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Sunday, November 3, 2013

OH, MY!


A few weeks ago, I read  Cottleston Pie  where Bobbie included a link to a TED Talk on gratitude.

In his beautiful display of time lapse photography, Louie Schwartzberg, discussed the meaning of the words "OH, MY!"


The OH, means that something grabbed our attention and the MY means it connects to something inside us.


He also said that 80% of the information we receive comes to us from our eyes which explains why my favorite blogs have lots of pictures.


These are just a few of my "OH, MYs!" over the last few weeks.

Art@ Home

A brick wall provides the perfect background for fall flowers.

Junk Chic Cottage

The entire wall evoked an "OH, MY!", but the curtain rod with hanging baskets is #1 on my list of ideas for my creative space.

...Cabin & Cottage

 Jacqueline's displays ALWAYS evoke an "OH MY!" from me.

My Salvaged Treasures

I literally uttered the words, "OH, MY!" when I saw these cute hangers that Betsy whipped up.

Must Love Junk

The old bucket on the scale, the clock face and the vintage dresser definitely rated an "OH, MY!"

Aiken House & Garden

OH, MY! . . . the red and white quilt . . . the day bed . . . the built in cupboards!


This beautiful stone building seen on It.hink Girl speaks to me not just because of its beauty, but also for the ideas it gives me for my own cottage garden.

Sarah Jane Down the Lane

All this inspiration has me wanting to create an "OH, MY" at my own house today and I hope you find some of your own "OH, MYs".
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Drop by these fun parties

Twigg Studios - Sunday Showoff Party

Under the Table and Dreaming - Sunday Showcase Party

Dwellings of the Heart - Amaze Me Monday

Creative Home Expressions - Creative Home & Garden Hop

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42 comments:

  1. MelanieNovember 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    What gorgeous photos! I am going back through your post now and visiting all these blogs. :-)

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  2. An Oasis in the DesertNovember 3, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Oh my, I couldn't agree more!

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  3. Castles Crowns and CottagesNovember 3, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Yes, I agree that we are stopped in our tracks by visuals. These are all so wonderful, and that is what inspired my post this week; Jade's photos of her native Bavaria always make me sigh, OH MY! As you do too, my dear. Anita

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  4. JunkchiccottageNovember 3, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Hi Carol,
    All I can say too is OH MY!!!! Thanks for the shout out on my creative storage in my office. Loved all of these especially the tea room stone garden building picture. Oh My!
    Kris

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  5. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryNovember 3, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Great OH MY'S.. You really capture the meaning of those words. Will be going back to visit the posts.
    Have a wonderful week.
    Mary

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  6. Sunflowers With SmilesNovember 3, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Oh my, I love the photo of the stone building, just gorgeous!

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  7. DebraNovember 3, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Great post hun and OH MY is right! :-0 Have a blessed evening. :-)

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  8. must love junkNovember 3, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Carol, what a fun post, and a great idea! (I'm so happy to be included as one of your "oh my's"! :)
    Your blog definitely inspires some "oh my's", too!
    Susan

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  9. LynneNovember 3, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Oh my!
    Alright!
    What fun and goodness at your place today!
    w/L

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  10. JuneNovember 3, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    OH MY....you are SO right about these beautiful images Carol.
    Have a wonderful week!!!!

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  11. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 3, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    What a wonderful post. I'm inspired by all my favorite blogs...including yours!

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  12. KathyNovember 3, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Oh. My. ! 8+)

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  13. Vickie @ Ranger 911November 3, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    I think I said, "Oh, my!" several times while looking at these photos! I have to go back to see the dining table with the red & white quilt...........

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  14. Betty November 3, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    I totally agree OH My.

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  15. 20 North OraNovember 3, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    OH MY certainly describes all of those! Thanks for sharing with us.

    Judy

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  16. podsoNovember 3, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    I'm agreeing with your oh mys. Thanks for posting such beauty!

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  17. Blondie's JournalNovember 3, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    I love the explanation of Oh, my! I never knew and I say it a lot! Love these images and many of the blogs. Not familiar with the one of the little cottage so I have to have a look, beautiful!

    XO,
    Jane

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  18. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereNovember 3, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    These are all beautiful images and I am on my way to take a look at these blogs. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  19. Vicky HuntNovember 3, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Love all of your Oh My photos Carol and each time I visit your blog, I have lots of Oh My moments. I so love your little beach cottage full of brightly colored and fun items! I too love blogs with lots of photos...I am such a visual person and need lots of photos to keep my attention. I hope you have a lovely week full of many Oh My moments...:)

    Blessings, Vicky
    Life On Willie Mae Lane

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  20. bobbieNovember 3, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Thank you, m'dear ~ you've made my day! I'm so happy I've helped inspire ~

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  21. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementNovember 3, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Very nice! Yes, several "Oh my's"
    Thanks for sharing.
    Pam

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  22. Brenda PruittNovember 3, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    I'm very visual. Which is why I take so many photos I guess. In Blog Land and on Pinterest, I say "Oh my" quite a bit. And especially at your house!
    Brenda

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  23. My Garden DiariesNovember 3, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Yep!! Those are some OH MYS alright!!! Thank you for passing on these wonderful links of inspiration! I will be jumping on over to visit them!

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  24. Terra November 3, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Neat Oh My theme and photos here.

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  25. Acorn to OakNovember 3, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    I like that...the meaning of "oh my". That's good! I'm very visual too and my favorite blogs have lots of pics too...like yours! I like all of the "oh my" pics you shared in this post. Have a great week!

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  26. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseNovember 3, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    I was like "Oh, my" with every picture!

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  27. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)November 4, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    I really loved your oh my's!
    And I love blogs with lot's of pics, the more colorful the better!
    Have a creative and wonderful week.
    Cindy

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  28. UnknownNovember 4, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Oh. My. is right!
    What gorgeous images - that stone building is exactly how I imagine my new house looking -
    How inspiring - I'm off to pin now :)
    XOXO

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  29. Patty AntleNovember 4, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Those are a lot of blogs I haven't visited yet. Hope to do so soon! They look amazing!

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  30. DianeNovember 4, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Carol - I think, "Oh, my", every time I see your posts! This was today is wonderful - I want those coat hangers!!!! However, I would be afraid to use them. They are just too beautiful!

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  31. Mimi SueNovember 4, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Oh My is right! I kinda swooned over that pic with the built in cabinets, quilt on the table and light coming in those gorgeous windows! So much inspiration! So glad your daughter got settled and is so near to your little cottage. So fun! Mimi

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  32. AnonymousNovember 4, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    I mentioned you (and lifted one of your pics) on Ms. Redo today, it's a post about decorating with wire baskets!!!

    Mary

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  33. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresNovember 4, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Oh Wow! I can certainly see how these lovely photos and creative ideas made you say "Oh My." Thank you so much Carol for featuring my linen hangers. Your beautiful pictures are always such an inspiration to me.

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  34. Down by the seaNovember 4, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    All of your "Oh My" would have been mine too!
    Sarah x

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  35. pballardNovember 4, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Oh I love all these blogs. I simply adore those hangers pictured. Thanks for visiting me. You asked what Habitat was. It is Habitat for Humanity resale. I love it as they have so much to chose from. Lots of old houses torn down and their treasures sold there at amazing prices.

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  36. SusieNovember 4, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Thank you for showing all these "oh mys" I needed to see them today. So pretty. xoxo,Susie

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  37. greenthumbNovember 4, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    So pretty, thanks for sharing.

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  38. Cottage Sweet CottageNovember 4, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Oh my! I love the vintage doily hangers! :)

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  39. Leslie Anne TarabellaNovember 4, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    I also love blogs with lots and lots of photos. So glad I found your blog today!

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  40. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageNovember 5, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    All of these are Oh My's for me too. I'm trilled to be included! I especially love those hangers.

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  41. Sherry at The Rusty PearlNovember 5, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    OMYGOODNESS gonna be here an hour.. I have to check out all the goodies and blogs. OMGOODNESS PERFECT love it all. I was going thru reading saying OH i love that and AHHH I love that want that. Thanks for hosting such awesomeness. HUGS from Sherry @ The Rusty Pearl ...xoxoxox

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  42. fiona andersonNovember 6, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    I think I have an 'oh my' every time I come to your blog, what a lovely post !

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