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Photo by Amy Treasure on Unsplash Shortly after Easter this year I got a very bad concussion that left me on full bed rest for three weeks and semi bed rest for another 3 weeks. For the first three weeks after the diagnosis I was not allowed to use a computer or a phone. I could not even watch TV. I was only allowed to sleep or take a walk if I felt good. The first couple of weeks were hard. The following weeks were better as I learned how to pace myself. I realized that my body was quite adept at letting me know when it had had enough. And so I listened to me and surprisingly, I learned a lot about myself.  For the first time in my life I was able to rest without guilt and it was wonderful. I unplugged and reconnected with nature and it made me incredibly happy. This enabled me to see ME for the first time in what seemed like forever and I started to understand what was missing in my life, what I needed and what I no longer needed.  For a very long time I have equated

Shabby Chic Christmas

Vintage French Sled with Lili posing for us.

Vintage grain sack Advent Calendar
French zinc wash bucket
Antique tin ceiling tile turned into a frame
Vintage enamelware filled with flax seeds and candles
There are so many great ideas here I don't know where to begin. These photos are all from a website called Dreamy Whites which specializes in French Farmhouse décor. Lately I have found myself falling slowly in love with this type of look. I have tinkered with the idea of adding some elements of French Country into my own home but have never really been able to visualize it until now. I think 2013 will be a time for some change! 

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