Sunday, August 4, 2013

Mosaic Monday: Moody Blues



I've been busy in the house and garden this week, doing some long-neglected chores and overseeing some decorating changes.  All good things, but I find that it is almost time to publish this week's Mosaic Monday, and I've got nothing.

Nada.  Zip.  Zilch.

So here is a very-last-minute mosaic, made up of some images lying around my hard drive...  :)  The beach photos are from Wildwood, New Jersey -- where the beaches are a half-mile wide.  The peony is from my garden, and came from a plant that belonged to my mother.  The tea cup is Japanese export, and also belonged to my mom.

I love choosing images that match in color or mood.  I think that they each gain something from being displayed together...  the sum is made up of more than the parts...

We picked up a few red leaves on our walk this morning...  can you believe that autumn is on its way?  I'm so not ready for it yet.  Are you?


Here are the instructions to join today's post:
1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post. The post may be about any subject you wish. The only stipulation is that it include a collage, or mosaic of photos.
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 inlinkz box in this post.
4. Type your name in the appropriate inlinkz 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

And a quick reminder: if you would like to join Mosaic Monday but don't know quite where to start, there is a tutorial on mosaic-making on my sidebar. Just scroll down, and click on the small blue mosaic


27 comments:

  1. Mary, I love the pretty shades of blues. The beach shot is wonderful, one of my hubby's favorite places to visit. And the peony is gorgeous. Beautiful mosaic! Thanks for hosting and I wish you a happy week ahead!

    ReplyDelete
  2. I am joining you this week. I can't believe that it is August already either. I love fall and yes I am ready for it this year.

    ReplyDelete
  3. I agree that the sum is made up of more than the parts - and beautiful for it. Lovely, shadowy, blues!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Gorgeous moody blues! I look forward to fall but it usually doesn't make an appearance until we're thoroughly scorched in November for us :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Gorgeous mosaic Mary. No I am not ready for fall, where did the summer go, I am finished with it yet.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Lovely moody blues, I like the way the flower photographed. I thought fall was here already, it's been cool for a week or so already.
    Judith

    ReplyDelete
  7. They are beautiful photos...pretty shades of blue! I could have done a moody post today! heehee! But that's another story! Sweet hugs!

    ReplyDelete
  8. A very pretty mosaic! Thanks for hosting!
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  9. Moody Blues worked beautifully. Have a lovely summer week. Thank you for hosting Mary.

    Joy

    ReplyDelete
  10. Hi Mary,

    Ah, those moody blues, such intriguing hues! Your blues today are, for me, a mosaic of mellow and mystery; love the textures! Thanks so much for hosting!

    Poppy

    ReplyDelete
  11. Hi Mary, My first time to join you! Thanks for hosting and for your lovely blue pics today.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Mary,
    Your photos are perfection, dear friend!!!
    Absolutely adore the white peony!!!
    I am so~o~o ready for Autumn. . .my favorite Season of the year!!!
    Yes, I've already begun my Autumn decor. . .here~and~there!!!
    Have a wonderful week ahead!
    Fondly,
    Pat

    ReplyDelete
  13. Since we have only had three days of summer so far, I'm not ready for autumn either and it's my favorite season. Beautiful gathering of items for your last-minute mosaic. I'd never have known if you hadn't spilled the beans. I'd love to see a beach a half mile wide...it must be spectacular.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Those are happy blues to me Mary! Lots of summertime joy there. Thanks -- as ever.

    ReplyDelete
  15. you might have started with nothing but you came up with something beautiful. Have a wonderful week and thank you for hosting Mosaic Monday for us again - the perfect way to start the week.

    ReplyDelete
  16. I can truthfully say that this is the first year that I'm not really ready for autumn. It's not that I love summer. It's just that I'm not ready yet. As always, your images are wonderful. Rich, lush colors. And those NJ beaches are so wide!

    ReplyDelete
  17. I am doing gardening chores this week too. Thanks for hosting again this week, Laura

    ReplyDelete
  18. Your mosaic is very sweet and delicate, Mary. Have a happy week!

    ReplyDelete
  19. (Takes deep breath....) I have so much that I want to say... love this mood!! Saw a red leaf, last week! Not ready for fall but LOVE August!! =D I'm so glad that you're mind is full of home!! Isn't it just happy and lovely and refreshing, though?! =D (Running parallel to you, I think. ;) ) And, I've learned so much from your mosaics and just what you've said... and more... and I'll just stop there because it's a subject that I love and I'll wind up going on forever and I need to go to sleep sometime soon... ;)

    xo

    ReplyDelete
  20. Your Moody Blues are so beautiful, thank you for starting my week off so wonderfully on this busy Monday morning.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Love the moody blues mosaic! Thx for hosting- HAPPY August :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. Beautiful this week. Very soothing. I love that peony.

    ReplyDelete
  23. For someone who had nothing you came up with the most beautiful something. The color is so soothing and so beautifully put together.

    ReplyDelete
  24. I love your Moody Blues mosaic. I'm joining this week, thanks to Vee for the reminder. There are many beautiful mosaics to be seen here and it's a great way to start off the week!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Oh gorgeous 'moody blues mosaic' ~ they definitely create that feeling with beauty ~ Great photos! ~ thanks , xxooo

    ReplyDelete
  26. How pretty and for just placing it together when nothing was at hand...splendid. You seem to be very creative. NICE!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. I love to hear what you have to say!