Monday, August 18, 2014

Returning Home~

Hi Friends
Hope you all had a great week.
We are back from a wonderful 10 day vacation
celebrating our anniversary
and I am looking forward to visiting and catching up with you soon.

Today I am back in the studio and so happy to be creating again.
I have lots of snaps to sort through and share from my travels.
Here are just a few to start.
Can you guess where we are?


We relaxed by wonderful water scapes. Taking time to enjoy nature.
The gardens in every direction were amazing!


We took in the sound of waterfalls at every turn. Walking along flowing streams that seemed to sing
their own songs.

We dreamed by the pretty Koi ponds. Mesmerized by their beautiful motions in the water.


We enjoyed the many displays of gorgeous flowers on long walks. Each and every space 
of land so beautifully designed.

It was a blessed time and a joy to relax and be thankful.
Another year, another anniversary and another memory maker!

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I'm so glad you stopped by today and thank you for visiting while I was gone and your kind comments.
I have missed you all and will be around to visit soon and catch up with everyone.

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,
Celestina Marie




39 comments:

farmhouse-story said...

welcome back, celeste! wherever you went had gorgeous gardenscapes:)

Creations By Cindy said...

Welcome back and Happy Anniversary! All the pics are beautiful! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Anonymous said...

Good Morning and welcome back. Looks like a memorable and relaxing time for you and your husband.

Donna said...

Welcome home, Celestina! I'm so glad you and hubby had a nice and relaxing trip, and anniversary, too:) What gorgeous gardens and fountains! Looking forward to hearing more of your adventures. Have fun playing in your studio!!

TexWisGirl said...

i love koi ponds! have always wanted one, but knew with our dogs, and with herons, egrets and raccoons, we'd never make it. :)

looks lovely!

Anonymous said...

Welcome back! We missed you! What a lovely place to relax and make memories! The ponds are gorgeous and so relaxing! The flower walkway is so pretty! Thank you for sharing this beautiful place!

Junkchiccottage said...

Welcome back Celeste. So happy you had such a great anniversary get away. The pictures are so pretty.
Kris

Claudia said...

Welcome back, dear Celeste!
You have been at such a beautiful place ...so wonderful with pretty plante, ponds and waterfalls.... a place to dream and perfect for a beautiful anniversary :O)
Have a lovely week, looking forward for more pictures from this place ...
sending Love and hugs,
Claudia

Jan Hermann said...

Hi Celeste...

So glad you're back and you enjoyed your 10 days away! The place certainly had beautiful grounds.

Hugs,
Jan

Coram Deo said...

Happy Anniversary! I wish you many more years of happiness together. It looks like you had an amazing time on your holiday. Hugs to you!

Sherry @ Thrift My House said...

Oh these photos look so relaxing! I'm glad you enjoyed your time away. And Happy Anniversary to you guys!

Valerie-Jael said...

Good to see you back! Glad you enjoyed your holiday, the photos are gorgeous! Hugs, Valerie

Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said...

You must have been in paradise! It looks so peaceful and lovely. I'm glad you had such a wonderful time with your sweetheart!!

Welcome home!!

Blessings & love, Edie

Deborah Montgomery said...

Welcome back! Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation. Have fun in your studio today! xo

1CardCreator said...

Beautiful photos, welcome back! Looks like you had a wonderful time relaxing. ~Diane

Anonymous said...

Well Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby! I've missed you!

I love to stroll through beautiful gardens like the one you visited. The sound of tinkling water is as beautiful to me as the blooms are.

Love,
Patti

Aims Pyrex Passion said...

Hi Celeste, Happy Anniversary!
Welcome back, you were missed. Such a lovely place you visited. I can't wait to see what you're working on in your studio.
Have the best day ever!
Aim

LJS said...

Celestina, Thank you for sharing this wonderful memory maker post. I had a wonderful time with you on our 41st anniversary together!
Love, Mr. CMD

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

HELLO, CELESTE! Welcome home, and happy anniversary! Aren't gardens with water and fish so refreshing? I know you had a great time, and it's hard to believe things are winding down! I just got home from an all-day meeting for back to school with meetings the rest of the week and Open House on Wednesday night! Time to wake up from this dreamy summer. Have a lovely evening my friend! Anita

Mari said...

Celestina, all I know that where ever you went for your Anniversary it sure was gorgeous ;-) love the waterfalls and pretty flower walkways sure looks like paradise to me ;-)
Hope you had a wonderful Anniversary and many more.

Hugs~
Mari

Stephanie said...

Welcome back, sweet Celeste, and Happy Anniversary :)

It was certainly quite beautiful wherever you were - o glad you enjoyed yourself.

Hugs to you!

cynthia lee designs said...

Welcome home and Happy Anniversary!! Not sure where you went, but it sure was beautiful wherever you were.
~Cindy

Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary said...

Your anniversary trip looks so wonderful and relaxing. So many pretty flowers and lovely water features.
Missed your cheerful post, but glad you took time to enjoy your selves.

Have a great week.
Hugs
Mary

Unknown said...

Happy Anniversary Celeste. What a lovely place to be on your vacation. Ten days should have you rested and inspired to create in your studio. Enjoy your day.

Karen

Martha's Favorites said...

Happy Anniversary! Looks like your had the perfect vacation. Love the beautiful pictures you shared. Have a great week. Blessings, Martha

Draffin Bears said...

Welcome home dear Celestina Marie and happy anniversary to you and your husband.
I enjoyed seeing your beautiful holiday photos - such wonderful and peaceful gardens with the water and fish and lovely plants and greenery.
Happy week and many thanks for visiting me.
hugs
Carolyn

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Welcome home sweet Celestina. Fantastic photos of those gorgeous gardens. So much inspiration. It's great to get away, but always comforting to return home. Happy Anniversary. xo

Createology said...

Happy Anniversary and beautiful peaceful serenity in your celebration surroundings. Creative Bliss Dear...

Debbie said...

Oh what a lovely vacation you must have had. Your photos are amazing! How could your anniversary be anything other than wonderful?!
Welcome home, Celestina!
Debbie
xo

Cindy said...

Welcome back, and Happy Anniversary! Beautiful gardens, looks like a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the simple things. Can't wait to see where you've been.

Unknown said...

Stunning. Just stunning. What a great garden set up. Looks really relaxing and wonderful.

Row homes and Cobblestones said...

Well I don't know where you and hubby went on your anniversary vacation ... But it looks dreamy and relaxing.
Welcome home sweet blogging friend.
XO,
Vera

chateau chic said...

What stunning photos!! Looks like a wonderful paradise in which to relax and enjoy!
Mary Alice

Anonymous said...

Your blog has to be one of the prettiest blogs in Blogland.

Truly lovely.

Blessings!

Winter

Blondie's Journal said...

It has been a long time since I've been somewhere tropical so I truly enjoyed your pictures. I know you had a wonderful time celebrating your anniversary!! I really love the statue of the young girl...very sweet!

I so enjoyed your lovely comment today, Celeste. I can see that they always come from your heart. Happy creating in your studio!

Jane xx

Beverly Dillow said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful and relaxing time. I'm guessing you were at The Gaylord in Nashville???? You take beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing.
Beverly :)

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

I'll take a little creek running through my back yard please. seriously, that is so pretty. thanks for the inspiring pictures.

Brandi said...

Happy Anniversary, sweet friend. My husband and I celebrate ours on the 24th. Your pictures look like you had a wonderful time relaxing. Thank you for sharing your vacation with us.

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

More beautiful pix, Celestina. I love that girl with the butterfly. Wish I could afford one of those for my back yard. laurie

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Welcome To Rose Garden Market from Celestina Marie Design. It is so nice to meet you. My name is Celestina Marie named after my grandmother and my friends call me Celeste.My creative journey extends over 30 years enjoying the love of painting and redesigning vintage and new treasures. I love to go treasure hunting and the fun of finding great vintage pieces to redesign..