plain and simple


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The dining room is plain and simple in January.

A vase of coral coloured roses graces the bureau.

The whale is a copper weather vane that once topped the roof of my mum's house.

We have the sea beyond the windows. 

Dawn and twilight fill the room with resplendent light.

And in the evening if there's company the conversation sparkles.

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  1. Ginny Hartzler14 January 2019 at 13:45

    Oh my! Farmhouse chic! In a way, it reminds me of the old Shaker rooms. And what a great idea to use the whale as indoor decoration! I just love everything about it. Now I want to see each of your rooms! You really ARE one hip chick.

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  2. Jill15 January 2019 at 11:52

    Love that weather vane!

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  3. NCSue16 January 2019 at 15:30

    Simplicity is undervalued by many. I love this shot - I'd feel quite welcome there.
    Thanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2019/01/what-flirt.html

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  4. likeschocolate16 January 2019 at 15:50

    Sometimes plain and simple is the best and much needed for the soul. Have a lovely week.
    http://travelingbugwiththreeboys-kelleyn.blogspot.com/

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  5. Linda Stoll17 January 2019 at 09:12

    I have an identical twin sister to that beautiful bowl holding court front and center of your dining room table. Isn't it lovely that something so simple can be both lovely to look at ... and be put to so many good uses ...

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  6. Michele Morin17 January 2019 at 09:25

    Love this glimpse into your cozy home. Whenever the ocean is outside the window, everything else plays second fiddle.

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  7. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com17 January 2019 at 11:06

    Your "plain and simple" dining room is perfectly lovely. It looks so cosy and inviting, I've put myself in the picture!

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  8. Tamar SB17 January 2019 at 17:16

    What a peaceful table!

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  9. Red Rose Alley23 January 2019 at 18:19

    I wish I got more light in my kitchen. My bedroom actually gets the most sunlight during the day. I always plan on looking at your post of the day, but end of seeing many previous posts. What can I say, they are filled with beauty and make me smile. : )

    ~Sheri

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