BLUE MONDAY - MORE MIRAMONT CASTLE

Miramont Castle


This castle is very near Pikes Peak in Colorado

Since this is Blue Monday, I will show more of some items in the gift shop and a bit of the castle which has the color blue.  The history of the castle and more photos of the rooms will be on my Thursday post.  We visited this castle while out west this summer.

Thank you Sally at, Smiling Sally, for hosting Blue Monday.  It is an event that has been fun for everyone who loves the color blue.  If you love the color blue, please join Sally at her blog to share with many others who love blue as well.


This should thrill the heart of anyone who loves the color blue.


This is a box and it was hard to resist.


Meet Belle


Cobalt blue glasses.  These were vintage.


A sweet old quilt.


These are vintage children's dresses.  The photos were of a prominent family in the town.  They donated these items to the castle for display.


A photo of the priest as a boy.  More about him on Thursday.


A photo of the servants room on the fourth floor.  It is very small.

I hope you enjoyed the blue in these photos.  The castle serves as a museum now, but it has an interesting history.  Come back on Thursday for the story and some details of the castle rooms.

You won't want to miss this.

Love, Jeanne

Comments

[Tracy]

Wow, Jeanne! I didn't know about that castle in CO--Fabulous place! And love all your pretty touches of blue here...sweet start to the week :o) Happy Days, my friend ((HUGS))

[Sheila]

That's a very interesting place, Jeanne! I bet it was fun to tour, and I don't know how you passed up that scent bottle. It looks a bit like Old Paris. And of course, I'm a sucker for quilts.

Happy Blue Monday...

XO,

Sheila :-)

[Theresa@TakeASentimental Journey]

Hi Jeanne ! Love that blue bottle.It looks like flow blue,is it ? I like your wire cloche down there in your other post.I have been looking everywhere for one of those !Did you get it at a chain store like Hobby Lobby or Kirkland's ?

[Pat]

Beautiful Blue Monday, Jeanne. I love the castle!

[Darlene]

I think that castle would be so neat to tour. Beautiful blue goodies. I love that quilt!

[cindy dodd]

I don't know what I like best. Such pretty things. Wish I had a bigger house.
Cindy

[dana]

I'm late meeting my Breakfast Group, but I wanted to check on your post. We were in Colorado Springs area when the kiddos were young--somehow I missed this place. It does look awesome. Hope you have a great day.....I'm off!! L, Dana

[MyThoughtsMyVoice]

Hello Jeanne,

That jar . . . container (oh the first photo LOL) beautiful! And the blue dresses are so cute. My fave is that little boy - - - soooo adorable. And he is to be a priest? Will have to wait and read his story.

Happy Blue Monday!

Li

[Coloradolady]

Jeanne...I think I know where this is, and would you believe we have never been to this? I know we have been by it, because I think it is close to the Cog for Pikes.....I have enjoyed your photos very much....looks like a must stop for the next trip out!! Have a great Blue Monday.

[Pat]

Hi Jeanne!
First of all I want to thank you for the hotel recommendation in Gardiner Montana --we reserved our room there for our vacation to Yellowstone. We are very excited to go! We'll be visiting with our darling grandson first, of course. He's beginning to crawl and he babbles a lot :-) They do grow fast!

In all the times we've visited Colorado we haven't been able to visit Pike Peak as yet, but it is on my list! Did you take the Cog railway? We visited "The Garden Of The Gods" which is in nearby Colorado Springs.

This gift shop had some lovely things! I would not be able to pass up that pretty box. The historic children's clothes were interesting to see.

Have a good week!

Hugs, Pat

[Sally]

We've visited Pike's Peak and enjoyed ourselves, but we did not see this castle. I never posted about my anniversary, so you didn't miss a thing! Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.

[Jennifer Swan-Hopkins]

Hello Jeanne, You know I am always delighted every time I come visit you. Your posts are just so delicious and this was no exception. Fascinating stuff, eh? I loved that box. Speaking of which, read on; )

My new blog site is up - Yippee! Please come visit. I now have my fabulous finished faerie boxes listed in a post - they are just yummy, go have a look; )

Remember, I am now at http://MaidenShade.net so please change any links you may have!

xJ

[claudie]

Hello my sweet Jeanne friend
Castles always have a special place in my heart. Randy and I stayed in a few when we honeymooned in Europe. I love all the history, and the secret spots!!
Happy Blue Monday
Love Claudie
xoxox

[Diane@A Picture is Worth]

Hi Jeanne,
Looks like a fun place to visit...I enjoyed the 'tour.' :) Diane

[Shirl Hubbs]

Hello happy Blue Monday, thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment! Oh how I love castles, cute post!
Have a great week!
Bless you, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage

[Christina]

Hi Mom,

Cool blue post. I can't believe that picture of the child is of a boy. How times have changed. I'm looking forward to learning more about the castle on Thursday. Have a nice day mom.

Christina

[Vicki Thompson]

Hi, Jeanne,
I enjoyed the tour of Miramont Castle. I look forward to learning more on Thursday. The blue jar is beautiful. I also love the quilt top. Thanks for sharing your Blue Monday with us. Hope you have a good week. Vicki