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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

simplicity simplified



"Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." ~William Morris


If only every inch of my home followed these rules. I would like to simplify my living space – free it of clutter . And this is best rule to start with... keep it only if it's useful or if it's beautiful. Simple, right?
Another quote I read some time ago speaks to that. "simple living...though it can be joyful, rich and creative, it isn't simple."
" You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need. " - Vernon Howard
Could I simplify to that level? I don't think so.

14 comments:

  1. OH i like this, very thought provoking.

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  2. "Simplify" is a tough one for me. LOL I'm a thrift store junkie and a magpie...

    This is so lovely -- with it's beautiful light and composition!

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  3. Great quotes.

    I implemented a motto in my house of the last few years of "if it collects dust get rid of it"

    I think society in general to do with a good simplifying.

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  4. I love that bird and love how shadowed this shot is.

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  5. it would be nice if i could do that too. but sometimes i want just for the sake of pretty.

    lovely, low key lighting shot

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  6. Damn Goodwill for cluttering up my house! lol

    This is just beautiful in its simplicity!

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  7. I agree. There is something truly beautiful in simplifying our lives. This is a beautiful shot, too!

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  8. a favored quote..this a is soft and quiet image ~blissful

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  9. I strive to simplify my life and get rid of unnecessary things...but that quote is very true...it sure is difficult!

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  10. If only we could be that disciplined!
    This is nice!

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  11. im with you! this is so, so lovely.

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  12. I have to agree... at least in theory if not in what I practice...

    ;-)

    beautiful shot.

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  13. I love that rule, yet it is applied NOWHERE in my house!
    :-D
    Great photo!

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  14. gorgeous photo and wow...those quotes. perfect.

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