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

shop update

just a quick post today.
i'm working on my pin it forward post for tomorrow, but i have so many favorite finds just listed and coming soon to the shop.
I had to share a few with you.

coming soon;

a hand painted umbrella, wouldn't this be beautiful for the summer wedding decor

vintage quilt from intricately stitched small circles.  with its light weight and colors, it's perfect for summer

 and this wood drying rack would be the perfect place to hang the quilt, or dry your linens

 
we all know about my addiction with boxes & cases.
i better put this old case in the shop soon, with it's worn feel & unusual shape, it's tugging me to keep it

 the  industrial cage lantern is in the shop, only one, so don't wait too long

 industrial cage lantern

in the shop and the only one, vintage sea shell mirror, it's perfect to add a little beach to your home

 sea shell mirror

oh, there's so many more.. and they'll have to wait for another day.

i'm off to work on my pin it forward post.  stop by tomorrow to see what inspires my home, and don't forget to visit some of the others posting today.

have a wonderful day everyone

sue