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Monet's Water Lilies

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Real Estate Agent with RLAH@Properties AB95346

On my last trip to Paris, I went north to Claude Monet's home in Giverny.  The house and gardens have been preserved, and this is one of the ponds where his famous water lilies still grow.  When Monet bought the house and created the shallow lake, the nearby farmers accused him of ruining the water their cows drank with his water lilies.  The cheese tasted really stinky.  But wait?  Doesn't all French cheese smell and taste stinky?  At any rate, the water lilies stayed and still grow in the pond that inspired his beautiful murals.  

Comments (15)

Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

You can't really call wrong with Monet water lilies at all! Love and light! This is a great choice

Aug 28, 2016 04:50 PM
Jon Quist
REALTY EXECUTIVES ARIZONA TERRITORY - Tucson, AZ
Tucson's BUYERS ONLY Realtor since 1996

Years ago I was lucky enough to attend a Monet in Giverny exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in NYC. Incredible. Monet is my favorite Impressionist.

Aug 28, 2016 05:08 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Once at a party I made Wanda slink away when I stood in front of a Monet print and said, "Gee, I hope this guy is making a lot of monAY because I see his stuff everywhere."

Of course, half the people hearing that thought I was a complete dope. 

I like that.

Aug 28, 2016 08:03 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Patricia. I love this and remember your story from before.

Aug 28, 2016 10:30 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Pat

I remember you talking about this before. What a beautiful photo. I never got to Giverny but did see a number of his murals while in Paris. I think it was at the Orangerie!

Jeff

Aug 29, 2016 12:02 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Pretty picture and you made me giggle about the stinky cheese!

Aug 29, 2016 12:32 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Such a peaceful setting...All one would need it a drink and a bench

Aug 29, 2016 07:50 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Pat,

 That is one of my favorite places in France when I went the place was blooming! Thanks for sharing!

Aug 29, 2016 09:24 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Patricia I am a cheese lover, and the smellier and stinkier the cheese the better :)

Aug 29, 2016 09:42 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Monet is one of my favorite artists.  I'm fond of his water lilies.

CONGRATULATIONS on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

Aug 29, 2016 09:53 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Patricia, this is a beautiful photo. Like George Souto, I love cheese, stinkier the better for me as well.

Aug 29, 2016 10:46 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

That is a great photo Pat. Isn't about time to start planning another trip back to Paris?

Aug 29, 2016 11:48 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Have some Brie....warmed, cool...mild...melty....not stinky....you'll love it Patricia Kennedy !

Aug 29, 2016 11:22 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Isn't that beautiful! Monet is one of my favorite painters. That must have been an amazing experience for you! To think, you stood and stared at what became one of the most famous paintings of all time. WOW! You're a lucky gal!

Aug 30, 2016 12:22 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Patricia

Love the water lilies and your post has been featured to the group:

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Aug 31, 2016 01:20 PM