Now this is a cloister I’d happily sit in for a few hours. It can be found inside Convento da Conceição in Beja, Alentejo, the convent that was the home of Mariana Alcoforado, the Portuguese nun who became famous for her love letters to Marquis de Chantilly.
PS if you haven’t already do go and wish the Birthday Boy a Happy Birthday!
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I love the ornate tiles, it has inspired me for my today blue post.
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Hello everyone for some reason some of the Birthday Boy’s posts from the last few days have not been appearing, so here’s a couple you may have missed:
Blue lady – https://bushboy.blog/2019/07/19/blue-19-blue-lady/
Blue Butterflies – https://bushboy.blog/2019/07/18/blue-18-paper-butterflies/
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What a beautiful spot, Becky. The cloisters of churches often hold a few surprises, but I think this is the prettiest I’ve seen (virtually).
I really must add the Alentejo to my list for next year.
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It was extraordinarily beautiful . . . and yes do, think you will love it. We really want to explore more of this stunning region.
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So totally romantic. I’m so totally not: https://picturesimperfect2.wordpress.com/2019/07/20/looking-up/
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hee hee, I am sure you are when not in squares!
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Gorgeous tiles, Becky! I think I have said before- I would love to see that place! Here’s mine, another one from Cuba: https://suejudd.com/2019/07/20/july-squares-20/
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yay more Cuban 🙂
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If you could ever find a few hours, I’m sure you would 🙂 🙂 Debbie’s sitting down today too! Have a great weekend,, and take some time out? Hugs, Becky! https://restlessjo.me/2019/07/20/six-word-saturday-317/
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Hee hee, I do sit occasionally . . . just give me a good book and a glass of wine and I can sit for ages!!!
No plans for today so maybe I will do exactly that 🙂 hope you have a lovely weekend planned xxx
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There’s a glass for you over at mine. I’m sure Brian will share 😆🍷🍰💕
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hee hee, hope so I have wished him a happy Bday!
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https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2019/07/20/blue-dali-art-2/
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Beautiful tiles and story. I like the pattern the shadow is creating, playing over the tiles.
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oh I am so glad you like it, I had such fun playing around with trying to capture the light and shadows 🙂
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You can buy imitations of those tiles still, today. Not as beautiful as the originals, of course, but still lovely. If i had money to redo my kitchen, I would put those tiles up behind the sink and by the stove. Now THAT would be romantic!
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There are still a couple of places in Portugal that make them the traditional way . . . like you we’d love to have the money to put them in our kitchen!
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Ah romance. As I sit here in superheated America, my thoughts drift to snow and ice and cold.
That’s beautiful tile work.
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really hope it breaks soon for you, the weather forecast sounds terrifying for your part of the states
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I love the colours and the pattern. So beautiful.
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so glad you love it too 🙂
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Beautiful story and lovely tiles. I can’t get over how modern the pattern looks. Staying power!
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It’s amazing isn’t it . . . it is such a beautiful place
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