When I think of France gardens immediately come to mind. Maybe because they play such an important role in the work of one of my favorite artists from the Impressionist Era….Monet.
The ever present sunflowers as seen in works by van Gogh.
The colors seen on the countryside as you travel through the south of France.
Deep purples, vibrant blues and shades of yellow, reds and gold mix to create a lush palette I am attempting to reproduce in my own garden.
Just as the colors of vegetables served at a table in Provence spark one’s sense of taste, the colors of flowers and vegetation seen throughout the countryside send the sensual feeling of earthiness through my soul.
This is a place of comfort, a place for nurturing the creative spirit.
As I write my posts this week I feel my dream of returning to France taking shape, forming itself into reality…..and it is so. I can almost smell the lavender!
8 Responses
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Sarah Says:
I have enjoyed your lovely posts of France but my favourite has to be this one showing these wonderful French gardens. They are so colourful, how I long to visit Monet’s garden!
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Melissa Says:
Thank you Sarah…..I hope we can all go there to see this before too long!
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Heather Lindstrom Says:
These images are so lovely here and you have me swooning over the beauty of France all over again.
I’m happy to hear that your next trip is already taking shape. At least half the fun of travel is the dreaming I say. Thanks for your kind comments on Stylemindchic and I look forward to following your gorgeous blog here.
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Melissa Says:
Cheers, Heather! I hope we all stay in touch….this has been such fun!
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Sandy Says:
This post is absolutely beautiful…it made my night! Thank you for sharing for the link party!
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Melissa Says:
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Sandy! Great to meet you!
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Carol Says:
Thank you for the beautiful visit to France via your photos.
I am retiring next month and we hope to fit in a month of France within the next year. My husband is an oil painter and he wants to paint his wait through France, slowly and thoroughly.
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Melissa Says:
Lucky you, Carol! So nice to connect with you!
