Wednesday 26 May 2010

Alphabe-Thursday: S stands for so much!

I was So Spoilt for choice this week when considering which Stunning Shots to Showcase in my Alphabe-Thursday "S" post.
So, I created two mosaics of photographs taken by the talented Mr B during our recent visit to the (Sh)Château des Ravalet.

Above: Scrollwork; Swag; Sunken grotto and Succulent plants Surrounding a Sign.

Below: Stone fireplace; Shadows; Shabby (Sh)Chic garden furniture for Sale; carved Stone window decoration & Still life Surround a Swan Swimming.

I hope that you have enjoyed this Stroll around the grounds of Ravalets Castle now Shimmy on over to Jenny's blog "Off On My Tangent" and See who else has Signed up today.
Thanks to a heads up from my friend Sarah @ Hyacinths For The Soul I am also linking this post to Claudia's Friday~ Finding Beauty~ meme @ Dipity Road and also to Laurie's A Few of My Favourite Things Saturday get together @ Bargain Hunting and Chatting with Laurie.
Be sure to pop in and visit all these lovely blogs and say "Hi" to three very interesting and clever ladies.

37 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, there just seems to be so much beauty over there ... gorgeous photo mosaics!

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  2. Maggie, thank you for joining in the romantic blogs collection, sugar. Glad to have you.
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  3. Wouldn't I like to have a place like that to visit on a weekend afternoon!

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  4. That castle is amazing! What a beautiful place. Tell Mr. B he took some great photos.
    Jane

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  5. Great mosaics Maggie, makes me want to pack my bags and head over to the beauty of France.

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  6. Simply stunning suite of subjects! Sorry, just couldn't help myself!!

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  7. What a claver was of presenting the photographs. Beautiful place :)

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  8. What a Sensational Chateau visit~ I bet the gardens are Spectacular...thanks for sharing:-)

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  9. What a beautiful place to get away to. Your mosaics are lovely. The photo of the swan is just beautiful. Great choice for S. Kathy

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  10. I did enjoy my stroll around the gardens! Very different scenery than what I'm used to here in California! Thank you for sharing.

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  11. I love the shots you selected. The swan is so smoothly swimming. Thanks for stopping by.

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  12. Your mosaics are great Maggie. This is so much fun isn't it. I love choosing words and pictures together.

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  13. Look at those beautiful photos of that stunning countryside and chateau. Oh, how I would love to go somewhere like that. Thanks for being my 500th follower. I had 500 last night and then I guess someone un-followed me and now you are number 500. Thanks for your nice comment.

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  14. I was going to follow you and I am already a follower. I forget who I have followed.

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  15. Wow. I'll take one of everything. Thank you. :)

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  16. Maggie,

    You are just too clever for words!

    Great photos!

    Carol

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  17. what gorgeous pics

    I've always like the word 'Château' - it make everything sound so fancy

    thanks for your visit

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  18. Beautiful castle and grounds!!! I always look forward to the pictures of France you share with us!

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  19. fantastic pics to go with your s words :D

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  20. Beautiful mosaics of such a wonderful place.

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  21. Maggie, what beautiful mosaics of this charming chateau. Wonderful iron scroll work! Both mosaics are full of beauty. You need to link this to Finding Beauty Friday. ~ Sarah

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  22. Those are beautiful pictures. It must be magnificent to see in person. Great S post.

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  23. Mr. B did a fine job with the photos and your collages are wonderful.

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  24. I can tell already that this life is not long enough to go see all those wonderful places folks like you show me. Must soak them in here.

    Thanks for the little journey.

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  25. What a glorious place to roam and take photographs...nice post and beautiful photo collages...Namaste

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  26. I like the big picture of the swan. They are so pretty, but make such a terrible noise.

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  27. You just 'take me away'. What wonderful living.

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  28. You have just seen so many fabulous things! I love the mosaics you created to show us everything. Superb!

    Hope this weekend is just as fabulous Maggie.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  29. Oh my. What breathtaking mosaics. This is just a splendid stop on our little journey through Alphabe-Thursday's Letter "S"!

    Although I love all the pictures I am particularly enamored of the fruit garland. That is just stunning!

    Thank you for sharing your trip with us!

    A+

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  30. I see a lot of these cool photo collages on the web, how do you do it? Nice S post!!!

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  31. I lived in Europe for a short time as a child and remember very little of it now. What a treat your S post provides by giving us a taste of another country....simply beautiful.

    Check my S post out if you get a chance?

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  32. Beautiful photos! Love post for S!!

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  33. Maggie, these mosaics are beautiful. That swan is gorgeous, and I love all off the stonework. I'm so glad you linked this to Favorite Things. laurie

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  34. Maggie.

    Thank you so much for joining is. Your blog is lovely and you are the perfect blog to join us.

    I love the swan... stunning!

    Hugs!
    Claudia

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  35. Hello Maggie...

    My friend, how are you doing? I was just elated to find your sweet note on my Favorite Things Saturday post! Thank you so much for coming by...sure enjoyed your visit, my friend!

    Ohhh my...the Château des Ravalet is certainly a stunning and breathtaking place! I really enjoyed your husbands photos and the beautiful mosaics that you created with them! Beautiful...simply beautiful!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  36. Simply stunning mosaics. Well done!!

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