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laid around and tried to capture light.


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  1. Adrienne ShubinSeptember 16, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    And you did a great job grabbing that sunlight.

    I love, love, love your house. Chic, classic, cozy, inviting, clean, crisp, and elegant.

    Is that a three-strand pearl bracelet? or a choker?

    Adrienne

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  2. ClaudiaSeptember 16, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    You captured it very well! I love these little vignettes around your house. And I see your new bracelet - it is gorgeous.

    xo
    Claudia

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  3. LPCSeptember 16, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Ha! Nice work!

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  4. the gardener's cottageSeptember 16, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    adrienne - thank you. that was a lot of c's. it is a 3 strand freshwater pearl bracelet with a turquoise stone and sterling clasp from julie lorusso. it is so beautiful, it goes with everything and she is so talented she created this just for me!

    claudia -thanks and yes it is from julie.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Oh God Janet I HAVE to get over there. We're gonna have a blast.
    j.

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  6. the gardener's cottageSeptember 16, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    lpc - thanks it was a lot easier than the fashion post.

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  7. An Urban CottageSeptember 16, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    What's the little bumpout in the living room? Is that exhaust chute for your range? I love it; it's a neat little detail. I love how cottages have little retrofits like that.

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  8. the gardener's cottageSeptember 16, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    steve - it's the old chimney for a stove. there is one on the other side of the wall in the kitchen. i guess one was used for cooking and one for heating the living/dining room.

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  9. AdrienneSeptember 16, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Lovely pictures. You managed to do a great job from a prone position...

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  10. LRS4AMANDASeptember 16, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Love your house (ditto on Adrienne's description) and especially the lamps in your bedroom and living room. The bracelet is beautiful as well.

    Linda

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Dear Janet, Light is intriguing isn't it, and so very different depending on the season, the time of day, the country one is in....... I really love the golden glow on buildings in Budapest at the end of the day and as summer settles into autumn. Somehow, the gold is more golden and everything takes on a Midas touch!
    The bright lights you have captured in your very pretty cottage give me a sense of the seaside.....white sand, shimmering sea, beautiful beaches and a sparkling gin and tonic....were these things just out of shot?

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Are you a secret photographer...you captured the light beautifully! I especially love the how the light illuminated just a few of the words on the chalkboard.
    Funny how ordinary things look so pretty when sunlight hits them - like how I took a picture of my breakfast this morning because I thought it looked so pretty!

    btw...Gorgeous turquoise ring!

    What are you capturing today? :)

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  13. CatherineSeptember 16, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Hi Janet,
    You captured it beautifully. I can totally sense the calm quiet of your day. So wonderfully peaceful.
    xoTrina

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  14. the gardener's cottageSeptember 16, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    adrienne - i did spend quite a bit of the day in the prone position.

    linda - yes, thank you and thank julie lorusso for the gorgeous bracelet.

    edith - i would love to see the autumn glow of budapest one day. no sea in sight of my house, only the g&t.

    sarah - you should know by now that i'm a secret everything. after seeing your pics this morning i almost didn't post mine, you put me to shame.

    trina - thank you and i was pretty relaxed, glad you could sense it.

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  15. WindlostSeptember 16, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Your house is gorgeous. Perfect. Oh, I would love a day off. This working for a living thing is killing me, and the weekends are always mad. I need to take a page from your book and enjoy a wee break...simply stopping shopping must leave a lot of time, so I am trying to do it more and more (not shopping!).

    xo Terri

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  16. BODECI bodySeptember 16, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    And why not! I think laying around has it's healing health properties as well as exercise and eating healthy. WE have got to slow it all down some times! Your home is inviting. Makes me want to lay around and capture light!

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  17. It's meSeptember 16, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Hi Janet.....relax......we have got to slow douwn some times!!!.enjoy yourself....love love love Ria....

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Dear Janet, Beautiful pictures, beautiful three strand pearl bracelet. Reminds me very, very much of Grace Kelly's style. She wore that bracelet with everything, white shirts, skirts, jeans, scarves, and in the evening on the ship on her way to Monaco to be married. When I saw pictures of this, I had to get one too. That bracelet is classic! I believe she also wears it a lot in 'Rear Window' but I would have to verify that to be sure. Hugs, Joyce

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  19. the gardener's cottageSeptember 16, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    terri - thank you. try and lay around and be mediocre this weekend.

    bodeci - yes, slowing down is a health benefit, that's why i do it. ha.

    ria - hi, and you slow down too.

    joyce - you are a veritable fountain of fashion info. you should have a blog. i'm going to watch rear window next week. i love that movie and have not seen it in ages.

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    ps, I saw the pictures in a book called 'The Bridesmaids', written by one of her bridesmaids in about 1988. Hugs, Joyce

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  21. Faux FuchsiaSeptember 16, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Hi J
    This seems like a relaxing peaceful day. Good for you. It looks a million miles away from the anxiety inducing manic day I had at the Coalface. Talk about stressful. Bring on the holidays I say (you'd probably call a holiday a vacation). I am so excited that today is Friday and cannot wait for the weekend. I am going to the coast to trip the light fantastic with Tom Tom (as he known) before he jets back to China this week. That kid travels more than I do. My Grandfather was operated on last night. He is ok. His name is Thomas but he gets called by his middle name. It has been a very trying time. xxx

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Dear Janet, I know, I'm a little too peppy today. But you know I was just thinking, wish RL could see your place, he would not change a thing. Hugs, Joyce

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  23. DeseraeSeptember 16, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    You did a divine job capturing the sunlight! As always you have the cutest little cottage EVA.....and I never tire of seeing pics of it :o)
    ~Des

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  24. the gardener's cottageSeptember 16, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    ff - i prefer holiday to vacation. kiss that little jetsetter for me.

    joyce - you are too funny, but it would be great.

    des - thank you. you are the best eva!

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  25. Annie ~ Red Roses and CrystalSeptember 16, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    I have no words Janet....other than

    LOVE IT All.
    xx

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  26. flwrjaneSeptember 16, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    Sorry I've been lurking around in a Trixie like fashion.
    Apparently I've been happy to just look at the pictures and read everyone's comments.

    All lovely, I'm off to bed. Talk tomorrow.
    xo Jane

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  27. maría ceciliaSeptember 17, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    Love it dear Janet!!!! and oneo has to be very alert to catch just the light you want!!!
    cariños,
    maria cecilia

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  28. PaulaSeptember 17, 2010 at 2:09 AM

    I just imagined the poses you struck while taking the pictures. at the sink ...
    Your blog plus FF's blog make me wonder if there are more people living in houses than living in appartments when it comes to blog-presence. I get the impression you see more plants than rooftops in the blogsphere.

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  29. BlightySeptember 17, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    Lovely photos of a lovely home Janet xx

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  30. CRICKETSeptember 17, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    HOnestly, I know you have said that you couldn;t possibly take any more pictures of your home but you have proofed yourself wrong! Lovely angles, I particularly love the bathroom one, it something you would see in a magazine.

    Also, you look stunning in your photo shoot.

    Because of your blog I can now not remember the last time I had red meat. I am trying a mostly vegetarian diet with seafood. I feel good!

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  31. TriciaSeptember 17, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    And what a great job you did!
    Happy Friday my friend.
    T

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  32. Fiona FerrisSeptember 17, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Janet, at first I was shocked. The bed is rumpled! Then I relaxed and enjoyed the rest of the photos, especially your jewellery. All your pieces have so much character and also make me want a pearl bracelet. I'm always in for a stylish bathroom photo too.

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  33. Megandvd@Beauty in the AttemptSeptember 20, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    How have I just now found you? Oh....I adore your little corner of the world. The images make me giddy with delight. :)

    Cheers~
    e

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  34. annie@mostlovelythingsJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Janet, I finally found your dining room blackboard post...I love it even more now that I can see what you've cleverly written on it!

    annie

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