Sunset picnic

Sunset, picnic, flowers, fog, poetry, stunning views...

 

Hope you had a happy Monday!

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:

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(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).

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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)

Spring is Sprung!

Remember this?

Spring is sprung,

The grass is riz...

I wonder where dem boidies is?

Da little boids is on da wing

Ain't dat absoid!

Da little wings is on da boid.

~Anonymous

What a beautiful Spring day! (We're secretly thrilled that it rained most of the day... we're definitely Winter people). Can't believe we are three quarters through the year and that Summer is on its way. Time for garden parties, evening strolls, ice cream, lazy days on the beach (don't forget the sunscreen!) and holidays! But in the meantime, we're happy to enjoy all things Spring... flowers, flowers, flowers (see the floral inspired loveliness below), babies (remind us again why there are so many babies being born this time of year?), dresses and (hopefully) more rain! What are you looking forward to?

Love the cut of this dress, and the florals, and the pattern... oh and the bow! Aaah, it is all too delicious!

How gorgeous are these bobby pins?

Is there an outfit these shoes would NOT look good with? They're perfect for any outfit. That makes them a good investment... right?

Its a romper. With flowers. In teal. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Read more about our romper obsession here.

How cute are these?

Greek Goddess meets Fairy Nymph. This dress is all things wonderful!

We think this ring would match the dress (above) perfectly!

Talking of rings... is this not the most wonderful ring you have ever seen?

In case you need more Spring time wardrobe inspiration, check out our Fashion Flash here.

We also stumbled across these beautiful illustrations in a magnificent children's book on seasons (Title: Seasons, Author and Illustrator: John Burningham). Very sweet and super gorgeous... have a look-

Aren't these pictures brilliant? The perfect ingredients for happy dreaming. And on that note... Sweet, Spring time dreams! Zzzzz...

A Blade of Grass

So after much pondering over what to post we thought a simple (yet beautiful) poem would be the perfect way to end an otherwise complicated and exhausting Monday.

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 A Blade of Grass

You ask for a poem.
I offer you a blade of grass.
You say it is not good enough.
You ask for a poem.

I say this blade of grass will do.
It has dressed itself in frost,
It is more immediate
Than any image of my making.

You say it is not a poem,
It is a blade of grass and grass
Is not quite good enough.
I offer you a blade of grass.

You are indignant.
You say it is too easy to offer grass.
It is absurd.
Anyone can offer a blade of grass.

You ask for a poem.
And so I write you a tragedy about
How a blade of grass
Becomes more and more difficult to offer,

And about how as you grow older
A blade of grass
Becomes more difficult to accept.

~Brian Patten

And before we go... just in case you are having trouble sleeping... watch this video- it really is the perfect lullaby. Gentle, but full of longing, desire and hopefulness (leaves us feeling nostalgic). And if that doesn't help... try some chocolate milk!

P.S You might find this fun (for the days when work is boring, or you feel like you need a little desktop inspiration).