in Canada.
ReplyDeleteI have been fascinated by Disraeli for years after looking through a coffee table book in a rich house I was cleaning while on summer break from college! I will have to watch this series as I too love Ian McShane. And bougainvillea! So gorgeous. I know where some grow in massive pots in downtown Columbia, during the summer. Such a lush plant! I know that you and Bounce have loads of fun. I wish my Rizzo would go walkies but alas, he has been on strike for two years now. xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh I must see this regarding Disraeli! What a handsome actor!!!!! I am very familiar with that part of British history. I would love to see this.
ReplyDeleteI had these bushes in Florida when I lived there. They are special.
show sounds interesting my friend .
ReplyDeleteoh i loved the bougainvillea plant or i must say tree as it is ten feet high ,we do have this one here and it grows in such hotter part of land happily :)