Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Out and about in Chelsea ~ part 2

I liked seeing the Union Jack that danced proudly in the breeze, from this house.
Back in 1890, there would have been a lot of work if your occupation was a brick layer.



We walked the old streets in the early morning sun, admiring all the tall and ornate brick houses.
Most people were still fast asleep, after all it was early Sunday morning.

When visiting a big City I like to search out a peaceful corner away from the rushing traffic.
I love the quietness, that is around, leaving me alone with my thoughts and reflections.
And when the silence ends, we are ready to face its challenges once more and accept all it has to offer.

Have a beautiful week everyone!
Hugs
Carolyn
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  1. Shane PollardApril 19, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Aah Chelsea - wouldn't it be lovely to be there now in Spring!
    I've always wanted to go when the Chelsea Flower show is on too. I'll have to organise that one day!
    Amazing that the streets are so quiet in London - even being a Sunday.
    Wonderful that you took all these photos and we can all now enjoy your trip too!
    Happy Easter
    hugs
    Shane

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  2. It's meApril 19, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    It is such a great city...nice to be there...thanks for sharing...lovely week...love love love Ria.....xxx...

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  3. RiittaApril 19, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    It,s lovely pictures :)
    I have been busy last days, so I have been so little time here in blogworld.
    Happy Easter
    Riitta ♥

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  4. Castles Crowns and CottagesApril 19, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Oh this reminds me so much of my beloved BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS where we lived for 11 years. SO IDENTICAL! You sound like you like the quiet of the morning like I do..just alone with my thoughts, imagination and plots and plans for the day!

    ENJOY YOUR DAY DEAREST, Anita

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  5. DianneApril 19, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I'm thinking of all the red bricks it would have taken to complete these buildings. Love Chelsea - I even barrack for the Chelsea Football Club.
    Have a wonderful Easter Carolyn xx

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  6. JeanneApril 19, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I love to see all of your photographs.............I am sure you are getting excited for the royal wedding as well.
    Love you
    Thanks for your visits and kind words
    Love Jeanne♥

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  7. Couture CarrieApril 19, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    More gorgeous pics!
    Love this series!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  8. Audrey AllureApril 20, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Lovely photos! Looks beautiful!

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  9. Marsha @ Tattered ChickApril 20, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    I love brick buildings. Thank you so much for sharing your trip with us!

    Have a wonderful week!

    xxoo

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  10. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMApril 20, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Very nice photos again, i would love to go to London. Wish you a nice easter week.
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  11. rochambeauApril 20, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    You had some great weather for your adventure, Carolyn! It's been so many years since I've been in Chelsea so I greatly appreciate you sharing your photos and adventure here!

    xox
    Constance

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  12. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEApril 20, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    More loveliness to tease me with! :) Thank you so much for sharing all the beauty, Carolyn. Hope you're having a wonderful week! xoxo

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  13. BonjourRomanceApril 20, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Bonjour Carolyn,
    You are so right about all the brick buildings - Chelsea is great. I think you are I are alot alike - finding quiet little spots is just what I like to do. I've gotten a bit behind in my blog visits, but should be back on schedule again to cath up on all your lovely posts.
    Hope you're week is going well.
    Mimi

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  14. Bella SinclairApril 20, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    My goodness, if all those bricks could talk. What stories they would tell. Over a century's worth!

    Sooooo glad your mother is feeling better, Carolyn! Have a beautiful week. May the olives be plump and plentiful!

    xoxo

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  15. DeannaApril 20, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Chelsea looks to be a neat place to visit and shop at!
    Lucky you!

    Enjoyed stopping by and seeing the sights with you.

    May you have a pleasant week and God bless,
    d

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  16. Haute WorldApril 21, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I adore the red brick buildings around Chelsea and Mayfair. If only they were affordable ;-) Glad you managed to have a peaceful stroll around that area. Hope you've been having a good week!

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  17. Silvia NegrettiApril 21, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Owww, Chelsea should be a really nice place in this period!
    I'd like to go there!
    Beautiful pics!
    xoxo
    S


    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  18. JennaApril 21, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Hi Carolyn! Thank you for visiting me, you always leave me such sweet comments...I enjoyed your walk through chelsea, those buildings are fabulous! I love all the brick and that little store on the corner would have been fun to shop in too...I hope you have been having a nice week and I wish you and your family a wonderful Easter :o) hugs, Jennifer

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  19. Celestina MarieApril 21, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    You have captured such grand pics and this beautiful city. I love the buildings and all the details.
    I agree with you about the silent moments of the day. Early morning with your thoughts and plans. A real favorite time for me too.
    What a grand time you had and pics to last forever.

    Thanks for stopping by and your well wishes. I am doing better each day.

    Hugs and blessings,
    Celestina Marie

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  20. RostroseApril 21, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    So wonderful photos, dearest Carolyn!!! I love them all!!!
    I wish you and your family pretty fine easter-holidays!
    Warm hugs, Traude

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  21. A Fanciful LifeApril 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Hello Carolyn,
    So nice to see more of your trip. I enjoy looking at the buildings. I was just telling my mom yesterday that I wished she had taken us kids back to Sweden after she and my dad were divorced many years ago. I was lamenting that we don't have such wonderful old architecture here in the new states and especially the west coast, as in Europe. I think I was born in the wrong country!

    Sharon :-)

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  22. MarellaApril 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Amazing post!

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  23. Daydream LivingApril 21, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Thanks for the pics about Chelsea, never been there, enjoy the Easter time, Maureen x

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  24. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Chelsea looks wonderful. I read your last post as well, great photographs that make you feel like you are walking down the streets with you.

    Have a wonderful Easter.

    Karen

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  25. FleuretteApril 22, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Hello my dearest Carolyn,I wish you and your family a Happy Easter!!!!
    Thank very much you for your visit!!!!
    Greetings from Prague
    Warm hugs
    Fleurette

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  26. MarkkaApril 22, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Happy Easter Carolyn!
    Beautiful, beautiful pictures here!
    Hugs!

    Markka

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  27. koraleeApril 22, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Oh my friend...you so have my heart wanting to get on the next plane. Hugs for a wonderful Easter! xoxoox

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  28. Caterina GiglioApril 22, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    what a beautiful post, would love to visit one day! xx

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  29. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    It looks like you had an amazing trip. I love Chelsie in London -there is so much beauty and history! I never get bored and find a lot of inspiration!

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and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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