Sunday, March 20, 2011

Show Off Your Cottage Monday

Welcome to "SHOW OFF YOUR COTTAGE MONDAY", a blog party I host at the beginning of each week to celebrate the things we love about our homes and how we live.
The House in the Roses
A house shouldn’t look like a store, and I’d have to admit my cozy little ‘haven’ was starting to look like one with all the bauble and extra knick-knacks there... so I cleaned and dusted and got rid of all the excess stuff. I also decided to change the pink palette to white and cream muted colors. Pink home decor is still my favorite, but too much of a rosy glow can suffocate at times... What a difference it made doing just that much! Yeah, I’m celebrating simplicity!
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33 comments:

  1. Nancy's NotesMarch 20, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Your white and cream colors are truly spectacular...really soft and calming. I'm a new follower and I'll be back, no doubt. Your blog is amazing. Like your music too.

    Nancy

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  2. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    with the mix of your beautiful pictures and your lovely music, I feel as if I am in a wonderful dream....

    Karen

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  3. Olga PoltavaMarch 20, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Such beautiful and inspiring pictures. You did a wonderful job, Cielo!

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  4. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 20, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    So soft and dreamy...beautiful! Thanks for hosting.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  5. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    hola cielo, me encanta participar en estos encuentros y visitarlas a todas, es como una fiesta!!!
    besos, mely.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Love your color changes, Cielo. Your home is so pretty and just oozes romance and I can't forget - magic! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  7. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Cielo,
    I do enjoy editing my home. Clearing out and simplifying. The white is so restful and peaceful, welcoming and elegant!

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  8. NanaDianaMarch 20, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I love your pink too...but this is simple and beautiful! Simply beautiful!...that's it! It looks like Spring has visited you today! xxoo Diana

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  9. Designing Lady JaneMarch 20, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    It must be spring that makes us want to refresh and renew. This is beautiful, as is everything that you touch.

    p.s., I love your soundtrack.

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  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 20, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Love all the beautiful soft creams. Stunning photos. Hugs, Marty

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  11. DonnaMarch 20, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Cielo,
    I love all the changes you made.
    But your house looks lovely in any color.
    D

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  12. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 20, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I'm glad you left in the beautiful essentials! I love white rooms. Happy first of spring!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Gosh Cielo I don't know how you do it! Always coming up with so much beauty every week!!

    I am joining today but I have to warn you it is not beautiful!! Thought others might like to follow the transformation of this guest room - plus it will hopefully keep me at it till it's finished!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  14. THE VERANDA HOUSEMarch 20, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    MUY HERMOZO CIELO TODO MUY SERENO Y LLENO DE PAZ EL COLOR BLANCO ES LINDISSIMO ME GUSTAN LOS CAMBIOS QUE HISISTE TODO TE QUEDO DIVINO .DISFRUTALO TODO..BENDICIONES

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  15. mudderbearMarch 20, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I love this blogsite. You always remind me there are things to love. I could spend hours here.

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  16. KathyMarch 21, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Hello Cielo,
    This looks light and lovely - a very cozy room - it sure is fun changing things around making our homes a haven. This looks very inviting - calm and soothing - I hope all is going well in your corner of the world -
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  17. Tammy @BeatriceBanksMarch 21, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Your home is beautiful. Love all the creamy whites! Yum! Thanks for hosting this party.

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  18. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresMarch 21, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    So pretty!! I love all the white.
    I love the basket with the roses!

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  19. Leave a LegacyMarch 21, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I always love pink, too. But this cream palette looks beautiful!

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  20. BeverlyMarch 21, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Everything looks so pretty, Cielo. I love the creams and whites with the golds and silvers.

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  21. CarolynMarch 21, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Hi Cielo,
    I love the look of your simplicity!

    Thank you for hosting,
    Carolyn

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  22. My Cozy CasitaMarch 21, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Ola Cielito, muy hermoso todo tu cambio tienes un gusto muy lindo y romantico tu casita estan linda y tan romantica que me imajino la paz tan grande que existe en ella que Dios te bendiga y difrutala con todo tu deceo.....
    Bendiciones y un abraso
    Isora

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  23. Caroline (Piorra Maison)March 21, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I just found your blog and I am your newest follower. thanks for hosting show off your Cottage Monday. Going to go have a peak at all the participants. hope you can stop by my blog.
    thanks, merci
    Au revoir
    Caroline

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  24. Melissa MillerMarch 21, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Hello Cielo,
    I just found your beautiful blog and I will be back often. Thank you very much for hosting such an inspiring party. Gorgeous!

    Warmly, ~Melissa :)

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  25. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaMarch 21, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    It looks amazing-the colors and textures are wonderful.

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  26. High Street CottageMarch 21, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I love what you've done Cielo, such a soft look. Peaceful even. Well done, xoxo tami

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  27. The Charm of HomeMarch 21, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    It's beautiful Cielo. I love the cream and white colors. Very soothing. Beautiful linens everywhere. Thanks for having us.
    Sherry

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  28. yvetteMarch 21, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Hi, Such a beautiful place to visit and I've linked up this week for the first time and look forward to many more! Your change for Spring and it's simplicity is absolutely lovely. A magical place!
    I admire so many things and your photo's are inspirational!
    http://yvettesblogs.com/2011/03/21/springtimes-laughter/
    Yvette x

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  29. Rose :: FineCraftGuild.comMarch 22, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    lovely collection of things here. i have visited quite a few now. great ideas. thank you for the party!

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  30. How Sweet It Is-A lifestyle blogMarch 22, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I was blog hopping and just found your blog. How pretty! I love roses...that's what caught my eye-the name of your blog.
    I'll be back ;)

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  31. LadyVMarch 22, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I always love visiting your blog, such inspiration and you have a gift for creating beautiful and romantic rooms. Just lovely!

    Happy Spring!

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  32. summerland cottageMarch 22, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Thank you for hosting all the creativity and inspiration !
    I Loved having the opportunity to view the all the beauties in your home, thank you for sharing !

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  33. JacquiMarch 23, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I am celebrating being drawn to your blog by an accidental search on the internet. It made me want to blog. Your new palette is so subtle and lovely, Can't wait for the new seasons' delights you show to us
    Hugs
    Jacqui

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