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- Annie B. Bond
- November 10, 2002
- 9:00 am
- 52 comments
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.
Thanksgiving Decorating with Nature.
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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I agree with Janet D.
Sounds very good! TY
Couldn't see if there were any in St. Louis and I can't get to any of the three in Illinois. :(
sounds good thanks
52 comments
+ add your ownThis is so simple, the three white vases are so special!
Good Ideas! Thank you!
Thank you for the lovely ideas! I bookmarked the page so that I can come back again and again.
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Noted. Thank you.
This is the simplest way to comfort
Thank you for sharing.:)
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Great.
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