The Flowers of New Canaan

I spent a surprisingly large amount of time in New Canaan this summer. I had never heard of the town before, but since Danny was working there, commuting in and out of the city five days a week, I became pretty darn familiar.  It's a charming town- I know I've shared some of its architecture and street life before, but I wanted to share some of the flowers I saw there those many times I visited.  The town was decidedly upper class- ritzy seems to be an appropriate word.  So, massive front yards were landscaped with gorgeous flowers of many colors.  Enjoy!

 

New Canaan, Connecticut, USA

Je Chuchote Votre Nom

I loved this statue in the Jardin du Luxembourg.  It was so evocative to me, I just kept thinking about what on earth the sculptor was trying to say, and came up with a million different answers and interpretations, which made me know that it was a good statue.  The woman could be asking for anything- life, love, a helping hand... it doesn't really matter.  I imagined the response to come out in a whisper.  Je chuchote votre nom, I whisper your name.

Paris, France

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Victorian Wonderland

This is not the same victorian house from the previous post... it is one I found to be even more lovely.  There were hedges all around it, hiding it from the outside world but for one gate, that allowed entry.  Through this gate you can see the steps and the door of the house- all lovely shades of pale yellow, coral, and forest green.  I just feel as if I'm disappearing into Wonderland, just like Alice down the rabbit hole, as I stare at this photograph.  I wonder if you will feel the same way.

New Canaan, Connecticut, USA

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Northcote House

This was just one of the many houses in the Hampstead area near the Heath.  Many of them seemed to have names, but this one had a charming name and a really cool sign.  So, it got a photograph on my blog.  Hooray!

Hampstead, London, England, UK

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Hydrangeaology

Hydrangeas are so cool.  Cool doesn't even cut it- they are exquisite.  Depending upon the amount of acidity in the soil, they range from blue to pink!  And, when soil is a mix of acid and base, they end up being a mix of colors, like the above specimen.  How wonderful!  This plant is in someone's front yard in Bed-Stuy.  I'm so jealous.  Note to self- once I get a front yard, get a hydrangea bush.

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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The Black Knight

It's just a flesh wound...

No, not that black knight.  Though I do adore Monty Python.  This black knight is part of an iron fence around a garden right next to Madison Square Park.  Much less threatening, and, unfortunately, much less funny.  HOWEVER.  I am venturing to say... cooler.  Much cooler.

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

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The Sun God

The Front Gate at Chateau de Versailles

Versailles, France

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