pin it forward; what home means to me

that lovely and talented victoria, otherwise known as sfgirlbybay, has done it again.
she's joined with pinterest, (a new web site that allows you to bookmark your favorites images on the web and keep them on a pin board.)  it's also where I'm having way too much fun lately!
together they've created a new blogger mashup, "pin it forward,"
with the theme; what home means to me..

first and foremost my home means... family.  wherever they are (and right now, that's coast to coast) it's where my heart and home is....they ground me, inspire me and wrap me in love

1. family, 2. Untitled, 3. camping on the cape, 4. The Portland Teso Family, 

5. wee!, 6. Nor'wester 08, 7. ollie amongst the violets, 8. bo, 9. Captain Monsoon

next up.. my home means,  being near the water and having some element of garden to play in.

1. nauset inlet, 2. spring has sprung, 3. oregon coast, 4. 28 days, 5. tickled pickle 6. Life of Love

finally,  i can then feel at home and ready to add the details....
it means;  simplicity to me, with whites and grays;  they calm me.
windows, doors, and lots of light spilling in; it fulfills my need to be connected to the outdoors.
collections, only in limited amounts and books.. stacks and stacks!

all of the photos above and more are on my home inspiration board at pinterest (including their links)
take a little visit over there...i know you'll become addicted too.

thank you  mariah from size to small for passing the pin to me.

be sure to visit all the lovely pin it forward posts going each day
i'm passing this on to http://thatsaturday.com/  go have another inspiring visit.

photo by nymphobrainiac
  
thanks for visiting today 
sue 

ps;  i hope you'll share some of your inspiration with me