Simple Living Collection

Narrow winding street in Barrio Gotico, Barcelona
Narrow winding street in Barrio Gotico (Gothic Quarter) in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Disconnect to Connect
Maretha Van der Merwe

Disconnect to Connect in Pink
Maretha Van der Merwe

Boats moored in the crystal water of the Indian Ocean, aerial view, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Colorful exotic fruit for sale, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Overhead view of dhow boats moored in the emerald green water of lagoon, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Lone fisherman with dhow approaching to the sea, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Beautiful woman in orange dress walking on a idyllic beach, Barbuda, Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean, West Indies (MR)

Rowboat moored on shores of Lake Arnisee with Gross Windgallen mountain in the background, Canton Uri, Switzerland

Family of small rabbits close to his burrow monitored closely over his mother. ( Species Oryctolagus cuniculus. )
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent. Valencian community, Spain

he home of Harriet Hankins in Tennessee, 1933
October 1933 - The home of Harriet Hankins in the area of the proposed town at Norris Dam, Tennessee

Mother watching three children playing by Christmas tree, (B&W)

Young woman lying on sofa with snacks on table, portrait

An alley in the souks of Essaouira
Essaouira - the jewel of the Atlantica - is a small fortified port in western Morocco on the same latitude as Marrakech, between Safi and Agadir

Woman Sitting on a Cloud in the Sky
Mandy Pritty, dv1233002

De Clie on voyages to Martinique with coffee plants
Antique illustration of a De Clie on voyages to Martinique with coffee plants

Illustration of mother gently winding baby

Houses in the Ribeira district of Porto
Detail of balconies in the old quarter of Ribeira in Porto. Ribeira district is a historical square in Porto, Portugal and it is included in the historical centre of the city

Street in the Ribeira district of Porto
Detail of a street in the old quarter of Ribeira in Porto. Ribeira district is a historical square in Porto, Portugal and it is included in the historical centre of the city

Detail of lampposts in the Medina of Essaouira, Morocco
Detail of lampposts in the Medina of Essaouira. Essaouira is a city in western Moroccan on the Atlantic coast. The Medina of Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage listed city

Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Liguria, Italy
Vernazza elevated view in Cinque Terre natural park, Liguria, Italy

Corniglia, Cinque Terre, Liguria, Italy, as seen from the path to Vernazza. The town of Manarola appears in the background

Seaman lockers and bunks aboard USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii

Officers of 119th Pennsylvania Infantry during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

An elder woman knitting on a farm near Bulls Gap, Tennessee, 1933
October 1933 - An elder woman knitting on a farm near Bulls Gap, Tennessee

Infantry winter quarters during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Group of soldiers at camp during American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Commissary headquarters, Rocky Face Ridge, Georgia, during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Officers at Headquarters of 6th Army Corps during the American Civil War
Staff of Officers at Headquarters of 6th Army Corps, Winter of 1864 during the American Civil War. Capt. Henry W. Farrar - Aide De Camp. Captain Henry R. Dalton, Major General Wright

Soldier from the 69th Regiment bidding his family farewell
Private T. P. Loughlin of the 69th Regiment, New York National Guard, (165th Infantry) bidding his family farewell. circa 1917

Headquarters of 11th Rhode Island Infantry during the American Civil War
Headquarters of F company, 11th Rhode Island Infantry, Minors Hill, Virginia, during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Woman wearing the official badge and uniform of the U. S. Food Administration, 1917
Woman wearing the official badge and uniform of the U.S. Food Administration, circa 1917-1918

Two women standing in a kitchen pantry. circa 1946
Two women standing in a kitchen pantry. Pantry contains preserved fruits and vegatables. circa 1946

A woman donates her silk stockings so it could be repurposed as powder bags during
A woman donates her old hosiery so it could be repurposed as powder bags which propel the projectile in big naval and coast defense guns

A woman donates her cooking fat to a butcher. circa June 1942
A woman donates her cooking fat to a butcher who will sell it to rendering plants where it will be processed into ammunition for Americas fighting men. circa June 1942

Cotton picker signs on Highway 84, outskirts of Eloy, Arizona
November 1, 1940 - Cotton picker signs on Highway 84, outskirts of Eloy, Pinal County, Arizona

Grinding sorghum cane near Andersonville, Tennessee, 1933
October 1933 - Grinding sorghum cane at the Stooksberry homestead near Andersonville, Tennessee

Method of making molasses on a farm, 1933
October 1933 - Method of making molasses on a farm. This farm will be under water when the Norris Dam reservoir fills

An elder woman cutting fruit on a farm near Bulls Gap, Tennessee, 1933
October 1933 - An elder woman cutting fruit on a farm near Bulls Gap, Tennessee

John Ross House near Ringgold, Georgia, during the American Civil War
John Ross House, near Ringgold, Georgia, during the American Civil War, 1864

Grinding cane for sorghum near Andersonville, Tennessee, 1933
October 1933 - Grinding cane for sorghum at the Stooksberry homestead near Andersonville, Tennessee. Sorghum cane could be raised in large crops in this district

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Brother and sister (4-5) walking on path, (B&W)

Family with two children (4-5) on walk, (B&W)

Mother cuddling baby boy (6-12 months), lying on bed, , (B&W), close-up

Mother laughing with child (6-12 months) on laps, (B&W)

Family enjoying in living room

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"Embracing the Beauty of Simplicity: A Visual Journey" In a narrow winding street in Barrio Gotico, Barcelona, time seems to stand still. The simplicity of life is evident as locals go about their day with contentment and grace. Boats gently sway in the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean, offering a serene aerial view of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Here, simplicity takes on a new meaning as nature's beauty unfolds before our eyes. Colorful exotic fruits tempt passersby at a vibrant market in Zanzibar. Amidst the hustle and bustle, one can't help but appreciate how simple pleasures like savoring these delicious treats bring joy to both locals and visitors alike. Overhead, dhow boats rest peacefully in emerald green lagoons of Paje and Jambiani. Their presence reminds us that sometimes all we need is tranquility and connection with nature to find solace in this fast-paced world. A lone fisherman gracefully navigates his dhow towards the vast sea. His humble existence teaches us that true fulfillment can be found by embracing simplicity and finding harmony with the elements around us. On an idyllic beach in Barbuda, Antigua & Barbuda, a beautiful woman strolls along wearing an orange dress that perfectly complements her surroundings. She embodies the essence – appreciating life's little joys amidst breathtaking natural wonders. A rowboat rests peacefully on Lake Arnisee's shores while Gross Windgallen mountain stands tall behind it. This scene reminds us that even amidst grandeur, there is beauty in simplicity – finding peace within ourselves while being surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes. A family of small rabbits huddles close to their burrow under their mother's watchful eye. In their innocence lies a lesson for us all – cherishing family bonds and finding comfort in each other during times when life feels overwhelming.