A return to white and simplicity

I am on a

quest....

I need a return to an

all neutral...almost completely white

serene..quite

elegant

simplicity.

Is that even a phrase?

ELEGANT SIMPLICITY

a place where everything is in order

the silver is out...maybe slightly tarnished and

the flowers are in the vase...not perfect but pretty

soft music in the background and candles glowing

the dinner may be takeout

 but it's a dinner shared with my family

I need a space where I can

clear my mind...my heart...and my soul

with warm matelasse blankets are at the ready in old french baskets

 old gravy boats are lined up in a row....chips...cracks and all

throw in a few feminine touches

 some candles

 texture

and lots of organization

 a place where I can breathe

i'm even trying to take some of my own advice that I give to others...

see those empty shelves

I tell friends if something is bugging you in your house

take it away

live with the space for a bit...

until you find the right pieces

Or maybe....

sometimes you just might not need to

fill a space at all.

 I hope that with the start of this new year...

there will be peace and serenity

in your home and hearts as well as ours.

It may take a little bit of work

but I think we can get there!

P.S. 

Thank you to all our friends and family

for the kind words, cards, flowers, 

support and love.

Lily was our faithful puppy for 13 years

and she will truly be missed.

God Bless you all

and

Happy New Year