Monet’s water garden
Now. It is time. Let me explain: We traveled to Paris four months ago and then I started a new work schedule, and then the kids’ gruelling swimming and Irish dancing schedules kicked in and life in general has just kept me all too busy to write about our wonderful trip to Monet’s garden. But now, following the terrible events in Paris on Friday the 13th of November, the situation has presented itself to me that to write about Monet’s garden will in some small way connect me to the people of Paris. There is too much beauty in our world to let the ugly acts of a few destroy that. So please, come with me on a little escape into the beautiful world of Monet’s Gardens…
beauty and tranquility
I enjoyed the water gardens immensely. There was something peaceful and beautiful in that experience, despite being surrounded by many, many people!
water lilies
I love the water.
collage of water lilies
splashes of pink
such a sunny day to enjoy the beautiful views
You are HERE
Before touring a different section of the gardens, here are a few pictures from the inside of Monet’ house.
looking out into the gardens
This room housed many copies of the artist’s work. There was a large, lovely window looking out into the gardens, as well.
another view
The dining room
Color played an important role in the house, as can be noted in the (quite) yellow dining room.
The working kitchen had beautiful blue tiles
The blue tiles in the working kitchen were my favorite, though.
View from upstairs in the house
My son was nice enough to take a picture of the rest of the family in front of Monet’s house
Let me now welcome you into the gardens at the front of the house.
View of the pink house with green shutters
The house is pink. Truly pink… with green shutters. 🙂
arches of flowers and so much color!
which angle is best…
of course there were chickens
I simply loved all of it
a picture with no people!
I loved how they worked this cooking apple tree into hedging
apple tree hedging
It was rather difficult to get a good view of “everything”
so I captured groupings of flowers and colors … or so that was my intention!
the orange section
the yellow section
pinks and purples and a piece of the house in the upper left corner of the picture
lots and lots of pinks…
my new favorite: a mimosa tree!
gorgeous colors all around the garden
I can almost feel the sun with these pictures
yellow collage
peach
more yellows
timeless beauties
splashes of color everywhere
There are sad times in our world today. But I hope we don’t stop showing compassion and love for one another, or stop enjoying the beauty which is all around us. Our prayers are of course with all of those affected by terrorism.
With Love and In Peace,
Dana
a pop of color in what feels like “gray times”…
Mom in the Garden 