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DOORS IV
As the last post was rather image heavy I thought I would include the photos of Doors that I took last Sunday here in this post.
Some back door eh! This belongs to the Town Hall and it is situated in a very popular plaza called Plaza de la Santa Faz which leads up to the old quarter. It is called La puerta de la Fruta (the door of the Fruit). Now then straight away my mind and imagination fires up instantly images of little old ladies in black selling fruit sat on the steps or nearby.
I have learnt that since blogging and describing the photos of old buildings here that the origin of names isn't always as one imagines as in my Orihuela Door of Chains post which I commented about here.
I have yet to find out if that door is really just about fruit,fruit or something more obscure!
These are the ornamental wrought iron doors that have taken the place of the massive but magnificent wooden doors which were the entry to the University of Alicante City offices. You have probably guessed by my description that I preferred the solid wooden doors which in my opinion gave the building a more historical and classical look and definitely a sense of security. I imagine though they were tough to open.
Just a door to someone's house but quite eyecatching. It was a bit grimy and once again my imagination spired and I had instant images of how I could clean that up to make it look better and perhaps add a coat of varnish! It's incredible the speed of one's thoughts. If it were possible mind power alone would have renovated that door as I looked at it! I would love to see it cleaned up. The best bit was that the door was open so I was able to get a glimpse inside.
I'm glad I have a vivid imagination because I can visualise how this entryway as well would look cleaned up. Beautiful old mosaic floor tiles and the ceiling which is pretty grubby could look so impressive after getting rid of the dust and grim.
Here's one of my favourites which is situated in the old quarter and lo and behold the door was open.
The entrance had obviously been renovated but I am so glad they have kept the same doors.
I do like the lamp!
I did "once" quite some time ago actually see the second door open or rather ajar. It leads right into a patio garden surrounded by columns. Why I didn't take a photo at the time I don't know. I would love to see inside properly.
A cushion to add the finishing touch
The next crochet make.
My sister in Australia has just remodelled her bedroom
We were chatting the other day on Messenger and she mentioned she felt it just needed a pretty cushion for the bed. A small cushion with an extra splash of colour just to finish it all off. I therefore offered to make her one 😀
I have just ordered this rectangle cushion cover online which was fortunately in the sales and I am at present waiting to receive details of where I have to pick it up.
I think this is a nice neutral colour as base for the crochet I plan to cover it with. In fact I have already started the crochet bits but cannot show you as yet as sister Nº 2 might see it.
Pleased!
I am quite surprised!
I say surprised because everytime I see a plant that I have is doing well I am amazed! Half the time I don't know if I am doing the right thing with my plants. It is really trial and error for me.
Anyhow this bamboo stick is doing well stuck in water and situated in the kitchen window. It seems to like it there.
In water with decorative glass chips.
Do you see the bottle? I expect my UK blog friends think it is a milk bottle. I thought so too! It was a by the dustbin find! The thing is though there are no milkman who deliver milk to the door here in Spain at all and there never have been! There is no dairy name on the bottle either. I really can't see anyone bringing a milk bottle over from the UK at anytime! I have been looking in the bargain shops to see if I could find another as I wanted to give daughter Nº 1 a Bamboo stick in a bottle as well. In all the shops I have been in,even the big stores, I have not found one.
It's a mystery ! 😕
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Amanda 😊
