19 August 2011

Simplicity


I'd rather sit on a pumpkin,
and have it all to myself,
than to be crowded on a velvet cushion

~ Henry David Thoreau



23 thinkers thunk a thought:

  1. Me too, but gosh that second house is amazing!

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  2. I love those colors on the second photo!

    =)

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  3. What a great two shots for that quotation. I've loved visiting everyone's blog this week - so imaginative (like yours) and such a range of quotations.

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  4. I dunno...the first one would be grand if the weather was perfect. I could sit there, camera in hand, and nothing would be safe. But the second is gorgeous and wouldn't it be lovely to sit on the porch with a mojito in the summer breeze? Camera in hand there too, of course. Have a great weekend, my friend.

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  5. I love the pictures and the quote although somehow the thought of sitting on a pumpkin befuddles my brain. Maybe I need to think about a bigger pumpkin.

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  6. I like the first. The second house would require too much cleaning. Sleeping bag, good book, and the first house is all I need.

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  7. Well yes the second house is absolutely beautiful but I love the simple elegance of the first one. Great quote. New to me but I think I will be using it sometime.
    QMM

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  8. nice...i like the quote for sure...and nice tree house...i like the stonework around the second...

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  9. I've never heard that quote before, but it does make me think. The house in the second photo is gorgeous. I wouldn't mind having tea there sitting on a velvet couch, but that's just me. I like a little cush on my tush.

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  10. Great shots! Your quotes too. Love them all!

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  11. You are right, I don't like crowds. That a great tree house, some kid is very lucky.

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  12. The contrast in most of our lives -- though my living abode is probably somewhere in the middle!
    Great post, Cheryl!

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  13. oh i think i need both of these houses ... the first one, just for me and second one for everyone else!!!

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  14. The second house seems like the kind of place where I'd always be worrying about making a mess. It looks a bit too perfect and I wouldn't want to spoil it.

    The first house is totally appealing (though, being English, I'd need to fill the rain gaps!).

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  15. Oh, I love that minimalist tree house!

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  16. the tree how looks like a lot of fun. I also like the house, it is gorgeous! I love older homes with the huge porches. I can't say I have heard the quote before either. good one though!!

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  17. I meant to say ............. tree house!!

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  18. I love the tree house! It's the perfect place to bring some fruit and a good book!

    Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoying my artwork. You are welcome to browse my Etsy shop any time!

    I am your new follower!

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  19. Wonderful shots of the place.

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  20. Oh, that last house is jaw dropping. Just beautiful.

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