Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Katsura Tree Lovers…….

Back in 1995 I lived on my sister’s property which was just like a park. Right out side of my door was this gigantic, beautiful Katsura tree. The most beautiful tree I had ever seen or have ever seen. Actually, horticulturist from all over the state will request to visit it. Professors would bring students to see it. I would sit for hours under it and just look up.

Another reason I loved this tree is because it has heart shaped leaves. Just perfect.

How much more perfect can you get than that?

Let, me just answer that question for you! LOL. Round about fall of 1995, Lily and I crossed meant to be paths. She had been on the streets for months, if not longer and I brought her home to live with me which was the smartest thing I ever did in my life.

Also at this same time I was designing private wine labels for a regional winery. So, I came up with the idea to do a Lily Wine. I called it:

Lily Pad Rudert, Katsura Chardonnay. This is the picture I used.

I picked a leaf off of the tree and scanned it. Inside of the leaf was Lily’s name. The label was basically just this picture plus the leaf. I know I have a copy somewhere. I will find them.

If I think back on it, I am almost positive this was the beginning of the thought process for the Lily book. I did not know it at the time, but I fell in love with graphic design doing this label.

It was so funny that day. It took Grandma and I about 4 rolls of film to get this picture. Here is a closer up.

Our sweet Lily kept wanting to come to us. But for one moment in time she stood in the memory shot. Sometimes I call it the money shot. However, there is not enough money in the world to buy this memory……..

More toasting Lily later…….Cat, Chaps and Emma

P.S. –

Remember this page from the Lily Book?

There are thousands of other stories in the Lily Book! hehehe

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