Back in 2012 I took a bus tour to West Virginia. My very first sightseeing bus trip. At the time I was moaning and groaning just about the whole time. I went alone, for one thing, but did discover that a friend of mine was along with a chum of hers. They sort of took me under their wing. Once I got back home, I was like 'Oh, that trip was just the greatest'. Duh....
Anyway, we went to Elkins, West Virginia one night to have dinner at Graceland Mansion. No not Elvis' graceland!! This was the summer home of Henry Gassaway Davis who was a U. S. Senator (from W. Va., I am assuming) from 1871-1883. He named his beautiful home away from home after his daughter, Grace.
Grace died in 1931, the house passed down through descendants awhile and was eventually presented to Davis and Elkins College. It is now an Inn with a large, very impressive dining area which students who are studying the hospitality curriculum are trained.
Our dinner there was delightful and we enjoyed touring the home. In the library... yes, I am getting to something BLUE so I can link to Blue Monday. As I was saying, in the library there was a fireplace that was surrounded by Dutch tiles. Each tile had a bibical scene on it. Very different, very pretty.
A Close Up
Have a happy week!
and if you have time hop over to Latane's Linky Blog to see what else I have posted.
Anyway, we went to Elkins, West Virginia one night to have dinner at Graceland Mansion. No not Elvis' graceland!! This was the summer home of Henry Gassaway Davis who was a U. S. Senator (from W. Va., I am assuming) from 1871-1883. He named his beautiful home away from home after his daughter, Grace.
Grace died in 1931, the house passed down through descendants awhile and was eventually presented to Davis and Elkins College. It is now an Inn with a large, very impressive dining area which students who are studying the hospitality curriculum are trained.
Our dinner there was delightful and we enjoyed touring the home. In the library... yes, I am getting to something BLUE so I can link to Blue Monday. As I was saying, in the library there was a fireplace that was surrounded by Dutch tiles. Each tile had a bibical scene on it. Very different, very pretty.
A Close Up
Have a happy week!
and if you have time hop over to Latane's Linky Blog to see what else I have posted.
Hello, the mansion sounds like nice place for dinner! The fireplace and tiles are pretty. Have a happy Monday and new week ahead!
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ReplyDeleteOh, I've never seen such detailed tiles! Thanks for sharing.
Have a Beautiful Blue Monday!
Oh just LOVE these beautiful Delft tiles, Mom! What a lovely place that had to be to visit. I remember when you made that trip. I have always wanted Delft tiles in my kitchen, a backsplash, a whole wall, something! At least I have some pieces!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the close up! I love, love, love those tiles!!!
ReplyDeleteLove those tiles. Very Delft-like. I guess the little Dutch Girl in me feels in touch with my ancestors!
ReplyDeleteWonderful work done by someone very talented and skilled.
ReplyDeleteOh I would love to take a very close look at those tiles. How amazing they must be.
ReplyDeleteWow- I would have to stand around quite a while and look at each one of those tiles.
ReplyDeleteThe work that has gone into those beautiful blue tiles, that is an incredible fireplace, I bet the dining room is a fantastic place to do your training in as well?!
ReplyDeleteWren x
Lovely close up of Blue tiles.
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What a lovely spot!
ReplyDeleteWell that is interesting. Those tiles are like a book. So much going on there.
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