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Decorate With Natural Simplicity

Decorate With Natural Simplicity

Paring one’s home decor down to what you love and is beautiful helps with the essence of establishing simplicity and calm.

Here is a beautiful paragraph adapted from the book Timeless Beauty that seems to articulate this sense:

“It is one of beauty’s sweetest attributes that its appreciation slows things down; it can never be savored in a rush or fret. Quite the opposite; its enjoyment depends on patience, silence, calm and respect. And an openness of mind. Delight in beauty not only provides an experience which offers calm and self-forgetfulness but one that enables us to feel, to see, to live and to cherish. The enjoyment of beauty can help us regain our sanity and concentrate on the present, the now. Nowness is the magic of the present moment.”

Here are seven inspirational ideas from Annie and Cait on ways to bring timeless beauty into your home:

These decorating ideas cover every season:

15 Ways to Bring Nature Indoors.

Fresh Spring Decorating with Nature.

Nature’s Summer Gifts for Your Home.

Bringing Autumn Magic In.

Thanksgiving Decorating with Nature.

Decorating and Wrapping with Winter Nature Magic.

Late Winter Decorating Uplifts.

Read more: Crafts & Design, Green Home Decor

Inspired by Timeless Beauty, by John Lane (Green Books, 2003).

Annie B. Bond

Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

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Timeless Beauty

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5:20PM PDT on May 7, 2012

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2:09AM PDT on May 7, 2012

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9:16PM PDT on May 6, 2012

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3:50PM PDT on May 3, 2012

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2:27PM PST on Feb 9, 2012

great !

4:34PM PST on Dec 25, 2011

great !

12:10AM PST on Nov 18, 2011

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7:54AM PDT on Oct 19, 2011

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12:11AM PDT on Oct 7, 2011

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