What made me think of this? The door is a symbol of beginnings and endings. I had painted a red Dublin Door as a card for a wonderful co-worker that was retiring from many years of good service as a school nurse. I knew it was bittersweet for her and wanted the door to remind her that she was opening a new door to a new life full of joy and fresh beginnings.
I googled "door" for a model to paint and discovered the beauty of the infamous Dublin Doors.(These perky Georgian doors became an economic stimulus for Dublin as prints of the infamous doors became in high demand and therefore, so was the demand to see them in person.) The color and the decorative archways along with the brickwork above and around the doors were eye popping gorgeous! So, here I am again admiring the beauty and mindful of its symbolism that is The Doors of Dublin.
2015 is the year for change. It is time to be bold and be brave and pick your door to walk through. Let it be a fanciful one, one with ornate architecture and shiny brass handles. May it be unique, one of a kind to match your personality and style. Like the Dubliners of old, I am choosing my path, my "Dublin Door," a bright one and walking on through.
Enjoy the Doors of Dublin!
Read About The Colorful Story of The Dublin Doors here
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