Find the good things in life,
sometimes other things are out of our control.
Today
I am thankful for
The water - to keep me hydrated.
The internet as my friends live there.
My health - to keep me going!
♥♥♥
Picture taken by me with Google Pixel. Other from Facebook.
Another wonderful week has gone,
we felt like on holiday
we had such lovely warm weather.
Today
I am thankful for
the feeling of holiday just in my garden,
my loving family,
the breeze I feel on me.
♥♥♥
Picture taken by me with Google Pixel. Other from Facebook.
The Red House was owned by by William Morris,
an artist known for his wonderful patterns.
I determined
to do no less
than to transform
the world with beauty
William Morris
The only house commissioned,
created and lived in by William Morris,
founder of the Arts & Crafts movement,
Red House is a building of extraordinary architectural
and social significance.
Red House boasts original features
and furniture by Morris and Philip Webb,
stained glass and paintings by Burne-Jones
and embroidery by Jane and Elizabeth Burden.
Coupled with bold architecture
and a garden designed to ‘clothe the house’,
they add up to a fascinating and rewarding place to visit.
Designed by Philip Webb and completed in 1860,
it was described by Edward Burne-Jones as
‘the beautifullest place on earth’.
The rooms at Red House give a unique view of William and Janey’s life
and the establishment of what later became Morris & Co.
The garden is beautiful
unfortunately it rained heavily,
so we couldn’t sit out there.
At Oxford in the 1850s, William Morris and his close friend
Edward Burne-Jones discovered
Geoffrey Chaucer an English poet and read his works together.
Morris later referred to Chaucer as "my master"
and adapted the poet's stories
into stained glass and textile designs.
In 1891, Morris founded the Kelmscott Press to revive medieval bookcraft.
The ultimate goal was to print the complete works of Geoffrey Chaucer.
Only 438 copies of the monumental work were produced.
The volume stands as a towering achievement of the Arts and Crafts Movement
and the crowning glory of Morris's life,
as he passed away just months after its completion.
As it happened
we went to a bar in London, the ” Bookingoffice 1869″
and on a table were the Canterbury Tales,
a huge book (reproduction) by Geoffrey Chaucer.
We were so excited.
So I can show you the beautiful illustrations by William Morris.
Have nothing in your houses
that you do not know
to be useful
or believe to be beautiful.
William Morris 1834 - 1896
It was very interesting what we learnt
and can only recommend to visit the Red House.
Pictures taken by me and my sister on our mobiles.
Life is wonderful,
when you look at all the little things.
Today
I am thankful for
More blooms in my garden.
The food we eat.
My body supports me everyday and
I treat it with respect!
♥♥♥
Picture taken by me with Google Pixel. Other from Facebook.
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands
renowned as Europe’s largest port and
a hub for modern, innovative architecture,
largely rebuilt after WWII.
Known for its industrial strength and maritime history,
the city features landmarks like the Cube Houses,
Markthal, and Euromast,
offering a vibrant, multicultural,
and cosmopolitan experience.
The remarkable yellow houses
on pylons are designed by architect Piet Blom.
He wanted to create a village in the middle of the city,
in which he compared every individual house with a tree.
100m2 over 3 floors with a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom,
and a top room.
They are all small with typical dutch steps.
Quirky living for sure.
The Markthal
Around the Markthal are apartments.
The higher they are the more expensive.
They have windows into the markthall.
The ceiling is amazing.
The historic port / part of the Maritime Muesum
Erasmus Bridge 1986
and at the end a refreshing coffee in the Hotel New York.
The words
'Stronger through struggle'
are chiseled in capital, gold letters on the base of the statue.
Queen Wilhelmina gave this motto
to Rotterdam on January 19, 1948,
almost three years after the end of the Second World War.
All pictures taken by me in Rotterdam with Google Pixel
We stayed in Leiden,
half an hour train journey away from Amsterdam.
Leiden is such a beautiful town
peaceful and not so crowded.
We walked along the canals,
saw typical Dutch houses and
we visited a Windmill.
Rembrandt was born in Leiden.
In the picture on the left stood his birth house, it was demolished.
The house on the right was his school
where he learnt Latin and Greek as a boy.
"Try to put well in practice
what you already know;
and in so doing,
you will in good time,
discover the hidden things
which you now inquire about."
Quote attributed to Rembrandt
Leiden is worth a visit!
All pictures taken by me in Leiden with Google Pixel
The most beautiful Springgarden in the World.
As we love it so much we went again a second time
to Keukenhof.
Tulipfields everywhere….
Wonderful to walk through such a mass of different Tulips.
Every year 7 Million Tulips are planted in Keukenhof
by 40 employed Gardeners.
A river of Muscari through the Tulips and Daffodills.
Unusual perspective 🙂
"A visit feels
like walking through a
living painting full of fragrance,
beauty,
and inspiration."
We had a wonderful time walking in sunshine
through such a wonderful display.
Keukenhof is always worth a visit!
An amazing place!
All pictures taken by me in Keukenhof with Google Pixel
Bluebells are out.
Cherryblossom and Tulips everywhere.
Kew Gardens here we come.
Then we walked to the forest with Bluebells and Camassias.
Have a seat and relax, Take it all in!
The Japanese cherry blossoms looked beautiful.
One Magnolia was still blooming.
On our way out we walked through the Rhododendron Dell
We had a wonderful restoring time
in nature.
The earth has music
for those who listen.
William Shakespeare
All pictures taken by me in Kew Gardens with Canon EOS and Google Pixel
I love my Tulips
beautiful in every way.
I can’t get enough
taking pictures every day.
Let your dreams blossom
like tulips
in spring.
Pictures by me on my Google pixel in the garden.
Another day out in London
I love London.
Well, the London Eye was built in 1998 .
Only in the year 2000 it was opened for the public.
There are 32 capsules in total;
one for each of the London boroughs.
For superstitious reasons they are numbered up to 33,
with capsule 13 left out for good luck.
Fascinating London Eye facts below!
It was the World's Tallest Observation Wheel.
It Wasn't Meant to Be Permanent.
It Offers Unrivalled Views of London.
There are 32 Capsules but no Number 13.
The Capsules Travel at Walking Pace.
It Was Built in Pieces Across Europe.
It has been in numerous films and TV shows.
It is lit up every year for the New Year.
On top of the world
Even on a cloudy day
the blue sky
is still there.
All pictures taken by me with Google Pixel
Ute smile 