Look what I am up to today. It's called being still. Here are some images from around my home this morning. My first morning off for over a month. Outside on my deck the wind is completely null, dead still. Inside I plan on being still too. I have my unopened copy of Country Style. Lots of fabrics and notions that have been sitting still for too long. And I decided to throw my vintage peacock tablecloth over my sofa this morning. Just to make it feel right. What a wonderful day!
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PS: Winner of my coastal living giveaway chosen by random.org is #Loui from Mountain Mermaid. Congrats and please contact me for details.
Those images are so refreshing! I love them!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the serenity Simone. It sounds like you really deserve it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day! What a lucky girl you are to live on the water! xxoo :)
ReplyDeleteBe still my heart, the boat images alone! Wow. You deserve it! Breath in, breath out.
ReplyDeleteOoh - that must mean the latest Country Style is out! Woo hoo! I savour every page of it. I must get a subscription.
ReplyDeleteStill looks good on you Simone. I must ask you... Simone is very French. I'm French Canadian and have Aunt's that have your pretty name. My full name is Claudette Charlebois Frid, but they call me Claudie.
ReplyDeleteI love your Peacock tablecloth BTW : )
Thanks for popping in. Hope it felt cozy.
Love Claudie
xoxoxo
P.S. I LOVE those 3 mugs a lot.
Looks so inviting and relaxing, I can't believe how calm the water is.
ReplyDeleteLove that peacock tabelcloth - Gorgeous. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home you have... how nice it must be to have your own waterfront deck!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you are appreciating the 'stillness' after the whirlwind few weeks you've had! So glad to hear that the response to your lovely shop has been good (although, we all knew it would be!!) xo
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful bright pillows! Being quiet is such a nice treat! Hope you enjoy the day!
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
I really have issue with being still. Very hard for me to do. I feel like I should be "doing something."
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
Melinda
Whoa. I can't get over your view.
ReplyDeleteThat's your view?! Beautiful, just beautiful. Down time is great. Enjoy, you certainly deserve it.
ReplyDeleteIt is not still here at the moment Simone the weather is wild and wet but we still managed our walk today with the big brolly and managed to find some treasures in the op shop. You enjoy your quiet time we all need that to recharge the batteries. xxx
ReplyDeletelove those pillows,
ReplyDeleteyou seem to live in a gorgeous place.<3
Have a lovely day off. Relax you have been
ReplyDeleteso busy!
Love the vintage peacock tablecloth.
Peacock prints and designs are my favourite.
Best Wishes for your new store.
Regards, Sue
Hi Simone,
ReplyDeleteBeen going to comment for ages. Just love your
blog. Best Wishes for the opening of your new
store. Hope to visit one day!
Have a great day off. Relax. You have been so
busy lately. Love the peacock table cloth.
Peacock colours and designs are my favourite.
Regards, Sue
More yummy Beach Vintage pics :-) really love your vintage peacock throw, what beautiful blues.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're having some down time Simone, it's so important for the soul. Can't wait to visit your shop next time I'm in Brisbane, it will be hard for me not to want to buy everything though, it's all so stunning!! :-)
xx
enjoy!!!
ReplyDeletePop your feet up and enjoy !!
ReplyDeleteLOVE Country Style mag !!
Heading to Brisbane late September and have your store on my 'My do list'
Hugs Danielle
I just love 'still' days. They don't happen nearly often enough. I have decided to do less and be still more. Wish me luck!
ReplyDeleteI love that tablecloth. Hope you enjoyed a relaxing day!
ReplyDeleteI think you deserve to have a 'still day'
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it
Alison
Hope you had a lovely rest!!!
ReplyDeleteNice cushions ;)
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one that throws vintage tablecloths over couches :-) Yours is beautiful. So glad you get to have a little time to yourself Simone. You've earned it :-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Blessings,
Marcia
Well deserved by the sounds of it! the last image would make a beautiful watercolour painting! thanks for the comment on my BLOG, I really appreciate it.
ReplyDeletePure HEAVEN!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
You deserve it Simone! What lovely pics - that blue cushion is delicious! Enjoy the mag :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you for MAKING & USING that time, love Posie
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new store & a very successful opening, Im sure a restful day is a lovely reward for all of your hard work. I lived in Brisbane about 10 yrs ago & I wish I was still there so I could drop by. Good luck for the future!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate a lot you've visited my blog! Thanks a lot! Silvia
ReplyDeletegreat post and nice blog :)
ReplyDeletexoxo
I can feel the stillness here! Hope you had the opportunity to fully recharge your battery! x
ReplyDeleteI love your views, Simone! Relax and be at peace today.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Hi Simone,
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to have found your lovely site! My first visit here,and I went back and back, reading post after post. What a lovely shop you've got, wish it were just around the corner rather than around the other side of the world. It would go over big here in our coastal town in No. Calif.
I will be back for more visits, just signed up to follow. I'd love it if you'd drop by sometime, when you have a minute to yourself!
XO
Heidi - Heart and Home
Hi Simone, lovely seeing some images of inside your home. I know what you mean about wanting to just 'be still'.
ReplyDeleteJust visited you beautiful store and spoke to your lovely sister! Congratulations, you have done an amazing job - just what Oxford Street needs! You have a great eye for design. I wish you all the best. I will be doing a post, on your shop, tomorrow and linking it back to you. Hope this is okay. Michelle
A much well deserved rest, the shop opening has been exciting, congrats!
ReplyDeleteI adore your point of view,your are able to mix the fabric to get that beautiful contrast in the space.
ReplyDeletelovely!!
my kind of day sweet one...enjoy you so deserve it after such a busy time. Your shop looks amazing...wish I could wiggle my nose and I would be standing in the middle of it..hugs. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed your day of being still :))
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a perfect day. Even the ocean is still. Hope you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThese images are definitely calming! That last one is just perfect. So beautiful and calm!
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