Our family traveled from Prague to Paris for a getaway in the West last weekend. Along with time walking along the Seine, the Tuileries Gardens, around the Eiffel Tower and Arc D' Triumph and Trocodero, and mass at the Notre Dame on Ile d'Cite, visiting the Musée de l’Orangerie in Jardin des Tuileries became the thrilling highlight for me. all photographs: paintings of Les Nympheas by Claude Monet from Musee l'Orangerie, Paris As far back as I can remember, Claude Monet has been one of my favorite artists; his Impressionistic style has always resonated, deeply. Last weekend, on this first visit to L'Orangerie, my love for Monet's art has grown exponentially. It is difficult to explain in mere words the substantive presentation of Monet's Les Nympheas (The Water Lilies) ... so I'm including several photographs, along with quotes from Monet, to better portray his masterpieces and their sheer beauty. "It took me time to understand my waterlilies. I had planted them for the pleasure of it; I grew them without ever thinking of painting them." -Claude Monet "My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece." "I can only draw what I see." "Everything I have earned has gone into these gardens." (on his gardens at Giverny) "Colour is my day-long obsession, joy and torment." "It took me time to understand my waterlilies. I had planted them for the pleasure of it; I grew them without ever thinking of painting them." "I know that to paint the sea really well, you need to look at it every hour of every day in the same place so that you can understand its way in that particular spot and that is why I am working on the same motifs over and over again, four or six times even." "It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly." "Thanks to water, [Monet] has become the painter of what we cannot see. He addresses that invisible spiritual surface that separates light from reflection. Airy azure captive of liquid azure ... Color rises from the bottom of the water in clouds, in whirlpools." Starting the Discussion: What art inspires you? Who is your favorite artist? Do you have a favorite art museum you go to for inspiration?
Private Garden in Forest Hill, Ontario It is always nice to incorporate a spot in your garden where you can sip a drink or eat a meal. Here is a little inspiration to help you get started in creating that perfect place to sit and relax. Private Garden in Mississauga, Ontario Not everybody has a large yard, so here and in the next shot are two smaller gardens. Private Garden in Forest Hill, Ontario 1. Raised flowerbeds surround this bistro-style table and chairs and frame the courtyard patio beautifully. Private Garden in Forest Hill, Ontario Glass is a table option that does not block to the view of the surrounding flowerbeds. Private Garden in Rosedale, ON 2. A found object, in this case an old church steeple, gives this space a romantic feel. You probably won't want to go this grand, but even on a smaller scale a unique object or garden ornament can really help to set the mood. Private Garden in Mississauga, Ontario 3. If you are thinking about adding a water feature this spring, why not place it right off the deck area where you will be sitting? That way you can watch the fish darting around and listen to the symphony of water noises, frogs and insects. Private Garden in Mississauga, Ontario 4. If your backyard gets lots of sun, it might be an idea to incorporate a little manmade shade cover. Private Garden in Forest Hill, Ontario 5. In this and the next shot we have a modern take on a courtyard seating area. A dining table and pair of casual chairs means this area does double duty. Private Garden in Forest Hill, Ontario Private Garden in Rosedale, ON This more formal space also has a clean, contemporary feel to it. Private Garden in Rosedale, ON 6. If you are lucky enough to have a large garden, you may want to create several different zones for a myriad of possible purposes: entertaining, outdoor meals or perhaps just sitting and reading the newspaper. In this traditional garden a gravel pathway leads around the house to a raised terrace. In the same garden, there is a second seating area overlooking a ravine. Private Garden in Rosedale, ON And at the front of the house, there is a set of chairs right outside a set of french doors. A pond opposite the chairs adds some water music. Private Garden in Forest Hill, Ontario 7. Wouldn't this fireplace be nice on a chilly evening? This is my own very casual spot to unwind. 8. A place to de-stress need not be fancy. All it needs to be is a space that makes you feel comfortable and at ease.
We go another 10 inches of snow dumped on us last weekend, but that doesn't mean I'm giving up on my garden dreams and plans! Mother nature can't stop me....well technically she can, since I haven't been able to get a single thing done outside yet, but she can't stop me from dreaming! I've been browsing around online for inspirational garden photos, and there are so many wonderful gardens out there that completely put my little country garden to shame! They give me the motivation to get out as soon as Mother Nature lets me and get started on all the spring cleanup that awaits me. Via This is the ultimate cottage garden, with plants spilling into one another in a riot of color. The bright colors are perfect against the white backdrop of the house and fence. They repeated colors and plants throughout the garden to keep the look uniform, despite the casual plantings. Love, love, love! Via This look could easily be duplicated on a deck or patio (Brenda!) (Shannon!) I love Impatiens - they are soooo easy to grow and fill in so wonderfully! Paired with Hostas and that sweet fountain - what a soothing spot this must be. Impatiens are perfect for a shady location, but they also make Sunpatiens now that can take the heat of the sun. Lowe's carries them, as I'm sure some other big box stores and many garden centers would. Via There's a completely different look and feel in this garden, but I adore it. I have always wanted to incorporate a Japanese garden into my landscape, a quiet peaceful corner for reflection. This one is perfect - what a haven! Via I love the limited use of colors in this garden - green, purple, and white - and how it's continued throughout. I'm definitely not that restrained, although in certain areas of my garden I do tend to stick with a color scheme....like at Papa's garden, where I use a lot of pink and white. Via One of the things I love about this garden is the fact that much of the color comes from foliage, not flowers. The various shades of greens, blues, chartreuse, magenta, and purples - absolutely stunning the way they play off one another. Using contrasting foliage in your landscape is imperative for long season color. Flowers fade, perennials bloom for only a short while, but foliage lasts all season. This is a stunning example, wow, just wow!! Source Unknown Here's another example of a monochromatic garden with Japanese elements. It's stunning in its simplicity, with the interest coming from the play on textures and foliage, not flowers. Very serene, I'd love strolling down that path with my morning coffee. Via Here's another great garden, definitely more of a cottage style - I love the bright colors with the white picket fence as the backdrop, and that stone border is charming. Those colorful Snapdragons make me glad I started Snapdragon seeds this year! They are doing well and when our weather warms I'll be bringing them outside to harden off - I see flowers in my future instead of snow, yippee!! What's happening in your garden these days? Has Spring sprung in your neck of the woods? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sharing at: Chasing Quaintness Celebrate Your Story A Stroll Through Life Inspire Me Tuesday My Wee Abode Homestyle Gathering
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