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Fabulous Friday fleurs....


Just around the corner from our house are the remains of a 13th century convent (couvent in French).

Most of the original building has long since disappeared with only the walls remaining.

I love the contrast of the fragileness of the delicate rose, against the ancient white stone walls which have been standing for over 700 years.

700 years, that equates to a lot of Fridays, where ever and what ever you are doing, hope that it is a magical Friday for you.....


L x

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  1. Sweet Old Vintage20 May 2010 at 16:28

    Oh my the roses are truly lovely....

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  2. Unknown20 May 2010 at 16:30

    what a beautiful picture. Has to be one of nicest photos I have ever seen. I love pink and I love old anything. An old convent? how cool!!

    Karen

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  3. hostess of the humble bungalow20 May 2010 at 16:33

    Lovely...do you know which rose this is?

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  4. DustyLu20 May 2010 at 16:43

    Beautiful! Beautiful! Have a great weekend. ~lulu

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  5. Suzy's Vintage Attic20 May 2010 at 16:59

    What a beautiful sight! there is an old barn opposite house and we have been thinking of planting roses against the wall. Seeing your photo inspires me to do something about it.

    Warm wishes
    Isabelle x

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  6. Unknown20 May 2010 at 17:06

    what a great picture...imagine who lived there through those years!!

    Lynda

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  7. mimi charmante20 May 2010 at 17:47

    I just love this post - and the sunshine in the photo, and the pink roses, and the history of that wall... oh, how I wish I was in France again...
    xx

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  8. Desiree Grosse20 May 2010 at 18:17

    700 years what a tale they will whisper...and the smell...to be so near to such beauty...ahhh. thank you for sharing. Cheers Desiree

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  9. Jane, Naples, Florida20 May 2010 at 18:34

    Everytime I look at your site it is
    something magical and takes me back
    to the beautiful French countryside.

    Thank you! Happy Friday to you too!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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  10. Nice and Easy Antiques20 May 2010 at 18:45

    Oh my!!! What a beautiful sight!!!

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  11. chateau de fleurs20 May 2010 at 20:07

    Gorgeous! I think that may be an Eden rose, I love it against the old stone. Christie

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  12. BonjourRomance20 May 2010 at 21:02

    Bonjour LeeAnn,
    Gorgeous! You have an eye for beauty.
    Bonne Vendredi,
    Mimi

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  13. vicki archer20 May 2010 at 21:31

    I love your idea of Friday flowers Leeann - they are just beautiful - and it's only Thursday, so they will last even longer :) xv

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  14. Donna Reyne'20 May 2010 at 23:00

    These are such lovely roses! I also love the old buildings facade and how it contrasts the roses!
    this would make a gorgeous print...hint,hint!
    Have a wonderful weekend Leeann
    Blessings,
    Donna

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  15. Je m'appelle Cynthia21 May 2010 at 02:14

    How romantic and what an interesting thought about 700 Fridays - but there would so many more - 52 x 700 = which is 36,400!

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  16. la maison LaFortune21 May 2010 at 02:46

    How old do you think the roses are? They're beautiful!

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  17. Ingrid de Villiers21 May 2010 at 03:38

    What beautiful roses against the rugged old wall of the convent...thanks for sharing!

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  18. LuluD21 May 2010 at 03:54

    I would have to spend a lot of time at the ruins. So pretty!

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  19. Lili21 May 2010 at 04:21

    Wow! Leeann, what an amazing image. It IS truly magical and I love your thoughts about the number of Fridays in 700 years. Happiest of weekends to you! ~Lili

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  20. Sarah B21 May 2010 at 04:50

    How stunning!!

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  21. Eileen21 May 2010 at 07:05

    Beautiful photo. Lovely sentiment. Happy Friday to you.

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  22. Gwen Driscoll21 May 2010 at 14:53

    This is truly amazing and just beautiful. I love your blog and I'm adding it to my blog roll. Thank you for stopping by RHS. Look so forward to visiting your blog regularly. Have a great weekend.

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  23. Anonymous22 May 2010 at 06:40

    Absolutely gorgeous! How amazing to have a place like that so close. It would be a place I'd visit often to meditate and recharge. Thanks for taking us there with this sweet photo and your wonderful words.

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  24. red ticking22 May 2010 at 19:05

    i am truly in heaven... have a wonderful weekend... xx

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  25. Deb23 May 2010 at 02:36

    so beautiful, love pink roses!!

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  26. Shane Pollard23 May 2010 at 04:12

    Hi Leeann
    Just lovely.
    I wonder who planted that rose and how long ago.
    Maybe it is one of the original Bourbon roses that came to France in 1819 from Ile de Bourbon - now Reunion Island.
    Whatever it's story, she is certainly 'La belle rose'!!

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  27. Draffin Bears23 May 2010 at 05:39

    Bonjour Leeann,

    What a very pretty rose, against the stone wall and under the blue sky.
    I hope that you are having a fabulous weekend

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  28. Semi Expat23 May 2010 at 10:46

    Absolutely stunning Leeann - hope you are having a wonderful weekend. x

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  29. kanishk25 May 2010 at 04:03

    what a beautiful picture
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