Monday, August 31, 2009

Blue Monday - Murals

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We snapped these pictures of murals in Tarpon Springs from our car. They're all related to the sea and all have beautiful blue in them. I'm sure you'll notice the blue sky and the many touches of blue in the surrounding buildings. This one has a mermaid.




This one depicts a courtyard with a beautiful fountain.





Here's a village in Greece.





This is a beautiful mural of a sponge boat with a diver painted on its bow.




Blue Monday Participants
1. ellen b
2. LaVoice
3. Christi at A SOUTHERN LIFE
4. Chari@Happy To Design
5. Mary@OnePerfect Bite
6. Aussie Nikki NC USA
7. Sandi
8. m @ tales from an oc cottage
9. Linderhof
10. Brittany D.
11. Sarah @ Hyacinths For The Soul
12. Chriss- Vancouver, BC
13. Barbara the Purple Goat Lady
14. Baba's Special babies
15. Maggie ...@Normandy Life
16. barbara jean
17. De Cherie
18. Ivory Spring
19. ...Molly
20. Judith
21. Maria Berg, Sweden
22. D@SunnySide
23. AnnA
24. Gemma		25. Jeanne
26. Gie
27. Becky K. @Hospitality Lane
28. cindy
29. Judi
30. Shirls Rose Cottage
31. Cindy at Collector at Heart
32. Joan @ Applejack Lane
33. Beverly
34. Happily Retired Gal
35. bj
36. Candy
37. storyteller at Small Reflections
38. Maria's Space
39. Cozy Kitchen by the Sea
40. Ruby
41. Pagan Sphinx-MassachusettsUSA
42. denisemarie-bloomin
43. Ms. Sharlotte's...Southern Reflections
44. Sally
45. charmine
46. Becky
47. Lynn
48. charli and me		49. boliyou
50. Elizabeth
51. Lynn @ Alive!
52. Regina, Daily Living
53. Lou, Denver,CO USA
54. Singapore Plants Lover
55. Debra Kaye
56. Nadine, Bulgaria
57. A.Marie
58. Fifi Flowers
59. Kitty_Valerie
60. annies home -
61. Ladynred
62. Jane
63. Carrie - Oak Rise Cottage
64. Terry
65. darnold23@diningwithdebbie
66. Paisley&Pretties
67. Jensmere
68. carolyn USA
69. Tara @ Feels like Home
70. Lorie Shewbridge

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66 comments:

  1. ellen bAugust 31, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    Hello Sally,
    The murals in this town are fun! We were both snapping shots by the sea. Hope you have a great week! Now I'm going to sleep!

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  2. Mary BergfeldAugust 31, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    I love the blues you found to share with us today. I love the murals. I hope you have a wonderful day.

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  3. {oc cottage}August 31, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    How interesting! I have not seen anything like that!

    m ^..^

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  4. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 31, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    Very nice! You won't find anything like that here! Happy Blue Monday!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  5. SarahAugust 31, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    Sally, thanks for sharing the blues of Tarpon Springs.
    Happy Blue Monday ~ Hyacinth

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  6. ChrissyAugust 31, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    Very pretty. THis is my first time participating in your meme and I look forward to doing so in the future.

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  7. BarbaraAugust 31, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Sally, I have been to Tarpon Springs, but the murals must be new or I don't remember them. They are great. We went out on the Sponge Boat.

    Happy Monday, Barbara

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  8. MaggieAugust 31, 2009 at 1:26 AM

    I enjoyed my visit to Tarpon Springs this morning, oh! how I wish we had those blue skies here today.
    Hope you have a great week.
    Maggie

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  9. BabaAugust 31, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    Wow... I love looking at these great murals and my favorite one is the courtyard with the fountain!!!The pictures looked better when I enlarged them..it looks like a ghost shadow in the first shot!!!

    Have a fun "Blue Monday"....
    Hugs, Baba

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  10. Barbara JeanAugust 31, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    Love Murals.

    These are great.

    thanks for hosting.

    blessings on your week.

    barbara jean

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  11. Tra La La Boom De AyAugust 31, 2009 at 1:47 AM

    Hi Sally, I have landed and even had time to make a post for this weeks blue monday. Hope that you are doing well on your side of the states. Hugs and Love to you! Cherie

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  12. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 3:00 AM

    wonderful collections of 'blue' memories for you. Isn't it amazing when you are looking for a colour how everything seems to be in that colour? lol take care, with much love, Judith

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  13. Maria BergAugust 31, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    That is so cool, with all that village on the wall, MB

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  14. Gemma WisemanAugust 31, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Those murals make the streetscape look so bright and attractive! They really look so lovely!

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  15. AnnAAugust 31, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    Hello Sally!
    Nice murals you are showing this bluey monday.
    Have a nice week!/
    AnnA

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  16. Gie's TidbitsAugust 31, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    awesome...some people are really talented.

    Happy Blue Monday.

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  17. Becky K.August 31, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    I like these. That last one has to be my favorite, though.

    Happy Blue Monday!

    Becky K.

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  18. jeanneAugust 31, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Hi Sally, it is fun to re-visit a lovely Florida city. Those buildings look beautiful painted with the seaside murals. Tarpon Springs is a very charming place. I love the blues today.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  19. BeverlyAugust 31, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    We used to go to Tarpon Springs when I was a small child to watch the boats. I love the sights, sounds and smells of Tarpon Springs. Great post, Sally.

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  20. CindyAugust 31, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    This is all in one town? Nice to see all the art.
    Have a good day.
    Cindy

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  21. Happily Retired GalAugust 31, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Lots of beautiful blue in your lovely travel photos. The murals are beautiful ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  22. bjAugust 31, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Your blues are great today, Sally.
    Thanks for always being here for us to start our week off in a GOOD way.
    Happy Blue Monday..
    xo bj

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  23. CandyAugust 31, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Nice shots of town and good thing girl.Off to a busy day and will get some visiting in this evening. Happy day ;-)

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  24. Maria's SpaceAugust 31, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Amazing Murals. Very talented folks.

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  25. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Oh Sally...we used to go to Tarpon Springs when I was a child.
    Loved to eat at "Pappas" restaurant. I believe the restaurant was sold years ago.
    Once you have had a "real" Greek Salad, no other compares..lol!

    Thanks for sharing these murals and for the memories they have evoked.

    Have a Magnificent Blue Monday!

    Hugs,
    Lynn♥

    ~Let Freedom Ring!~

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  26. storyteller at Small ReflectionsAugust 31, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Molly's feeling BLUE
    as she visits the blue house
    missing her fur-friend ;-(

    Hugs and blessings,

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  27. Barbara H.August 31, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Those are great murals! I love when towns have that kind of thing.

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  28. Christi @ A Southern LifeAugust 31, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    What great murals. They certainly make the town lovely!

    Christi

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  29. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Oh, I like those murals!

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  30. AprilAugust 31, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Sally! Lots of talent went in to painting those!

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  31. Historical sites with charmineAugust 31, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Happy blue monday Sally.I love the one with the Greecian village scene the best.

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  32. Historical sites with charmineAugust 31, 2009 at 9:54 AM

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  33. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Good morning Sally. All of the murals are interesting and fun. They are also very pretty. I hope you have a wonderful Blue Monday ♥

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  34. Denise MarieAugust 31, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Sally, great pics. I can't wait for things to slow down a little so I can show you my new blue dishes and other fun stuff. Have a terrific week.

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  35. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Great shots. I ended up shooting an awning this week, too!

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  36. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    How cool! I love when communities have things that make them unique and celebrate it.

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  37. LynnAugust 31, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    What great fun! Shows some definite community spirit, pride, and cooperation. Shine a spotlight on this town!

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  38. Marjorie (Molly) SmithAugust 31, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    I love these murals, when we went to OK we saw alot of pictures painted on store walls in small town that depicted the Frontier life.

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  39. Regina August 31, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Beautiful blue! Nice shots Sally.

    I found my blue now, (just posted).
    Have a wonderful week.
    Regina

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  40. Betsy Banks AdamsAugust 31, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful 'blue' photos, Sally... Tarpon Springs looks like such a neat place to visit. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  41. LouAugust 31, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I LOVE BLUE!
    and your Blue Monday is just perfect!!
    drop by my place for a looksee !
    thanks for sharing!
    ♥ smiles!

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  42. Debra KayeAugust 31, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    I love murals! Happy Blue Monday!

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  43. A.MarieAugust 31, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Those are some lovely murals. Thanks for sharing.

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  44. annies homeAugust 31, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    that is some very good artistic work

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  45. JudiAugust 31, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Happy Blue Monday Sally
    I love the muriels. They are sooooo nice and wonderfully done.
    YOur pictures turned out so good too.
    have a great day
    Judi

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  46. Fifi FlowersAugust 31, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    LOVE the last mural!

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  47. Diers EveAugust 31, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Hey!
    I loved the Village in Greece. It's just beautyful.
    Have a great Monday,
    Val

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  48. LadynredAugust 31, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful Blue Murals. Great shots!

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  49. RubyAugust 31, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    I love seeing murals on buildings. You are showing some very nice ones today. Dreamy sky,too!
    Thanks for hosting blue Monday. It's always a 'cool' day on your blog!

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  50. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)August 31, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Sally, beautiful pictures. This chick is feelin' a little blue now so I am off to the rose garden. Have a very brightly blessed day!!!

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  51. squawmamaAugust 31, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Sally these were excellent pictures of the murals in Tarpon Springs... It is such a wonderful place to visit. Have a beautiful Monday!

    (((HUGS)))
    Donna

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  52. Diane of Crafty PassionsAugust 31, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    The mural's are just fantastic.
    Diane

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  53. CarrieAugust 31, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    I remember when I was in New Port Richey for my niece's wedding in 1998 a few of us went to Tarpon Springs to see the sights, including the sponge industry.
    The murals are very nice.

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  54. Chari at Happy To DesignAugust 31, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Hi Sally...

    I just love these little towns with the murals painted down the sides of the buildings...just feels so homey and quaint! I've never been to Tarpon Springs but these beautiful murals sure make it enticing! I think my favorite mural is of the boat...love all the display of the flags on top of that building too! So pretty! Thanks for sharing it with all of us today! Thank you so much, Sally...for hosting Blue Monday...I always enjoy participating and going to everyone's posts!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  55. SalmagundiAugust 31, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Fun Blue Monday post! I love local murals. Sally

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  56. TerryAugust 31, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Howdy Sally
    Happy Blue Monday to you .
    What a wonderful post and great photos.
    Blessings to you .
    Thank you for hosting Blue Monday.
    Hugs
    Happy Trails

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  57. Musings of A MinisterAugust 31, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Beautiful. I love blue.

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  58. SleeAugust 31, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    I am a sucker for murals. These are lovely.

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  59. BridgetAugust 31, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Happy Blue Monday. I love public murals!

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  60. DixieAugust 31, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Sally... looks like you had a busy blue monday... i gave you a shout-out in French Lique today... drop by and see... let's just say.. I expect some traffic to your book blog.. ;) thanks again for all the wonderful reads this summer!

    hugs Dixie

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  61. joyh82August 31, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Beautiful murals! Looks like a nice place to visit too.

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  62. JennsmereAugust 31, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Hi Sally! Love these murals...There are certainly some talented local artists in Tarpon! Thanks for sharing them with us.

    Be blessed,
    Susan

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  63. Lorie ShewbridgeAugust 31, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    I really like the one with the courtyard and fountain.
    I loved all the scenery when we were in Greece. I have a great picture of a blue pool from Greece, I just can't find it, darn it!! I will for next week. Have a wonderful week.

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  64. BridgetSeptember 1, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    No worries Sally, I've lost 30 pounds since January and I plan on pigging out at lunch with Diane tomorrow. Not eating sugar anymore allows me to eat cheeseburgers and still lose weight. I'm skinnier now than I have been in ages. I'm still trying to lose at least 10 more pounds. I'm still 30 pounds heavier than the day I got married. : ( but I know I am not alone on that one. lol

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  65. Anne FannieSeptember 1, 2009 at 1:29 AM

    Hi Sally, very pretty murals. I like how you incorporated them into Blue Monday.
    LIfe has been a bit hectic lately, I missed Blue Monday today!
    ~Ann

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  66. Carolyn FordSeptember 6, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    wow! My husband and I were in Tarpon Springs in May and we saw those murals! How fun to see them again from your lens!

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