“Pleasure is spread through the earth in stray gifts to be claimed by whoever shall find.”~William Wordsworth
Good morning, dear friends. Welcome to “Maison De Jardin,” I am so happy you are joining me this morning. I hope you will find pleasure in the “stray gifts” I have claimed. Personally, I believe we are all in need of a bit of inspiration from time-to-time. At least I am. While something may not be my style preference or yours, I can always enjoy the beauty ~ beauty never fails to lift my spirits. It makes my heart sing. And there has been magnificent beauty in my view this past week. So much so, I had to begin another post (you will see later). So find your coffee or tea and let me show you some of these lovely things. I hope they will make your heart sing also. I will refrain from too much chatter and let the voice of marvelously talented souls and beautiful images, speak to you.
“Architecture is frozen music.” ~ Goeth
Gloucester Cathedral ~ Gloucester, England
Rosslyn Chapel, Scotland
I wish I could tell you where this magnificent home or building is located, but that was not identified. Isn’t it beautiful? Do notice the cherubs, I have such a fondness for them.
“In every man’s heart, there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty.” ~ Christopher Morley
Don’t you love fabulous staircases and gorgeous windows? I found several, but these two I thought were standouts.
“Chandeliers are marvels of drop-dead showiness, the jewellery of architecture.” ~ Peter York
Speaking of chandeliers, here are a few lovelies to add a little sparkle in your morning. Which one is your favorite?
“It’s the beauty within us that makes it possible for us to recognize the beauty around us.”~ Henry David Thoreau
It is one thing to see a beautiful room, but it is clearly another when the room is surrounded by beauty. And it is yet another when we are totally captivated through our awareness of the beauty.
“The presence and appreciation of beauty are central to the good life.”~ unknown
“Flowers are those little colorful beacons of the sun from which we get sunshine when dark, somber skies blanket our thoughts.” ~Dodinsky
Should your heart be in need of a little sunshine ~ these beauties should make your day more beautiful.
“In the garden, Autumn is, indeed the crowning glory of the year, bringing us the fruition of months of thought and care and toil. And at no season, safe perhaps in Daffodil time, do we get such superb colour effects as from August to November.” ~ Rose G. Kingsley
“The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
When in nature, often we walk alone, simply to savor every moment with few distractions other than those gifted, by Mother Nature.
“The life of the individual has meaning only insofar as it aids in making the life of every living thing nobler and more beautiful.” ~ Einstein
And isn’t this the world we all desperately desire?
For ourselves and the littlest among us.
LA FIN
I do hope you have enjoyed your visit this morning.
And, until we meet again ~
“May you have heaven in your heart, starlight in your soul, and angels all around you.” ~ Unknown
Au Revoir,
Sandra
Note: Images ~ (Via Tumblr) Unless otherwise stated, I do not claim ownership of these photos. These photos are the work of tremendously talented people and I simply compiled them for your enjoyment.
Image,Architectural Digest Magazine
A wonderful visit, thank you very much! So much beauty, and I appreciate it all, both inside and out. My favorite chandelier was the first, more petite one. And I love that sunroom with the chaise lounge looking out to snow. If I have nowhere to go and no worries of snow damaging roofs, I can deal with it. 😉
Good morning, Rita. I love to be inside looking out at the snow, too. Especially when I have no place to go. I guess I don’t think too much about roof damage in our area – our old home (1939) has seen many deep snows. But I do know snow can be dangerous. Happy day to you – I imagine your head must be spinning with holiday plans with your large family.
Sandra, what beautiful and inspiring gifts you have bestowed this rainy and cold morning. Your images from the first one to the last captivated me and reminded me to take time and notice the beauty that is all round, it only takes eyes to see it. I could not pick a favorite chandelier because I love them all. You gave me a lovely start to my day. Thank you sweet friend!
Good Morning, Pam. So happy to see you this morning. You are correct, we all need to pause a moment and drink in the gorgeousness that surrounds us. Especially during this upcoming busy holiday season. Wishing you a lovely day, dear friend!
As always beautiful pictures and lovely quotes. The rooms with the windows all around were my favorite.
Thanks, Penny. So happy you could visit.
Oh my, it was all gorgeous. That first photo of Gloucester Cathedral — I’d want to sit and stare in that space for hours. It’s breathtaking! And the staircases, they are magnificent. As for the chandeliers, since you did ask which was our favourite, I’d have to choose the last one with the blowsy roses hanging down. Loved that one.
As for that sweet photo of the little one — so precious. Its in perfect juxtaposition to Mr. Einstein’s beautiful thought about our lives mean something when we try to make the “life of every living thing nobler and more beautiful.” Yes, we want that for our loved ones, for that little one, for every person on this planet.
Thanks for sharing your heart with us today… a glimpse of heaven.
Brenda xox
Dear Brenda, I am so pleased you enjoyed your visit. My favorite chandelier is also the one of the roses, I thought it was lovely. I thank you so much for your beautiful thoughts and very kind words. You are a treasure, dear friend. ❤❤
My favorite chandelier was the first one with simple elegance and perfect proportions for the beautiful room. Thanks for your” stray gifts”. You find such beauty to share with us and enrich my day.
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving next week.
I am in the full preparation mode since I will have family here from Wednesday until Sunday.
Dear Bonnie, so good to see you. I am pleased you enjoyed your visit. The holidays are with us once again, they always seem to come in a flash. I hope they will go slowly this year. Enjoy your family, I know you are so busy preparing for their arrival. Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your family.
Sandra, I so enjoyed my visit this morning! You have such wonderful taste….each picture is both stunning and inspiring. Oh, those chandeliers…I don’t think I can choose a favorite! They are all beautiful! Enjoy your day, sweet friend!
Many thanks, Shannon for your visit and kind words. Thanksgiving is almost here, enjoy your weekend!
Of course I love beautiful staircases and windows but my heart goes pitter patter when I see a beautiful chandelier! The first one is my favorite because it is one that I could see even in my humble abode–I would make it work!
The English garden writer Beverley Nichols called chandeliers Bouquets of Glass. Don’t you love that!