So pretty . Makes me wonder how often people went up and downstairs over the years. The stairs look so old and the flowers fit perfectly to give them a new life. Tess
It's pretty common in this area for homes to have stairs on the outside (instead of on the inside). I agree that it's hard to guess how long it takes human footsteps to wear down stone to this extent. But I like your idea of giving them new life via flowers. Bonne journée, Tess !
Considering how they're now sagging, it's probably a good idea! I was very sad when I realised that the pretty moss and flowers on our 400-year old staircase were causing it to deteriorate. Now it's vegetation-free!
Un escalier de campanules sublime !
ReplyDeleteMerci pour la précision sur les fleurs.
DeleteSo pretty . Makes me wonder how often people went up and downstairs over the years. The stairs look so old and the flowers fit perfectly to give them a new life.
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It's pretty common in this area for homes to have stairs on the outside (instead of on the inside). I agree that it's hard to guess how long it takes human footsteps to wear down stone to this extent. But I like your idea of giving them new life via flowers. Bonne journée, Tess !
DeleteConsidering how they're now sagging, it's probably a good idea! I was very sad when I realised that the pretty moss and flowers on our 400-year old staircase were causing it to deteriorate. Now it's vegetation-free!
ReplyDeleteWow. 400 years old. Impressive. I see you solved the thumbnail mystery.
DeleteThey make a handsome planter.
ReplyDeleteIt was loooooong time in the planning.
DeleteHow pretty and unusual!
ReplyDeleteSome folks have a knack for making lemonade from lemons.
DeleteWhat a stunning find Stuart. I could photograph this spot for hours I think.
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I never know what I'm going to find on my little bike rides around the area.
DeleteThey don't look safe enough to step on anymore, so this is a good use for them.
ReplyDeleteYeah, you are probably right.
DeleteIt suits me as well!
ReplyDeleteAll things stone please me here.
DeleteA part of me wants to tear these down and replace with proper steps. But then the flowers would be disturbed.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you know the expression, wallpapering over you problems. This approach is a whole lot easier.
DeleteBeautiful, works for me too :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad. Thanks, Karl.
DeleteEt pour moi aussi Stuart.. makes you wonder why they are there in the first place, looks like it has always been leading to a window?
ReplyDeleteFolks were a lot shorter when this was built !
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