Vintage letters from a sign at the French restaurant AU COQ DE BRUYERE, photographed on my dining table. I purchased these wooden letters from Agape in Paris, along with the letter "B" and three large zinc letters, unrelated to the restaurant. Each letter is nearly two feet tall, with faded red paint; the backs are painted green!
Am hoping to eventually collect enough old letters to decorate one wall. The word "DARE" is the short version of my philosophy of life - dare to open your heart; dare to take a risk and dare to try something different.
Such beautiful photos - thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Always In Style | 06 July 2008 at 20:20
I didn't know that was "my" word but I think it has become so. At least since I've gotten older and am not afraid to take chances.
Posted by: Linda | 01 July 2007 at 18:43
Great philosophy to live by!hugs NG
Posted by: naturegirl | 01 July 2007 at 05:34
Brilliant philosophy, and the letters are a marvelous way to display it!
Posted by: Becca | 30 June 2007 at 22:41
Oh so jealous of your beautiful letters!!!
xo
Hope you are well.
Posted by: Maryam in Marrakesh | 30 June 2007 at 20:11
I love it!
I'm going to us our magnetic kindergarten letters and write "dare" on the fridge!
Dare to love, dare to make a friend, dare to be different...
Posted by: Beverly | 30 June 2007 at 14:35
A wonderful idea Tara. Today I dare myself to try that atc technique I've been thinking about for ages, and feeling scared of failing, thank you.
Posted by: aineliva | 30 June 2007 at 14:16
Looking back, I see all of the fabulous things that have ever happened to me is a result of my willingness to be daring.
Love your DARE letters, beautiful post. Have a wonderful Saturday!
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 30 June 2007 at 13:32
Such a beautiful find! And yes, I fully agree: "Dare!"
I was a little girl when I started blotting dares,
and I have dared ever since.
The last thing anyone will ever be able to accuse me,
is not having tried to dare.
I am working on daring even more, though. :-)
I wish you good luck in your search for a full set of letters and your future dares!
Posted by: Merisi's Vienna | 30 June 2007 at 13:31
The letters are very funky, but the fabric underneath really caught my eye :) Where did you source it??
Posted by: Michelle | 30 June 2007 at 07:16
Beautiful photos as always and thought-provoking news and updates in between. Dare is a great motto. Your poetry is amazing as well - is there anything you're NOT good at Tara? ;)
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 30 June 2007 at 06:41
...after all. Life is meant to be lived.
xo
Posted by: Blue | 30 June 2007 at 05:19
What a fun and 'daring' project to fill up an entire wall with words - I like this one, especially - and your definition of what the word means to you. Wonderful! xo
Posted by: tinker | 30 June 2007 at 04:54
Oh Miss Paris. Yes, I do sooo agree! Daring is good. How ever else would I make the leap?? xxxoooo
Posted by: Vanessa V | 30 June 2007 at 04:19
I have never thought about letters! hmmm...now I will be more observant on my scavenges! I am loving all the antiques! So much fun to see ..between you and Corey I feel as if I am right there in France looking over your shoulders!
Posted by: pam aries | 29 June 2007 at 21:55
We have 2 massive gold letters D and H for Di and Harvey and 1 smaller one - C for Charlotte on our mantlepiece. They came from a famous Northern Pub called The Top Deck. I love them, they are old and battered but that's part of their charm.
Posted by: Di Overton | 29 June 2007 at 18:30
I'm not in the least bit daring-- well, maybe just alittle bit. But I do so admire it in others. Great letters.
Posted by: ally bean | 29 June 2007 at 18:25
a poem on the wall! these are beautiful tara!! great find.
Posted by: marita | 29 June 2007 at 18:07
goodness, i love this. especially your cute tablecloth behind it. what gorgeous vintage things you have. a lovely spot in the world.
Posted by: marta | 29 June 2007 at 17:35
Good philosophy!
Dare,
Colette xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 29 June 2007 at 17:06
Brilliant philosophy ... to dare yourself implies challenging yourself and taking a leap of faith. Wonderful. xx, JP
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 29 June 2007 at 16:44
So, do tell, what will you write on the wall?
DARE - I want that to be part of my philisophy also, but it is something I must work on.....
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 29 June 2007 at 15:43
cannot wait to see them all hanging on the wall! wonderful idea :)
Posted by: miss*R | 29 June 2007 at 14:41