Sunday, September 6, 2009

Mosaic Monday: Blessings of the Seasons



I know there are a lot of you out there who hate to see summer end (and many in the southern hemisphere who are looking forward to spring) but I have to say that I love the change of seasons, especially summer into fall. My husband and I walk a lot on the weekends, and we love to mark the changes in the countryside around us -- the queen anne's lace is beginning to give way to goldenrod, the Canada geese are gathering on the fields, and the wild berries are ripening from red to black.

I also love to bring home something from almost every walk -- a fistful of flowers, or a hickory nut, or some acorns still attached to a leafy oak branch. My treasures sit in pride of place on the window above the kitchen sink -- reminders of the blessings of the seasons.

Now let's have some mosaic fun! Here are the instructions:

  1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post.
  2. Once it is published, click on the title of the post. This will lead you to the static link for your post. The static link is the page with only that post on it. Copy the url from your browser at the top of the page.
  3. Paste the url into the appropriate Mr. Linky box in this post.
  4. Type your name in the appropriate Mr. Linky box in this post.
  5. Click on "Enter."
  6. Please link back to this Mosaic Monday post so that your readers can find other wonderful mosaics.
That's all there is to it! It's always a good idea to then check and see if your link is working. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: mrcarroll(at)optonline.net. I can't wait to see your mosaics! Here is Mr. Linky:










52 comments:

  1. Your mosaic is gorgeous. I really like it a a lot, especially the photo in the lower right hand corner. I want to jump into it and be a part of the story. It's wonderful.

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  2. A beautiful contrast of the whites and the reds! The berries stand out! The mosaic is lovely. I am so looking forward to Fall.

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  3. Another gorgeous mosaic! I love the the change of seasons, and really look forward to the cooler weather, but I will miss the pretty flowers and the fruits fresh in the sun! Your fistful of flowers are beautiful!

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  4. Oh, look at you with your heart shaped leaf and the landscape that looks like a painting! What a beautiful mosaic, Mary. Thanks so much for hosting.

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  5. Beautiful mosaic and photography Mary! I'm looking forward to a late September trip to our home in the State of Washington so I can see some signs of Fall. Thanks for hosting this fun meme...

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  6. Your photography is just beautiful.Thanks for sharing. Sharon

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  7. Your pictures are so beautiful. Thank you.

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  8. I love the change of seasons too and all the glorious fall colours.

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  9. Beautiful Mary! So fresh looking. I've a new blog and my Mosaic Monday is there. ~Jeanne

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  10. Your photography and mosaic are delightful reminders of what is to be.... I love those crisp, cool days when the sky is so blue....

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  11. Ohhhh....so beautiful. I really like the variety of photos you include to tell your story and feelings. And the photography is so yummy!

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  12. Simply lovely! I want to reach out and pick that blackberry! Thanks for hosting and happy Labor Day!

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  13. Hi Mary I have just joined in on Mosaic Monday. Love your photos
    Alison

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  14. gorgeous mosaic. I love fall too

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  15. I still can't do mosaics, not because I don't know how I just can't figure out why it just hits and misses the pictures. I sure enjoy seeing every one's. I am going to keep on trying. Someone is coming by to help me, I hope this week. blessings
    QMM

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  16. This is a lovely mosaic. I realy enjoyed the v of flowers!!varieties. Ands thanks for the 'heads up' on creating a mosaic. It seemed pretty difficult until I read your post.

    Thankks!!

    xoxo
    Jsnie

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  17. I just love this mosaic!! So much to look at and even better in a mosaic!!

    I too, Have tio lesrn how to do a mosaic...maybe you can give me some tips!!

    xoxo
    Jasne

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  18. Me again....sorry about the typos! I am using one of those MINI laptops that my hubs got for free, it is ridicukous! But fun!

    xoxox
    JANE

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  19. Although sad to see summer go -- it's been a great one -- I am conscious of each detail as fall beckons with its own unique loveliness.

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  20. I am looking forward to fall and cooler and hopefully wetter season. Love the berries accompanied by the heart shaped leaf. Thanks for being a gracious host and sending you some happy walks blessings ;-)

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  21. Such a beautiful mosaic of your lovely photographs of summer. Yes, summer is leaving. It was actually cool here tonight, and I passed a house today with a pumpkin on the steps. Happy Mosaic Monday. I peeked at your portrait below, gorgeous work. I bet your friend is thrilled.

    Karen

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  22. every season has it's beauty and fall is definitely one glorious season.

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  23. Beautiful images in your mosaic this week ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  24. Thanks for being such a gracious hostess, Mary..
    I would love to see the weather we had this week stick around till Thanksgiving!
    Beautiful mosaic, Mary...

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  25. Im so happy to see you back again this week. I love your blog and party!

    Such a beautiful post today.

    If you find a moment -- I would love you to stop by and visit a bit.

    TTFN~~Claudia ♥ ♥

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  26. Mary, you are sure making me feel like I need to take a photograpy class. Your photography just gets better and better. This mosaic is so peaceful and pretty, and I love reading that you put momentos of your walks on the window sill. What a special reminder of the peace you felt while on a walk. laurie

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  27. Bonjour Mary,
    I'm joining your Mosaic Monday for the first time today. So far I have created just 3 mosaics (!) and I would love to learn how to make them larger. I would appreciate any tips you may be able to pass on.
    Thanks for being such a great hostess.
    a bientot
    Maggie @ Normandy Life

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  28. I love this mosaic - so simple and yet so redolent of the changing seasons. Beautiful photography.

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  29. Absolutely beautiful mosaic, Mary and the music is, too!

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  30. Another beautiful post! Thank you for hosting this fun event.
    Carol

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  31. A very tempting mosaic! Your mosaic is a wonderful celebration of the moment! Love it!

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  32. We have much the same landscape as you. I now see goldenrod everywhere and the Canada Geese are flying and honking! I love that sound. Lovely mosaic, Mary.

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  33. Beautiful mosaic once again - this one is really delicate and somewhat thoughtful and rather artistic in a classical way. It reminds me of being alone and feeling peaceful.. xxx

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  34. Lovely mosaic as always. I enjoy the change of season's too but am always a little reluctant to give up summer.
    Thanks for hosting,
    Carolyn

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  35. I sure wish you and I lived closer Mary. Somehow I think we would get along quite nicely. The way you describe the little things puts into words how I feel.

    Though I don't usually like music on blogs, the songs you've chosen are so lovely : )

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  36. Such a beautiful mosaic! I love the scene in lower right corner. This month is always so bittersweet.

    Thank you for hosting Mosaic Monday once again!

    ~Susan

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  37. I just participated in your Mosaic Monday for the first time. Thanks for hosting it! I just love your photos!

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  38. You have such a good eye! I feel like I am right there!

    m ^..^

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  39. Hey Mary,
    This mosaic is so pretty...and I love the music you have added "A path to Somewhere" By Shawn Paul It's so peaceful and it's perfect.
    Your niece is beautiful too!
    I hope you have a happy mosaic monday!

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  40. Your mosaic, pictures and story is so inspirational!

    :)

    Roeshel

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  41. Your pictures just get better and better, and I LOVE that shot of the berries ... great details, right down to their little fuzzy bits!

    Cass

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  42. Hi Mary
    Thank you very much for the comment on my blog. I love the idea of the Monday Mosaics which you arrange for us. It is a picture book on other bloggers culture, lifestyle and artistic skills
    I am lucky to live so near the Surrey Hills and also the canal, but yes we also have lovely gardens a lot of them National Trust. Even when I lived in London and brought up my children there, we had lots of parks and the River Thames.

    Like my husband and I, I see that you and your husband like to go out for walks at weekends, it is a great together time!

    Have a good week, see you next Monday. Again thank you very much for Mosaic Monday.

    Jackie.

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  43. I have so enjoyed your wonderful blog, I have spent about three hrs. going through it, and I love your decorating and also your gorgeous photography! I also have English Country, but yours is so much more charming, and beautiful than mine. I also left a comment on your RMS page.

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  44. Hi puddin07, thanks so much! I haven't visited RMS in ages. Do you have a page there?

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  45. Ah, Queen Anne's Lace. You have taken me back to my childhood pastures. Beautiful photos and montage. (What apps / software do you use to montage your pics?)

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  46. Yes, my favorite time of year too...but you capture so much better than me! This is a wonderful topic for a mosaic...

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  47. Just checking in to see how you are doing.

    My blog has just been growing like a crazy weed and I haven't been able to get by for as many visits. I miss all my blog friends.
    Come for a visit and see both of my new parties for the week. They are up every week and I hope you will participate.

    Cheri
    Its So Very Cheri

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  48. That mosaic is so beautiful! I love the little heart-shaped leaf!

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  49. Hi there! I have only just discovered your site... and I am in LOVE!!

    I hope to participate in Mosaic Monday this week! I am locked in my room as we speak working on a mosaic for my blog header, so we shall see!!!

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  50. I've linked to you on Mr. Linky but I wasn't able to link to your blog from my blog.....I copied and pasted your url but it kept saying it couldn't be found.
    I'll try it again later in the day.

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