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cozy contentment – Autumn arrives bringing more HYGGE
All of these simple enjoyments in life are encompassed in the Danish concept of HYGGE (pronounce hoo-ga) which does not have a direct translation to one word but rather a broader feeling of contentment and well being. It is an important part of Danish culture and national identity.
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loving all of the grande french CHANDELIERS
I saw s o o o many gorgeous chandeliers touring the Chateau on my trip to France, I am sharing a few with you today. Versailles Hall of Mirrors or Grande Gallerie – 18 in total replicas of the originals from the 1700s. Versailles. When you have a house of mirrors with ceilings this high,…
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Tuscan Thanks & French Appreciation
Abundance. In appreciation of the abundance of natural beauty and a wealth of enjoyment, here is a collection of my favorite travel pictures in honour of Thanksgiving in Canada. It is harvest season… grapes, chesnuts, olives. Grazie & Merci!!! I feel so very blessed to be on this wonderful trip but I am Thinking of…
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Design Muse Kelly Hoppen
British Designer Kelly Hoppen is all about texture, east meets west, neutrals and loves buddhas, crystals and black wood. Famous for her ability to mix vintage with rustic with modern — truly a master of eclectic. Kelly Hoppen’s Golden Rules of Design are in her book “Kelly Hoppen Style”. Other books are “Kelly Hoppen Home”,…
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West Coast Design @ IDS west
West Coast indeed