As Alain de Botton so wonderfully put, "To describe a building as beautiful therefore suggests more than mere aesthetic fondness; it implies an attraction to the particular way of life this structure is promoting through its roof, door handles, window frames, staircase and furnishings. A feeling of beauty is a sign that we have come upon a material articulation of certain of our ideas of a good life."
This statement is so true. We all may have our own ideas of a "good life". What "material articulation" have you come across that seems to promote your idea of a good life?
Whenever I come across a picture that gives me a feeling of beauty, I save it in a folder. Here are some inspirational photos that express my idea of a good life...
6 comments:
i love the style and feel of your blog! :) and those target liberty collection items.. drool...too bad they are all sold out at our local target!
I LOVE your "love" shot, because it looks like a wonderful prairie. Great to see prairies getting their due, the trees usually get the spotlight. :)
You MUST go check out the whole photo shoot on the "love" link. They are the cutest couple ever!
Love the nature shot, very romantic and ethereal. A little Alice in Wonderland perhaps with the dining table set for tea...
Totally agree about how important a good environment is for the soul. I can't cope without aesthetically pleasing things around me, lol :-)
I can't seem to cope under the same circumstances either! A person's environment really does affect their mood I think.
pictures are incredible. I find myself in first three pics
I like you :)
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