"Home is the ongoing story of a person...to shape a sense of place, you need to stand back from the relentless pursuit of a look. Try things out...forget about restraint, good taste, and what the neighbors will think...in short, home is a canvas for self-expression."
- Ilse Crawford, Home is Where the Heart Is
- Ilse Crawford, Home is Where the Heart Is
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WOW what a fantasic quote there! A canvas for self expression..indeed the home is! I dig all the pictures, especially the first one, you have a brilliant eye for color
ReplyDeletelove the quote and love these homes !!!
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Love it!!
ReplyDeletewhat a great quote. I love that side table shaped like a G! Do you have a source for it?
ReplyDeleteHi Julie!
ReplyDeleteI saw your comment on my blog re: the Beautiful Blogger Award. Just replied (on my blog)...
Can't wait to see your answers!
Marie xo
Lovely quote and great selection of pictures. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
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Love the pictures. What fantastic inspiration! Colors, placement, textures. They all go so well together!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great selection of pictures!! I love the shots of colour in each one! reallly a great post and as for you 'quote of the week " concept - good one!! Gena
ReplyDeleteGreat quote - so true :)
ReplyDeleteI know that I was really onto something with the way I kept my home; despite others comments about so many things! I love your pictures; I can truly relate. Thanks for all of your great ideas. Writing inspirationally is the canvas for my self-expression and I am glad I found these blogs to join! Hope you check out my page! Blessings! 2010 ><>
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