This past weekend we headed to Rockland and spent time in the Berry Manor Inn, a grand old manse built in 1898 and showing off the grandeur of the Victorian age. Local merchant Charles H. Berry built this extraordinary home as a wedding present for his new bride. Over the next few days, I'll be taking a look at a few of the images I captured on our little soiree. These lace curtains reminded me so much of the windows on Coyle Street. Mom loved lace work and used it to decorate windows in the living and dining rooms. I remembered thinking. Why all the fuss about lace? Aren't curtains suppose to block out light? I just didn't get it. I do now. Sitting in our bedroom and the common rooms on the first floor took me back to another time and place.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Spring Weekend#1
This past weekend we headed to Rockland and spent time in the Berry Manor Inn, a grand old manse built in 1898 and showing off the grandeur of the Victorian age. Local merchant Charles H. Berry built this extraordinary home as a wedding present for his new bride. Over the next few days, I'll be taking a look at a few of the images I captured on our little soiree. These lace curtains reminded me so much of the windows on Coyle Street. Mom loved lace work and used it to decorate windows in the living and dining rooms. I remembered thinking. Why all the fuss about lace? Aren't curtains suppose to block out light? I just didn't get it. I do now. Sitting in our bedroom and the common rooms on the first floor took me back to another time and place.
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What beautiful light you've captured here, birdman. There's nothing like lace curtains to set a mood for a room and a home.
ReplyDeleteWonderful capture. I feel like I'm sitting there looking out that window.
ReplyDeleteSuch a feminine touch, those lace curtains. They also remind me of England, with the ubiquitous lace/net curtains in the cottages.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful window, made even more so by those curtains.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't like these in my home, but they are perfect in this setting. This place looks (and sounds) very charming. Glad you had a nice relaxing weekend.
ReplyDeleteLace curtains were typically found in home where I grew up. I never much thought about them - one way or another.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo, though. I do love those old Victorian houses!
Lace curtain Irish?? There is something about the delicacy of lace that makes it a treasure.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly hint of another time! Nice shot.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely! I am looking forward to seeing more pictures.
ReplyDeleteThey are quite romantic. I wouldn't want them in my own home, but as a change of pace and in the right setting, they are nice.
ReplyDeleteThat could be my grandmother's home with the large window draped in ecru lace... very nice, Mr. Bird!
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What a coincidence. On Sunday I work a pair of pants I bought at the Walmart in Rockland. Really.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo, wonderful text to go along with your wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shot!
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