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Oh what a great assortment to think about! I was ...

Oh what a great assortment to think about! I was at a friends home the other day that had just inherited the most beautiful grandfather clock that she place in her dining...

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I hadn't even thought about the sound component of...

I hadn't even thought about the sound component of a clock! That would be an important consideration for me - what does the clock sound like when it chimes? I know this feature can be turned off (in...

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What a wonderful post! I have an old Mora clock th...

What a wonderful post! I have an old Mora clock that still chimes. Most of the older Mora clocks have bells not chimes, which ding on the hour. My clockworks are very primative on the inside, but it...

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I think you already know that this post speaks to ...

I think you already know that this post speaks to me.<BR/>All of the clocks you included in your post have such charm and character. I have loved tall Swedish clocks for many years now. It has...

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I'm not into the large clock on the wall trainstat...

I'm not into the large clock on the wall trainstation look, but the Swedish clocks are wonderful sculptures in their own right. I would also make a case for the American/English/Irish antique tall...

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I love the Swedish Mora's and an assortment of oth...

I love the Swedish Mora's and an assortment of other styles. I think the large round clock can look good in the right settting, a large enough room so that it is not right up in your "face" :)

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Thank you for your comments! Thank you in particul...

Thank you for your comments! Thank you in particular for the opinions about the large clock on the wall. I am just not sure about it (for my own home) and love hearing others'...

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My favorite are the antique wall clocks you posted...

My favorite are the antique wall clocks you posted.<BR/><BR/>You're right. The first image is indeed from Traditional Home.

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I'm working on a loft right now that would look am...

I'm working on a loft right now that would look amazing with some kind of great clock. Love the idea, thanks for putting it in my head. Love your inspirational blog!! <BR/><BR/>ps. A big...

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I recognize your first photo!!! I love that home. ...

I recognize your first photo!!! I love that home. It was built by Brian Thompson (for his family) and Bellacasa Design did the decorating. In Houston. I was the stylist on the shoot for Traditional...

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You're right - there hasn't been much posted about...

You're right - there hasn't been much posted about clocks on blogs. Your post is great. Really love the room from At Home magazine. <BR/>Thanks for the other Atlanta store ideas. I'm hoping to...

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I must admit, no matter how much I love Swedish de...

I must admit, no matter how much I love Swedish design, I have never been a fan of Mora clocks. They just don't catch my eye. Although I LOVE that Lars Bolander photo and have it on file also. I think...

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I love a big clock! And I have one (and would love...

I love a big clock! And I have one (and would love another, even bigger one for my kitchen).<BR/>And the Ballard ones are nice and as you say, a little pricey.<BR/>Don't laugh but Target...

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What a beautiful post! Thankyou, so much! I have p...

What a beautiful post! Thankyou, so much! I have plans to have a 1metre (39 inch) rought iron clock in my meals area over looking my kitchen in my new home. I have had the clock for almost 12 months...

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i am crazy for clocks.i am not 100% on this but, i...

i am crazy for clocks.<BR/><BR/>i am not 100% on this but, is there not some ' rule' about rooms that should not have clocks ?<BR/><BR/>i am not famous for following rules ,...

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love love love this~ you should have shown Visual...

love love love this~ you should have shown Visual Vamp's clock - it is wonderful!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Also - a barometer is not a clock--it is a barometer - it measures humidty - the barometric...

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Thanks for the comments! I do not remember seeing ...

Thanks for the comments! I do not remember seeing Visual Vamp's clocks, but since I posted this, Visual Vamp and a few other readers have emailed me the most beautiful photos of huge clocks. Velvet...

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I love clocks and watches. I don't know why, but I...

I love clocks and watches. I don't know why, but I'm just drawn to them. Maybe it's the faces... or how the hands look... I really don't know. I DO know that I LOVE your post about clocks!! Thanks so...

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Design Ties - I actually love to know the time and...

Design Ties - I actually love to know the time and hate it when I cannot see a clock to see what time it is, so maybe instead of stressed I would feel more in control (and maybe the kids would be more...

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I've always thought it would be fun to do a whole ...

I've always thought it would be fun to do a whole wall of clocks. But then, the noise and having to reset them all the time gets in the way of the plan. Love, love, love the blue Mora clock - gorgeous!!

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Great compilation!! The Swedish Mora clock would ...

Great compilation!! The Swedish Mora clock would be my cream clock. They're so gorgeous. Also, I'd never seen the barometers before!!! beautiful!

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I love this post! I adore the big antique wall clo...

I love this post! I adore the big antique wall clocks - so beautiful! Amanda x

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such magnificent grandfather clocks...unusual! eac...

such magnificent grandfather clocks...unusual! each clock has a power of charm and charachter! i like how you gave thought to the chimes....

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Hi! I just love Mora clocks - and those beautiful...

Hi! I just love Mora clocks - and those beautiful big clocks. I bought a repro Swedish clock from Howard Miller - I put a slight bit of gilding on it - and antiqued it and I&#39;ll be putting some...

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