always evolving - never static

 While reading the August 1993 issue of 
House Beautiful last night,
 I came across THIS sentence, and my heart leaped:
 "The farmhouse seemed a retreat far from the world—a  place where an ascetic aristocrat
 might retire to read philosophy and reorder his soul."
 Ours is not a farmhouse;
 nor am I an aristocrat...
 but in every other way,
 I believe this is the inner ideal that I have long held
 for my surroundings.
 I look around me and see bits and pieces of just such a
"retreat from the world".
Like me, our house is a work in progress--
a place AND a soul reordering itself.
Always evolving.
Never static.
 

19 comments:

  1. Great shots! Enjoy your weekend in your lovely home! Linda@Wetcreek Blog

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  2. Dear Rebecca ~ This is a lovely post in thoughts and photos. I am ever evolving too, I'm also doing little changes in my cottage, getting ideas for it, the workshop and the caravan too. All in good time, if God allows. I am enjoying the process.

    Have a great weekend in your lovely home ~ FlowerLady

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  3. Makes me want to pull up a chair. Hope you're keeping warm.

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  4. Hubby went to tend to his parents farm and visit them in the assisted living, but I stayed home this week. I loved being at home alone for a while which never happens anymore. Then these walls were definitely a retreat! Getting a little weary of winter but that is to be expected. I love your chair shown above...I think it must be comfy!

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    1. I know what you mean - no place like home - especially when you don't have to take other people into consideration for meals, etc. The chair is actually prettier than comfortable. I paid a good penny to have it upholstered and (in my opinion) they stuffed it too tight. But I DO like the look of it :)

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  5. What a perfectly evocative sentence, and yes, it completely describes one's home. Your taste is so appealing and your wonderful sense of decoration make me want to find a corner and curl up, Rebecca. Lovely post. :)

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    1. Ahhhhhhh. Thanks, Sheila! Your wardrobe is totally fascinating to me - and though I don't "see" so much of your home,I know that I would be walking around it with equal fascination and interest!

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  6. What a lovely quote and equally lovely surroundings that you have. It's fun to change things up and make a new cozy spot at home. Have a blessed Lord's Day.

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    1. Thank you! And, Yes, it IS fun......Sitting here trying to figure out whether or not to cancel church (hubby is the pastor of our country church.....) More snow coming in.

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  7. Wonderful quote! And something we home bloggers should strive for if we're worth our salt :) Love the pictures!

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    1. Personally, I agree ("a retreat far from the world")... ♥ you, Cindy!

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  8. Love that quote, Rebecca. I'm sure your house is very lovely, with all your touches and treasures. The little angel is adorable, too. Had to chuckle that you were reading an 11 year old magazine. I was reading yesterday and guess what? It was an 11 year old "O" magazine! ha haha Have a nice Sunday. Susan

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    1. Yeah....I have a stack or two of oldies. I browse through one and put it at the bottom of the stack, etc. By the time I get back to it, it's "new" again :)

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  9. Beautifully put and I do think that your home reflects your desire to provide a peaceful shelter. It is cozy, it looks like it has been well loved and you manage to rearrange things so it doesn't get stagnant. I think I would feel quite happy when I walked in the door.

    Darla

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    1. Oh, I HOPE you'd feel happy when you would walk in!

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  10. I love your home and style....

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  11. You have a beautiful home sweetie and yes, I love your dress style as well. I too think what you read is amazing and I feel the same about my home, even if it's not a palace or am I an aristocrat. Thanks for sharing.
    Thank you so much for making Cayetana so happy to hear me read her comments!
    FABBY

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  12. Great quote, images, and words. I feel much the same about our home being a sanctuary from the world! Thanks for putting it together so beautifully!

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