Friday, October 26, 2012

CHURCHES IN THE LANDSCAPE

                       Movie Picture Perfect~~~Just like Mayberry



          Shining bright and majestic around the gravel circle driveway



                     This one grabs my heart~~~all by itself in a field of grass



         Beautiful arched windows and corbels~~~~and how pretty the Roses!



                                         precious and simplistic



CHURCHES in the landscape~~~~~Aren't they BEAUTIFUL!  I took these pictures on different road trips over the past few years.  The one thing I noticed after viewing them together.....they all have a white exterior!  That wasn't intentional when I had taken the picture~~~~Obviously, I was drawn to that and didn't realize it.   I would love to know the history on some of these buildings~~~~which one speaks to you?                  Have  a  BLESSED weekend!        Roxie
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21 comments:

  1. Primitive StarsOctober 26, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Evening Roxie.....White Church love.....they are all so pretty, I also love to spot them in the landscape......We have the sweetest little church on the highway not far from here and I never tire of gazing upon it, almost magical.....Beautiful post....thanks for sharing....Warm Blessings Francine.

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  2. cynthia lee designsOctober 26, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    The second and third photos speak to me. Reminds me of the churches that we see in the hills of Tennessee when we go visit family there.
    ~Cindy

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  3. UnknownOctober 26, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    I love them all but the first one is gorgeous. Maybe because it's decorated for fall. I just LOVE this time of year!

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  4. UnknownOctober 27, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    WITH YA! I think these churches, any churches really, are just lovely to look at and if theyre in a gorgeous setting then even more so! :)

    Hugs,

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  5. DeniseOctober 27, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    I love, love, love these.

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  6. vintage greyOctober 27, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Such a sweet post, and I adore the one sitting in a field of grass!! Beautiful! xo Heather

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  7. LaurieOctober 27, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Each church has its own story to tell, and they are each beautiful ~ I think I would like to visit the "Just like Mayberry" church this fine, autumn day!

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  8. Shoreham Cottage GiftsOctober 27, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    I like the first church I think it is because in some ways it reminds me of Poland it's set back and the leaves, I think it was this time of year that we visited another church right up near the Ukraine border. Happy memories XXX

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  9. Ruby and ArthurOctober 27, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I really like the church in the grass. I like to wonder how many people met their Savior there? Wonderful thoughts, Jean

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  10. ConnieOctober 28, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    I have to say that the one with the big gravel circled driveway was my favorite.
    I can imagine picnics on the lawn after Sunday service . . .why I can almost smell the fried chicken :)
    I also love old white wooden churches. The one that I attended as a child was closed and replaced with a new brick building about a mile away. That was at least 15 years ago, maybe more. I haven't been back in years, so I don't even know if the old church building is still there. It is a place where I felt secure and loved, and the place where I first got acquainted with my dear Lord.

    Have a wonderful week and if you read this before tomorrow afternoon (our time) please say a little prayer for my Steve. He is having cataract surgery.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  11. Gail PetersonOctober 29, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    So lovely and pure these little churches! Thank you for sharing...
    xo,
    Gail
    http://www.casualloveselegance.blogspot.com

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  12. KerinOctober 29, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Good Morning Roxie!
    Great churches!! I adore the first one.
    So quaint, and I love the fence, and enty post. Feels like a place to go for peace and comfort.

    Warm wishes..
    K.

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  13. AnonymousOctober 29, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Lovely photos Roxie, They all look like special places to gather and praise the Lord. Thank you for sharing.



    Jeanie

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  14. Leaon MaryOctober 29, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    What beautiful Holy Houses Roxie!
    The one that speaks to my heart is the one in the field...
    I would run to it... and want to sit on the very front pew...

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  15. AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    nice post thanks for sharing....blessings

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  16. DebraOctober 30, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    The last picture is my favorite one. Its so inviting. If I were to marry in a church, I'd want it to look just like this one. I wonder what it looks like inside?! Thanks for Shari g your lovely pictures Roxie. Hope you all fairer well in this crazy weather. Hurricane Sandy sure was a stinker. Lol!

    Debra@stylewisebydebra.blogspot.com

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  17. UnknownOctober 30, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Wow they are beautiful...I am also drawn to white.

    Katie

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  18. chateau chicOctober 31, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    I love the simplicity of these churches. The first one is in a gorgeous setting. Thank you, Roxie, for stopping by and for your very sweet and encouraging comments. You made my day!
    Mary Alice

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  19. Debbie NolanNovember 1, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Dear Roxie - I adore white churches - my favorite is the first and the second is the one in the grass. This is a lovely post. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. The Summer Kitchen GirlsNovember 1, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Roxie, I think we love each and every one of them! The one on the grass made our heart skip a beat though!! There is something about these small churches that speak of a time gone by that we love....something is lost in these big 3-D mega-churches today! Thanks for sharing your collected few :) loved them!!

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  21. ConnieNovember 1, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Hi Roxie, I know that I have already left a comment on this post, but I want to add . . .how refreshing it was to see a post with churches instead of goblins. I missed the post with the little vintage trailer "Pearl" . . . what an adorable shop! Thanks for sharing.

    Thank you for praying for Steve. After the surgery on Monday, we drove home, and then Tuesday we drove back for the doctor to check his work. Even the doctor was amazed at how quickly Steve's eye was reacting to the surgery. He has not seen this clearly in many years :) He was back at work on Wednesday.
    I'm delighted that you like the children's hats . . . I like the tassel ones, too. What kid doesn't look cute in a quirky hat.
    Thank you again for your prayers.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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