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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Looks like a very relaxing place! Sounds wonderful!
Merry Christmas!
~Liz
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Merry Christmas Melissa!!!!
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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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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Just lovely, I enjoyed the tour! Have a blessed new year!
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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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