True Beauty
Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, is one of my all-time favorite books. I especially love these inspirational and moving lines spoken by Marmee, matriarch of the family:
“If you feel your value lies in being merely decorative, I fear that someday you might find yourself believing that’s all that you really are. Time erodes all such beauty, but what it cannot diminish is the wonderful workings of your mind: Your humor, your kindness, and your moral courage. These are the things I cherish so in you. I so wish I could give my girls a more just world. But I know you’ll make it a better place.”
~Marmee, Little Women
~Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
*These photographs were taken in the Cotswolds area of England:
Blenheim Palace Garden
Snowshill Lavender Farm
Sudeley Castle Garden
Categories: Family, Gardening, Photography, Travel
fourth generation farmgirl 
Lovely, lovely!!!! Cher xo
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Thank you, Cher. 🙂
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I imagine the fields of lavender had the most fabulous aroma! Beautiful photos!
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Thank you, Becky. The fragrance of lavender was in the air. We noticed it as soon as we opened the car doors–just beautiful!
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Stunning!
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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This is bliss!
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That’s so nice. Thank you! 🙂
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So very true! And I loved revisiting our trip to England be seeing your photos! Gorgeous!
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Thank you, Donna. Me, too! It’s hard to believe it’s been a year. I think the gardens and flowers were the prettiest I’d ever seen them. 🙂
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You took my breath away with this post. Lovely!
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What a kind thing to say! Thank you, Gina. 🙂
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They are beautiful photos Tonya, such stunning colours. I loved the peacock as well strutting about! 🙂
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Thank you, Judy. Those photos were taken last July, and the gardens seemed to be at their peak. Mr. Peacock was very forward; he kept jumping up on the tables where people were having their lunch or tea. I have a feeling that he’d done this before. 😉
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Oh I bet he loved all the fuss and attention he was getting, and was showing off! 🙂
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Yes! He was definitely enjoying himself! 🙂
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Beautiful, stunning colors Tonya 🙂 Little Women is one of my favourites as well and the quote you picked up goes unexpectedly well with these images 🙂
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Many thanks, Prajakta! The gardens were so lovely last summer when we visited. I really appreciate your observation regarding the quote and images. 🙂
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Oh, how I love lavender! Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
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Lavender is one of my favorites, too! Thank you for visiting and commenting.
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So beautiful!!! Love the vast lavender field I can only imagine the breathtaking smell!!
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Thanks a bunch, Mel! It smelled heavenly. 🙂
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Lovely pictures.. I love the book too.. The quote is just toooooo good 👌👌👌👌
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Thank you for your kind comment! 🙂
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It’s my pleasure 🙂
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😊
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Oh those are beautiful words!
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I agree! I love Marmee’s wisdom.
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Woooooow cute
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