We are having a lovely Christmas holiday just spending time together. Of course, there is nothing like being chased by a GIANT SWAN! I was the one he was chasing. I was sure he was coming to peck my eyes out.
Isn’t this wonderful? I’m ready to move again! The Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island is just beautiful! I just soaked in the peace and tranquility of this place. We spent a wonderful afternoon strolling through the grounds and sipping hot cider in the house.
Love the planters and all the moss!
Not too shabby, eh? I think I could make this place work.
This was an amazing row of birch trees! I was kind of tempted to cut off a few branches for my house but decided against it. The groundskeepers probably (guessing) would have kicked me out!
photo: Taken at The Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island, Washington
Merry Christmas everyone!
Feel free to link up holiday posts to share if you’d like!!
gorgeous!
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What a gorgeous place! Too funny about the swan…and it’s not even nesting season. Love the mossy planter. Thanks for sharing the pics…it does look so tranquil.
Merry Christmas!
Susan
Gorgeous!
Merry Christmas… ENJOY!!!
Fifi
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Oh what an exquisite looking place – I love the architectural details and the surrounding landscape – in fact, it’s all beautiful. Oh my, just read your previous post (I’m in catch up mode, after being out of town for a week), and felt you were writing about me ….. I only finished decorating hte house last night!!!! Yikes a definite first for me! but thankfully I bailed out of the perfection “train” a few years ago, so not as stressful as it would normally have been. I am soooo thankful that due to delayed/ changed travel plans we are only having family over much later today – we will be enjoying a late Christmas lunch/ early dinner – thanks goodness for small mercies, gives me time to get everything done! Merry Christmas Melissa, thanks for your goregous blog, great posts AND not least, the opportunity to share!!!
Gena
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That reminds me a lot of one of our favorite places in Williamsburg, VA. There they are geese who expect to be fed….but the grand house and ponds…very similarly beautiful.
I am so thankful for you that your home sale situation is resolved and you can just enjoy your family without the stresses of this past year!
Merry Christmas!!!
Becky K.
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OMG, that place is DIVINE!!!!
Isn’t it perfect in every way…
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what a beautiful place…i love the planters with the moss. i would have had a hard time not picking them up and taking them home! Merry Christmas!!
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Looks absolutely heavenly! Enjoy and Merry Christmas
That’s a beautiful place to take a walk on Christmas. Looks like your children are enjoying their gifts:)
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First of all Happy Holidays!
I LOVE the planters with moss. It is a stunning photo and I thank you for the inspiration. Makes me want to run to the nursery tomorrow.
I’m a sucker for moss. I once bought a house (for the one and only reason…) because it had moss growing on the patio.
The birches are beautiful too. I probably was a good idea that you resisted your impulse to “trim” them. I don’t think they allow computers in jail!
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That place is gorgeous! I can’t imagine what the grounds look like in the spring and summer!
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Merry Christmas Melissa!!!!
Looks like a very relaxing place! Sounds wonderful!
Merry Christmas!
~Liz
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Isn’t Bloedel amazing, merry, merry Christmas. Clarice
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Looks like a lovely place. Your pictures are beautiful.
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Just lovely, I enjoyed the tour! Have a blessed new year!
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Oh yes! I am quite certain that you could make it work, Melissa, and how! What a lovely way to spend an afternoon.
Thank you for your visits and comments; they’ve ment so much.
As a collector of swans, I was very intrigued by such a close-up photo of one. Thank you for risking life and limb. ;D
Merry Christmas!
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Sounds and feels lovely, Melissa.
Many blessings to you and yours!
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Such a beautiful place to enjoy the Christmas holidays! I hope you and your family have a glorious holiday and a very Happy New year!
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What a beautiful estate this is! The grounds are simply gorgeous. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
Merry Christmas to you,
Debbie
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Merry Christmas to you and your family, thank you for brightening up our year full of tips and ideas to enjoy the best of everyday.
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Oh my goodness… those photos are just beyond beautiful! Merry Christmas to you and yours. Thank you for all you share during throughout the year. I never leave your blog uninspired.
My best,
Maureen
That looks so lovely! I hope you had a wonderful and blessed Christmas!
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wow—how gorgeous!
I think the BerryMorins are ready to move in!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Gorgeous! Talk about upping one’s motivation for attending a family get-together if it were held in a place like this!
(But for the record, of course I attended all our familial gatherings. And one WAS held in a charming historic school, complete with a roaring fire in the fireplace.)
Theres a place like that in my area that I go to from time to time- and yes, I love it and feel the same way…when do I move =)
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