Random but Lovely

I am feeling lousy. Its a combination of annoying and persistent flu symptoms and what I like to call 'swamp-head', you know... that feeling where you have hundreds of thoughts running through your mind, but you can't seem to focus on a single one, or you are trying to focus on a single thing/task/feeling and loads of thoughts flood in and take over? Its chaos in there.

To balance out the craziness I thought I would share some random but lovely things with you.

Have you ever heard of heat-reactive paint/wallpaper? No? Well, me neither.

Then I saw this:

Looks pretty normal right? Neat workspace... pretty wallpaper... wallheater for those cold winter months... but wait... what happens if we put that wallheater on?

The heat from the wallheater causes the wallpaper to blossom... how insane is that? Clever and beautiful. I like it!

Ever dream of building your very own 'nest', curling up with a book and escaping for a while?

Then this would be perfect for you!

These dangling basket nests, called NESTRESTS, are perfect for "relaxation, meditation and open-air conversations"

Love inspiring quotes and clever typography and design. Then go here and here. Here is one of my favourites... and another one here and here.

Also this one:


And this one:

(Yes- the whole poem is there)

And to finish things off (and add a little sweet romance to this random post)- a 'shy' loveletter:

(source)

(Sending a special thanks to my mystery contributor for today's links and images).

A Curious Love

I stumbled across this very clever love letter and just had to share it.

Note: it may seem strange at first, but read it right to the end (and then don't forget to read the small print).

(source)

I think it is brilliant! Is there a girl in the world who doesn't dream of being adored and showered with love letters, poetry and flowers?

This gentleman's lady definitely found a keeper. See the full shoot here.

And just to keep the mood of love going... (a song from my future mixtape)

Love Fort

With today being Valentine's Day it seems like there is a little virus going around and I am feeling very lovesick (in a good way- don't worry). You know that floaty, excited feeling... like kissing the person you love for the first time, or getting ready for a very romantic date? That's how I feel. Its lovely.

And as if I wasn't feeling dreamy enough already... I stumbled across this DIY for a Love Fort. I LOVE. LOVE, LOVE the idea of a Love Fort. A private little space for you and your "person" to just enjoy the magic of being in love. Where you can fantasize about your future, read poetry and kiss till you can't anymore. Sounds like heaven to me!

I can't wait to build my own love fort. Maybe with all of this fantastic weather an outdoor love fort is in order... I am thinking of forests at sunset and a picnic filled with cupcakes and little sandwiches. What do you think?

 Here are some pictures of a few other lovely love forts...

Ooh- a starlit evening in a stripey tent... how romantic! Via Erin Ever After.

What a dreamy space

A forest princess and her fort

What a sweet little 'teepee'

Have a love-filled day!

Happy Valentine's Day

Hope you are having a day filled with love and splendor! Here are some pictures from a project I am currently working on.

Watch this space...

A Love Letter

Want to do something special for Valentine's Day? How's about a romantic love letter? Write something sweet, maybe add a poem, use this gorgeous double sided envelope (and labels) and seal it with a kiss!

Side note: This DIY task with printables was taken from The Pretty Blog, a lovely little blog which is full of downloads and DIY ideas for weddings, parties and other events (they even have some yummy recipes). Check them out here.

More Loveliness

As promised here are some cute and clever ideas for Valentine's Day goodies. I have one or two surprises of my own planned, but you will have to wait a bit longer to see what those are. In the mean time enjoy these pics and links (look out for the free downloads too). Enjoy!

 

 Why not have breakfast in bed with a side order of 'I love you' (source)

(Thanks for the link V)

Bakerella has done it again! Loving these Valentine's Day Cake Pops.

Sparkly DIY I Love You garland

Cupid's Cupcake Arrows

Cupid Kit. Genius! Available here.

And just for fun- some downloadable templates (for Valentine's Day of course) from around the web:

Cute fruit stickers via Erin Ever After

Sweet treats goody bags

Cake topper tags 

And you have to look at these too-

Extra link love:

Valentine's Cards

DIY Heartstrings

I love you cookies

Bra and panties cookies

Fortunes of love

Woolies treats (my favourite)

Valentine's Day Love

I love any excuse to celebrate the people I love and go a bit crazy with crafts, cookies and gifts, so it is no surprise that I am getting hugely excited for Valentine's Day. I have seen some amazing things all over the internet (what would we do without blogs?) and will post some great Valentine's Day ideas a little later (crafts, cookies and other pretty things).

But in the mean time enjoy swooning over this magnificent creation - a cake with a HEART in the middle- how genius is that??

To see the recipe with instructions click here (via Birthday Girl).

Falling For You

This is definitely one of the cutest (and funniest) videos I have ever seen. Makes me wish I knew the couple (Khali and Potsch).

Khali and Potsch directed and starred in this sweet silent movie which they debuted at their wedding.

Falling For You from Khali & Potsch on Vimeo.

Classic Romance - NYC style

How gorgeous is this photo? Classic, beautiful, stylish, glamourous and downright romantic. We love it!

The perfect kiss

Doesn't it make you want to climb on top of a yellow cab ...? Pity we have a whole other kind of taxi here, we wouldn't recommend climbing atop one of those ;)