Henry James the American writer
said the most beautiful words in
the English language were "summer afternoon".
said the most beautiful words in
the English language were "summer afternoon".
Being British, I know that the reality of summer afternoons
are sometimes few and far between
are sometimes few and far between
That's why my least favourite word is "umbrella!" ;-)
However, when a summer afternoon does arrive, it really
DOES feel like the most beautiful words in the English language.
DOES feel like the most beautiful words in the English language.
I couldn't resist this!
What is your favourite word in the English language, and why?
All images from Pinterest
Vanessa, I love these photos and this post. Not sure I can beat those beautiful words, "summer afternoon" after seeing these. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteTYSM for popping by Bliss xx
DeleteHi Vanessa, WOW! Those pictures make me want to jump right threw my computer and be where ever those pics are from. Ya know here in RI we get a lot of summer afternoons, and I think we take them for granted. There are so many beautiful words in the English dictionary...laughter, love, etc. I don't know if I could choose one. Someone one once asked me what was the most beautiful sound I've ever heard, and that was easy. I replied... "The sound of my daughter's laughter", but this one's hard. Maybe I would choose the word "Love". Once again you made me reach into my soul and think, and I love that.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend my friend!
Dee, xoxo
TYSM Dee. It's a difficult one isn't it? I imagine the sound of your daughter's laughter is unbeatable ;-)
DeleteTY as always Dee for your lovely comments xx
Such gorgeous images... I'm off dreaming again, really fancy a picnik, but haven't found the perfect park yet...
ReplyDeleteI'm laughing just as I'm reading your 'know when to give up' quote... currently enjoying a glass of red whilst catching up with blogs and after the crazy day I've had...
You have a lovely weekend too!
x.o.x.o
Hi S' I'm not sure about Greece, but here in Spain the parks are not as lush and green as in the UK. Still haven't found a park that can beat Hyde Park in our wonderful hometown ;-)
DeleteEnjoy that "red" Sweets xx
Oh I really like, 'cosy and 'treats'
ReplyDeleteToday has been beautiful and spent outdoors - amazing for March!
Great to see you are back Tabs. Have missed your blog x
DeleteLove these images and the quote. Thank you for sharing, I am so glad to meet you. I am so excited to find and follow new special places. I will follow on my way out because I am sure I will enjoy engaging and supporting your special place now I have found you. I hope you will find some time to come visit me soon. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
ReplyDeleteTYSM for popping by and becoming a new follower. I will certainly pop over to your too xx
DeleteImpossible to choose Vanessa....but I do know that "sunny" is definitely one of them. My dog has thrown "Walkies" into the ring!
ReplyDeleteHeeey SK! Sunny is definitely a fav in all respects. TY for popping by xx
DeleteA margarita on a summer afternoo! The best plan!
ReplyDeleteTYSM Tatiana xx
DeleteHi Vanessa,
ReplyDeleteLove the image of the truck in the country... want to be there! So pretty. Thanks for the sweet comment about my blog redesign! xo
Hi Vanessa,
ReplyDeleteI am just so touched by your emails to me! This is the first blog post I have looked at post surgery and it was just perfect...a little mini vacation into cyber happiness! I would say my favorite word is 'love' because to me it means so much more than just receiving, but giving of yourself which ultimately brings the most joy. Summer afternoon actually does sound wonderful...until you've had a few kids and a new meaning comes with those words...like loads of laundry from wet towels and bathing suits, whining shouts from the kids of, "I'm starving or I'm bored." Oh summer afternoons...they can be so lovely...but busy as well. Either way, it's all about seeing the positive in every situation right?
Have a wonderful Sunday!
xo
Sharon
Hi,
ReplyDeleteFinally catching up. Speaking of rain, we had tons of it yesterday. Wow, favorite word in the english dictionary is hard. I love "friend." I hope you are well.
Beautiful photos, Van. I don't think I have one word that I could call my favorite but I do like the words "adore", "darling" and "honey".
ReplyDeletexoxo, A
How I love these wonderful pictures, so warm, soft and inviting. :-) Favorite word? Oh my, um, Poppit, because that's what my man calls me. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour photographs give me such a beautiful. clear sense of the text in this post. Loved the one with the bike and the flower petals. I always wondered if other people had favourite english words and now I know! Mine is mesmerize, i just like how it sounds :)
ReplyDelete"Know when to give up and have a margarita"....love that, I think that's where I am right now!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images XX
Vanessa, what a beautiful post! The images so perfectly capture the feeling of a summer afternoon ... pass the lemonade please! ;) Wish I could think of words I love better THAN summer afternoon but I can't think of anything. Those are so perfect! If forced to choose I'd probably say Sparkling Sunshine, as a day with sunshine is always so perfect (and Sunshine used to be my nickname given to me by adoring uncles and aunts when I was growing up!). Love your posts, Vanessa. Have a lovely week!
ReplyDeleteSandy at Ooh La Frou Frou
http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com
I think I might need one by the end of the day today! haha!
ReplyDeleteIt's feels like summer this spring.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the delicious afternoons of summer;-)
Oh, this had me smiling at the end!!! So funny!
ReplyDeleteI think I love the word...."sunshine". It makes me think of a sunny day or a sunny disposition. Both of which I love.
Have a wonderful day!
xoxo Elizabeth
Well those are definitely lovely words. I think mine would be "vacation" because well, I guess that doesn't need much explaination, right? :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous post, love! Thanks for taking me right on into the summer, my all time favorite season. :) xoxo
Love it! Wish everyday could be as calm and peaceful as these photos. Thank you again for your email and comments they truly made me feel amazing!
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
xo
Sharon
Gorgeous. That image with the pink flowers and the bike is so striking. Happy Friday to you Sweets! xo
ReplyDeleteI have one word in common with you, so I invite you to favoritewords.com, it's an awesome concept.
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ReplyDeleteThis post is so nice! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI remember reading something relevant on this website, which really site seems cool: favoritewords.com, it's relevant here and I think we can connect to each other by using our words. Plus, it's free so probably worth trying.