Simple

Simple

Ode to a Dining Room

Image via Antique Shops and Designers Magazine, Volume I. Designer, J. Randall Powers
Photographer, Unknown

Caramel, butterscotch, and gilded arms
Oh, how your parchment painted walls hold such charm
Touches of gold punctuated with green
Old and new together, a lovely scene
No Crate & Barrel nor Pottery Barn, hmmm gosh darn
It's all beyond my budget
But thanks for reading this bit of a yarn


No, it's not bad poetry week in Boston. I'm just fresh out of creative ways to express my admiration for beautiful rooms and the talented designers that create them. Hopefully, you're laughing with me and not at me. And, to view more work of J. Randall Powers, visit his website.
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11 comments:

  1. AngeJuly 2, 2010 at 4:06 AM

    Haha (with you, not at you).
    What a gorgeous dining room, sigh.
    Angex

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  2. the gardener's cottageJuly 2, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    hi deborah,

    it's summer and i'm lazy
    and i think i'm going crazy

    pottery barn will have to do
    for me, too - boo hoo!

    can you tell i'm bored?

    ~janet

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  3. for the love of a houseJuly 2, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Cute! And, I'm laughing "with" you!
    Lovely dining room!

    Hope you're enjoying this Fabulous weather, as it's apparently coming to an end:(
    Happy 4th of July!
    joan

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  4. SplenderosaJuly 2, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    I think you're adorable. Have a wonderful 4th holiday, be safe & have fun. xx's

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  5. Tracy WatierJuly 2, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Ha! That was so cute!
    Love the room - those chairs are great.
    Gorgeous chandelier.

    (haiku)

    Have a happy weekend!

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  6. debra @ 5th and stateJuly 3, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    deborah.........not a poet critic nor even a reader of poetry but that you did great! esp. loved the bit about c.b. and p.b......i am so bored with them!
    debra

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  7. My Notting HillJuly 3, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    Gorgeous dining room. Love it all but am especially drawn to the large pot w/moss balls. Now, that could be recreated on a budget...Great poem too!

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  8. Greet LefèvreJuly 4, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    Everytime I visit your blog I found the most beautiful pictures! Thank you so much! You give me so much inspiration!
    xx
    Greet

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  9. Diane Dorrans SaeksJuly 7, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    Hi Deborah-


    YOU'RE THE BEST!
    BRAVO TO YOU for a wonderful blog--and grace.
    I am so impressed.
    cheers, DIANE

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  10. Mona ThompsonJuly 8, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    I love the dining room and I really love your perspective.

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  11. cotedetexasJuly 12, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    randy is from houston - one of our best for sure! i love this dining room,the leather!

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