Πέμπτη 1 Μαΐου 2014

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Country White Decorating Inspiration
Series #3

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One of best days of the week for me is my series of inspiration.
Country White Decor Inspiration for our homes,
along with inspirational quotes for the soul.

This week I am featuring quotes from Maya Angelou.


A wise woman. 

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So let's have a look at some beautiful country white decorating inspiration. 



 "Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage."

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"Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean."


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"All great achievements require time."
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"If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities."


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"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."


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"Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time."
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"Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: "I'm with you kid. Let's go."

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Diane

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I will be joining these link parties

White Wednesday at Faded Charm
Potpourri Friday at 2805
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

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Life In The Country 
Series #10


Here we are again this week, heading into the country for some decorating inspiration and fun fiction!

**For those new to my blog, you will need your imagination....oh and....your wellington boots!**

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What a wonderful Christmas and New Years break I had.
So much turkey, so much champagne, so many gifts.  So wonderful.




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This week I will be viewing my new beautiful 300 acre property I just purchased this week in Ireland.



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Livestock on the property are sheep and horses.


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I am very excited to take a tour for the first time 
and of course so glad I have all my blog pals with me to break the new place in.

So I have packed up my bags and off I go.




Accompanying me is my life long friend and financial advisor.
He just simply goes by the name of Ocean.

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What a very charming gentleman
and lucky for me he always keeps a sharp eye on my financial assets.
He is so very handsome, and sometimes it is difficult to stay focused when we discuss business.
Would you believe he has asked me to marry him 11 times....I am still thinking on it.
Sigh....what's a girl too do!


As my usual routine when I first arrive on my estates I take a relaxing soak.



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What I love the most, a small reading room just off the master bedchamber.
I could spend many an hour here.




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You are going to love this sweet little hidden passage way,
..you can only find this kind of treasure in an older house!

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Goes directly into a few lovely lounging areas.



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I'm excited to take a stroll around the local village.




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You can never have enough perfume and flowers.





The house is quiet now. My guest will be arriving soon.
This might be a good time to relax with a book and a cup of tea.


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As my guest started to arrive, they were all impressed with the beauty of my new home.


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We headed into the diningroom for dinner.


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After a pleasant evening of laughing, chatting and an intense game of chess,
the guests retired to their quarters.


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Of course, with all the excitement of a new home,
I had to take one last tour before I retired for the evening.





And a little swim.







Diane



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I will be linking up with these parties

Wow us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Pearls and Lace Thursday at Faith, Grace and Crafts 
Open House Party at No Minimalist Here
 Potpourri Friday at 2805
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Pink Saturday at How Sweet The Sound
Life In The Country


I just love gingham.

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Red and pink gingham, such classy and calming colours.
So country.


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I can see myself living in this fine English country manor.
Horses, beautiful botanical gardens, chickens, sheep in the pasture and friends visiting for tea.
My definition of a good country life.

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Missing from this pic should be a big fluffy white dog.




I am all for windows and lots and lots of natural light.


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I bet I could curl up in this beauty with a good book.
Something or anything by Dan Brown maybe.


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I could see myself sitting at this dining table with a cup of coffee, chatting away to my kid sister.  
Always giving advise to her whether she wants it or not.  
And yes I know she has teenage children, but that doesn't matter, I am still the oldest!


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I think I will have a cup of tea today in the sun room.





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Most go out to feed the horses, it looks like rain so best grab my wellingtons.

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And my umbrella.


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Warm up when I am done....now, where is my hot cocoa....


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...along with some cupcakes...yum.


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After a long day in the stables, I will take a good book and retire for the evening.


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I will be joining these link parties

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Rednesday at It's A Very Cherry World
What I Love Wednesday at lollipops
Open House Party at No Minimalist Here
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Pink Saturday at How Sweet The Sound
Homemaking Link-Up Party at Hope in Every Season


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