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Monday, February 20, 2012

Between Seasons



We're on the threshold of ragged winter and the greening spring, and the light has changed in my rooms. I love the shorter nights. There's no going back now. . . .  I'm in a fever for spring



Until recently, my fireplace screen, made from a tin tile mounted on plywood, has been parked on a shelf for the winter to free up the hearth for fires. Now it's back where it belongs.



 
These days we're enjoying a mix of the rustic and the refined. Chippy and worn against smooth and shiny. Old and rusty on top of snowy white linen. Gilt frames and iron urns. It's a mixed up season. May as well go with it!


















A few twinkle lights left up to glow in the heart of the house like a fire. . . .




A bouquet of shapely shells on the hearth.



















I'm feeling madder than a March hare. In February. But that's been the way this year has gone. I'm off to do some leaping around. After all, it's leap year too!
I hope your week is smashing!

Jacqueline



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32 comments:

  1. Sweet Cottage DreamsFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    i am ready for spring, too. your photos are so serene and beautiful.

    xx

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  2. AnneFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I'm ready too.Love the white and rust.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    I love all your beautiful pictures! I'm ready for spring too! I need sunshine.

    Kathy

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  4. HaworthFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    These last weeks of winter are always the hardest to bear, especially when the weather is so mild. I stood in a sunny doorway yesterday, longing to putter around in the soft soil of the garden. But I know it's too soon and winter may have a few more surprises in store!

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  5. Pamela GordonFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    I am ready for spring too, only in my mind and house but, on the outside it's cold and there's snow and ice around. Your in between season decor is lovely as aways. You have such a great decorating 'eye'! Have a great week. Hugs, Pamela

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  6. UnknownFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    i too have just put away the last vestiges of our very mild winter here (i actually missed all the snow!) Spring is in the air and I am anxious to see the buds in bloom. your vignettes make me long for summer as well and those laid back days spent by the ocean!

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  7. Blondie's JournalFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Your pictures make me feel like it is the end of winter...just a little left. I wish that were true here in the Midwest!

    Beautiful photos as always, Jacqueline!

    XO,
    Jane

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  8. Sunflowers With SmilesFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Your photos are wonderful, love the natural elements added! I am waiting or spring too!

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  9. BlissFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    I can hear the ocean!

    ~Bliss~

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  10. Shabby chic SandyFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Your photos are beautiful--TFS!

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  11. BenteFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Love so much the rusty white.

    Hugs Bente

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  12. SalmagundiFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Don't tell me winter is over!!! I haven't had enough of it, yet. Send me an Albq. low -- that's when we get the most snow. Sally

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  13. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Love your birdcage with the twinkly lights! I might have to go put lights in something now.
    ♥Linsey

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  14. ClaudiaFebruary 20, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Such pretty photos! I'm more than ready for spring!

    xo
    Claudia

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  15. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 20, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Gorgeous photos and vingettes. Everything looks beautiful!
    Cindy

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  16. OliveFebruary 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    The shells with the rusty container make me ever so happy.

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  17. Vickie @ Ranger 911February 20, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Even though we still have snow, I too have spring fever. I love your oval mirror over your fireplace and it's got me wanting to switch out my very masculine craftsman style mirror for a honey toned oval mirror hanging in a spare bedroom. Hmmmmm. Thanks for inspiring!

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  18. farmhouse-storyFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    your fireplace is so soft and pretty!
    love the lights in the birdcage--i'll bet its gorgeous at night:)

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  19. DeseraeFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Beautful pics!!!! I am ready for spring but we still have a little ways to go!
    ~Des

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  20. Bella's Rose CottageFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Hi J,
    Yes I feel it too, the limbo... I wanna move forward! I do love seeing I am not the only one who couldn't part with twinkle lights... yet :-)
    Your white mantle is quiet and serene... lovely and peaceful...
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  21. wendyFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Very cool stuff here. I have a few favorites...well, can you have more then one favorite.
    does that make it a favorite???

    Love the white linens
    the old and chippy
    the sea shells
    and I guess, actually MY FAVORITE is the stack of books, with the big open book on top of them
    I LOVE BOOKS. Love love that

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  22. CoffeeBreakCrnFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Beautiful pictures. It reminds me of a cute cozy beach house.
    Ah, can't wait for spring

    coffeebreakcrn.blogspot.com

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  23. Heirloom treasuresFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    I hope yours is too Jacqueline. Love those pics.

    xx jeanetteann

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  24. Ana Beth LimaFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    como sempre suas imagens são linda e de uma delicadeza imensurável

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  25. MarlisFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    I too am ready for spring.. we had a doozy of a dust storm yesterday.. a sign of things to come! We, however, are still building fires in the fireplace, I can't cover mine yet.. yours looks absolutely lovely.. xo marlis

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  26. summersoulFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    It looks beautiful. I am always a fan on the combination of the rough and the refined. Have a great day!

    MC

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  27. TriciaFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I can't wait for spring either. I never noticed those big beams on your ceiling before...love those!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    It all looks so beautiful, Jacqueline!
    This has been such a strange winter. Hardly any snow (so far) but very cold temps.
    Hope you have a wonderful week!
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  29. Maureen WyattFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I'm ready for spring and your eye candy lightened up a very grey day here! ~ Maureen

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  30. All Things Chic 2February 21, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    I just love the simplicity of all your pics in this post...Really enjoyed my visit...Please stop by my new blog for a peak!!! Blessings Lori

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  31. Rebecca NelsonFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Where have you been all my life?? Oh my gosh. Your newest follower. Found your because I joined in on WW!

    xoRebecca

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Beautiful, inspiring pictures!

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