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A QUIET LITTLE TABLE


A quiet spot to sit.
To pause for a few moments and to reflect.


Setting a table in the garden,
amongst the grasses & trees & nature
feels peaceful.


A sweet spot for a cup of coffee
and a little pause for conversation
amidst the daily doings.


Or a little place to just sit for a spell
to take in the chattering of the birds,
and the smell of the fresh cut grass
and blooming flowers.


A sweet bunch of dried lavender
tied with twine

and
a bouquet of garden flowers in a vintage vase on the table.


I am rebelling against the earlier and earlier starts each year.
It feels like Summer just began and it's already back to school.


We just returned from Santa Cruz
We squeezed in a beach day before school started up this morning.
The weather was beautiful
and the beach was wonderful as always.
I love to sit in the sand and stare out at the vastness of the sea
listen to sounds of the waves
and breathe in the fresh salty air.
Leaving the beach and coming home
was harder than usual this time.


So trying to catch a few quiet moments
here and there



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26 comments

  1. Mona Kay GormanAugust 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Gorgeous....we have to store it up while we can, right? Love your tranquil pictures!

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  2. Rachel Noelle PallasAugust 17, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful xo Rachel

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  3. Richard CottrellAugust 17, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    The last photo is Divine. I want to go there and get lost in the moment. Thanks for sharing. Richard at My Old Historic House.

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  4. ColeyAugust 17, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I need a glass of wine and to borrow that spot for a few hours please :)

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  5. VeronicaAugust 17, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    That looks soo amazing and the last pic is stunning! I'm in line with my wineglass for that spot!

    Veronica
    www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com

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  6. Recaptured CharmAugust 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Soooo pretty. I'd love a spot like that.

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  7. GinaAugust 17, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    That's a lovely spot to sit & rest for a bit.

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  8. CathyAugust 17, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    So peaceful lead me to that spot.

    Cathy's Cupboard Calamity

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  9. Blondie's JournalAugust 17, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    How pretty and serene. I'd love to just sit and daydream for awhile here! It's hard saying goodbye to summer.

    XO,
    Jane

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  10. DarlaAugust 17, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    School starts Monday here...how 'bout a glass of wine at that table?

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  11. Amber ~ The French Pressed HomeAugust 17, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I need to find me a cute little table like that and call it "MOMS" space!
    Thanks for the idea!
    xo, A

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  12. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    What a peaceful setting. That is one of my favorite shades of green.

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  13. raggygirlvintageAugust 17, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    What a peaceful little spot, hope you got to enjoy it!
    Tracey

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  14. Magali @ The Little White HouseAugust 17, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    It's not perfectly quiet! I can hear it whispering "come sit here" to me!

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  15. DebbiedoosAugust 18, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Peaceful and serene...very pretty Courtney.

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  16. HicksFarmhouseAugust 18, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    What a beautiful spot to enjoy and again what lovely pictures and styling! You are so talented!
    Sherry

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  17. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    So beautiful...<3

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  18. het tuinengeltjeAugust 18, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Love your laidback pictures. Thanx.

    Have a nice day,
    Sylvia

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  19. RebeccaAugust 18, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Love this-simple and pretty!

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  20. MarieAugust 18, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Love this post Courtney! What a beautiful and peaceful setup. I love what you've done to style it.
    Regards!
    -Marie

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  21. Heaven's WalkAugust 18, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    What a perfect spot to spend the last few days of summer, Courtney. Soooo very pretty. So very dreamy... ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  22. Tanya AnuragAugust 19, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I absolutely loved that last picture!! Amazing shot!

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  23. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalAugust 19, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    What a sweet little spot to sit and rest!

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  24. rachel August 20, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    What an awesome blog you have Courtney! I can't believe I haven't found you before now! I'll be following ;)

    Rachel
    xoxo

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  25. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereAugust 21, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Hi Courtney! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos at my party. Love the table in your garden..so pretty!
    xo,
    Sherry

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  26. Alison @ The PolohouseAugust 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Courtney,
    You really need to send these images to have them made into cards or postcards.
    I would buy a set!
    SO lovely.

    I love the seaside too.
    There's a healing power and a soul refreshening that happens when I sit there and take it all in.

    Love it.
    xx
    A

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