Tuesday, February 15, 2011

My window to the world

This is my window—my blog—my magical window to the world. And so, I come here every day and sit in this mossy floor of words just to observe the world as it come to pass beyond this imaginary tattered sill. Here, through this window, I also let the world take a peek into my life... my life as it unfolds each day, and as I see it.

One of the things I’ve discovered through blogging is that every human being has a unique atmosphere about themselves that make them exceptional. This atmosphere or energy is passed into others unconsciously. We hardly notice that what we transmit, but others can certainly see it, or feel it. And you can convey and feel this atmosphere through all sources of channels. Even through your blog.

Some blogs (and their owners) emanate a peaceful glow. You feel better around them. Your energy and optimism increase. Others, well, not so. I love to hear what my readers have to say about this atmosphere, and I treasure (and devotedly keep) those incredible emails I receive from time to time of people who, although know nothing about myself, somehow feel connected and lightened by what they read and see here. One of those emails particularly touched me, because that's exactly how I feel about my blog... It reads:

“Your blog does not come across as a job, just a letter to a friend and that is a letter I look forward to. Thank you again. Debi Mann”.

A letter--I want my blog to be an open letter sent out straight from my heart to the world. I am so humbled by you all. So blessed I am by you.

And so... It’s been quite cold around here, but the sun was out for a while last Sunday. I cleaned and dusted my little nest until around mid-day, and then decided to take a stroll through the garden... which I hadn’t visited much throughout the quiet season.

It was cold, and windy... blustery, wind swept grasses and old dried leaves danced in liveless garden floors, but I kept walking; wrapped in my lace hair wrap—like a prayer shawl over by longings...

It is chaos here in the garden, snow and ice can add a great deal of beauty to the winter garden, but also a great deal of nostalgia...

I didn’t want to concentrate in the unattractive though, and decided to celebrate memories of that ‘what has been’ and that ‘what’s to come’—those lovely spring days, past and future. I was thinking of cut branches of pussy willow, forsythia, peach, plum, crabapple, and magnolia... how sweet when I can bring these treasures inside my home and make bouquets with them... how lovely my precious garden will look, graciously adorned with the variety of tulips and bulbs I planted last fall! I can hardly wait to see this symphony of colors... of yellow crocuses and primroses, and the early tulip and purple irises...

In March, there will be violets flowers too, the Miss Kim Lilacs and Lilac tree will start putting lovely buds and there will be earliest yellow daffodils and the white Daisy.... the ornamental Pear will be in blossom, and in April the lilies and peonies. In May and June Pinks of all sorts, specially the roses... roses of all kinds! Are you this crazy about spring too?

By the way, I'm totally in love with my new lace hair wrap. I found the most amazing selection of lace hair wraps on this website here. Chantilly lace, Alencon lace, Battenberg lace, Venetian lace! Which one is your favorite? Can you imagine living in the beautiful Victorian era? Walking the streets of the world in frilly, lacy, flowing clothing from the British Victorian era is one of my favorite dreams ever! The hair wrap you saw in my picture above is not really a hair wrap, but a scarf weaved in lace. I love scarves, and can never have enough. The minute I saw this one I knew I just had to bring it home with me! ;)

It is from Payless store, and it only cost me $12.99.

Are you ready for spring? Oh I am so ready!

15 comments:

  1. Dearest Cielo,

    Okay, this is a return letter from my rosy window! The sun is out and we hope that the rays of energy will spread around the world.
    Yes, I love lace too, but not so much for covering the head. One of my favorite silk blouses has a lace 'jabot' and pearl buttons. That makes you feel feminine and lifts your spirit up when the sun is out and roses are within sight...
    Thanks for your wording and photos; great letters to the world!

    Lots of love,

    Mariette

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  2. Dear Cielito: You're so romantic and a poet at that...I love all you said and your lace too. While living here I found out that women wore lace "mantillas" on their heads for church way back...so I have one from my MIL in black, beautiful, I also love blouses, I have a couple and yes, nothing as beautiful as "Chantilly Lace"! Let me add, you look so pretty with the lace on your head.
    XOXO
    FABBY

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  3. That is definitely one of the prettiest scarves EVER!
    :)
    ~Becca~

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  4. Hello Cielo,
    You've shared it perfectly. We do share from our hearts the things that touch us. There's a lot of beauty in this world every day - I enjoy visiting your part of the world - and the others who bring light and cheer! Some have said they feel calmer after visiting me - that fills my heart! I do want to be a gentle, kind spirit in this world. I have enjoyed seeing more feminie clothing available - lace, ruffles and frills - Thank you for the glimpses you take us through. And I mentioned your blog in my latest post.
    Wishing a bright, blessed day,
    Kathy

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  5. Oh, what a pretty post. I also love lace. I have always dreamed of wearing clothes like the ones in Victorian days.... lace at the fingertips and long button boots... prairie skirts with lace peeking out from the hem... I used to dress like that a bit in the late 70's or '80's. And spring? Ah, it is on its way... I promise~!!! I looked outside and peeking out underneath the big drifts, I could see that promise...

    Have fun and stay warm and cozy... I am a bit in love with wintry days because I do love snugging in where it is warm and cozy.... But we've had enough of snow, I think...

    Hugs from Missouri. I love your lace scarf.

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  6. Dear Cielo,
    After visiting you, I always go away with a warm and happy feeling. Your writing just takes me away to a peaceful place.
    You have a true sweet heart and it shines through in your posts.
    Have a sweet day, and hugs~Elizabeth

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  7. Love the beautiful red roses and all the cups and saucers in the basket look fantastic. I just think that always looks so welcoming. The lace is stunning and you are so lovely. Hugs, Marty

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  8. You spoke the absolute truth here..there are blogs (people) that touch you and others that leave you longing for the person that hides behind the words...the words being a cover that you really cannot penetrate. You are an open heart, an open, and we both know, old soul. Thank you for sharing who you REALLY are here....a bit of magic in an all too harshly real world.

    You know that I feel blessed to have found you here-it is a haven for me to escape to when I visit The House In The Roses...and you~

    xxoo Diana

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  9. Thank you for this beautiful post! You shine through your blog...I see a beautiful, feminine,lovely, romantic and caring soul.

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  10. Your scarf is so pretty! But you are beautiful inside and out, Cielo. Your blog inspired me to start blogging, although you and I are very different in our approach and styles. I always take a deep, relaxing breath when I read your blog. It is very soothing! I love that you are such a girly-girl :D

    Thanks for yet another lovely post!
    xoxoxo,
    Ricki Jill

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  11. Cielo, que linda roses rojas. Bueno amiga muchos saludos.

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  12. I never thought of it before, but I like your idea of thinking of blogs as letters... I really tried to have mine look like some other decorating blogs: few words, lots of pictures - but it just doesn't work for me: writing a letter is much more my style! I loved having penpals all over the world as a child and I guess blogging is the adult version of it!

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  13. We're so ready for spring! You've got lovely photos by the way.

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  14. CIELO YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL WITH YOUR MANTILLA ON,TO ME YOUR BLOG CALLS ME TO SEAT DOWN AND RELAX,IS SO WELCOMING,I CAN MAKE MY SELF AT HOME I KNOW YOU WILL ARRIVE SOME TIME AND WE CAND SHARE A CUP OF TEA AND TALK ABOUT GOD....GARDENING AND MANTILLAS,I LOVE THEM I WEAR THEM A LOT TO.WE CAN ALSO DANCE WITH THE FAIRIES.HUGS AND BLESSINGS..YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST...SANDRA

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  15. Dear Cielo, What a beautiful post!
    It's always a delight to visit your magic world...A place where solace abound... You have been a great inspiration to start my blog. Thank you for sharing part of your world with us.
    Have a magical day!
    Love,
    ~Wendy

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