December 12, 2013

All Is Calm... Nordic French

All Photos by Dore
Burlap Luxe

Often a peaceful joyeux noel are those full of the unexpected.

French cypress trees painted on wood paneling like the old world artist once painted add
to a Nordic French holiday home.


Remember this December,
That love weighs more than gold!




A tree of  nothing more than winter branches,
But softly gives of itself.

Nordic in style filled with my hand created wire pieces, mini crowns, chandeliers,
garlands of crusty beads, and hand aged crystals wired with age.



One of my wire pieces I create are birdcages that one would perhaps hang
from the weakest of branches soulfully.


The perfect tree, all trees are perfect.

My Nordic French Kitchen.

56 comments:



  1. Thank you so much for that dreamy moment ! I love so much the wire cage !
    xoxo from PARIS

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  2. Bonjour ma chère "soeur" à propos de tout ce qui est blanc, gris, français et nordique!

    Les petites couronnes, oh, quel délice! Et le reste de ta jolie maison m'enchante. Gros bisous....et JOYEUX NOËLS! Anita

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  3. Good morning Dore... My fist email to see & what a beautiful one. Looks like all is calm over there & bright. Lovely branch tree. We still need to put up
    our tree here...hopefully this weekend. Need some calm it's more like jingle bells here. Enjoy! Xo Laura

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  4. Gorgeous, Dore. Soft and gentle, with just the right touch of fresh greens. Your handmade pieces make it unique and special. One of a kind.
    Wishing you a lovely day, my friend!
    Lin

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  5. Precioso, es increible como con cosas tan sencillas como las ramas de pino o los palitos del monte te queda decorado tan bonito.
    Besos

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  6. Hi Dore, The painting on wood panel is beautiful; a calming wintry scene...the curving frame is wonderful!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  7. Dear Dore, your post reminds us of the true beauty nature holds. Simple perfect branches welcome the season, and user in serenity, and soulful purpose. Your wire accents are the perfect added touch, bringing the branches a new life. I wish you a beautiful Christmas season! Always your fan, and friend, much love, Christel

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  8. So much ELEGANCE!!!! I'm loving your exquisite wire creations!
    Mary Alice

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  9. Love it all. Thanks for inspiring me.

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  11. Dore,
    It is just stunning. It is amazing how simple can be so beautiful. I love this. I went back through the pictures a few times. Love it all.
    Kris

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  12. Morning!
    Looks like your inspiration for a simple Christmas decor is perfect!
    It seems like a fresh dusting of snow fell upon your pretty trinkets.
    Have a beautiful day!
    Merry Christmas *
    xo,
    Gail
    CasualLovesElegance

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  13. Dore,
    No truer words ... Love weighs more than gold.
    Your winter celebration is beautiful and peaceful. Nordic charm and grace fill your space.

    Adore your white branch tree and the graphic type of the wrapping paper. Stunning.

    Wishing you, Hannah and Pia Bleu a very Merry Christmas.
    xx,
    Vera
    PS thanks for adding Rowhomes and Cobblestones to your sidebar.

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  14. So beautiful ... I truly get mesmerized when I visit your blog.
    **sigh**
    diane @ aug's blog

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  15. So dreamy.....all that you create♥

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  16. oh what i'd give to see your beautiful home in person...everything is so beautiful and dreamy! love every single photo! & those birdcages & crowns...I can't get enough of them...xoox,tracie

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  17. Wowwww Dore...beautiful !!!..love your decoratings in your home....enjoy this season love Ria...x !

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  18. Everything looks so beautiful and welcoming Dore and the sweet petite bird cage stole my heart!

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  19. Oh Dore,
    It looks absolutely beautiful!
    So peaceful and cozy!!
    Wishing you a wonderful holiday season my friend!
    XXOO
    Melinda

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  20. Cher Anita,
    ma belle soeur, vous m'enchante à chaque visite et commentaire. Aimez tout ce que vous inspirez de ce jour férié Décembre rempli de Joyeux Noël.

    gros bisous

    xx
    Doré

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  21. Ma sœur, pas sœur inlaw... Lol
    anita!

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  22. Ma chère soeur de coeur! teeheee...la grammaire française est difficile, non? Oh là, tu dois voir mes étudiants au lycée!

    Merci pour tout ce que tu inspire ici chez toi, dans le monde entier. GROSSES BISES!!!!!! Anita

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  23. As always, I adore your simple but stunning touches! Wishing you happy holidays!
    Susan

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  24. So enchanting!! I love the soft white and glimmer, such lovely photos.. always a treat to see what you post!
    xo Karolyn

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  25. Dear Dore,
    Only you can take nature and turn it into something this beautiful!
    Wishing you a joyful holiday.
    fondly,
    Penny

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  26. Oh mon doux ami, vous avez toujours le mélanger réels nice.I aiment la ce que vous avez fait! Joyeux Noël à vous et Mlle Hannah ~ Vive Kim

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  27. On the days I feel drained from a busy work week, I know can visit your blog and restore my strength. Your simple and elegant style lift me up and once again, I am inspired!

    Blessings to you, Dore, may angels keep your spirits high this holy season. xo Rhonda

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  28. Dore, such gorgeous photos. I love the bit of unexpected and the branch tree adorned with all that twinkles and gives delight. Blessed holidays!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  29. Dear Dore,
    Thank you so much for your kind words you left for me.. Also for sending me over to that wonderful site.. I did see the felted puppets, they are amazing!
    Ok, now you have got me going in another direction. Yes, I was truly inspired.. I worked all day yesterday on one.. What fun that was!
    Bless you dear friend
    Penny

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  30. *Sigh*

    Oh I just absolutely ADORE your dreamy world. I could spend hours just being calm there. Love love love.

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  31. Oh Dore, I just love everything I see! Such a beautiful Nordic Christmas place you've created here. Peaceful, calm, soulful. I'm crazy about that bird cage you made. It's all wonderful!

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  32. Thank you for visiting my page. I absolutely love yours! If there is a way to subscribe by e-mail I'd love to know. Your page is inspirational and photos beautiful.

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  33. My dearest Dore
    How lovely is all that you create. Beauty that is endless and touches that just show the deep love in your home. So blessed to share this year with you my beautiful friend.

    My love to you
    Kate
    xoxo

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  34. so lovely...the crowns are wonderful!

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  35. Oh my goodness, you are always such an inspiration to me. Your branches are exquisite with the delicate ornaments and wired crowns. And the sweet little fairy birdcages are divine. the phrase "love weighs more than gold" is so poignant - i love the little touches of fresh greenery here and there too. just that little bit is better than a whole house filled with it.

    Cindy

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  36. This is gorgeous Dore!!!! So beautiful! I love, love, love your beautiful serene home my dear!!!
    sending hugs...

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  37. how beautiful the bare branches are....
    merry christmas,
    erin
    xoxo

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  38. This is one of my favorite posts, probably because I am very inspired lately by Nordic decor. This is simple and stunning as usual. Have a wonderful Christmas, Dore!

    Marie Angelique
    http://mariaangelique.blogspot.com/

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  39. My dear friend, it is so nice to visit your blog, i love the decoration and all the peacefull things you have, thank you for this post:)
    Love, bless
    Nina***

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  40. Dore, I love your creations expecially those sweet little crowns. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment. It means a lot.
    Have a wonderful Christmas!
    Becky

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  41. Everything is simply gorgeous,Dore. The serene beauty of all give way to quiet thoughtfulness and the true meaning of Christmas. Totally lovely!

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  42. Wow, it's all just amazing and gorgeous, Dore! I love the basket full of beautifully wrapped gifts, and the lovely large glass ornaments. Merry Christmas to you!!

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  43. Visiting a few blogs this morning... thinking of you, Dore, & wishing you a beautiful Christmas!
    Hugs,
    Lin

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  44. "just" branches.....it could not be lovelier!
    I am smiling seeing prisms and little bird cages. They decorate my Christmas tree too. Great minds, etc, etc....
    Your home confirms that less is more.
    Wishing you happy holidays and a great 2014.
    Evi

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  45. So glad you stopped by to comment. I love all of your natural against the white. I get a peaceful, easy feeling (another song) when I read your blog. Sweet!

    I will be following along. Thank for dropping by and hope you'll follow and visit again.

    Bonnie

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  46. As always, I just love your images - so warm, inviting and calming. Hope you had a wonderful holiday!

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  47. So beautiful and charming, Dore! I love your signature style dressed up for the holidays. May 2018 be beautiful and bright!
    Warm greetings,
    Loi

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  48. Hi Dore! First of all thank you SO much for stopping by my blog and entering my contest!!! Good luck! I had to look you up mainly because I loved your words but also because we share the last name! my maiden name is Callaway (even spelled the same)! Anyway, I LOVE your style! If you are ever by chance in the Birmingham, Alabama area you must go to a shoppe called White Flowers. Totally you. Everything in there is white. It truly is one of the most amazing shoppes I've ever been in! Anyway, thank you again! I will be stopping by your blog often! Oh, and both you and your daughter are stunning!!! ox!
    kendall boggs
    www.kendallboggsfineart.blogspot.com

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  49. Gorgeous! Everything looks spectacular! Happy New Year Dore!

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  50. Ma chère amie! Merci for your visit last night during this busy time when people are still in party mode! What a great Christmas it was for me; I so hope you too had a special time with Hannah and others in your life. Our time in Los Angeles was very short but so rich in memory-making. I have one more week off from work and look forward to some rest and HEALING; when we came back home on Friday, it has snowed so on Saturday morning I had to shovel. I threw out my back! I am trying to sit still and get up to move but basically keeping still so I can heal. School starts next week!

    Thank you for commenting on my home. I painted that armoire last year and love the look and feel of it! We hope to add exposed beams to our new room and you guessed it - they will be painted GRAY!

    BISOUS BISOUS et bonne année! Anita

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  51. Unbelievably gorgeous images! Happy new year!

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