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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Gathered In



Come, ye thankful people, come,
Raise the song of Harvest-home;
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin.

Henry Alford
1844


I like simple things for a Harvest Home. Even nature seems to make it easier to do as Louise B. Fisher observed in her book a half-century ago when she asserted that "It is fortunate that both fruit and flowers have, at this season, a more lasting quality. Autumn flowers have more stamina than the fugitive flowers of midsummer and this allows me time to complete the harvest...."



 I think she's right. Last week's mums still look fresh in the vase, and my edible pumpkin bouquet is still doing fine alongside its dried baby's breath garnish!



 For some of us, gathering in seems to be going on all the time!
 


But the season invites more of a life of the mind, socializing and discussing with friends, and built-in holidays for celebrating with family. 

A simple harvest home is about tradition, and filling cups and glasses. A good soup on the stove. Bread in the oven.


















                 I hope you're enjoying your Harvest Home!
 Thanks for stopping by!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline

I'm linking up with Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays



49 comments:

  1. Your post is so lovely and the photos are beautiful.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. Awesome presentation!

    Have a great eve ~
    TTFN Hugs, Marydon

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  3. Wow, just lovely. I'm captivated by little white pumpkins. YOu displayed yours beautifully. All your pictures are so pretty. Your blog is wonderful too.
    blessings,
    Debbie

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  4. Beautiful, poetic, charming. Thank you (:

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  5. Simplicity is so appealing to the senses.

    Great job : D

    Suzan

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  6. Beautiful and etherial! I love the white pumpkins with the starfish! You have a delightful way of putting things together. Gorgeous images!
    What a lovely visit.
    Yvonne

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  7. This is a beautiful post and makes me miss my family this time of year.
    I long for that home for all to gather in and the feeling of warm and comfort.
    Amy

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  8. Lovely display's and photos! I love white!
    Theresa
    aka:TOT

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  9. Beautiful photos and whites. Happy WW.

    -Danielle

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  10. Hi Jacqueline, Gorgeous vignette, the light is dreamy:-)) The photos are beautiful!!
    Bella

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  11. So-ooo pretty!! I ♥ babysbreath!
    :) Lara

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  12. This is so peaceful and calming.
    Tete

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  13. As always ~ just lovely! I just want to come curl up at your house and never leave. Your posts are always such an inspiration to me.
    Cindy

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  14. That statue is very sweet-like the display!

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  15. I love the babysbreath with the white pumpkins, I never would have thought of that:)
    Thanks for stopping by...loved it!

    Rondell

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  16. Beautiful vignette, Jacqueline! Your photos are just lovely...

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  17. Such a soothing post and the pictures are simply beautiful!

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  18. Beautiful photos...love those little white pumpkins :o)
    Kristen

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  19. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that sweet little bust of the child reading! Love all your whites. Think I'll make some soup today!
    Love, Kay

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  20. Your whites are gorgeous! Wonderful pics!
    ~ Julie

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  21. This is just gorgeous! I love your white vignette for harvest! Thanks so much for sharing. :)

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  22. What a very beautiful display. I love the books wrapped in white and the one open there that's a different shade.

    come visit
    cindy@stitches

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  23. Not only is the poetry beautiful, but these gorgeous images are poetry themselves. This is one of my favorite posts of whites. Stellar! ~ Sarah

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  24. So serene & lovely. The lighting is just perfect.

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  25. Very sweet post and lovely pictures...

    XO,
    Jane

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  26. What a beautiful viginette. I love the little girl holding a book statue. Thanks for sharing. ~~Sherry~~

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  27. The covered books are wonderful what a great idea. Everything is wonderful too, great job!

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  28. This is so pretty and dreamy. You're a very good photographer and know just the right moment to catch the light.
    be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  29. Hi there~ Your pictures are just incredible!! Everything is so serene and sweet! I adore the starfish with your pumpkins~such a beautiful combination! Thank you so much for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday this weekend! :)

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  30. Absolutely beautiful photos! I also enjoy the simplicity of things.

    Jan @ Mavrik Lane

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  31. I just adore your style and art with arranging things. Coming here always inspires me!
    Brenda

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  32. You've harvested lovely words to accompany your images once again. Your vignettes are always a delight to see :-)

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  33. Just beautiful! This is such a lovely contrast to all the vibrant colors we've been seeing every where.
    CAS

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  34. This just calmed my soul! I love your artistic arrangement and your choice of white on white. Your photos are fabulous too. Have a wonderful Sunday.

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  35. This is such a beautiful and touching vignette. It has such a calming spirit, almost mystical, about it.

    Thank you for sharing your seasonal spirit with Seasonal Sundays!

    - The Tablescaper

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  36. How beautiful! White is so soothing and I love how you combined the white pumpkins with other lovely features.

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  37. "How simply enchanting to commemorate fall in it's simple pure beauty of white"! I LOVE IT... and as I sit at my window here in New England I am seeing just that. The simplicity of clear sunlight piercing the vacant trees... Thank you for sharing... Have a wonderful day, Hugs, Donna

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  38. What a beautiful post. Your pictures are lovely.

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  39. Your whites are beautiful, elegant, stunning. Lovely!

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  40. Jacqueline, Your whites are simply stunning! Beautiful post. Happy Autumn!
    Beth

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  41. What a dreamy post. Your pictures are lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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