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Have you ever been in the room with someone who was overcome by the beauty of what they are experiencing? It as if they are transformed and by vicariously viewing it through their eyes you are too?
That is how I feel when you share your world with us, Anita.
xo
Andie
welcome back with another beautiful post dear!!!!!!
Oh Anita, what a gift, to see the world with your loving eyes! Thank you so much, my sweet friend - I can´t tell you, what your words mean to me! Here it is nearly midnight and all your thoughts and all your inspiration will follow me in my dreams when I go to sleep now. What a magical start into a wonderful sunday! Thank you for everything and have a great weekend, my dearest Anita,
with love and hugs, Jade
Dear Anita, your lovely words are always an inspiration. I am never disappointed when I visit you. Have a wonderful Sunday. xx
Your words always give me the "oh, my!" feeling.
Once again your words fill me with inspiration... wishing you a beautiful week-end mon ami ... Hugs and Blessings, C. (HHL)
Hello 'Miss Inspiration' herself! Your words inspire those of us who visit here, and always... ALWAYS make me see things in a new way, especially things of the imagination and the heart.
xo
You take my breath away...what a beautiful post...love it...and i also love Jade !!...two lovely ladys in my life...xx !!
Thank you so much for all this 'inspiration,' you have touched my heart, sweet lady. I love Jade too and all the images are amazing. Simply gorgeous and serene. Thank you for sharing.
FABBY
Oh so lovely!
Your thoughts, your inspirations, the images.... the music.
I am feeling quite inspired myself now : )
~Violet
Beautiful words, beautiful music and beautiful images(and some from the genius that is Jade). Thank-you, Anita for always making
my day. When I visit beautiful blogs like yours I'm always grateful for getting into blogging.
I am loving every image that you included today. Just stunning!
Breathtaking! You are always such an inspiration to me. I would love to travel to this Castle, you and me, would that be grand? Such a beautiful post Anita!
bisous
Lovely Anita.
Just Lovely and Poetic and Beautiful!
xoxo
SO beautiful.
xoxoxox
Sheila
Breathtakingly beautiful. Your way with words and images and music is a gift of joyful peace and serenity. Thank you dear...
Simply stunning, Anita! I always enjoy your gorgeous posts so much! Thank you, my dear.
Have a beautiful Sunday! xoxo
Dear Anita,
How beautiful this post is and to also think that you can now sleep in one extra hour tomorrow morning.
Thanks for visiting and wishing you and Ruben a joyful Sunday
Isn't this such a marvelous world we are living in?
And you cannot imagine what an inspiration YOU are, chere amie! A gorgeous and dreamy post....and yes, lovely Jade's world is magical indeed.... :) What a joy it is to live a life of wonder and creativity....what a gift....
Thank you for your most treasured friendship....for showing us grace and the art of living....
Je t'embrasse fort!! :)
Love you! I hope you find some time to just BE this lovely Sunday....
Another Beautiful Post Anita,we love it.you are inspiring me to finish my hand painted feature wall in my bedroom but I am just stuck for time at the moment.xx Rachel
Oh Anita you create such pretty posts,and then you come and see me and have such fun and games with me,which I just love,I think I have found my self another Auntie.Auntie Anita welcome to the Family...hehehe...you know what that means don't you ?more fun..hehehe,bunny kisses from me,xxxx Speedy
Oh Anita you are Inspiration itself...and Beauty! Here's to a beautiful week ahead....Much Love, Dzintra xo
Hello Anita, thank you for flying over to see me! We do indeed turn the clock back (or forward) – and we did last weekend. Enjoy your extra hour in bed. Hugs Barbara
Lovely post. Inspiration is a powerful thing. I once visited an exhibition of my favourite artist and when I saw one of his pictures in real life I burst into tears.
xoxo...there will be mail...
Dear Anita,
Love all the beauty and inspiration you share. May all your dreams come true dear friend and you get to travel to the places you desire.
Sending hugs and a happy week ahead
Carolyn
Beautiful Anita and we did love the first image. You are always inspiring. Have a serene Sunday.
Best wishes Molly
Anita the most amazing music, hauntingly perfectly beautiful to go with your gorgeous post!!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Thank you for taking me away ALWAYS to a magical and wondrous place. Even if its for only 2 minutes......you have the power to transform!
If there is aNyOE who can inspire, it is you my friend! This blog needs to be turned into a book! You have many gifts, but I think my favorite is your kind heart. Your personality is truly reflected in your beautiful surroundings! Thank you for being in my life~ I mean it. much love always.....xo
Such loveliness! Has cheered up a grey and wet English day. x
Thank you Anita....they were lovely little gifts to make....gorgeous soft browns and blues to work with.....Warm Hugs, Dzintra xo
Jade et Anita, vos deux blogs sont de pures merveilles de romantisme et d'élégance.
Gros bisous à vous deux
Marie-Ange
Je pars demain en Italie ... à bientôt ...
I believe this may have already been said, so I shall second...you are the inspiration to see each moment in a different light. Hugs, Bonnie
I see we both like so many of the same things. If that's a chicken, I would have bought it, The Castle must be in Ireland.
I was told because I favored beamed ceilings, I was insecure. They do give a feeling of extra security.
I grew up with rose print chintze slipcovers and still love them. Have a beautiful Sunday. yvonne
Drawing inspiration with each breath as I read.
Dessert for this heart and soul, my dear friend.
w/L
You my dear,
are a beautiful source of inspiration to many .
Have a lovely Sunday,
Willow
Inspiration is what separates us from the animal kingdom. If there is a such thing as divine, then inspiration comes from that place. It changes everything when it touches us -- solves problems, advances civilization and pulls us up. Where would we be without it?
And so much from YOU! Your words and images always inspire the depths of me. I do not have pinterest so i do not see all the lovely images floating around the internet and so yoyr are aleays fresh and new for me. Though the beauty of Jade i do see and your sharing of her photos touches my heart. I hope you are well Anita. I send you love xxo Kerrie
Inspiration - yes dearest Anita, that is something that comes very strongly from you too - as seen in this wonderful post! Hope you have a weekend, that is as elegant and relaxed as your pix here. Enjoy autumns treasures in your wonderful home and take time to feel inspired ,,, by the beauty of each moment! Am having a quiet weekend with the family, raking leaves, baking muffins, doing some layouts - feels good. Cheers to a lovely evening! xox
I believe I have cloth napkins made of the same print in picture #6 with the overstuffed chair! Hope you and your dear one are doing well.
Love, Bonnie
Another beautiful post Anita and so true! You describe it wonderfully. I am so glad I started blogging all those years ago. It brought me so much. I have always seen it, but the last couple of weeks I could feel it as well.
And a source of inspiration too. Your blog with it's beautiful photographs and words is one of them. Always uplifting!!!
Wishing you a week full of happiness!
Madelief x
Hello dear Anita,
Your post today is dreamy. Love all the images, especially that CASTLE! I visited your friend's blog, and she is such a talented Photographer with many great ideas. Our blog friends DO give us inspiration, don't they? They are uplifting, creative, and so supportive. Thank you for being all of those things to me, my dear. Such a beautiful post today, Anita.
Love,
~Sheri
Soulful and sublime! Such gorgeous images and inspiring words for a cozy Sunday. Your creativity takes my breath away lovely Anita. You are a gift!
xx, Heather
A beautiful post from a beautiful lady! Yesterday my mother and I were talking about how you are such a talented writer. I told her you are one of my best blogger friends and if we lived closer, I would hire you to teach me French. How's the high school students? Fun I bet! :)
Have a blessed week!
xoxo
Kerri
Magnifique as usual!!! You are a true talent.. always look forward to these beautiful poetic posts!!
xo Karolyn
You always take me to new places, Anita! You are the best travel guide around! Blessings!
it was magical...indeed...your voice is exquisitely lovely...
we must find a way to make French work for us ladies!!!
happy, happy sunday wishes...xoxo
It is you who inspires, Anita. This is yet another lovely post to get lost within. ;-)
So beautiful.
This post rekindles my dreams
of travel and reminds me that there is beauty everywhere.
http://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com
Bonjour ma belle!
How are you my darling girl? I hope you're enjoying the beautiful colors of fall and the glow of a fireplace to take the chill off. Beautiful post Anita, as always. Inspiration... it's so many things. It's the spark that flies though the air that we happen to catch in flight to dwell in our heart, then explode into creativity! I've been catching some sparks lately and having so much fun. I know you have too. We are doing find her on the pond watching the wonder of nature and watching our granddaughters grow, now 6 & 8! Time is passing so quickly it seems.
Hope you & Rubin are well and having fun!! Blessings & love, Edie Marie
Had to come back to breathe in more I N S P I A T I O N !!!!
beautiful lovely dreamy
~ Violet
Dear Anita, your words, and imagination are always so inspiring to so many of us. Whenever I feel the need for a dose of ahhh I come here! Thank you for so many lovely moments, in a world of chaos! xoxox Christel
I am truly touched by peace with every post to your luscious blog. You allow me to inhabit worlds I've never known, and, oh, the music!
Oh I love this! So beautiful! Beautiful photos, beautiful words and music.
Have a wonderful week! xoxo Elizabeth
... a dream <3
Your post has taken my breath away,it's so beautiful.
Sarah x
Every photo touches me, deeply with I want to live with this, I want to wake up to this, I want to feel this underfoot daily. Awwww! Anita, you know how to touch our souls with words that come alive.
Beauty, beauty, beauty.
Bisous
Xx
Doré
Muy, muy bonito me encanta y ademas super elegante. Las fotografias me encantan, transmiten lo que nos quieres enseñar. Felicidades por tu bloc ha sido todo un regalo el visitarlo, espero que visites el mio y si te gusta espero que te hagas seguidora.
Elracodeldetall.blogspot.com
This post is filled with such beauty and inspiration! You have a beautiful blog!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
Hello Anita,
You inspire so many of us! That is definitely one of your strongest character traits that you possess!!! I hope these days find you well and hopefully not too crazy with teaching and your other activities. Have a wonderful week my friend!
Heidi
Lovely, as always. Your photos are so beautiful, as well.
You can imagine my reaction when I took a stroll through your ETSY ("for old time sake...") and saw a lone piece of art staring me in the face. I can't even begin to tell you how it felt to see your art "one more time". :) You know I could write volumes on this subject. Now if only I could see more of this "magic" appear...say, just for the holidays, perhaps??? :)
Keep the MAGIC coming, will you?
xoxo
Dear Anita...you had me at the first image...it made me smile...you always inspire me; your creativity knows no bounds!
Have a lovely day. xx
Just stopping back by (in heels!) to say how much I enjoy your comments Anita. I don't know how you get around to so many blogs so frequently-we both have that crazy work schedule- but you are a gift. So insightful, warm and fun....I always love it when you stop by Stylemindchic!Yes-my colleagues can hear me coming in my heels (at a fast pace) too!
Happy Tuesday darling friend!
xx, Heather
Beautiful. I so adore castles. I would love to see one in person some day.
Auntie Anita I have just given you a fun award just before I go to Grandmas for a couple of weeks,xx Speedy
Anita, I just wanted to say I'm feeling Blessed and so Thankful for your words today and everyday!!! I shall remember to inhale and exhale all the beauty you instil in my mind through your posts. Blessings <3
Lovely Anita...I would love to pop those magical shoes on and visit such an enchanting world...can I come with you? You are always an inspiration....I love to see the world through your eyes!
Happy Tuesday!
Susan x
such elegant space and places to dream in and around
Anita, this is so beautiful (and love the Chopin). Your images are breathtaking and it really is true, inspiration comes from all these different wonderful places, bloggers, imaginations.
xo Mary Jo
soft
lovely
inspiring
delicious
beautiful
dreamy
xo
You take my breath away and inspire me with every post!
Amazing.
Di
xoxo
Oh dear friend...how have I missed this! You always inspire so many with your words and beautiful images. Hope your week is going well....we are already half way through {how can that be}. xoxoxo
You take my breath away! ma chère Anita, ton post est magnifique, des endroits magiques tu nous dévoiles, des espaces purs et gigantesques tu nous décris , un sentiment de liberté et de quiétude je ressens...J'aime Chopin, je joue actuellement nocturne op 9 n2
pas facile, mais que du bonheur, comme ton ravissant billet...Un réel plaisir à chaque fois de te lire
French Kiss
Nélinha
It's always so refreshing to visit here!!! Leaves me revitalized and full of joy! Thank you!!! Cathy
DITTO. I feel exactly the same way. *sigh*
incredible music....glorious images,my inspired friend. You, of course, inspire many with your enduring and beautiful spirit.
Hello Anita,
How beautiful... and thank you for the introduction to Jade's gorgeous blog...
xv
I like that idea of candlesticks on the tray.
Could sit in that chintz chair forever.
beautiful music.
You were absolutely right - listening to the soothing music whilst perusing these fabulous images is a must! Thanks also for the introduction to Jade's lovely blog too.
PS I know you mentioned on my Dubai guest post over at 'You May Be Wandering' that you also loved Le Nôtre café. Well, a couple of weeks ago I was delighted to find another branch in Doha, Qatar and I enjoyed an Opéra cake there.
http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/
Your blog gives so much ... such beautiful, words, sounds and images. It is always a sensory experience that uplifts me. Thank you! M x
Youre just such a beautiful person and writer Anita, and you bring so much joy in your blog to others. THANK YOU. You truly do inspire. I live for inspiration and often wonder how to put that in words. You've done it. Hope all is well, and that you are feeling as good as your words do!
xo Nancy
Yes, sweet Anita! So much has happened. Baby Z isn't completely out of the proverbial woods yet. If his lungs are clear on Friday, he can go home with Mommy. If not, 48 more hours of nicu. He is gorgeous isn't he? He is a calm baby. His lungs had fluid in them and they whisked him off to nicu and my daughter only got to see him for 30 seconds. 35 hours later she finally got to hold him and nurse him. I have seen him close up a bit and when I took that darling photo. I'm so grateful for amazing medical people; doctors, nurses, assistance that have saved him.
Yes, life is so busy. Yes, life is hard.
This post is lovely. I am not a fan of shabby chic for my own taste but I love the mood of your posts and how you capture the theme of beauty and continue with it. Thank you.
Thank you for your dear friendship. Yes, today I am taking it really slow; slept in and took a long afternoon nap, too. ♥
It's funny that you asked that because someone else wanted to know if I got them at a thrift store. I bet they made replicas of the vintage elves that you remember in childhood. The first time I saw one was on a friend's blog, then I was out one day and came across this little guy and had to buy it. The bigger one I got at Bed Bath and Beyond, and the smaller one was at Hobby Lobby. Wouldn't that be nice to have a vintage one from back in the day?
I guess I'm going to decorate in white and silver with RED too. I've seen lots of turquoise and silver out there lately? Is that what you decorate in every year? I would love to see your Christmas decorations this year. White and Silver would be so lovely.......just like a white Christmas.
Have a relaxing evening, my dear Anita.
Love,
~Sheri
Chopin en fond sonore. Un cadre raffiné et romantique. La belle Keira Knightley... Ah, Anita, tu m'auras bien fait rêver ce soir, dans mon petit coin de la banlieue américaine... Merci pour ces quelques instants d'évasion. Je t'embrasse. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
Evening dear one...it is almost the Weekend...and we get an extra long one! Day off tomorrow because we have had 2 nights of parent teacher interviews and Monday is Remembrance day! So I can now put up my feet and enjoy the peace and joy of the rain falling and my little twinkle lights glowing in my room...tea and blog visits tonight! Happy dance. I just can't wait until your sweet cards arrive....pure joy. Love to you.
~ Returning from a visit to our capital, lovely Anita....with the tired-est feet and a busy mind....As always I found the beauty and peacefulness, here in your beautiful blog....Thank you!
Hugs and twinkles ******
Maria x,
Given and taken indeed, my friend. I'm so inspired by my blogging friends.
Thank you, Anita, especially for the supportive comment on my last post. There's so much more I wanted to write, but I had to stop myself or I would have written a manifesto. teehee
I wish you a beautiful weekend, love.
xoxo's
Mi querida Anita
Tienes la virtud de encontrar las más bellas imágenes y tocar la fibra sensible siempre!
Son taan preciosas todas las fotos!!!
Que pases un magnífico fin de semana
Muchos besos!!
Luisa
Thank you Anita! Mommy will stay in the hospital as a boarder ($35/day) and then he will get another evaluative xray on Monday. His lungs are not clear but he doesn't cough. If he would cough it would be better but he hasn't ever coughed. He got amniotic fluid in his lung at birth and it is still in his lungs. Life is a miracle isn't it? And medical aid is so great these days. I had a friend in my college years whose first son died of this very thing in 1975. Medicine is amazing! I'm so grateful to all the help he has had in the hospital. Hoping he can go home on Monday, a week old by then. But if not and the hospital is the best place then so be it. I love him!
Have a restful weekend, dear friend. ♥
Your blog gives so much ... such beautiful, words, sounds and images. It is always a sensory experience that uplifts me. Thank you! M xKesehatan
Nganjuk
Resep Masakan
Anita, I would follow you on this glorious journey of inspiration....these photos are glorious. I especially enjoy the rooms filled with light.
Morning dear one...we are off for a few days.....have a great weekend ! Love to you!
My darling friend, I thank you for taking the time to come by and leave such a POETIC message....all in the midst of this emotional time. Love you. I, too, hope so much that we can connect soon.
Je t'embrasse fort.
I am so glad you enjoyed seeing the trail ride .
I am usually just far too immersed in the moments of pure joy to think about taking any pictures .
On this ride I brought the camera so I could share a few of the moments with my blog friend , just a brief glimpse .
We have such wonderful times with the horses and nature.
I will of course in the future take may more ~ just for you sweet one !
I hope you have been having a delightful weekend.
xox Willow
Breath taking !
Love how you inspire and are inspired by the beauty that surrounds you Anita.
And your music brings me to the heights!
Warm winter hugs to you sweet friend xo
All my heart,
Deborah xoxoxoxo
Just beautiful, Anita. And poetic! Hope you are well and love seeing your posts!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
Cette musique est divine et les photos qui l'accompagnent également. Une parenthèse enchantée...
Bises de Picardie
Anita,
I did some Christmas shopping today. I like to get it done early to enjoy the season. It's not that easy with all the crowds, but I still have fun in the process.
I love your comments,
and I love you.
~Sheri
Hello dearest Anita!!!!!
How was your weekend? We are still adjusting to the loss and absence of Riley. My husband & I look at each other & can't believe he's gone after 16 and a half years!!!!! It's so sad.....
The days are slowly getting better but by no means will it ever be the same.....
We had great weekend weather wise but much colder temps are headed our way!!!!!
Hope you have a wonderful Monday!!!!!
Luv & Hugs,
Shannon
You always leave me breathless! And inspired, dear friend!! I've been a busy boy.....just now enjoying this beautiful post. Hope you are having a wonderful holiday weekend. Happy Veterans Day. Take care, L
Baby Z got to go home! Yes!!!!!!!! I am so happy. and ...I have a Giveaway going on on my blog post now for a $25 Target Giftcard and it is for ONLY my current followers. It is to help me celebrate my anniversary of the very first outfit posed post I did. lol Best day evah!
Beautiful images~ Chopin's Nocturne is one of my very favorite pieces.
hi sweet friend! Yes, you are entered for sure. Even the first little comment via your phone was an entry. You are so dang cute. So are you going to do Instagram? It is the best. So much nicer than Facebook. You know how Facebook annoyingly tells you that someone else made a comment on your post or a post of a post. IG doesn't do that. It is just basic and FUN! let me know if you need help setting it up but I am sure you can figure it out (I'm assuming you have a smart phone now, right?) I have a Galaxy S III and I LOVE IT. Oh and Baby Z ...has to stay at home for this whole week. If he gets a wee bit sick - back to the hospital he must go! But he got to come home and prayerfully he will steadily improve and make a super doper recovery in no time at all. I can't put him on my blog yet per mommy's and daddy's rules so if you had IG you could see him on my IG. I can have him on my IG and they have him on their Facebook but my 1dd thinks my blog is tooo out there for yet, I guess. ♥
Thank you for visiting dear friend... I wish you could sit on the porch with me, have a cup of tea and enjoy the sweet scent of the roses.
bisous!
My breath is always taken away whilst stepping into the land of Castle, Crowns & Cottages dear Anita and to begin todays journey into your world with an image of one of my favourite fancy chickens is the cherry on the cake. I would sit in Paris with a couturier friend of mine looking at some books we that were all about these chickens and we would gasp in wonder at how each one looked when we turned the page. Its like being born into living couture, so gorgeous. Paul XX
Gorgeous!!!! I think there is nothing better than the moment inspiration hits! xo
I'll take the chandelier in #7 and the castle in #14 please. ;)
Just beautiful … and the music … so evocative.
Happy November to you Anita. Oh and I love the sparkly flats! But,
who doesn't love sparkles!?
I had to stop by for another slice of Anita inspiration.
Back home in the UK and playing catch up.
Love to you this November morn :-)
Di
xoxo
Hello Beutiful,
I am so sorry I haven't called. School has been a bit of a bear this year for me, but all is going well. I hope you are enjoying your new teaching position. Please tell Ruben I said, hello!
Hugs!
Nancy
Beautiful--beautiful--beautiful dearest Anita! I so LOVE every post you do!
Thank you for your sweet message. I love it when I see your beautiful face show up in my comments.
many hugs...
Amazingly beautiful images. It makes me want to travel! Newest follower!!
Bonjour dear friend,
Thank you so much for leaving such a kind note for Brittany... I will pass it along.
I just love that portrait.
bisous!
Bonjour Anita,
Il y a tellement d'endroits dans le monde qui sont exceptionnels !
Aux USA j'ai envie de connaitre la Nouvelle-Angleterre, c'est un peu un rêve ...
Gros bisous chère Anita
Marie-Ange
I never stop admiring your beautiful posts, Anita. This one is perfect. I love your style. Happy Friday!
Keri
HEY YOU! Thanks for your comment on my last post. You and Penny always leave the nicest remarks and I always, always smile widely when I read them<
I love this Anita! That first picture is just priceless and I like the photos from White and Shabby:) Places we've been, and places we have yet to be.. there is so much to do in life isn't there? The art of taking in all in and seeing the details.. you do this so well:) I've missed visiting you!
My Father's funeral was last weekend. I ended up getting a terrible virus AND I'm so behind on my home and work obligations.. Hopefully I'll be back to blogging in a week or so. You are so kind to stay in touch. Thank you so much. I hope you have a wonderful weekend Anita.
xxL
Ahhhh. . . I am breathing in peace and breathing out beauty with every image and musical note.
You inspire me in enchanting ways, but especially with your words.
I must get some sparkly shoes with "Paris" printed inside them - oo-la-la!
Hello Anita!!!
How sweet of you to stop by today. How was your week? We've had some sickness here lately...thank goodness that Santino is staying well. Rob has been battling a sinus and ear infection for some time now, Maximus had a fever for a few days earlier this week and yesterday I was sick!!! Today I feel almost 100% (Thank The Lord)!
I hope you are feeling well! And so nice seeing your comment today.
xoxoxo
Heidi
Que maravilla que fotos mas increibles ya sabes que me encanta tu bloc felicidades
I know you're busy, lovely, but I just stopped by to say hello and wish you a beautiful weekend.
MUAH!!
I love this post !! I love the places that you mentioned you would like to DWELL . Just gorgeous > I loved it all.
Have a lovely Thanksgiving, my friend!
xo
Andie
YOU are an inspiration!
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