I have always been captivated by the history of the American West. From the courage of the pioneers to the adventures of a vast, uncharted territory, we can all take inspiration from the legends of exploration and endurance.
Presenting those legends in all their real-world glory: the honeyed hues of the fields, the blues of a sky that stretches farther than the eye can see. The romance in a scrap of lace, the freedom in a picnic on the plains. The stories of the generations told by a plank of weathered wood.
To all my American readers, happy Independence Day. And to everyone, have a wonderful weekend!
Image Credits: 1, 4, 15. House Beautiful 2. Oscar Falk 3. Elle Decor 5. 6. Country Home 7. Leigh Miller via Snippet and Ink 8. Atlanta Bartlett 9. Southern Accents 10. Kate Towers 11, 13. Christine Rudolph 12. Camera Link 14. Liz Ham 16. Tim Evan Cook
really lovely, anne. i love these "honeyed hues." perfection. happy weekend!
Posted by: erin | July 03, 2009 at 06:49 AM
absolutely gorgeous board, anne! wishing you a wonderful 4th of july from argentina! xo
Posted by: caroline @ patagonia gifts | July 03, 2009 at 07:42 AM
Oh Anne! Stunning. Happy independence day to you too!
Posted by: blair | July 03, 2009 at 07:50 AM
GORGEOUS! Perfect inspiration for Independence day to remember our Americana history :)
...on a side note, do you have any suggestions on a program to use for inspiration boards? InDesign is like $700.... yikes :(
Posted by: Plush Palate | July 03, 2009 at 09:42 AM
This is a gorgeous collage! I've read Mary O'Hara's trilogy about Flicka plus was a big fan of the indians when I was a kid, so I've always wanted to see this part of America - where also lots of Norwegians emigrated to in the 19th century.
Have a great 4. July!
Greetings from Norway
Posted by: The Deco Detective | July 03, 2009 at 09:44 AM
How do you do it, Anne? Another collage of beautiful images! Hope you have a fun and memorable weekend. :)
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Posted by: kinha | July 03, 2009 at 04:12 PM
Erin's 'Honeyed hues' is a perfect description ~ lovely, Anne! {I wish I had the ideal spot for some black and white striped floorboards...}
Happy 4th July to you and yours, Anne. Hugs to your kitties!
Posted by: Shell Sherree | July 03, 2009 at 07:00 PM
what a fabulous collage--really put together perfectly...love it!
Posted by: tanya | July 03, 2009 at 08:25 PM
Happy 4th, Anne.
I love this post. It is so you.
It conveys the message of what our country is all about without being so obviously "red white and bluey"
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | July 04, 2009 at 06:42 AM
oh how we love your blog. always a great source of inspiration!
Posted by: The Perfect Palette | July 04, 2009 at 08:33 AM
So glad I found you, I added you to my blogroll, your blog rocks! Happy 4th of July by the way. :)
Posted by: Marie Cole | July 04, 2009 at 08:56 AM
hi doll, YOU WON!!! I'll email you shortly with all the necessary info... :-) congrats!
Posted by: tanya | July 04, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Fantastic!! I love your blog!
Posted by: Tina | July 05, 2009 at 12:37 AM
OoooOooo these are my favorite colors - my home is dripping in them. The sunbleached sages, the honey golds - wood aged by time and the elements... Love, love, love them. What a gorgeous board. I'm going to save it, if you don't mind.
Happy weekend!
xo Isa
Posted by: Isa | July 05, 2009 at 08:48 AM
lovely lovely lovely. It's hard to pick a favorite!
Posted by: Kristin @ Contented Me | July 06, 2009 at 07:48 AM
Love! One of my favourite things about driving to Dallas is a country road I take to avoid the main highway. There are so many farms and ranches on that road - and TONS of those round bales of hay. They make me happy.
Posted by: Kristy | July 06, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Set your life more easy get the home loans and all you want.
Posted by: Phillips18Eliza | March 03, 2010 at 11:18 AM