One of the most beautiful things to see is the sweep of a long beautiful curtain panel flowing in the wind. When we were starting out years ago in our first home we had very little money for decoration. I needed to find something to cover our windows but buying store-made panels was too expensive. I happened to be wandering in one of my favorite fabric stores one day when I came across a length of sheer lavender material with small flowers running through it. It was lightweight and flowed nicely. I bought the rest of the bolt and raced home. I sewed both ends and hung the panels over our sunniest, west-facing window. Opening the window, I felt a breeze fill the room and the wind gently rocked the material back and forth. The light in the room was diffused with a lovely lavender glow.
This may seem strange but those panels brought years of soothing peace as I watched them gently flow on the whispers of the wind. And all this peace was purchased for so very little. The simplest things in life can bring the greatest pleasures.
Here are some details I love. Click on the pictures for a closer view.
Seashells
Santo Hands
The scroll of a Florentine shelf
An old key
The back of a silver spoon
A lovely green tendril entwining with this loving cup
A hand painted antique fan with vintage rhinestone bracelet
It is so very true that the simplest things do bring us the biggest pleasures in life. I think it is the connection we get when we know that something is right. For me it is looking through a piece of lace on a window. It seems to make the world a prettier place...
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Heidi
gorgeous details Nancy, you have such an eye for beauty:)
ReplyDeleteDear Nancy, to surround yourself with beauty is so very soothing to the soul. As women, we need that in our lives and it need not be expensive or all the same taste....I love the flourishes in your home ~ very me!!! wishing you a beautiful day, xxoo, Dawn
ReplyDeleteI find the simple things make the routine more pleasant,
ReplyDeletethe day more joyful and life a bit sweeter…
Beautiful pictures and lovely post….
Louise
Great story, and love all the beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteNancy,
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have your room suffused with a delicate lavender light and to be able to see the wind as well as feel it!
The one thing all your beautiful images have in common is the wonderful flowing lines, the folds and curls and scroll like shapes. It reminds me so much of the sea with it's gently unfurling white capped wavelets tumbling onto the shore. Soft sounds and gentle movements set up a subtle vibration which stirs the soul.
Warm hugs, Angela
Your home must be filled with beautiful things. It's nice that you appreciate beauty in so many ways. I, too, love to see curtains blowing in the breeze. It somehow makes me feel snug.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post, Nancy! You have such an amazing eye for shapes and textures. And I loved your story about the curtains!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your lovely comments--you are always so thoughtful! Have a beautiful day.
~Margaret
So true, Nancy~
ReplyDeleteThe simplest treasures are the very best. All of the pictures are lovely, as are your beautiful treasures.
(I came out of cleaning for a bit of beauty and this is the best there is - thank you for the inspiration.)
~Cinderella must get back to work...
Dreaming of a home that looks like yours.
xo~Tracie
Hi Nancy,
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous photos - you are right, the simplest things can bring such joy. I enjoyed reading your post about the lavender curtains you made.
Susan
It's all in the details!!
ReplyDeleteRosemary
When you surround yourself with things of beauty ... meaning ... and love all is at peace within your soul
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JO
The curtian sounded lovely. I could envision them from your discription. So peaceful. I also enjoyed the beautiful bits of elements around your home
ReplyDeleteHugs Karen
What beautiful details...a nice way to start my evening! Thanks!
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Beautiful post .
ReplyDeleteI would love to join the Doll post over at Faerie Window.
The dolls I post about are actually taken from the internet but I do have a favorite doll my daddy gave me when I was 6 years old.
Thanks for letting me know.
Patti
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteYour sense of style and the simplicity in which you display it is stunning!
I just love looking at life through your eyes! I too have fond memories of such things, one of which was laying in the swing in the back yard and being very still and listening to the wind rustle through the trees. Those were the days I lived carefree and no responsibilities!
ReplyDeleteI have been on a mission to live a Simpler life of late (the last 3-4 years) So this post really brought that back to the forefront of my mind!
Did you catch my post about the legend of the Dogwood tree? you inspired me
Well Done Love!
Lori Garbarino
Your blog is wonderful!
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