Hi there, its our monthly By Invitation Only post and this is it until the fall! (We are taking a break during the summer months since everyone will be scattered about during the summer). Marsha of Splenderosa came up with the concept of each of us posting on Camelot. Open to interpretation…..it will be fun to see what all the girls in the group come up with!
For me first and foremost the first image that comes to mind is of JFK and Jackie….but of course! How could it not! They signified an American Camelot, don’t you agree? So I have to start this post off with a picture of the iconic couple……..
Then I started thinking about a modern day Camelot. What does it mean? What would it look like? Camelot, the mythical magical castle supposedly that belonged to King Arthur is still a mystery, its true location never really known. Yet the term Camelot stays so alive in our imaginations, talked about from generation to generation….a testament to how important it is for us to dream and to aspire, old and young alike.
So just roll with me here! I came up with an inside and outside look at what my own modern day Camelot might look like (in my overactive imagination)! This is what I came up with, just think a timeless classic gem, one that will stand the test of time………….where everything is beautiful and the simple pleasures are enjoyed and cherished in the most elegant way possible!
Where the long shady driveway might look like this…….
Passing the horses grazing along the way up to the house…….
The “greeting committee” at Camelot…..
Camelot…a home that befits such a name
With an elegant front porch that looks something like this….perfect for early morning coffee and watching the sun come up…..
Where canines rule, no room is off limits!
Where the rear foyer might open onto a beautiful manicured field like this…….
Where pristine and perfect gardens are everywhere you look…….
And secret gardens wait for your discovery!
A home where every room, though grand and gorgeous, has a feeling of “worn in elegance” that beckons you in…..
Where the guest rooms rival that of the finest hotels you have ever stayed in
With a bathroom and tub to match……
And where slippers like these are waiting for you to slip into….. (you’re not surprised are you)?
And where the sitting rooms, a rhapsody of blue and white invite you to linger for hours…..
And monogrammed everything is de rigeur ….
Where all the foods for the daily meals are centered around what’s picked from the garden that morning..rest assured it’s delicious!
Breathtaking views can be expected from every window over at Camelot!
Even that of the porte cochere which houses a collection of fabulous vintage roadsters….
Camelot, a place where time really does stand still, long enough to sit down and write an old fashioned thank you note (no texting or emailing a thank you allowed)!
A grand drawing room where everyone gathers after dinner for a little nightcap
And smaller intimate spaces that beg you to get cozy in with a great book…..
A ballroom sized kitchen that can accommodate prepping for parties for hundreds and hundreds…..
A dining room that can handle heads of state, heated family debates and lengthy formal dinners of all kinds…….
Camelot…a place with more than one reading room….for all those books you have nothing but time to devour!
Where closets are the stuff girly girl dreams are made of!
Meals are always a white tablecloth, silver charger, and fancy linens affair…….
Where daily crisp white linens are changed on the bed and finished with a spritz of lavender spray
And where urns of beautiful flowers and plants are changed weekly…….
A place where picnics are commonplace
And when you aren’t going on a picnic you might ride for acres and acres on your own mare or stallion
And when you come back, look what might be waiting for you…a chilled mint julep in a monogrammed cup!
Camelot, a home where legendary Christmas’s are right out of a storybook…….
And where the drawing room can be converted to a beautiful ballroom for a family wedding
Where a gorgeous little gazebo at the waters edge holds your personal small boat for when you want to jaunt”across the lake” to catch a drink or late day coffee with a friend…….
Holding your chinoiserie umbrella of course! (and yes this includes the glass of Bordeaux you see there)!!
Well as they say if you are going to dream you might as well dream B I G, right? One can dream! I always say I was born in the wrong era, society moves too fast for me today, I want it to slow dooooooown. WAY down. This modern day Camelot certainly would be quite a fantasy as life is so fast paced today, I find it is harder to take the time to really enjoy the simple pleasures in life. I think Camelot is a vision and a concept of magical perfection more than anything else, very much alive in our imaginations that has been revered and celebrated for centuries.
True, this doesn’t apply to 99.9% of us, but I think we can all have our own little Camelots…..by making our own homes places we love to live in, share with others and fill with love. We can all buy fresh flowers, light beautiful candles, play beautiful music…..all the pretty little touches that can bring a little “Camelot” into our lives, what do you think? How do you see your personal Camelot?
If you want to see more interpretations of Camelot and I can assure you there will be many worth seeing, click here to visit the very talented, fearless leader of BIO, Marsha of Splenderosa…where there are links to all the other bloggers who have participated.
Thanks for stopping in and don’t forget to visit here to be eligible for one of four fabulous giveaways all in honor of Mothers Day! (You must leave a comment on that post to be eligible to win the goodies)!
OK, let me at that kitchen, and at the horses. I would be happy just cooking in a kitchen as such (looks like the kitchen at my favorite French castle, Chenonceau!) and then for a ride out on my favorite stallion. Good gracious, this is my Camelot! Love every photo….thank you for this glorious dream my dear. ENJOY YOUR DAY! Anita
Tina, think you nailed the idea of Camelot, a fantasy where everything is beautiful and magical. Wow! Love your version, if only it could be! Every single room is the epitome of elegance, kind of like someone else’s “enchanted” home that I know 🙂 Just beautiful. I love that canines and horses rule, and love how you ended your Camelot post too, well done Tina.
I think that your home is Camelot! Beautifully designed, a kitchen to die for, plenty of room to entertain and on a beautiful lot. Also with a dog that roams free!
Tina, All of the photographs are amazing and together would fill the bill for a perfect “Camelot”. That being said; about half way down the post I started to feel that maybe this isn’t the perfect Camelot because these are all just “things”. I am already starting to learn that I do not own things, but rather they own me. More maintenance, more money, less time doing the things we really want to be doing like sitting down and reading that book or spending time with our family. You hit the nail on the head when you said we can all have our own little Camelot. That one paragraph described it all for me. Wishing you a beautiful day! -Tonya
Spectacular! I love every single picture and love the idea of having plenty of time for letter writing, picnics and reading a book not a nook! I agree, things move too fast and I loved your sentiments on what Camelot is as much as I did drooling over the pictures. Thank you for this wonderful feast of beauty.
I could definitely live in your Camelot – just love your interpretation! From the beautiful bedroom. to the warm and cozy library, to the back entry with amazing garden…it’s all stunning!!
Your vision of Camelot is so similar to mine…perhaps we could be neighbors—all joking aside…my idea of Camelot is waking up to Church Bells in our house in Beaune and knowing we have the summer to enjoy the beauty that is France! Have a wonderful day…
Oh Tina, How wonderful ….. if only, if only !!!! But, as you say, we can all have our own ‘Camelot’ even if it is a little more modest !! Such beautiful images ….. mouth-watering and perfect for our BIO subject this month. Have a lovely week Tina. XXXX
Absolute wonderful !!! You have matched dreams with reality; the publication is marvelous, all those pictures are great together with the wording, please receive my congratulations for a lovely piece of reading. Love from sunny Madrid, Kiara.
Such a wonderful interpretation here Tina! I like the way you’ve included all the elements that define you;) .. and many of us!! .. the romance, the beautiful entrance and pathway, delicious food, and the details .. linens and even the slippers. You bring up a wonderful thought in that we should consider the CONCEPT of Camelot in everyday living. Well done! Enjoy your day:)
Tina this is incredible. I am with you about being born in the wrong era, all the tech stuff is too much for me, things are changing too fast. I love the lifestyle you depicted and of course the home is just a dream (much like your own Camelot). I loved hearing what you had to say about each of us creating our own little Camelot, yes I think its something we can all do on a less grand scale, fresh flowers and music are two things that are a regular part of my routine.
Thank you for providing such a wonderful escape. It is all stunning, I like the comment about any house with a dog knows the pooch rules and no rooms are off limits! More than anything I love your thoughts about each of us being responsible for creating our own little Camelot, so very, very true.
I love your blog, came upon through Pinterest. Eye candy! I understand the need to create our own places of beauty – lighting a candle at dinner, having fresh flowers, my children doing their homework to Chopin. I very much enjoyed your pictures…oddly, they mirror my interior fantasy estate as well. 🙂
If this is the correct place to enter for the Mother’s Day Giveaway, I will say that I would absolutely love the Ritz Carlton crystal candle. Delicious.
First I found an image of a beautiful room on Pinterest. I decided to explore further and was transported into a fantasy world of beautiful pictures and thoughts. My journey took me further into a realm of pure joy, one image after another, until I landed in your enchanted store. There I was rewarded by a happy little silver squirrel and acorn sitting atop a wooden bowl. Such a fitting creature to inhabit this special world I was transported to. Thank you so much for the wonderful journey and a few moments of dreaming of my personal Camelot. Barbara
Hi Tina- you sure know how to get me dreaming! Especially after the day I have had, I needed this! I would love my days to be spent riding, frolicking, picnicking, and drinking Mint Juleps! Sounds a lot better than carpool lines, supermarket rushes and traffic jams. I love how your version of Camelot made me feel even if it was only for a few minutes. Thank you!
Tina, This was so beautiful and I saw my imagery in many of the pictures. The one that I really liked and realized would be so nice is to use dining rooms or more formal areas than we do now. Even a grilled cheese and pickles could be so inviting served on our formal china /silver chargers. It seems we are all so rushed and life is hectic and we never have time to sit and read a book or just enjoy our living spaces indoors and out. I would love to go back to those days . I remember sitting on my grandparents’ swing on a Sunday and friends came by and visited and often ate. But there was always enough to go around / homemade ice cream, cold watermelon enjoyed on newspapers on the lawn. Thanks for helping us remember those times and hopefully to enjoy what we have before it is too late . 🙂 Kathy
woohoo! Your sure dream big! And then gently bring us back to earth at the end…just in case it was all getting too fabulous…
gardens were so glorious i was quite lost in those images…until i got to that kitchen with the copper pans….now that is the most impressive collection of copper pans i have ever seen…glorious!
Great post…Love every photo you posted…I have to say though, most people I know would consider your beautiful home their Camelot…Hope you’re having a great week!
You’re such a romantic! I love going on these little fantastical trips with you. It takes me away from the everyday mundane. That kitchen with all the copper pots is extraordinary, is it in one of the Rhode Island mansions? It’s familiar to me, and I wonder if I saw it when I did a tour of the old houses. Lovely post, I adore your Camelot.
I had to respond and tell you that I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS” Camelot” Post.. I want to live in this POST! I look forward to more “Camelot..
I also dream of that ENCHANTED HOME where I wake up in the morning and someone is bringing me breakfast in bed and I am going to have a Great hair day.!!!
The Heiress.. on the Ralph Lauren Home site. That is my alter ego… lol
Ahhh! How nice it is to dream a little or a lot! This road to Camelot was amazing! Everything was perfect and fancy…a beautiful way to see how the 1% live. 🙂
Tina, I am just reading the posts for BIO today and I have to admit that I had been convinced that Camelot was YOUR idea, not Marsha’s! Because look how beautifully you presented it to us…as always…you go above and beyond…and yet I love how each of us, in our own way made it about a personal idea that can be reached…in our dreams! 😉 With all of my Best from Arles, Heather
I I am a new follower to your blog. I love your ideas and you store. Everything is so beautiful!. As far as my favorite on your giveaway – I love the straw clutch. My daughter just this week told me she is pregnant with our second grandchild and this clutch is so her!!! Happy Mother’s Day!!!!
I became lost in the pictures…living inside of them every step of the way…Escape right? To live outside of ourselves that we only dream of and not accustomed to. Love the trip, thanks for taking me along on the venture!
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Hi there, its our monthly By Invitation Only post and this is it until the fall! (We are taking a break during the summer months since everyone will be scattered about during the summer). Marsha of Splenderosa came up with the concept of each of us posting on Camelot. Open to interpretation…..it will be fun to see what all the girls in the group come up with!
For me first and foremost the first image that comes to mind is of JFK and Jackie….but of course! How could it not! They signified an American Camelot, don’t you agree? So I have to start this post off with a picture of the iconic couple……..
Then I started thinking about a modern day Camelot. What does it mean? What would it look like? Camelot, the mythical magical castle supposedly that belonged to King Arthur is still a mystery, its true location never really known. Yet the term Camelot stays so alive in our imaginations, talked about from generation to generation….a testament to how important it is for us to dream and to aspire, old and young alike.
So just roll with me here! I came up with an inside and outside look at what my own modern day Camelot might look like (in my overactive imagination)! This is what I came up with, just think a timeless classic gem, one that will stand the test of time………….where everything is beautiful and the simple pleasures are enjoyed and cherished in the most elegant way possible!
Passing the horses grazing along the way up to the house…….
The “greeting committee” at Camelot…..
Where canines rule, no room is off limits!
A home where every room, though grand and gorgeous, has a feeling of “worn in elegance” that beckons you in…..
And where slippers like these are waiting for you to slip into….. (you’re not surprised are you)?
And monogrammed everything is de rigeur ….
Where all the foods for the daily meals are centered around what’s picked from the garden that morning..rest assured it’s delicious!
Camelot, a place where time really does stand still, long enough to sit down and write an old fashioned thank you note (no texting or emailing a thank you allowed)!
And smaller intimate spaces that beg you to get cozy in with a great book…..
A dining room that can handle heads of state, heated family debates and lengthy formal dinners of all kinds…….
Camelot…a place with more than one reading room….for all those books you have nothing but time to devour!
Where daily crisp white linens are changed on the bed and finished with a spritz of lavender spray
A place where picnics are commonplace
And when you aren’t going on a picnic you might ride for acres and acres on your own mare or stallion
And when you come back, look what might be waiting for you…a chilled mint julep in a monogrammed cup!
Well as they say if you are going to dream you might as well dream B I G, right? One can dream! I always say I was born in the wrong era, society moves too fast for me today, I want it to slow dooooooown. WAY down. This modern day Camelot certainly would be quite a fantasy as life is so fast paced today, I find it is harder to take the time to really enjoy the simple pleasures in life. I think Camelot is a vision and a concept of magical perfection more than anything else, very much alive in our imaginations that has been revered and celebrated for centuries.
True, this doesn’t apply to 99.9% of us, but I think we can all have our own little Camelots…..by making our own homes places we love to live in, share with others and fill with love. We can all buy fresh flowers, light beautiful candles, play beautiful music…..all the pretty little touches that can bring a little “Camelot” into our lives, what do you think? How do you see your personal Camelot?
If you want to see more interpretations of Camelot and I can assure you there will be many worth seeing, click here to visit the very talented, fearless leader of BIO, Marsha of Splenderosa…where there are links to all the other bloggers who have participated.
(You must leave a comment on that post to be eligible to win the goodies)!
GLORY BE, TINA!
OK, let me at that kitchen, and at the horses. I would be happy just cooking in a kitchen as such (looks like the kitchen at my favorite French castle, Chenonceau!) and then for a ride out on my favorite stallion. Good gracious, this is my Camelot! Love every photo….thank you for this glorious dream my dear. ENJOY YOUR DAY! Anita
Tina, think you nailed the idea of Camelot, a fantasy where everything is beautiful and magical. Wow! Love your version, if only it could be! Every single room is the epitome of elegance, kind of like someone else’s “enchanted” home that I know 🙂 Just beautiful. I love that canines and horses rule, and love how you ended your Camelot post too, well done Tina.
I think that your home is Camelot! Beautifully designed, a kitchen to die for, plenty of room to entertain and on a beautiful lot. Also with a dog that roams free!
Tina, All of the photographs are amazing and together would fill the bill for a perfect “Camelot”. That being said; about half way down the post I started to feel that maybe this isn’t the perfect Camelot because these are all just “things”. I am already starting to learn that I do not own things, but rather they own me. More maintenance, more money, less time doing the things we really want to be doing like sitting down and reading that book or spending time with our family. You hit the nail on the head when you said we can all have our own little Camelot. That one paragraph described it all for me. Wishing you a beautiful day! -Tonya
Spectacular! I love every single picture and love the idea of having plenty of time for letter writing, picnics and reading a book not a nook! I agree, things move too fast and I loved your sentiments on what Camelot is as much as I did drooling over the pictures. Thank you for this wonderful feast of beauty.
Tina, you have captured the essence of Camelot indeed! I even see a front terrace from a friends former home!
So very idyllic! Sigh…….
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Oh, what a beautiful post! It really made me dream… go far away. 🙂
Wishing you a very blessed day!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
I could definitely live in your Camelot – just love your interpretation! From the beautiful bedroom. to the warm and cozy library, to the back entry with amazing garden…it’s all stunning!!
Just gorgeous! All of it!! xo
Your vision of Camelot is so similar to mine…perhaps we could be neighbors—all joking aside…my idea of Camelot is waking up to Church Bells in our house in Beaune and knowing we have the summer to enjoy the beauty that is France! Have a wonderful day…
I just got done reading Killing Kennedy. Very, very interesting. It talked a lot about their lives inside the White House.
Everything here is a dream! SO beautiful, Tina.
Happy Tuesday.
Teresa
xoxo
Oh Tina,
How wonderful ….. if only, if only !!!! But, as you say, we can all have our own ‘Camelot’ even if it is a little more modest !!
Such beautiful images ….. mouth-watering and perfect for our BIO subject this month.
Have a lovely week Tina. XXXX
Absolute wonderful !!! You have matched dreams with reality; the publication is marvelous, all those pictures are great together with the wording, please receive my congratulations for a lovely piece of reading.
Love from sunny Madrid,
Kiara.
Such a wonderful interpretation here Tina! I like the way you’ve included all the elements that define you;) .. and many of us!! .. the romance, the beautiful entrance and pathway, delicious food, and the details .. linens and even the slippers. You bring up a wonderful thought in that we should consider the CONCEPT of Camelot in everyday living. Well done! Enjoy your day:)
Tina…what a beautiful idea of Camelot….. I love the beautiful gardens and the dog in the one image is perfect…you created the perfect Camelot!
Tina this is incredible. I am with you about being born in the wrong era, all the tech stuff is too much for me, things are changing too fast. I love the lifestyle you depicted and of course the home is just a dream (much like your own Camelot). I loved hearing what you had to say about each of us creating our own little Camelot, yes I think its something we can all do on a less grand scale, fresh flowers and music are two things that are a regular part of my routine.
Wonderful post. Thank you for the “getaway”.
Tina what a wonderful post today and a great way to start my day. Yes, we can all dream!
Barbara S
I love your blog and just wanted to tell you. I look forward to it every day! It is like having a fabulous magazine in my mailbox every morning.
Thank you for taking the time to write this and having such exquisite taste – that I share I might add.
It beats the hell out of what is happening in the “real world” and it always allows me to escape to a happy place.
Nobody Does It Better !!
That is you. There is no other you.
Tina RULES !!!!
Thank you for providing such a wonderful escape. It is all stunning, I like the comment about any house with a dog knows the pooch rules and no rooms are off limits! More than anything I love your thoughts about each of us being responsible for creating our own little Camelot, so very, very true.
Sending you a smile Tina!
I love your blog, came upon through Pinterest. Eye candy! I understand the need to create our own places of beauty – lighting a candle at dinner, having fresh flowers, my children doing their homework to Chopin. I very much enjoyed your pictures…oddly, they mirror my interior fantasy estate as well. 🙂
If this is the correct place to enter for the Mother’s Day Giveaway, I will say that I would absolutely love the Ritz Carlton crystal candle. Delicious.
So glad I found this spot, I will be back.
First I found an image of a beautiful room on Pinterest. I decided to explore further and was transported into a fantasy world of beautiful pictures and thoughts. My journey took me further into a realm of pure joy, one image after another, until I landed in your enchanted store. There I was rewarded by a happy little silver squirrel and acorn sitting atop a wooden bowl. Such a fitting creature to inhabit this special world I was transported to. Thank you so much for the wonderful journey and a few moments of dreaming of my personal Camelot. Barbara
Hi Tina- you sure know how to get me dreaming! Especially after the day I have had, I needed this! I would love my days to be spent riding, frolicking, picnicking, and drinking Mint Juleps! Sounds a lot better than carpool lines, supermarket rushes and traffic jams. I love how your version of Camelot made me feel even if it was only for a few minutes. Thank you!
Tina,
This was so beautiful and I saw my imagery in many of the pictures. The one that I really liked and realized would be so nice is to use dining rooms or more formal areas than we do now. Even a grilled cheese and pickles could be so inviting served on our formal china /silver chargers. It seems we are all so rushed and life is hectic and we never have time to sit and read a book or just enjoy our living spaces indoors and out. I would love to go back to those days . I remember sitting on my grandparents’ swing on a Sunday and friends came by and visited and often ate. But there was always enough to go around / homemade ice cream, cold watermelon enjoyed on newspapers on the lawn. Thanks for helping us remember those times and hopefully to enjoy what we have before it is too late . 🙂 Kathy
Love your modern day Camelot, Tina… A marvellous interpretation… xv
Thank you! What a fabulous post you put together. Loved it.
woohoo! Your sure dream big! And then gently bring us back to earth at the end…just in case it was all getting too fabulous…
gardens were so glorious i was quite lost in those images…until i got to that kitchen with the copper pans….now that is the most impressive collection of copper pans i have ever seen…glorious!
Great post…Love every photo you posted…I have to say though, most people I know would consider your beautiful home their Camelot…Hope you’re having a great week!
Hello Tina! I think that this post should have the title Utopia! My goodness it is beautiful! I loved every image, especially ths loser and Christmas.
Have a great night!
You’re such a romantic! I love going on these little fantastical trips with you. It takes me away from the everyday mundane. That kitchen with all the copper pots is extraordinary, is it in one of the Rhode Island mansions? It’s familiar to me, and I wonder if I saw it when I did a tour of the old houses. Lovely post, I adore your Camelot.
I had to respond and tell you that I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS” Camelot” Post.. I want to live in this POST! I look forward to more “Camelot..
I also dream of that ENCHANTED HOME where I wake up in the morning and someone is bringing me breakfast in bed and I am going to have a Great hair day.!!!
The Heiress.. on the Ralph Lauren Home site. That is my alter ego… lol
Ahhh! How nice it is to dream a little or a lot! This road to Camelot was amazing! Everything was perfect and fancy…a beautiful way to see how the 1% live. 🙂
Tina, I am just reading the posts for BIO today and I have to admit that I had been convinced that Camelot was YOUR idea, not Marsha’s! Because look how beautifully you presented it to us…as always…you go above and beyond…and yet I love how each of us, in our own way made it about a personal idea that can be reached…in our dreams! 😉
With all of my Best from Arles,
Heather
I I am a new follower to your blog. I love your ideas and you store. Everything is so beautiful!. As far as my favorite on your giveaway – I love the straw clutch. My daughter just this week told me she is pregnant with our second grandchild and this clutch is so her!!! Happy Mother’s Day!!!!
I became lost in the pictures…living inside of them every step of the way…Escape right? To live outside of ourselves that we only dream of and not accustomed to. Love the trip, thanks for taking me along on the venture!
the only word I have is WOW! what a beautiful post. I hope you will share it at my hop on Thursday. xo