Life has become very rich with international information daily
at one’s fingertips. I am informed of the latest shows and exhibitions around
the world. One exhibition that fascinated me was “Painting the Modern Garden:
Monet to Matisse” which was held at the Royal Academy of Arts in London from
January to April this year.
I could not attend the exhibition but alerted a friend in
Paris who could, happy in the knowledge that I would know someone who attended.
Having bought “Monet’s cookery notebooks” by Claire Joyes
years ago, I am inspired by Monet’s life, garden, food and art. The Monet’s
loved good food. Monet was inspired by his beloved gardens. The meals served at
Giverny were based upon superb ingredients from the kitchen-garden; a work of
art in itself.
I can understand how a garden can inspire meals and the need
to capture the moments of sheer beauty. Life at Towerwater has allowed us to lead
a full and generous existence. I can imagine what life at Giverny must have
been like but I never had the need to replicate it in that way.
A table setting from 'Monet's Cookery notebooks' |
I would like to think that we have achieved that, and that
Towerwater provides us with a unique experience. When one has a dream and its
realisation is even better than the original dream, then you could consider
yourself truly blessed.
Photo from 'Monet's Cookery notebooks' |
Photo from 'Monet's Cookery notebooks' |
Now I can sit in the Towerwater garden and enjoy glimpses
of what must have been an amazing exhibition. I relish in the realisation that
there are many kindred spirits in the world and that through the generations
there have been many in pursuit of beauty.
I consider myself blessed. Luck has nothing to do with it.
We have, and continue to work hard to achieve and live this dream. No great
achievement is achieved without sacrifice but the rewards are so worth it.
You are quite right. Living is an art that should be pursued with passion. Lovely post, thanks.
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