Thursday, December 11, 2008

Sky Watch #22



Hello again. Time for another Sky Watch. This meme is hosted by Klaus, Fishing Guy, Sandy, Louise, Wren, and Ivar, and we are very grateful to them for their hard work coordinating all of this each week.

I always seem to be a week behind. Last week I drove down to Cape May, and I saw that a number of the wonderful old Victorian houses were already decorated for Christmas. I'm sure by now, there are many more, and that these have added decorations as well.

Cape Scape is a lovely one, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.


One of my favorites, also on the water, is The Peter Shields Inn.


The Marquis de Lafayette is not Victorian, but they have hung wreat
hs everywhere.











I have no idea if this one has a name (most do) but I thought it was very pretty.


Angel of the Sea had just started to decorate. It's really two houses, connected, and every year they outline the roofs and all other angles in white lights.


I had a clear blue sky while taking these. Perhaps now I can go down to Cape May and capture some of the lights as well for another Sky Watch. A night sky would be an interesting backdrop.

41 comments:

kenju said...

Such wonderful old buildings!! I think I was in Cape May once3, many years ago, but I don't remember seeing those.

Ralph said...

That first picture is nice. They really seem to like Christmas wreaths.
Ralph

Elizabeth said...

What amazing buildings and a great eye for capturing them!

Anonymous said...

The beautiful clear blue is the perfect backdrop for those colorful buildings!

Margaret Cloud said...

Thank you for sharing these decorated homes, I love old homes and when they decorate them it seems so right.

Lisa said...

And that's why Cape May will always be one of my favorite places on earth. So pretty and charming.

Kay said...

They are really beautifully decorated. It certainly puts you in the mood for the holidays.

Dianne said...

I love all those buildings!!

Cape May is so beautiful.

SaraG said...

Beautiful photo's!!
Thanks for sharing.
Take care

Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardens said...

Great series Bobbie. Everybody decorates for Christmas, it is beautiful to celebrate.

Leon1234 said...

Cool photos.

Dewdrop said...

Beautiful blue skies! I love the old homes. So charming!

Photo Cache said...

I love these gingerbread houses. Thanks for showing them today.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Bobbie: Neat captures of the houses against the blue skies.

Daryl said...

Love those grand dames of houses in Cape May... I especially love the huge Inn .. cant think of the whole name but its got purple trim .. I will find it and tell you ..

:-Daryl

Anonymous said...

What 'Gone with the wind' buildings. They are gorgeous. And the bluer than blue sky is a perfect backdrop to them. I once went to Atlanta and looked long and hard for houses like these but none of those I saw could compare.

EG CameraGirl said...

That's a LOT of wreaths! ;-)

The sky is so blue and I have to admit I'm more than a tad jealous!

bowledover said...

I was raises in a sea side resort with such grand old buildings as these.
Thank you for sharing these with us they are lovely.

Anonymous said...

lovely houses and structures you've got there!

Lilli & Nevada said...

They are all so beautiful i would love to be there to see this in person, i bet the inside is spectacular too

Grammy said...

Thanks for stopping by.
I very much enjoyed your beautiful photos.I also love Victorian homes what charm and detail.
Have a great sky watch week.
Grammy

Sylvia K said...

What beautiful buildings and pristine sky! Wow! Boosts my holiday spirits! Thanks, Bobbie, for the lovely things you always post!

Michele said...

Such pretty photos and the sky is a beautiful blue!

I promise to visit longer when my health is stronger.
(Hugs)
~Michele~
Mountain Retreat- Canada

Jane Hards Photography said...

This is a really festive skywatch such pretty buildings.

Marla said...

What great old houses and buildings. They are beautiful!

SandyCarlson said...

Thanks for the tour. These are gorgeous. What a great region. Thanks.

Cathy said...

Beautiful pics. I love old houses and Christmas decorations and beautiful blue skies!!

Corner Gardener Sue said...

Thanks for showing us these lovely buildings!

The Good Life in Virginia said...

i must go down to the sea to Cape May...have never been there. lovely shots...thanks for sharing.

Linda Murphy said...

What a different take on Sky Watch- I enjoyed the beautiful blue skies mixed with those beautiful old homes-lovely!

Shelly said...

Wow! I just love beautiful old houses...they just don't build them like they used to, thanks for the tour ;)

Anonymous said...

so beautiful buildings!
have a nice weekend!

Arija said...

Blue skies or grey, I love all those old buildings.

me ann my camera said...

What absolutely old gorgeous homes!!! If it wasn't raining today I would run right out and see what I could add to our old house to make it look so festive. Happy Skywatch Friday!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous combination of sky, beautiful old houses and holiday decorations. Happy SWF!

Ramblings of a Villas Girl said...

Very beautiful. Cape May does offer beautifully decorated houses.

 gmirage said...

I love blue skies...but with houses, your photos turned wow!

Anonymous said...

What lovely old buildings against amazingly blue skies ... beautiful!
Hugs and blessings,
storyteller

nonizamboni said...

Now I see why so many people rave about going to Cape May! You've given me such a nice glimpse of the coast.
Hope your holiday season is fun.

Gretchen said...

Those are such beautiful homes! Happy SWF!!

Anonymous said...

Were Victorians particularly passionate about Christmas? It seems to suit the era, somehow. It's nice to see the Cape May Ladies dressed for the holidays.