Oh how time flies. I've just barely come back from my TRIP TO PARIS, and I am now leaving again! This time, I meet my beautiful friends TINA und BEATE at the garden party of the year which Beate hosts in her cozy and luscious garden.
Such a unique woman as my dear blogging friend Beate can only live in a one-of-a-kind place, such as a century old railroad keeper's house, or Bahnwaerterhaeuschen in her native tongue (which is the name of her blog in German), in Saxon Switzerland, a picturesque area of Germany. If you don't read German, but would like to get to know Beate better, do check out the interview she kindly gave for my blog back in 2015 HERE. I'm honored to call her one of my dearest friends, and I'm sure you will find her answers utterly inspiring, and her world full of magic... as do I.
Therefore, even the journey to this magical world cannot be trivial. And even though we live half the world apart, my route to the railroad keeper's haeuschen ("little house" in German), once I stepped on it, took me not to a sleek modern airport, but rather down the winding woodsy path full of surprising discoveries on my way...
The road to Beate burst with whimsical flowering bushes of all colors,
while ancient trees comforted with shade...
...and shrubs and grasses entertained with whimsically shaped leafage...
Then suddenly the scenery changed, and I found myself at a clearing in the forest, surrounded by giant lilies getting ready to bloom and huge unearthly blue poppies...
That could only mean one of two things: either I, not unlike Alice in Wonderland, was getting to the center of the earth, or I was finally reaching my destination, and would see my dear friends soon.
And then, with all sorts of delicate looking but strong mountain flowers all around me, I knew Beate's garden was near, and I wasn't wrong! My darling beauties, together again!
In pretty dresses, sipping all sorts of delicious drinks and having a bite in a company of flowers, bees and trees! Kvas and Russian salad anyone?
Cotton shirt dress - eShakti (2018)
Denim jacket - Old Navy (2017 or so)
Hat - Lane Bryant (2014 or so)
Shoes - Toms (2013)
Pearl earrings - gift from a friend (2010)
Sunglasses - Christian Siriano for Lane Bryant (2016 or so)
Canvas purse - handmade, bought in boutique in Michigan (2006)
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Photos by Justin, who with true inspiration photographed my journey through the magic woods a.k.a. Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way, WA
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Ohh so many wonderful flowers and wonderful Natalia pictures! Justin did a great Job! I can imagine you walk on a floor of flowers to Beates Garden, like Dorothy on the brick road. I would like to travel about red shoes :))
ReplyDeleteNatalia I love your dress, its an amazing summer dress and perfekt for a garden party. I like you choose a hat too;)
Oh yes please russian salad for me :))
I wish you a great weekend...much love and a very big hug Tina
Thank you kindly, my dear Tina! Here is to another great party together!
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What a typically Natascha way of entering the party, especially given your work!
ReplyDeleteI love your whimsy and your story telling, coupled with Justin's photos.
Enjoy your visit! Amazing blue poppies!!
xo Jazzy Jack
Thank you so much, my dear Jazzy Jack! So touching that you notice these things about me.
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Lots of love!
Oh, how utterly enchanting, Natalia! I loved travelling with you through the forest to Beate's garden party and looking at all the floral surprises you came across. I especially adore that first photo ofn you with the magical blue poppies: pure Alice in Wonderland. And you're dressed perfectly for a garden party as well. What an utterly lovely Summer dress! Hugest of hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, my dear Ann! That's exactly how it felt to me, as I was walking through enchanted woods... what is a better way to get to Beate?
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this is such a beautiful, lovely, magical post!!!
ReplyDeleteyou are a true poet!
and justin made such fantastic photos! gorgeous park btw.!
you look wonderful and fresh in your pretty dress - which reminds me of dresses i had in late childhood (late 70s) when "fake patchwork" and coral-y red was all the rage :-D
and good that you have a jacket with you - nights in the woods can be chilly even in summer!
thank you very much for the refreshing kvas and the yummy salad! cheeeers!
<3 <3 <3
tons of hugs! xxxxxx
Thanks Beate! You inspired me! :)
DeleteHere in the PNW a jacket is always a good idea, even in Summer, too.
Lots of love!
What a wonderful story you've told of your journey to Beate's party! Justin has done a wonderful job of capturing nature and your cotton frock and straw hat are garden party perfection! xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vix! Cotton frocks are just what the doctor ordered. :)
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You look absolutely beautiful in that dress! The print is fabulous and the dress suits you so well. The straw hat and the bag are simply perfect items to accessorize with. Very feminine and stylish combo, simply ideal for a garden party. I like what Beate wore as well. Her dress is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteKudos to Justin for the wonderfully whimsical photography. It was lovely seeing you stroll around this botanic park, all the flowers are just so beautiful!
Thank you so much, dear Ivana! It was a beautiful day in the garden, I am glad we had such an inspiring theme for this time of year. Much love!
Deleteit is the perfect time for this time of year indeed. I'm sure you gals with come up with more great themes for the summer. Maybe a navy themed one?
DeleteThank you dear Natalia for sharing your stroll through those beautiful gardens on the way to Beate's garden party. Justin's stunning shots and your prose made the moment complete. Your pretty outfit was just perfect for such a joyous occasion . Much love, Jill. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Jill! Glad to see you here!
DeleteLots of love!