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Monday, June 6, 2011

A Few Simple Moments


A Happy June Monday to you! Can't the weekends just be crazy? But for as much as there is to fit in I somehow feel so much freer in summer. Don't you? There's more room to move around in. Less to wear. More fun things to do. A larger vision. Even more daylight! It's said that a change is better than a vacation. I like to keep things simple. But a SIMPLE LIFE is not easily achieved. That's why I savor having just a few moments of simplicity. 


My Victoria magazine arrived this morning! It's not always possible, but I love to stop everything when I find it in my mailbox and spend a few leisure minutes to peek at the beauty inside.



 A cool glass of water, a beautiful cloth, and a few moments to just BE can be so refreshing.



























 I hope you find a few simple moments today!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline


*P.S. Meet me over at Marty's A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday
and A Delightsome Life for A Return to Loveliness
 
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24 comments:

  1. OliveJune 6, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Simple and serene...yes I need that♥

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  2. Brenda PruittJune 6, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I got my issue last week in the mail. Already "drooled" through the whole thing!
    Brenda

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  3. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJune 6, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Gorgeous Jacqueline! What a beautiful post! :)

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  4. PATJune 6, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Lovely and serene. I love the cloth!!

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  5. KathyJune 6, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Simply gorgeous! Just don't know how you get your so quickly! Mine hasn't arrived yet - I think one of our fellow bloggers may be included in the reader's section - I'd love for you to share this with A Return to Loveliness this week -
    Hugs,
    Kathy

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  6. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I have mine too! I have already devoured it and am going back for a second helping! :) Your pictures are so pretty. That water makes me thirsty! :P

    Have a great week!
    ~Liz

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  7. Vintage GalJune 6, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I so agree with you. Just the simplicity of having a glass of water out of a pretty pitcher and gazing at the beautiful pictures in Victoria refresh the soul ;-)

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  8. Pamela GordonJune 6, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Lovely post! I love your table cloth. I must pick up my copy of Victoria at the store this week before they are gone! Blessings, Pamela

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  9. Yvonne @ StoneGableJune 6, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Jacqueline, I LOVE Victoria, and pour through every issue! Sitting at your beautiful table would be a wonderful place to read and relax. A perfect simple moment!
    Yvonne

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  10. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 6, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Such a pretty tablecloth and simple is good.

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  11. Betty June 6, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Simple, yet beautiful and elegant.

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  12. ArabellaJune 6, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    There is nothing better than taking a few moments to just "BE" - lovely post.

    Have a great week, Jacqueline.

    Hugs,
    Marie

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  13. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJune 6, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Beautiful, Jacqueline...looks like a wonderful way to relax to me, too!

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  14. AngelaJune 6, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    That tablecloth is gorgeous! I haven't seen too many vintage cloths like this. I think my nana liked bright bold colors!

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  15. La Vie QuotidienneJune 6, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    It is always a nice treat when Victoria arrives...or Romantic Homes, or English Homes...oh dear! I didn't realize I subscibed to so many magazines, but oh they are fun! Lovely post.

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  16. the fishermans cottageJune 7, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    What a lovely tranquil post... Quite a few years ago, back in the 90's I managed to get hold of Victoria, in our WH Smiths, it was when Victorian interiors were in fashion, I loved it, unfortunately they stop stocking it soon after, I was so disappointed x

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  17. KathyB.June 7, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Peaceful and pretty post. You are right about simplicity...and achieved it makes life all the more rich.

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  18. MaryJune 7, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    I feel refreshed and cooler already enjoying your ice water, pink roses & white linens! My issue isn't here yet :-)

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  19. Judith @ Lavender CottageJune 7, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Your tablecloth is lovely and making life simple is not hard at all as you've shown.
    My new edition of Victoria has not arrived yet but I look forward to it and like to sit right down when it comes and lose myself between the pages.
    Judith

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  20. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 7, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Oh so pretty. Just such an inviting and relaxing spot. Love the simplicity of it all, it really invites. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  21. Passionate for WhiteJune 7, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Yes, that WAS refreshing!

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  22. JudyBugJune 7, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Love love love your tablecloth!! For me, Southern Lady is the magazine I want to stop everything for. It gives me way too many ideas....or so Mr. Dumpling says.

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  23. GailJune 7, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    You live the Victoria lifestyle, taking time to savor beauty and setting a lovely table, including a pretty linen napkin.

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  24. KathyJune 8, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Hello Jacqueline - lovely post - so glad you shared this with A Return to Loveliness- I received my copy yesterday! It is truly delightful!
    Hope you have a marvelous day,
    Kathy

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