January 01, 2015

The Natural Winter French Home

Burlap Luxe Home Living Naturally.

Living naturally in calm spaces, the way winter feels refreshing and all new with
lifes pleasures.

Fresh linens
Such things have an honest integrity placed at hand on a French iron washstand.

Layers of age, "refreshing."

Winter makes it that much more calming and quiet when the backdrop matches.

Stacked

Rows

Late winter berries from the garden hedges that frame this natural French cottage.

Its function offers beauty in its use.

Winter berries and twine.

A natural choice to the subject.

The natural French home is predominantly filled with soft colours quietly
taking on its surroundings with texture that dismiss a loud glance.

I am bringing in this new winter with milky whites, treebark beige, and
winter greys warming it with gentle tones of age.

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50 comments:

  1. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow January 1, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    It's all very beautiful and calm, Dore. I really love the touch of the winter garden and the manner in which you are welcoming the new year.. xoox

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  2. chateau chicJanuary 1, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    Oh No...I recently sold in the shop a metal washstand just like the one at the beginning of your post...what was I thinking?!
    Dore, you are such an artful blogger with the most wonderful inspiration that just seems to flow from within!
    Mary Alice

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  3. LynneJanuary 1, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    So beautiful to view your Winterplay, Dore! There is nothing more consoling to me than folding, stacking or wrapping oneself in vintage linen.
    ...ah the hedge berries! Let Heaven and nature sing!
    To you, Hannah and Pia Bleu!
    Seasons Blessings!
    Happy New Year!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

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  4. Heaven's WalkJanuary 1, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Oh Dore.....you truly know how to create an atmosphere of serene winter beauty. I love the rustic simplicity; the soft shades of grey, taupe, and white; the feel of peace and calm. You have poured your beautiful soul into your home and it shows.

    xoxo laurie

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  5. Row homes and CobblestonesJanuary 1, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Doré,
    Peaceful winter arrives to Burlap Luxe with your soulful rustic appreciation of French pieces graced with age. The patina on the washbasin is lovely. Love the garden chandelier lite by candles. Simple beauty in all you do. Wishing you and Hannah and petite Pia Bleu happiness and health in the New Year. Happy Birthday Doré, may this new year be marked by fun adventure and joy.
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  6. Little FarmsteadJanuary 1, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    Just beautiful! You are a true artist. I love how you mirrored the feeling of winter inside. You've captured it! Happy New Year! ~julie

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  7. G:a AffärenJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    The natural colours give me good feelings, especially after a colourful Christmas. And the iron table, I love it!
    Happy New Year!
    /Cia

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  8. Méa StraußJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:20 AM

    Oh, so beautiful, how winter and winterlight changes our senses. Everything lookes more charakteristic, and your pictures, aaaahh, it is so difficult to handle color, don ´t you think? But you really managed it, in your gentle and careful way of an artist.
    The rustiv washstand, ahhh, so good to leave it like this, not to whiten it, as most of the people would have done. It plays it´s conterpart to all the whites and greys.
    So the colors, ohoh, to turn them into "formidable" and melting in, is sooo hard. You gave us a lesson, how to do it. Because else, something would be missing.
    Hugs to you, your follower Méa, who still is waiting for her New Year, as my year will start in the night from the second to the third of January.

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  9. BenteJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:27 AM

    Beautiful photos, Dore. I love the color of the berries. You put eveything together so beautyfully. Love your home.
    Wish you a wonderful New Year and I look forward for all your posts that are coming this year.
    Big hug from here

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  10. It's meJanuary 2, 2015 at 1:54 AM

    Hi Becky...!!!...beautiful...!!...Happy new year....in good health...lots of love joy and peace....love Ria...!!

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  11. Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:10 AM

    Good morning, ma chère amie! What a glorious way to winter the storms, the cloudy days and snow....to stay cozy in our French homes. All your vignettes are perfectly placed. This past week for me was so refreshing to stay home,sit in my sun-lit parlor and to read, looking up once in a while to take in a whiff of my own French beauty here.

    You had asked to see more of my home. My new blog post has some images, and you are most welcomed to see. I hope to have more in the weeks to come. Much love to you and thank you for always being there! Anita

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  12. Lin from A {tiny} Cottage In The WoodsJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    Pure. Natural. Beautiful.

    How I love everything you share, Dore!!!

    Happy New Year,
    Lin

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  13. VictoriaJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    Your metal washstand is gorgeous and goes perfectly in your home. Love all the linens and the simple white dishes. Everything is stunning!

    Happy New Year!!!

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  14. "Create Beauty"January 2, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    "Treebark Beige" I love how you've named this color!!!!! This with the whites and soft grays are the colors of W I N T E R and the gentle beauty of your home and decor delights my heart!

    ~ Violet

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  15. KarenaJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    So lovely Dore, I love the winter berries tucked in with your other natural treasures! I relax and take a deep breath every time I visit you!

    Wishing you all the best in this New Year, I know that 2015 will be a great one for all of us. I hope you will visit to see my New Year's message!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  16. DD's CottageJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Love the soft and calm colors you use and layer with. Treebank beige-love it! I am looking forward to reading about and seeing your creations and style in 2015!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Dore, you are killing me with all this gorgeousness. Every time I see your pictures, I just want to get rid of all the colors from my decor. It is truly divine.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    As always...an "oasis of calm." Pure serenity....i adore my visits here. Bonne Annee dear Dore!

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  19. HWIT BLOGGJanuary 2, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Beautiful...just beautiful...
    The best for a lovely 2015!
    Warm hug,
    Titti

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  20. therelishedroostJanuary 2, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    Truly lovely! Wishing you a wonderful 2015!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    The linens are so lovely and sitting atop an iron piece such as that is divine texture at it's finest!
    I love the au naturel colors. Happy New Year Dore, Happy New Year! xoxo

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    So beautiful and so calming. Your posts inspire me and one day when I have my newer, bigger house that is not so overflowing with beloved treasures I will be guided by your sense of decor.

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  23. micheleJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    winter, berries and twine, oh my! gorgeous glimpses of your winterlovely home, dore. wishing you peace and a prosperous new year.

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  24. WhiteWhispers2uJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    I always enjoy my visits over her darling Fabulous !

    Happy New Year ! Many Blessings Your Way Love you My Friend xoxo

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  25. RhondaJanuary 3, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Good Morning Dore! What is it about stacked linen that melts my heart?

    I pray your new year is fresh and wonderful.

    Merci for all of the inspiration.

    xoxoxoxoxo

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  26. Gail PetersonJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Happy New Year Dore!
    I love the calmness of natural beauty too. The french wash stand is a special piece... I love it!
    I hope your enjoying this cool weather with a fire and cocoa in those ironstone cups...
    Enjoy my friiend,
    xo,
    Gail
    P.S.
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Saw that you just celabrated one!

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  27. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Wonderful vignettes and that yummy little table. I'm looking for this beautiful simplicity this year. Happy New Year, Dore!

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  28. CK SNJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Gorgeous! I too am in love with neutrals.

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  29. Pura VidaJanuary 3, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    I find myself loving the metal stand and the white linens look perfect adding just the right touch for a little corner

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  30. UnknownJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    Dore, I was so happy to see a new blog post from you! I love your simple natural style. It has inspired me for this New Year ahead and I hope to have a more simple and relaxing home with a more neutral palette. You should do a French Décor book with all your lovely pictures of your perfectly French style home! I would buy it in a heart beat! I hope you have a very blessed New Year in 2015! Look forward to more of your inspiring blogs and seeing what new things you have in store with your shop! Love and hugs from your friend, Lisa

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  31. Art and SandJanuary 4, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    I love your tranquil decor.

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  32. Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 4, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    My sweet one,

    Good afternoon! I am so sorry that you too have been hit by that awful virus; other California friends have had it too, and I so hope you get better soon. There is nothing like wanting to create with your spirit but your body not cooperating! Thank you for visiting my post. I will come via email to show you some photos I took this morning, but I'll just share them via email. Still not able to get good lighting in my great room! Back in a minute, Anita

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  33. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 4, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Winter never looked so warm!

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  34. SuzJanuary 5, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    When I visit your beautiful French country home I am calmed and inspired. It is so lovely and you are original and creative in your designs. Happy New Year to you and your family.

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  35. Tante MaliJanuary 6, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    What a wonderful post. Everything is beautiful and all the sudden everything starts to be quiet!
    Have a happy happy happy New Year
    Elisabeth

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  36. Lana ManisJanuary 6, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    I LOVE this style! Your photos are lovely and I enjoy seeing all that you share. :)

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  37. UnknownJanuary 7, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Your blog and home are both so beautiful and serene. Congratulations on all of your recent publications.
    Sally

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Gorgeous photos and beautifully styled! My husband's family is French and I cherish the pieces that have come down through the family. I wish I had your "style" in knowing how to use them!

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  39. DeseraeJanuary 7, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    So beautiful!!!! I LOVE that French wash stand and of course all that ironstone too :o)
    ~Des

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Your home is always so calm. I love visiting and reading your posts. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and welcoming of the New Year.

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  41. thegrisgirlJanuary 8, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    hello sweetie :)
    nice post!, great pics so inspiring . . .
    love design of your blog ... like everything!
    Tell me how about follow each other?
    Let me know please, I always follow back :)
    Have an inspiring day :**
    keep in touch

    xoxo
    www.thegrisgirl.blogspot.com.es

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  42. Lori from Notforgotten FarmJanuary 8, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    I pour over every post you write ~ thank you for bringing such beauty to our lives my new friend ~
    L

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  43. cindy hattersley designJanuary 8, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Pure gorgeousness! You take such beautiful photos and your composition is always on point! what are the purple berries Dore? I need to plant some of them!! Happy New Year!

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  44. JaneanJanuary 9, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    Just beautiful. What kind of berries are those?

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  45. JunkchiccottageJanuary 10, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Dore,
    The iron wash stand is so gorgeous. Love all your soft natural decor. So pretty. Just love to stroll through all your lovely pictures. Have a wonderful week end Dore.
    Kris

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  46. KellyJanuary 10, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Those are the same colors that I like use in my home. Your home is always full of inspiration!

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  47. by meisjeJanuary 13, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Oh I love it, what a beautiful post and sooo heavenly pctures! Thank you so much for the inspirations, have a verry nice evening, dear Elke

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  48. Ivy and ElephantsJanuary 15, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    Happy New Year, Dore! Oh, what warm and soothing colors to relax and unwind from the days stress. The aged beauty of each piece is such a delight. That chandelier is just fabulous.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  49. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 18, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    So very lovely, Dore...I am always inspired by the way you bring beautiful items together...
    Thank you so much for your sweet visit...xo

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  50. KarenaJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Hi Dore I am back to let you know about a French Artist I am featuring, amazing works of art. saving up for one of your wonderful knitted pillows. Have had Pneumonia and am just beginning to feel alive again!

    xoxo
    Karena
    French Artist Frederique Chemin

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