A Guardian Angel to watch over....

Wishing one and all safe travels to your loved ones, 

days filled with laughter, good food and warmth and most important of all 

an opportunity for you to put your feet up and relax!

Joyeux Noel!

By Domenico Ghirlandaio

by Leonardo da Vinci

By Francesco Botticini

by Leonardo da Vinci

P.S.


A message from Jeanne@ inoneplace

The blogosphere is alive with joy and merriment and is a delight to see.
I started blogging in October and what a treat!

 I can't think of anywhere else
where I would see so many beautiful images

  and read so many heartfelt stories.

The talent astounds me and makes me want to reach out for more.

So much to share, so many people to meet and most important of all

are those special people who have reached out with kind words
 of encouragement and laughter.

They are a treasure to me..a gift..
Ås we close off the year with Christmas celebrations

to them a big thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I  am eager with anticipation for the new year

 and sharing it with my friends from across the globe.

What news awaits??

Warmest wishes....Jeanne

Images of angels noted with artist
Tree via Spirit Earth Events 

Beautiful Portraits

I came across this photo in Country Life (UK) magazine a few months ago and have it amongst some of my favourites. It is entitled 'Portrait of a Young Woman' and was painted by Florentine Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449-94) who is best known for his fresco paintings in Florentine churches. Michelangelo was a student of his and was taught the technique of painting and draughtsmanship by Domenico. The other portrait is another example of his exquisite workmanship. Ghirlandaio's work can also be found in the Sistine Chapel. I would love to see these in person. Hope you enjoy them too!

                                    Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni, 1488
                                    Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid 

Images 1 Country Life, Images 2 and 3 via google