The Veil

I thought I'd do a random post today to share my favourite piece of art. The first time I saw this sculpture I was awed by it. No matter how much I look at it, I cannot get over how amazing it is! The piece I'm talking about is the well-known "Veiled Vestal" (also known as "A veiled Vestal Virgin"). It was created by Raffaelle Monti (1818-1881), and is dated to 1847. Take a look at the following pictures... you'll understand why I love it!

The detail of the veil is what makes it so remarkable. It looks like an actual piece of material is draped over her... yet it's all marble. Incredible, isn't it?

 

Look how real her hand looks even!

The full statue

High Tea

I'm sorry I haven't updated my blog in such a long time! This summer flew by, and I spent most of it outside, so I feel like I was barely at my computer at all! Now that the weather's getting cooler I'm inside more, so I guess it's time to get posting again. I thought I'd start with a bunch of pictures from a recent outing I had with my cousin...

Last week Maria and I went to Niagara On The Lake's Prince of Wales hotel for High Tea in the drawing room! It was, of course, so beautiful, that we took loads of pictures. And the tea itself was great! We each got our own pot of tea, and lots of yummy food... little sandwiches, a warm scone, and lots of desserts. It was a great experience! So here are some of the pictures from our time there...

The Prince of Wales hotel

The entrance room to the Drawing Room (tea room)

The outer room

The Tea Room

Cozy corner

There were vases of fresh roses everywhere!

Tea Time!

We loved the whole tea set at our table

Maria enjoying her tea

The delicious food

Fresh jam, butter, and clotted cream for our scones

It really was the best scone ever

Yum!

My jewelry I wore for the occasion

We then took some random pictures in the Prince of Wales... what a beautiful place! I loved all of the art especially

Again, fresh roses all around

Lovely hallways!

Reception area

The outside of the building is just as nice as the inside

It was a perfect fall day!

Becki's Wedding

This weekend, on the 3rd, was my cousin Becki's wedding. It was a gorgeous day (couldn't have asked for better weather!) and a very lovely wedding. I thought I'd quick post some pictures from the day...

The barn looked beautiful!

I love their "arbor" made out of ladders!

Groom & his men

Bridesmaids

I loved Becki's dress ~ simple yet beautiful

Dapper little guy!

My cousins Jordanna and Adrianna

Family  :)

Byleveld family photo

The barn was decorated beautifully for the reception as well

Loved the windows, and the view

Becki and Nathan's entrance

I stole this picture and the one below from Nathan's aunt...

I loved their dance into the barn, but couldn't get any good shots of it; but these photos were great!

 

The menus and seating info ~ I stole this pic from Aunt Francine

 

The lovely cake, made by Maria

Another pic stolen from Aunt Francine