It’s only a piece of baker’s twine but it just looked so pretty tied to this tiny branch, hidden from the world. I felt like I’d found a secret treasure in the heart of the Jardin Des Plantes… I imagined once upon a time it had a love note attached to it – wouldn’t that make your heart sing if you found it?
Good morning, Pia. My computer screen is set to your blog, and in the morning when I click onto the internet to check out emails from family and friends, the first thing I encounter is your beautiful photos and lovely writing. What a pleasure – no matter what the day brings, I’ve been given the lovely gift of a moment of beauty, sometimes quiet, sometimes whimsical but always a delight. Thank you.
January 9th, 2009 | #
definitely, i love baker’s twine.
January 9th, 2009 | #
That is so sweet…and the atmosphere is so dreamy. I love your photos.
You know, we have this custom in Romania, it’s called the Martisor (1st of March, marks the beginning of spring) when we give our loved ones little trinkets tied with red and white string. Technically, the custom says one should wear the red and white string tied to the wrist until trees are in bloom and then it shouldn’t be thrown away but tied to a blooming branch to bring good luck.
January 9th, 2009 | #
you always find such magical things…thanks for sharing!
January 10th, 2009 | #
don’t you just love little discoveries like that? they make me wonder what the story is behind them… and spark such imagination. and what a pretty little piece of string it is too…
happy weekend*!
January 10th, 2009 | #
beautiful pia! Raluca that is a beautiful custom…iw ill share it.
January 10th, 2009 | #
Just dreamy… I thought at first glance that you’d tied it there, Pia, to compose an more arresting photograph. How mysterious and magnificent to be the person to stumble upon such a thing in nature!
January 11th, 2009 | #
What a lovely shot! I love the twine, it’s the kind of detail that you’d miss if you didn’t take a second look.
xx
January 11th, 2009 | #
Actually, you know, the Jardin des Plantes is my favorite garden in Paris!
January 11th, 2009 | #
hello ms Pia,
so nice isn’t it to allow oneself to see such detail…isn’t it?
so nice to have found another ‘passionate rambler’ also…
enjoy x
January 11th, 2009 | #
This is so beautiful and the message is even greater. Love it!!
January 11th, 2009 | #
Isn’t Poladroid wonderful? I fully blame you, but in a nice way for my present addiction to Poladroid *lol*. Wonderful blossom photo Pia 🙂
January 11th, 2009 | #
It is very dreamy. And the picture you draw in our heads is what makes it even more so.
January 11th, 2009 | #
Dearest Pia, I gave you a shout-out on my blog today, check it out…
January 12th, 2009 | #
what a cute find 🙂 love the jardin des plantes too!
January 12th, 2009 | #
what a magical and intimate find. i love those bits of ephemera that connect us all. and raluca’s comment is wonderful! a fantastic tradition that must cross the seas!
January 12th, 2009 | #
this is delightful! maybe the placer of the string left a secret trail of notes all around Paris?
January 12th, 2009 | #
Love this shot!
January 12th, 2009 | #
I love Raluca’s comment! I’m not a winter person. I would love having a bit of color from a friend to remind me that flowers are coming soon.
January 12th, 2009 | #
That is a fantastic photo!!
I like!
January 13th, 2009 | #
Oh, I love it! That feels like a secret treasure indeed. And, of course, the photo is beautiful.
January 14th, 2009 | #
Funny, there is the same custom in Bulgaria, the difference is that it was associated with good health and big harvest – hence the tying on the trees. Very pretty photo. Thanks for introducing me to Poladroid. 🙂
January 18th, 2009 | #
And Bis is not your only Bulgarian reader 🙂 I love your blog and today’s post is extra special to me. Thank you!
February 11th, 2009 | #