15 july


the bathroom sink





when we moved here to this rather tiny island

our home was empty

only the incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean just outside the windows

and we knew upon seeing this place that it was to be ours



the bathroom is painted a kind of periwinkle blue

and the old porcelain freestanding sink is chipped and cracked

I fell in love with it upon first sight


  I grace it with a tiny vase of sweetheart roses and a stem of hydrangea


 I would rather wash my hands and brush my teeth

at my old, chipped, white porcelain sink

than those that are gilded with gold

for kings and queens


Why are we so moved 

to acquire more and more and more


t
~~~

Philippians 4:11
Not that I speak in respect of want: 
for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, 
therewith to be content.


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Tuesday Afternoon
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to enjoy the simple beauty of 
Tuesday Afternoon
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Comments

  1. Kate15/07/2015, 06:19

    Great photo, and I love the idea of combining flowers and soap.

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  2. Brenda15/07/2015, 07:43

    Oooh, what it is about women that I can read about a quaint old bathroom sink with an ocean view and be nodding "yes".
    I so get that. Sweet post. Thank you for sharing. Happy to be neighboring you today at Coffee for Your Heart. :)
    ~ Best to you ~

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  3. Carol Blackburn15/07/2015, 09:15

    Wonderful post. You make even the bathroom sink look welcoming. I hope I said that right! Pretty.

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  4. Unknown15/07/2015, 14:48

    Your words are sweet and simple - love them! #coffeeforyourheart

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  5. Michele Morin17/07/2015, 07:41

    Very sweet. Very true!

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  6. MB17/07/2015, 10:30

    Your lovely bathroom reflects the heart of this blog - a spirit of simplicity :) Looking forward to linking up with you in the future on "Tuesday Afternoons."

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  7. Unknown17/07/2015, 11:59

    What a great and relaxing post! I'm right there with you, I'd rather have a chipped old sink with a great view than one made for kings and queens. :)

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  8. Unknown22/07/2015, 00:15

    Lovely post! Thanks for linking up at Women With Intention Wednesdays! :)

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