Hi All,
I was thinking of changing the site name to mike-hope.net as I am no longer in Hermosa so technically not an hermosaman 🙂 So maybe Mike-Hope.net would be more appropriate…
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Henry Philip Hope – Mystery of the Hope Diamond
Hi all,
I was researching a bit more on the Hope line from Scotland and uncovered some interesting facts and circumstances surrounding the Hope Diamond and Henry Philip Hope who came into possession of the diamond in the 1800’s after it’s disappearance from King Louis the XVI during the French Revolution. There is a fascinating Smithsonian documentary, Mystery of the Hope Diamond which unravels the diamonds origins, travels and alleged curse…
Mystery of the Hope Diamond (Smithsonian Channel Documentary)
Hope Diamond
THE FAMOUS AND INFAMOUS JEWELLERY COLLECTIONS OF HENRY PHILIP HOPE
Henry Philip Hope (Hope Diamond) Smithsonian
Henry Philip Hope (1774-1839) brother of Thomas Hope, was a wealthy British banker with an affinity for fine art and precious gems. An 1839 catalogue of his gem collection mentions a large blue diamond weighing 45.5 carats. The diamond would take his name, becoming known as “Hope’s Diamond” or the “Hope Diamond.”
Mystery of the Hope Diamond (Smithsonian Channel Documentary)
Thanks for taking a look…
Mike-Hope
Check out more on the Hope’s Ancestry on the main page
“Yet my Hope is unbroken”
San Juan Capistrano Water Lilies Photograph by Michael Hope
Hi all,
We were down in San Jan Capistrano last weekend and I came across these water lilies in the Mission area. They were so colorful and reminded me of Monet’s famous water lily collection I had viewed earlier in the year whilst visiting the de Young in San Francisco, so I gave it a bit of a painterly feel. Hope you like it…
via San Juan Capistrano Water Lilies Photograph by Michael Hope
San Juan Capistrano Water Lilies is a photograph by Michael Hope which was uploaded on September 17th, 2017.
Thanks for taking a look,
Mike-Hope
New on VIDA – The Ol’ Cougar – Statement Bag by Mike hope …
THE OL’ COUGAR STATEMENT BAG
BYÂ MIKE HOPEÂ FROM LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
The VIDA Statement Bag, featuring bold, vivid prints, complete with genuine cow-hide leather straps, leather base, and trims, is the most coveted VIDA accessory of the year. (Vida’s words). Accessorize with this bag for a statement look that turns heads and sparks conversations – around town or across the world.
Each VIDA piece features original designs from one of our global community of artists and is custom made to order for you.
via The ol’ cougar – Statement Bag by Mike hope ..
Hope you like it and let me know what you think…
Thanks for taking a look,
Mike
Hope’s of Craighall Scotland- family Ancestry
Here is a link I came across to Craighall. It has a very interesting account of the history of the Hopes and thought you might like to take a look if you haven’t seen it already.
All the very best,
Mike Hope.
http://www.ajbhope.net/11-craighall-castle-fife-scot/
To see more about the Hope Ancestry and History of the Hope’s of Scotland check the updated main page:
The Hope’s of Scotland – Origin
Thanks,
Mike Hope
Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall, Bart.
Just updated the Hope’s page to include a link to Sir Thomas Hope’s Diary from 1633 to 1646.Â
Just in case you’d like a little light reading?
Also, I am reading the Historic novel Hope Endures by Nigel Trantor which paints a pretty good picture of the life and times of Sir Thomas Hope and the historical figures around that time. I found it especially interesting reading about the Dutch East India Company connection and the various trading negotiations going on around that time.
The enthralling story of Thomas Hope, who counseled three kings through a tumultuous time in Scottish history. The son of an Edinburgh merchant, Hope had a spectacular beginning to his career—at the age of seventeen, he traveled to France to triumph in his first court case and caught the attention of his young king, James VI. It was the beginning of a life at the heart o …more
Big Band Beat (Mix)
I was messing around with some sounds and found an intro to an old Big Band recording I have, as well as a talking segment from legendary Xavier Cugat where he talks about the joy of bringing people together through music… I added it to the beat mix for this short segment. Hope you like it and I’m working on some extended versions with a Latin/Cuban flavor.
The picture was taken in the colorful town of La Boca, Buenos Ares, Argentina outside of a Tango Cafe…
Thanks for taking a listen and if you like it share it 🙂
Mike-Hope
New on Vida
Hi all,
Just added some cool new products on VIDA
Take a look and let me know what you think…
Remove the Wall –Â Charm Bracelet by Mike-Hope
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Grand Canyon Awakening
A Grand Canyon early morning shot just as the sun was coming over the east rim and reworked with filtered effect to enhance the mood. Hope you like it…
Grand Canyon Awakening by Mike-Hope
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Mike-Hope
DOLPHINS ACROSS THE PIER on VIDA
Hi all,
Here is one of my latest designs on VIDA. You can also get 15% off all the designs with WEEKEND15 code.
DOLPHINS ACROSS THE PIER
PRINTED RACERBACK TOP
This lightweight printed racerback top effortlessly blends style, comfort, and performance. Ideal for daily yoga sessions, weekend getaways, or lazy day lounge-wear, this top is perfect for layering with all your wardrobe favorites.
NOTE:Â Each piece is uniquely designed and custom-printed, and may vary slightly upon receipt.
Hope you like it and let me know what you think of the designs…
Mike-Hope
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Mike Hope on Redondo Beach 