Our Home is our peaceful refuge, it is where we rest our weary soul;
It is the place where we collect our amulets, where happiness is complete because there it is Love that dictates the law.
It is the place that most gives us security, comfort, makes us feel protected and satisfied.
Our Home is our Nest.
It is during these days of Winter and of celebration, in which we are a little outside because of the cold temperatures and the few hours of light that the sun of this season presents us as a gift, that our Home comes back to life, to make us feel that it too has a soul, the one made of all the years it has lived and that we too have contributed to enriching, a soul that increases every day with everything we live in it.
In our Home, Winter is made up of the scents of the logs burning in the fireplace, of the spices with which we prepare the traditional cakes and biscuits of the holidays and that are hung on the Christmas Tree as decorations, of homemade bread, perfumes that have no time and that indeed, They seem to stop time in a set of rituals, sensations, suggestions that we have always known and that are centuries old.
We need this wonderful season to rediscover the richness of these Home treasures just as we need the holidays to re-appreciate the joy of Love, the greatest Gift we possess!
The poem I transcribed below, which bears the signature of Charles Swain, helps us to understand and remember just this, namely that the true concept of Home is not so much that of the place where you live, circumscribed by four walls: Home is being with the people who are dearest to us, we're at Home when we'retogether with them.
HOME DEFINED
Home’s not merely four square walls,
Though with pictures hung and gilded:
Home is where affection calls,
Filled with shrines the heart hath builded!
Home! go watch the faithful dove,
Sailing ‘neath the heaven above us;
Home is where there’s one to love!
Home is where there’s one to love us!
(Charles Swain, English poet, 1801-1874)
John Ruskin (1819-1900), the far famous British art critic whose conception not only of art, but also of architecture, strongly influenced Victorian and Edwardian aesthetics - let's not forget that he was also a painter, a writer and a poet - argued:
This is the true nature of home -
it is the place of Peace; the shelter, not only from all injury, but from all terror,
doubt, and division.
And again:
If men lived like men indeed, their houses would be temples
- temples which we should hardly dare to injure, and in which it would make us holy to be permitted to live.
AND WHILE THE SECRET GARDEN
IS SLEEPING UNDER A BLANKET MADE OF SNOWFLAKES, WARMTH AND SILENCE
AND DREAMING OF THE FIRST SPRING BUDS,
WE ENJOY THE WARMTH OF OUR FAMILY'S LOVE
WHICH IS CRADLED AND WARDED BY OUR BELOVED HOME
In the Hope that your Holidays are still blessing your heart,
I'm sending my dearest love to you
See you soon ❤
~⚜~ La nostra Casa è il nostro Nido ~⚜~
La nostra Casa è il rifugio dove troviamo pace,
è dove riposiamo la nostra anima stanca;
È il luogo dove raccogliamo i nostri amuleti,
dove la felicità è completa perché lì è l'Amore che detta legge.
È il luogo che più ci dà sicurezza, conforto, che ci fa sentire protetti e soddisfatti.
La nostra Casa è il nostro Nido.
IMMAGINI 2 - 3- 4- 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - Interni di Tenuta Geremia
E' durante questi giorni d'inverno e di festa, in cui si sta poco fuori per le temperature rigide e per le poche ore di luce che il sole di questa stagione ci dona, che la nostra Casa torna a rivivere, a farci sentire che anch'essa ha un'anima, quella fatta di tutti gli anni che ha vissuto e che abbiamo contribuito ad arricchire anche noi, un'anima che accresce ogni giorno di ciò che in essa viviamo.
IMMAGINE 9 - Collage natalizio
Nella nostra Casa l'inverno è fatto dei profumi della legna che arde nel camino, delle spezie con cui prepariamo i dolci tradizionali delle feste e che sono appesi all'albero come decorazioni, del pane fatto a mano, profumi che non hanno tempo e che, anzi, il tempo sembrano proprio fermarlo in un'insieme di rituali, di sensazioni, di suggestioni che conosciamo da sempre e che sono vecchie di secoli.
IMMAGINE 10 - Affetti ed altre immagini interni
Abbiamo bisogno di questa meravigliosa stagione per riscoprire la ricchezza di questi tesori casalinghi così come abbiamo bisogno delle feste per riapprezzare la gioia degli affetti, il Dono più grande che possediamo!
E la poesia che ho trascritto di seguito, che reca la firma di Charles Swain, ci aiuta a comprendere e a ricordare proprio questo, ossia che il vero concetto di Casa non è tanto quello del luogo in cui si vive, circoscritto da quattro pareti: Casa è stare con le persone che più ci sono care, siamo a Casa quando siamo insieme con loro.
DEFINIZIONE DI CASA
Casa non è solo l'insieme di quattro mura squadrate,
Sebbene con quadri appesi ed incorniciati in oro:
Casa è dove l'affetto ci chiama,
E' il luogo colmo di luoghi sacri che il cuore ha edificato!
Casa! Vai a guardare la colomba fedele,
Che sorvola sotto il cielo sopra di noi;
Casa è dove c'è qualcuno da amare!
Casa è dove c'è qualcuno che ci ama!
(Charles Swain, poeta inglese, 1801-1874)
Anche John Ruskin (1819-1900), il celeberrimo critico d'arte britannico la cui concezione non solo sull'arte, ma anche sull'architettura, influenzò fortemente l'estetica vittoriana ed edoardiana - non dimentichiamo che fu anche pittore, scrittore e poeta - sosteneva:
Questa è la vera natura della casa -
è il luogo della Pace; il rifugio, non solo da ogni offesa, ma da ogni terrore,
dubbio e divisione.
Ed ancora:
Se gli uomini vivessero davvero come uomini,
le loro case sarebbero templi, templi che difficilmente oseremmo ferire e in cui ci renderebbe santi se ci fosse permesso di viverci.
E MENTRE IL GIARDINO SEGRETO
IMMAGINE 11 - Porta del Giardino Segreto
STA DORMENDO SOTTO UNA COPERTA FATTA DI FIOCCHI DI NEVE,
TEPORE E SILENZIO
E SOGNA DEI PRIMI GERMOGLI DI PRIMAVERA,
NOI GODIAMO DEL CALORE DELL'AMORE DELLA NOSTRA FAMIGLIA
CHE È CULLATA E PROTETTA DALLA NOSTRA AMATA CASA.
Nella speranza che le vostre feste vi stiano ancora riscaldando il cuore,
Vi invio tutto il mio affetto
A presto ❤
LINKING WITH:
This post was featured by Laurie at Ridge Haven Homstead at the very first edition of this new Blog Hop, a true honour to me!
I heartily thank you, Dear Lady *♥*
I was featured by Bev at Eclectic Red Barn!
I cannot how to express all my gladness and my greatitude, Adorable Lady, blessed be *♥*
Ma è una Meraviglia , i profumi e la gioia della vostra festa giungono al mio cuore per magia del Natale! La Tenuta è proprio una favola, un mondo a parte, la Casa che ti abbraccia con dolcezza , ma ti dà forza,la forza dell'amore e della condivisione; l'ambiente ricco di Passato è come se ci prendesse per mano e ci affiancasse,un aiuto nel presente.
RispondiEliminaDany, purtroppo non ho trovato nulla della tua sorpresa nella mia posta elettronica, forse si è persa nel web... comunque grazie del pensiero!
Buon Anno, carissima Dany!
Franca
Franca,
Eliminacarissima, le tue parole mi colmano il cuore di gioia vera, te ne sono così immensamente grata!
Quanto all'e-card, se hai conservato il vecchio indirizzo di posta elettronica si è davvero persa nel web, ho guardato ancora poco fa la cronologia degli ordini fatti e delle e-cards inviate e c'è anche la tua partita nel pomeriggio del 29 dicembre...
Ancora Augurissimi per un Nuovo Anno da trascorrere insieme legate da un'amicizia che si fa sincera e forte giorno dopo giorno ✥*⊰♥⊱*✥
Immagini molto dolci.
RispondiEliminaAnche a te auguri ancora e goditi il tuo nido.
italiafinlandia,
EliminaGrazie per la graditissima visita!
Sì, devo ammetterlo, io amo la mia casa ed è una gioia per me potermi dedicare a lavori che la rendono sempre più accogliente, cosa che posso fare solamente durante l'inverno. Quando arriva la bella stagione il lavoro mi chiama altrove: i giardini, i prati ed i boschi vanno mantenuti puliti, per noi, ma soprattutto per gli ospiti.
Un abbraccio di vero cuore ed ancora Felice Anno anche a te,
mia dolce Luisella ஜ♥♡♥ஜ
Oh so beautiful. You feel the same way I do about our homes. This post made me smile and then there are the kitties. Awww.
RispondiEliminaThank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Big hug. ♥
Sandee,
EliminaI'm so glad to read that we feel the same about our homes, probably most people today don't understand our feeling of belonging.
I think we're fortunate feeling the importance of traditions and keeping alive what we were taught.
Wishing you too a wonderful day, today, and week to come,
I reciprocate your big hug with sincere thankfulness ✿⊰✽⊱✿
Beautiful pictures from the kitchen table calling for friends to come and sit to enjoy a meal together. To the Cat looking like he does no, wrong these pictures drew me in and made me want to curl up in the pink flowered chairs with a book and block out the world. Thank you, for sharing a part of your life with me. May you have a Happy New Year.
RispondiEliminaTeam Mommies PR Bloggers,
EliminaYou're heartily welcome!
The table in the photographs is that of our dining room, that of the kitchen is even bigger, probably it can host even more friends, but we use the dining room during the festive days.
I so love your words of appreciation, it's truly my pleasure to share a part of my life with such a new friend like you!
Happy New year to you too and thank you once again ❥
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2022/01/some-seasonal-memories.html. Stay safe and well.
RispondiEliminaNCSue,
EliminaYou know, when I publish an article with some shots, it's my pleasure and delight to share it with your so lovely weekly party!
With utmost gratitude for your far beautiful words,
I'm wishing you a Happy andf Healthy New Year ♡ஐ♡
I always feel so calm and happy when I visit you! I love to have a home filled with the things I love but uncluttered as well. I'm always trying to create a more comfortable home. Happy new year my friend!
RispondiEliminaLavender Dreamer,
EliminaYour wonderful words warm my heart and make it sing, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Wishing you too a wonder-filled New Year ಌ•❤•ಌ
Your home is so cozy and welcoming
RispondiEliminaCarol @Comfort Spring Station
EliminaI'd love to welcome you here by real, sweet friend, thank you!
May the remainder of your week be blessed with joy ༺❀༻
This is so beautiful, and it makes me feel so warm and happy. The photos are so gorgeous. What a welcoming home and table!
RispondiEliminaPam,
EliminaYou truly bless my heart, I'm so, so glad to make you feel coziness and warmth with my photographs, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
•♥•♥• Sending hugs and more hugs to you •♥•♥•
Happy New Year Dany! Good health and happiness in 2022! Home is a treasure and I realize that even more than ever these days.
RispondiEliminaPat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti,
EliminaYou said it, dearest friend of mine, home is truly a treasure and during these days, not only for the Holidays, but considering what we're living for a few years of pandemic, we realize it more than ever for sure!
Happy New Year to you and your family too, Dearie •ღ❤ღ•
So beautiful... Greetings from Romania!
RispondiEliminaLaura,
EliminaI welcome you with a big hug, and thank you for your so beautiful visit!
Wishing you a most belssed New Year *♥*ஐ*♥*
Thank you, Dany, for allowing us to step into the beautiful world you call home, with its inviting table, dear cats, lovely light and warmth. I confess, I would happily crawl into any one of those photos, nibble a treat, pet a purr-baby, bask in candlelight. Thank you for taking us to your home and a very Happy New Year.
RispondiEliminaJeanie,
EliminaDarling friend, you're always so sweet, if only could be possible having you here, just in this very moment!
With much love,
I'm sending my dearest hug across the Ocean ∗✿≫♥≪✿∗
Everything is so lovely and nice. I enjoyed your post today. Very calming and inviting. Thank you
RispondiEliminaJoyful Mama,
EliminaIt is I who thank you, your beautiful visit and words fill my heart with such a deep joy, new friend of mine!
Wishing you a lovely rest of your week ღ❀ღ
It did look very homely, Happy New Year
RispondiEliminaBill Blue Eyes,
EliminaHappy New Year to you too, and thank you for taking the time for visiting and for leaving your beautiful comment ♡❤♡
How beautiful and embracing your home is, Dany; from the opening photo of the winter wonderland, to strolling through each exquisite room. Indeed, your home is filled with love and the warmth of a beautiful soul. Your lyrical words have painted an exquisite painting for me. Oh, how I would love to open the door of the secret garden to discover what is beyond....even with it's blanket of snow.
RispondiEliminaKim,
EliminaThere are two things I read in your so beautiful comment which caught my attention and touched me in the deep: you wrote that our home is 'embracing', you couldn't choose an adjective more moving, and then that 'my home is filled with love and the warmth of a beautiful soul'...you're such a sensitive lady, my dear, probably because you're a beautiful soul too and we're kindred souls!
I heartily thank you for being so special and pray and your day and week are blessed with gladness and wonder *♥*ஐ*♥*
Such tranquility, lovely! Happy New Year!
RispondiEliminaMary, Jo Jo, Komo, Cinnamon & Angel Nellie,
EliminaThank you, Happy New Year to you too!
Sending hugs on your way ✿⋰⋱✿
You have a most beautiful home, i hope it brings you joy for years to come.
RispondiEliminamessymimi,
EliminaI thank you for your good wishes, you truly bless my heart and make my day, Dearie!
⊰✽ I pray your day is filled with joy and smiles ✽⊱
Wonderful post, yes it is the ones we have with us that make our house a home and the memories we have made with them!
RispondiEliminaSo enjoyed your pictures, I love the one of your cat sitting at the table, our furbabies help to make our homes a special place indeed!
Happiest of New Year to you!
Conniecrafter,
EliminaI so love reading your comments, Dearie, they seem to make my days a bit brighter!
Our cat, Philippo, sitting at the table was at my place while I was bringing a chard pie from the kitchen to the dining room: he knew it and was waiting for it to taste it, as you can see in the mosaic which follows!
You're so right, our furbabies are part of our homes and of our lives :)
Wishing you Happy New Year once again,
I'm sending my dearest love to you •♥•╰☆╮•♥•
Your home is picture perfect! I would love to see what is behind the door of the secret garden ;-)
RispondiEliminaHandmade in Israel,
EliminaWow, I'm truly honoured by your words of appreciation, thank you!
As for the Secret Garden, now we haven't snow anymore, but I hope it will fall again before Winter ends, and devote a post to our gardens, be sure, dear friend!
Hope you're having the best of weeks ✻ღ*✷*ღ✻
We do the same! Outside in the summer sun, but cozy and inside for the cold winter darkness.
RispondiEliminaMichele Morin,
EliminaThank you for gracing my Blog today, I'm always in high spirits when I read your so beautiful comments written with your heart!
You're such a good-hearted lady, an example to follow for me, that's why your presence here is far precious!
In the hope you're having a great week so far,
I'm wishing you joy-filled days to come ♥♡♥
So warm und gemütlich! Ihr habt es schön bei euch!
RispondiEliminaJahreszeitengeflüster,
EliminaIch danke dir unendlich für den wunderbaren Besuch und für die anerkennerden Worte, danke von Herzen!
Frohe Fortsetzung des neuen Jahres *♥*ஐ*♥*
...you indeed have a warm and cozy home, stay safe and enjoy it.
RispondiEliminaTom,
Eliminayour words of appreciation touch my heart, thank you dear friend!
I hope your day is filled with many little thing which to feel joy for,
take care and stay safe you too ✿⊰✽⊱✿
a nice home indeed
RispondiEliminakwarkito,
EliminaThank you for taking the time to comment and for the kind words you've written!
✻ღ Cheers ღ✻
Beautiful and welcoming!! Your little dinner guest looks ready for his meal!
RispondiEliminaTanya Breese,
EliminaI sincerely thank you for your far beautiful words!
That's hubby, he's always ready for his meals, expecially during the Holidays :)!!!
Wishing you a very Happy New Year ஜ♥♡♥ஜ
You have a beautiful home and such cute kitties.
RispondiEliminapilch92,
EliminaI feel so blessed by having our home and our fur babies, this is my little corner of the world!
With utmost gratitude for your sincere appreciation,
I'm sending my warmest hug across the many miles ❀≼♥≽❀
How lovely, Daniela...such a pretty table and all that deliciousness that you have prepared. Candlelight is so warm and welcoming and it brings us back to our roots. Simply a lovely post and home, Hugs for the New Year, Sandi
RispondiEliminaSandi,
EliminaYou're such a bright light, my friend, I so appreciate everything you think and write, blessed be!
Reciprocating your hugs for the New Year,
I'm looking forward to your comments, sweet lady,
they lift my spirits and warm my heart ❥
Beautiful post! Stay warm!
RispondiEliminaLinda,
EliminaI thank you wholeheartedly both for your wonderful visit and for your so nice comment!
Stay safe and keep care of yourself,
they're still hard times, alas ಌ•❤•ಌ
Daniela - I agree completely with your concept of HOME. Somehow, our home is cozier in the winter, when the candles and the log fire stave off the dark and cold outside. Baking bread and cookies add to the atmosphere! The only thing we miss that you have is cats! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
RispondiEliminaAngie,
EliminaWe've not only cats as furbabies, we've a baby bunny too which is part of our family and a source of such a gladness!
Dear friend of mine, I've read your so beautiful comment three times before than writing my answer: it has really warmed my heart and made me feel that you too do love your HOME and respect your roots... I'm sure you also live in a very cozy and welcoming HOME, I do understand it by your words written with deep affection, indeed, love.
Sending much love to you ♡ஐ♡
It is all so beautiful, dear Dany! Wishing you the most wonderful year ahead! Sending much love!
RispondiEliminaGeorgianna,
EliminaDearest One, so here we are after such a long time, I feel so blessed and honored by your presence here!
After almost three years, last February I came back to Blogland, with my hisdtory essay published! Yes, i worked full time on ancient documents taken hidden for more than one century which both the Habsburgs and the Romanovs didn't want people knew about. After having had the confirmation of a mebership of the House of Habsburg Lorraine that what I discovered corresponded to a true story, I went on with my researches and gave it all to a publisher from Trieste whxch published IL FIGLIO AMERICANO DI RODOLFO D'ASBURGO (Rudolf's of Habsburg American son) between the end of February and the very first days of March.
At the moment the book is still published in Italian sice I haven't found an American publisher interested in such a topic, yet, even if the story is that of an American boy who grew men in the very early years of the last century, just in the States.
He became a very good-hearted man and devoted himself to politics... but I don't want to tell you all the story of his life, I hope you'll able and read it in English very soon!
Wishing you too a most wonderful New Year,
I'm sending blessings of joy on your evening
and weekend to come ∗✿≫♥≪✿∗
Forgive me Darling, I forgot to tell you that this child was born to Crown Prince Rudolf and an illegitimate daughter of Czar Alexander II, friendly called Princess K-the very first difficult I found was, in fact, to give an identity and a face to this young girl-after the Mayerling accident.
EliminaWhat I did sounds like an historical investigation!
Thanking you once again for your so beautiful visit which filled my heart with gladness,
I'm sending my dearest love to you ⊰♥⊱
Oh so beautiful. Love your home and everything about it. Home sweet home always. Thank you for lovely comment. I am honoured. Lots of 💕❤️ to you. Sujatha:)
RispondiEliminaSujatha,
EliminaYou're such a kind lady, always so sweet, delicate and lovely, I'm honoured by welcoming and hosting you here, thank you!
Sending much love to you too ♡❤♡
Oh Daniela! Dear friend, so lovely to see your beautiful home! Oh how I agree, home is such a special place, and especially dear in these dark winter months! I love candlelight so much too! It just adds such a special touch of ambience to the room. You have pictured your home so beautifully, and I love the poetry and quotes you shared. Such a lovely table you set, may the sweet blessings of the Lord be with you and your family!
RispondiEliminaMarilyn @ MountainTopSpice,
EliminaDear, I have no words which to thank you with and with which to express the deep joy both your visita and your beautiful comment brought to my heart, blessed be!
May your new year too be blessed by the Lord, we all need Him by our side especially during these hard times!
Sending my dearest love across the Ocean and the many miles ✻ღ*✷*ღ✻
Hello Dany,
RispondiEliminaLovely images of your beautiful home. I love seeing the candles and table looking lovely and inviting. Beautiful poem. Adorable kitties and bunny, they look happy and content. My home is a place of peace and comfort. I wish you all the best in 2022! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
eileeninmd,
EliminaIt's always such a special gift to me to welcome you here, darling friend of mine, you're an adorable lady!
May the 2022 be filled with many beautiful things for you and your family too, sending blessings of Joy on your day and the remainder of your week.
Take care and stay safe ✿⊰✽⊱✿
Your home is absolutely beautiful!
RispondiEliminaShiju Sugunan,
EliminaI heartily thank you!
Have a happy day, today ஜ♥♡♥ஜ
I forgot to tell you that your post is featured this week at the Sunday Sunshine Blog Hop!
RispondiEliminaBlessings!
Laurie
Ridge Haven Homestead
Laurie Cover,
EliminaThis mention really took me by surprise and touched my heart in the deep!
When I took these photographs I was thinking to publish them beacuse I'd have love to host you all at my home, virtually, of course, but I didn't think that you could love them so much!
I heartily thank you for blessing my heart with such a present!
With sincere gratitude,
I'm sending my dearest hug to you, Dearie ༺❀༻
You have such a beautiful and cozy home, Daniela.
RispondiEliminaThe photos are gorgeous!
Veronica Lee,
EliminaDo you believe me if I write that you truly bless my day?!?
When I published this post I couldn't even imagine that so many friends would have arrived writing so many beautiful words of appreciation, actually, at this point, I'm truly speechless... the only thing I can say, and I do it wholeheartedly, is thank you!
May your day be filled with gladness ❥
Beautiful 😍
RispondiEliminaR's Rue,
EliminaThank you Sweetie!
•♥•♥• Sending hugs and more hugs to you •♥•♥•
Daniela,
RispondiEliminaI always love your stories. Congratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2022/01/thursday-favorite-things-party_01383214899.html
Hugs,
Bev
Bev,
EliminaDear, I cannot find the words which to thank you with and with which to express the deep joy this mention of yours means to me!
It’s a real surprise, given I didn’t thought at all that this post of mine could deserve to be featured… so many inspired and inspiring bloggers join your TFT party, which, in my opinion, is amongst the most beautiful on the web... does it mean that I’m one of them... Lol?!?
I’m coming in the afternoon to visit and to thank you, be sure!
Sending blessings on your way ∗✿≫♥≪✿∗
Beautiful tablescape and sentiments! Thanks for sharing on Happiness is Homemade at LifeasaLEOWife.com. I've started a new link party to replace Traffic Jam Weekend called Crafty Creators, and I'd love to have you share with our readers there as well! It's open for the very first time, and will open each week from Thursdays thru Mondays!
RispondiEliminaXOXO,
Niki ~ Life as a LEO Wife
Niki,
Eliminadear, I heartily thank you for your invitation and send you my congratulations and best wishes for this new adventure of yours!
I'm linking a few post of mine with sincere gratitude,
I want you to know that I consider this invitation to participate truly a honour to me!
P.S. I forgot to thank you for the beautiful words you've written about this post of mine too,
I'm sincerely glad you've enjoyed it ❤
You are so sweet! I am dropping by again to say thank you for coming to share on Crafty Creators. I hope to see you at this week's party opening Thursday!
EliminaNiki,
EliminaIt's far kind of you, I sincerely appreciate this thanksgiving of yours and as for next Thursday I'll be there!
Wishing you a lovely day, today ♥♡♥
A pretty home with lots of heart and soul. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
RispondiEliminaBrian,
EliminaThank you for your sensitivity which dictated such lovely words to you!
Sending hugs across the many miles ಌ•❤•ಌ