Monday, August 26, 2013

Blue Monday - Ringling, Part Two

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*****Next week Blue Monday will celebrate its 5th Blogiversary! That's right. On the first Monday in September, 2008, I began Blue Monday. It's been going ever since!

I plan to celebrate with balloons, cake,  and flowers--all blue, of course! Perhaps you'll be able to think of something blue and join in for the fifth Blogiversary. *****
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Continuing from last week, here's my granddaughter, Ara, and her friend Macey in front of Ca'D'Zan (House of John), the winter home of John and Mable Ringling in Sarasota, Florida.



Notice the different shades of Blue on the windows?



Here's Macey and my granddaughter, Ara in front of those unique Blue windows.



The view from John Ringling's bedroom. There are four different colored windows, each represent a color from the interior. From here you can see a piece of the patio and the Blue sky and Blue bay. Can you imagine waking to this view each morning?



The view from back patio, looking toward the back of the house mansion. Oh, those windows!



The view from back patio, looking toward the Blue Sarasota Bay.



The ballroom ceiling of Ca'D'Zan shows these dancers one painted in each of the four corners. Souvenir coasters are available for purchase.



Happy Blue Monday!

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56 comments:

  1. JimAugust 26, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    Amazing architecture.

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  2. MariceAugust 26, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    the place looks really nice :)

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  3. MariceAugust 26, 2013 at 12:46 AM

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  4. MariceAugust 26, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    I have deleted a comment, my comment entry was dupe!

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  5. Jeannie MarieAugust 26, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Love those multi shades of blue windows! What a wonderful day for your granddaughter and her friend!

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  6. JoyfulAugust 26, 2013 at 1:31 AM

    Happy anniversary!

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  7. Little Wandering WrenAugust 26, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    Hi Sally

    I have just flown into your blog and joined Blue Monday. Lovely to have found you, I have enjoyed your blog on Ringling, amazing place wondering what the summer house is like?!

    Wrenx

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  8. HannahAugust 26, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Lovely windows, I like all the shades of blue glass and the effect both from outside looking at them and from inside looking through them.

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  9. AnniAugust 26, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Amazing place, I just love those windows!
    Happy Blue Monday!

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  10. MaschaAugust 26, 2013 at 2:52 AM

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  11. MaschaAugust 26, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    The windows are - wow!
    In general, this architectur...
    A very interesting post.
    Happy blue monday :-)

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  12. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    Ocean is always the best view to take a photo with! <3

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  13. HazelAugust 26, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    What a beautiful building! With you on the windows. They're gorgeous. I love the blues in them. Lovely Ara and Macey too. Thanks for hosting Sally. Happy Monday to you.

    Hazel

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  14. Daniela AugustkaAugust 26, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    Good morning and happy blue Monday from Bratislava!

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  15. Melbourne Australia PhotosAugust 26, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    Beautiful captures, Sally. Those windows are amazing.
    Thanks for hosting.

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  16. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    what a beautiful and intersting building and, yes, those windows are amazing. Judyx

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  17. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaAugust 26, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Happy Blue Monday, Sally! Beautiful photos - love those gorgeous windows :) Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  18. LadyD PianoAugust 26, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Lovely ladies, grand place and awesome view from those gorgeous windows. I can't even imagine looking up at those ballroom dancers. Really nice post, Sally!

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  19. JeanneAugust 26, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Good morning Sally, I so want to visit this place. It is so beautiful. Too bad you can't go inside the mansion. Your granddaughter and her sweet friend are so pretty. The window you featured is gorgeous.

    Did you go too or are the pictures from your daughter?

    Have a great week.
    Love,
    Jeanne

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  20. bjAugust 26, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful blues, Sally....but even more beautiful young ladies.:)

    I can't believe it's been 5 years since Blue Monday got it's start. How fun it has been to play in your party each week.
    Hope you have a wonderful week...
    xo bj

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  21. Magical Mystical TeacherAugust 26, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    I like the way the blue of the sky "shines" in the windows!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 26, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Stunning photos. What a fun place to visit. Can't wait til next week's Blue Mon. celebration.

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  23. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)August 26, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Hi Sally, Those windows are perhaps the most beautiful part of this gorgeous building! I really need to see this house! I see the trees in the background and can feel the breezes. Have a wonderful blue Monday! Linda

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  24. Grandmother WrenAugust 26, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Those windows are beautiful - a view of blue every day! Happy Blue Monday, Sally

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  25. AnonymousAugust 26, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Lots of wonderful blues in your photos ~ love the glass colored windows and the girls are beautiful ~ thanks ~ happy week to you ~ carol, ^_^

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  26. EvaAugust 26, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Lovely windows, happy Monday :)

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  27. LVAugust 26, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Glad you allowed us go a long on this grand tour. I cannot imagine what it looks like inside. Off to the dentist.

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  28. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Lovely windows. never seen those before

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  29. Erica (Irene)August 26, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful architecture and cute girls.......

    Happy Blue Monday!!!!! Sally and thanks for hosting.

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  30. Joy@aVintageGreenAugust 26, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Wonderful visit today. 5 years of hosting Blue Monday next week !!!! Celebrations.
    Joy

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  31. AnonymousAugust 26, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Hi Sally! So lovely and 5 years of Blue Mondays! I love it. Thank you always for hosting and I'm getting to party with you.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  32. AnonymousAugust 26, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Hi Sally! So lovely and 5 years of Blue Mondays! I love it. Thank you always for hosting and I'm getting to party with you.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  33. NannaAugust 26, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    great blue photo shots! and a blue party sounds fantastic! puttign my thinking cap on for that one lol!
    Helen

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  34. LeoviAugust 26, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    These photos are beautiful, magical place, I like it, it's wonderful! It has a beautiful granddaughter, congratulations!

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  35. PauletteAugust 26, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    What fun Blue Monday, thanks for letting me join in .

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  36. EileenAugust 26, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Those blue windows are beautiful! Happy Blue Monday and thanks for hosting!

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  37. joyh82August 26, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    What a beautiful place. Love the windows. Your grand daughter is beautiful too!

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  38. Sarah ~ Magnolias AtticAugust 26, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Wow, those are some amazing windows!
    Happy Blue Monday!

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  39. aspiritofsimplicityAugust 26, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    those are beautiful windows but they pale in comparison to the beautiful girls

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  40. My name is RietAugust 26, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    HI Sally. You always find the loveliest blues every week. That mansion is beautiful and your granddaughter gorgeous. Happy Blue Monday

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  41. DawnTreaderAugust 26, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Those windows are beautiful. I love the colour blue.

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  42. AnonymousAugust 26, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Happy blue Monday!
    What a great idea to share "the blues"... :)Blue glass is remarkable beautiful, and so is your grand daughter and her friend!

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  43. SarahAugust 26, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Beautiful blues for a Happy Blue Monday!

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  44. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Hi Sally! Sorry I didn't get my comment in earlier - guess I was to busy dotting my i's and crossing my t's, because I put 2 links in from 2 different blogs.

    Hope you're having a good time with your family! And the colors of these windows are beautiful:)

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  45. ❀~Myrna~❀August 26, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    A beautiful place!
    Happy Blue Monday!

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  46. AlAugust 26, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    What lovely blue waters, and I love that multi-colored window.

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  47. January ZeleneAugust 26, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Amazing Blues! Looking forward for the Blogversary next week! :)

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  48. Susan FreemanAugust 27, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    That mansion is magical. I remember visiting it years ago and yes, the blue tinted windows are fascinating. Happy Blue Monday and congrats on nearly five years of Blue Mondays!

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  49. Susan FreemanAugust 27, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    That mansion is magical. I remember visiting it years ago and yes, the blue tinted windows are fascinating. Happy Blue Monday and congrats on nearly five years of Blue Mondays!

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  50. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.comAugust 27, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    I love the vibrant blue of the windows!

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  51. CailinMarieAugust 27, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Hi Sally! These Ringling posts are making me want to go back. Years ago my grandmother and I went to see the Art Collection but I don't think we toured the house. I love all those windows. So gorgeous!

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  52. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.comAugust 27, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    The ballroom ceiling looks amazing! And how wonderful that you could share a great day with your lovely daughter and granddaughter! Thanks for hosting...what a nice start to the week!

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  53. Bridgit's BellAugust 27, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    The window in the 4th photo is amazing, or did you edit it in a software program? What a pretty place to visit.

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  54. ShelaAugust 27, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Simply Stunning!

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  55. AnnesphamilyAugust 28, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Hi Sally! I missed linking but am so fascinated by those two part post! So much fun! My youngest son Nick till have a certificate to attend the circus one time in his life for FREe! It is so beautiful and was given to us the year he was born 1993 as an anniversary gift for all newborns! Such a beautiful keepsake. Hugs Anne

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  56. JudiAugust 29, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Happy slightly belated Blue Monday..*Hugs*
    Beautiful granddaughter you have...and I adore those blue windows both from the inside and outside. They are beautiful.

    That is a lovely building for sure...

    You do find so much beautiful blue everywhere and its always so interesting to see what will turn up next.

    Hope you have been well and enjoying a great summer...
    all best... Judi xo

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