Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Wordless Wednesday: Peace and Love to All Who Enter Here

This detail
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adorns the front porch of the Chamberlin-Burr Day House, headquarters of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Here's more of the porch.
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93 comments:

Dina said...

What wonderful and permanent doves to have on a house. The Day House sounds like a good place to spend some time.
Shalom to you from Jerusalem.

Chuck said...

splendid as always. love to you too. happy ww.

Jennie said...

you always have great shots, Sandy! you have a real eye for beauty. ;-)

Indrani said...

Good art work, I liked your first shot. :)

rmgales said...

Beautiful picture. The colors are awesome!

Sue said...

That is so lovely! You always find such interesting subjects for your photos :)

Happy WW :)

My WW entries for today are at:

Pastyme With Good Companye

The Paranormal Blog

Nuttin' But

The Texican said...

Thanks Sandy. Lovely reminder.

Pretty Life Online said...

wow! so creative,,, Perfect one for ww! Happy tuesday! thanks for dropping by.

Snapcatch said...

great catch as always!!! Happy WW!

Tink *~*~* said...

That's lovely! The ultimate symbols of peace, worked into the architecture.

Tink *~*~*
My Mobile Adventures *~*~*

ettey said...

beautiful and interesting :) have a blessed day to you, Sandy!

San said...

Sandy, this post is a lovely example of why I've passed on to you a Blogging with a Purpose award over at my place. I don't know if you put awards on your blog, but I enjoyed acknowledging your good work.

lisa marie said...

What lovely details! Looks like a pretty little place.

the teach said...

Oh Sandy, that's just beautiful! Expert photography! Why don't you join "Picture This" or "Ruby Tuesday"?

marcia said...

awwh oh that we had that at entrances all over the world

Napaboaniya said...

Those doves give me a sense of love :)

anthonynorth said...

It's good to see work like that. Great pics.

ellen b said...

Beautiful Sandy. I love the peonies below too and am glad they survived the storm. Gorgeous...

~TAMY 3 Sides of Crazy~ said...

How pretty - a great piece of gingerbread.

SandyCarlson said...

San,
Thanks for the award. I used to post them on my blog and link back to the giver, but I maxed out on Blogger photo space and had to trim around the edges and settle for making sure I had folks in my blog roll. I do appreciate your thoughtfulness!

ces said...

such intricate details! happy WW sandy!

Pamela Kramer said...

WOW That is so neat to see! I love your posts. Thanks for stopping by and Happy WW!

meeya said...

the details are exquisite :) doves really do give an aura of peace, don't they? great entry, sandy! :)

Jim said...

Those are very pretty. Her house might make visiting Hartford worth the drive over from where we might be. They seldom use detail like that anymore.

Happy WW!
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jams o donnell said...

Great shot and a sentiment the world could do with far more of. Happy WW

Raven said...

How beautiful these are! And so wonderfully photographed...

Old Wom Tigley said...

Oh thats delightful.. peace and love to you also Sandy

Antonette said...

Love the detail! Very pretty!

Lifecruiser said...

That's so unique and wonderful worked. Love birds generally and especially like this. So wonderful.

Chris said...

Very pretty

tigerfish said...

There must be a reason why doves represent peace. I felt myself at ease and peace after seeing these pix!

Ladynred said...

Beautiful artwork and those doves are pretty where they are!
Home and Garden

Heart of Rachel said...

Those are beautiful adornments. Doves are great symbols of peace and purity.

Viola Jaynes said...

How meaningful and beautiful this whole idea is.

Mama Grizzly said...

wow - how very pretty!!

andrée said...

OH Sandy, what a perfect post. I don't remember that detailing on the house (but I must've seen it!). I love this.

aubrey said...

oh how beautiful. the pictures and the words. happy ww, sandy!

MamaGeek said...

That is beautiful and yes, peaceful too!

susiej said...

Beautiful... like you to capture the little things that are so powerful.

Carver said...

Those are so peaceful and beautiful.

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Lori said...

Beautiful!! Absolutely...Happy WW my friend and thanks for stopping by:)

maiylah said...

what a lovely and sweet find!

Gabriel said...

A beautiful post for today. Is she the author of the "Uncle Tom's Cabin" book? I think so...

Here is my WW post for this week.

Happy WW day!

Angie said...

Wow -- what a gorgeous subject! Love it!

Thanks for visiting my blog!

Natalie said...

That's very pretty and peaceful!

Gallicissa said...

Nice words and pictures. Happy Wordless Wednesday to you!

Jean at Penny Lane said...

They don't make things like that anymore! Lovely subject.

catsynth said...

What great detail on the house. Impressive workmanship on the doves. And a great photo.

strawberrygUrl said...

nice shades of the doves.. you always share meaningful shots, sandy!

WW 2: Chinese Charm Bracelets
WW 14: Big Happy Feet

hope you drop by.. happy ww!

Marcos Santos said...

Hello Sandy

Great photos!

The portico that makes us think ...
...today, make no more such work

+ Liz + said...

Lovely...

Gypsy Princess said...

I think you even brought the peace through on the photos themselves.

Beautiful as always.

Hootin' Anni said...

Fabulous photos Sandy!!!

lareine said...

wonderful carvings... very appropriate for the purpose of the center --- promoting peace and understanding through books and reading materials...

Seemu said...

Such sweet doves!

Dyes said...

nice capture of the doves :) so clear :)

Chris said...

I love the contrasting colors from the birds to the eves of the building. Great WW!

Stine said...

Lovely porch, lovely shot!
Thanks for visiting.

mharia said...

that's beautiful!!

Roger said...

Very awesome Sandy! Always a pleasure!! :D

wright said...

Stunning. They just don't put that kind of craft into houses today.

Karen said...

What GORGEOUS carvings!! That is seriously breath taking.

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Shoshana said...

That's beautiful!

Julia Smith said...

I love looking at those gorgeous details on older buildings. I'm not a contemporary, clean-line aesthetic person in any way.

julie said...

What a wonderful place :)

Karen said...

What gorgeous detail--so beautiful!

Leonard said...

thats very nice!!

i like it very much!

happy WW!

Robin said...

Lovely. I was wondering what the story behind it was from that first picture!

mama meji said...

Peace and love to you too. :-)

Randall said...

What great carvings. Beautifully painted too!

Strider said...

Very intricately curved doves. They sure are very pleasant.

Peace and love to you. Happy WW!

Me & my puppies said...

lovely blessing and photo ~ thank you

FRIGGA said...

Very cool, I love those birds!! Happy WW :)

storyteller said...

What a marvelous choice for your WW today … thanks for sharing.
Hugs and blessings,

Bob-kat said...

That is a lovely porch and gorgeous detail.

Happy WW! Thanks for visiting my blog.

Vixen said...

What a beautiful carving. You do take such awesome shots.

TorAa said...

You should only know how these pictures moved me.
Scroll down to photo #2 here, and I think you will understand what an important message you have spread around the blogosphere:
http://toraa.blogspot.com/2008/05/ruben-funeral-day.html

thanks for sharing

erin (at) jewellerybyerin (dot) com said...

I must have weddings on the brain. My first thought at the sight of the first shot was of wedding cake.
Yummy wedding cake... (drools)...
Sorry about that. This is gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing.

Shiela said...

Love to go there!

Happy WW.

Munchkin Mommy said...

those are beautiful details on the porch. :)

Michelle said...

How beautiful those doves are. Great pictures. This might sound crazy but it looks as if those doves belong on a wedding cake. LOL!!

carrie said...

lovely adornments!

thanks for visiting my ww today!

B Boys Mom said...

These doves are beautiful!

WillThink4Wine said...

Sandy, you see so many beautiful things. Makes me wonder if I'm too blind, don't get out enough or if I'm living in the wrong place. But, oh how I love my swamp!

Andrea said...

Another great picture...yours are always so artistic!

Angie said...

Very pretty. Whoever made those had a lot of pride in their work. The detailing is wonderful. Have a great day!

BNS said...

How lovely. Imagine living in a house decorated like that!

Bobbie

eastcoastlife said...

What beautiful details and so appropriate for visitors to the house! I should have one for my house too. :)

*throws away the Rock*

Nap Warden said...

Wow, great shots!

poor man's nicole richie said...

Hi sandy! I wish I could enter the place right now.
c",) Morning Sniffles

Joshua said...

i am feeling it Sandy.
Thanks for sharing.
Joshua

Jump Back! said...

Such a lovely sentiment there...

CrazyCath said...

Just beautiful. Incredibly observant of you.