Casual dining

It's easy to be distracted by stuff (like dining furniture, silverware, glassware, etc) in pursuit of an enjoyable dining experience but what really matters most (and a lot harder to have) is good company. An unpretentious setting is not just OK but preferable so everyone can be themselves. Whether it's some flowers in a vase, a potted plant nearby, or a lush garden, let nature provide all the aesthetic touches.

Top image from desdemventana.blogspot.hu and the bottom one is from jellysundae.tumblr.com

Random inspiration

Simple, honest, natural, functional.

Images from principlesofaesthetics.tumblr.com

Satisfaction & happiness

It is the modest, the natural, the cozy and the comfortable that soothe our souls and make us happy -not the fancy, the luxurious, and the pretentious.  The former brings us together and the latter feeds the status quo and puts barriers between us.

That's a great simple coffee table in the bottom picture!

Images from brendan-i-am.tumblr.com

Amazing natural and rustic cabins

Here are some inspiring pictures of amazing cabins in beautiful settings. Enjoy!

Images from ctmarchitects.com

Small cabins - great porches

I'm not sure I would like to live in such isolation, but the settings are definitely great and the images offer a lot of inspiration for a simpler and more natural architecture and landscaping.

Images from standout-cabin-designs.com

Super easygoing cabin

Just looking at these images is relaxing, and make no mistake, the humble setting & materials have a hand in that effect, too. It would not be as relaxing with super polished fancy stuff. Keep things simple and enjoy life!

Images from gardenandgun.com

Let it grow!

Martha* shows us that it can be nice to let plants grow where they may, and display their natural characteristics.  No need to force them into submission, and if you do, you usually miss out on what can be more beautiful and easier to maintain.

*This image is from Martha Stewart's Skylands property.

Image from marthamoments.blogspot.com