A combination of beauty, fragility and strength...
The courage of one's convictions and faith that never wavers...
Unexpected, whimsical delights...
New destinations...
The road to success, always under construction...
"All the great things are simple and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom; justice; honour; duty; mercy; hope." - Sir Winston Churchill.
Photos above 1. St. Mary's Church, South Kensington, London. 2 and 3. St. Mary's, Oxford. 4. South Kensington, London and 5. Oxford.
Indulge in other simple things at Christina's Soul Aperture.
P.S. Scroll down the page for your chance to win a copy of Leonard Pitt's new book Paris Postcards.
Beautiful images!Love the images and the corresponding quotes!!Thye are very simple and very true!Great post!
Posted by: Car models 2009 form middle east | 14 December 2009 at 05:44
Love your simple things and words !! You are so right
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | 26 November 2009 at 10:01
Great series of photos.
Anemones are such a joy. I have some that look just like that growing in our garden. The bicycle with the cabbage could very well have been in Amsterdam.
Good for you for posting London in all its construction glory. When I was in London this summer, I could barely take a photo without a construction cone in the frame.
Posted by: dutchbaby | 24 November 2009 at 03:02
Very-very nice images.
Posted by: Warren Farrell | 18 November 2009 at 11:09
Beautiful images Tara
xx
Posted by: Di Overton | 17 November 2009 at 14:56
The words, "Tis a gift to be simple, tis a gift to be free," come to mind. Wonderful, you still have flowers! It's cold and drizzly here.
Posted by: MAWB | 17 November 2009 at 12:42
Hi I pop over from the simple things and think I have fallen in love with you blog.
Posted by: Liss | 17 November 2009 at 12:08
What a lovely, simple post. ;-)
Posted by: Marianne | 17 November 2009 at 11:54
love your list and your shots - beautiful
Posted by: charlane | 17 November 2009 at 04:14
I love the pairings of photos and phrases.
Posted by: elizabeth | 17 November 2009 at 02:18
I joined Christine in this project, too. Your images and sentiments are lovely! And thanks for the reminder about the Pitt book. I had fun remembering a day at the airport!
Posted by: Helen | 17 November 2009 at 00:34
gorgeous photos - i love the way you see life and notice beauty in your everyday surroundings
xo
Posted by: leonie | 17 November 2009 at 00:25
Wonderful, Wonderful
Your post made me smile - Thank You!
Posted by: Angie | 17 November 2009 at 00:15
Such beautiful pictures, unknown destination are a delight.
Posted by: iasa | 16 November 2009 at 23:14
'the courage of one's convictions and faith that never waivers'...exactly what i needed to read today. a gorgeous montage of pictures and words. simply the best. :)
Posted by: Graciel @ Evenstar Art | 16 November 2009 at 23:02
i love the plants in the basket on the bike. it could easily have been copenhagen. :-) love your simple things.
xox,
/j
Posted by: julochka | 16 November 2009 at 22:02
Ahh, yes ... I try to follow the K.I.S.S. principle, too (Keep It Simple, Silly) ... certainly a challenge at times. Your beautiful posts, Tara, help hugely;-)
Posted by: Barbara | 16 November 2009 at 21:16
I loved your list and that Churchill quote.
Posted by: Shell | 16 November 2009 at 20:34
What a happy find that bike basket with the ornamental cabbage. So picturesque. Your words and photos transport me, thank you! Love your simple things and you. xox
Posted by: gillian | 16 November 2009 at 20:21
Love the quote by Winston Churchill and the idea that we are always under construction. Those words are all so true. Thanks so much for all you share!
Love,
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | 16 November 2009 at 19:36
Hi Tara!
This is a delightful list with your always amazing photography. And yes, what is simple, is true!
Posted by: Sherry | 16 November 2009 at 19:29
so gentle and filled with courage.
brilliant photography!
xoxo
Posted by: christina | 16 November 2009 at 19:21
And those are hollyhocks! my very favorite from childhood. big hug to you, tara, for posting these lusciously simple ideas and photos today. miss you! ox
Posted by: Joan O'Connor | 16 November 2009 at 19:20
freedom is the one i'm focused on.
so beautiful. love the bike with basket and the candles. simple, indeed.
much love, lisa
Posted by: doorways traveler | 16 November 2009 at 19:10