Saturday, August 6, 2011

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first morning light



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59 comments:

  1. An Urban CottageAugust 6, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I always love the light and shadows when the sun is on the horizon. Beautifully captured.

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  2. {hooked on hickory}August 6, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    such the professional photographer you are joan! lovely! ;)

    ashley

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  3. VictoriaAugust 6, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Beautifully photographed, Joan. A new morning is filled with possibilities. Enjoy yours.

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  4. ANNEAugust 6, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Your photo is absolutely lovely.

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  5. the gardener's cottageAugust 6, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    gorgeous shot joan and yet i know in person it was a thousand times prettier. your home is truly is so beautiful. xo janet

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  6. Heidi @ Decor & MoreAugust 6, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    love. :)

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  7. Meg@OliverandRustAugust 6, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    beautiful photo. that looks like patina style on your table. are you unable to put the book down as well?

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  8. for the love of a houseAugust 6, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    good eye Meg;) Yes, Patina Style seems to go from room to room with me!

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  9. Pamela GordonAugust 6, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful photo that captures one of the sweetest moments of the day. I hope it's a beautiful one. Blessings, Pamela

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  10. Notes From ABroadAugust 6, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    wonderful !

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  11. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutAugust 6, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Happy orchids Joan...do they stay inside all year?

    Lovely image.

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  12. Jamie LopatynskiAugust 6, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful picture!

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  13. laneyAugust 6, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    ...joy...indeed...cometh in the morning...

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  14. CathAugust 6, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Lovely.
    Sunlight, nature's perfect camera accessory.
    It's fun to watch the sunight change the mood in our home
    as the seasons change.

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  15. MindyAugust 6, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    So pretty. Love the floats.

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  16. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}August 6, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    You were up early for this one! Beautiful light!

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  17. Robynne's NestAugust 6, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful shot! Robx

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  18. karen - Simply InspiredAugust 6, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    morning coffee here too... sigh... thank you for the goodness of inspiration.
    with love, k.

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  19. KatyAugust 6, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Lovely. This is one of the best times of the day, in my opinion. I love the feeling of possibility that the early morning holds!

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  20. niartistAugust 6, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Stunning, Joan! Is that side table a tray atop an old wood ballustrade?

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  21. KatherineAugust 6, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    You can hear the morning quiet of the house in this image. So comforting.

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  22. DonnaAugust 6, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Beautiful. I love the morning light.

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  23. SoutherncookAugust 6, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful photo, Joan. I always enjoy visiting your blog and today was no exception.

    Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook

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  24. To The Moon and BackAugust 6, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Beautiful! I'm hoping one day your share your 'orchid' growing secrets on your blog:)

    I've had some difficulty with mine after we moved here, especially indoors.

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  25. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Everything is so pretty. I can't wait to see another room or the new courtyard. You mentioned your garden at your last house in one of your posts. Do you have pictures of that garden? Would love to see those as well. I really enjoy your blog. Of all the houses that I look at, yours is the most beautiful. Wenda Scott, maggieandme52@yahoo.com

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  26. Pinky at Designs by PinkyAugust 6, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Beautiful!

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  27. Connie@Connie Nikiforoff Designs#August 6, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Ahhhh....every house needs a place like this to enjoy...Gorgeous.

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  28. summersundays-jwAugust 6, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Always love your photos but this one is especially beautiful. Would love to be in New Hampshire to enjoy one of your nice cool mornings.

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  29. for the love of a houseAugust 6, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    you are all so nice, thank you!

    Barbara- Morning always comes realllllly early on the top of a hill on the East coast! I "was" up early, especially for me;) to see Dan off on a trip this morning. I had to take a nap to catch up!

    Linda- they do stay inside all year.

    Artie- the story of the table (because you know everything has a story around here;) is in the master bedroom "details" post!

    To the moon- I really do need to do that post on orchids, thank you for the reminder.

    Wenda- so funny you should ask that as just last week I found a disc that has those on it, and I was thinking of showing it. I worry for my old landscape and garden with the horrible Texas heat wave they are having...

    summerssundsays-jw- we have been having some perfect summer weather this past week, highs right just around 80 with an occasional afternoon shower and the windows in the house open. It almost;) makes me feel guilty with the 35+ stretch of days of consecutive 100 degrees they are having back in Texas.
    Hope you are staying cool!

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  30. Sécia MischkeAugust 6, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Just beautiful.

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  31. Tina@WhatWeKeepAugust 6, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    What gorgeous light! Such a peaceful and beautiful moment for you to capture. You've got a great eye...I adore this photo.
    Thanks for sharing and I'm so happy that you aren't in that awful Dallas heat. I bet you can't wait for the turning of the leaves up there in NH!
    Tina

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  32. vignette designAugust 6, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    You certainly captured the light beautifully! Gorgeous photo.

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  33. 24 CornersAugust 6, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    What a gorgeous, sun kissed snap! I'd love to be sitting there this very moment!
    Have a wonderful weekend...
    xo J~

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  34. LeslieAugust 6, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Lovely photo, please what camera do you use? thank you for sharing this beauty with us!

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  35. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 6, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Beautiful snapshot!!

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  36. for the love of a houseAugust 6, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Leslie- I used Canon Rebel xsi on this shot.

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  37. designchicAugust 6, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Such a beautiful image...hope you're having a great weekend!!

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  38. Kellie CollisAugust 6, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Fabulous space! Lovely way to spend the weekend. Have a beautiful weekend, Kellie xx

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  39. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsAugust 6, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Beautiful in it's simplicity. Have a happy Sunday.

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  40. BuyWoWAccountAugust 7, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Picture perfect! That is one stunning shot!

    Buy WoW Account

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  41. CindyAugust 7, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Joan, Dan, and Ella: Serene.

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  42. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Serene is what comes to mind seeing this pic. Beautifully captured, thank you.

    :-)

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  43. annie@mostlovelythingsAugust 7, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    You have captured the first morning light beautifully. I can practically hear the birds singing just looking at your photo! Enjoy your Sunday.

    Annie

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  44. ClaudiaAugust 7, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Hello,

    Stunning shot...so pretty!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Claudia

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  45. PondsideAugust 7, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    The perfect spot for a first cup of coffee or tea and a look at the day's schedule.

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  46. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    This is so peaceful as is your entire life. Dreamy. I may have to paint it. :)
    xoxo Dianne

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  47. KirstenAugust 7, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    That is stunning! Thanks for sharing!

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  48. LizabethAugust 7, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Perfection! The warmth and coloring captured beautifully! I do love the mornings- especially in the summer...there is such a great smell in the air too!

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  49. Slim PaleyAugust 8, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    So peaceful and beautiful. My favourite light.
    I can almost smell the coffee brewing

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  50. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Gosh that's gorgeous! I love the way the golds in that room are really bright. It's lovely.

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  51. Acanthus and AcornAugust 8, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I am totally craving fall weather and this was the perfect little glimpse!

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  52. ParnassusAugust 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    A most special picture. It brings to life Henry James' famous dictum that the most beautiful words in the English language are "summer afternoon".

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  53. Luciane at HomeBunch.comAugust 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Wow! This is stunning!

    How are you doing? I hope you're really enjoying your summer!

    Have a great week!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  54. bikimAugust 8, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    lovely !
    so pretty!
    happy week,
    Rosa

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  55. CatherineAugust 8, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Simply beautiful.
    So quiet, so peaceful.
    xoTrina

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  56. OlgaAugust 8, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    That is a beautiful picture Joan! I wanted to invite you to visit my blog "On The Home Front" I wrote a list of my 10 house things I can't live without. I, of course, got the idea from the list(s) you posted recently.I hope you get a chance to stop by and leave a comment. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  57. NancyAugust 9, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I'd buy a print of that photo. :)

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  58. RebeccaAugust 10, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Calm, serene, beautiful photo.

    I will try the Stainless Steel Magic. The two cleaner I have tried in the pass year for my now one year old frig has left a lot to be desired. One was left awful streaks.

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  59. vicki archerAugust 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Such a wonderful photograph....it could almost be a painting, the colours and composition are so beautiful....xv

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