The Artist

Women

are the artist of the everyday.

We need to cherish this wisdom

and pass it on to those we care for.
XO

A Privet

You

may remember the post

I featured on Hound Hill Design.

Imagine my surprise when yesterday

a package arrived on my doorstep.

Inside was a beautiful little box accompanied by a

a handwritten note from proprietor,

Nancy Toon.

This, her gesture of

appreciation was so humbling

that I felt compelled to share it with all of you.

Delicate

green walls defining nature's space.
In spring, tiny white blossoms form lacy pyramids

on the branches' tips.
They send a fresh, clean,

astonishing fragrance into the Hampton's brisk evening air.

It's a very special fragrance from a very special place and a very special blogger friend.

Thank you, Nancy, I just love it!

L'Hotel Particulier

There are some days

when you just want to politely excuse yourself

from the hustle & bustle.

Today was one of those days.

Enter

L'Hotel Particulier. 

Of course, I would have to bring home

this little lovely as a souvenir

for my own front door.

"Family....I'm home."

At Home with Williams-Sonoma

CLASSIC design for the

comforts of HOME

SEALIFE collection from

Sleeping Porch

Sit back, relax and enjoy

Phoebe Howard's

fresh take on a sleeping porch.

Her style is traditional & timeless.

All photos | Phoebe Howard Design

Take time...

Take time to renew yourself, wherever that may be...

A Place where positive energy flows...

Allow your quiet place to be wherever. 

Your spirit will do the rest...

Personal Space

In

order to stay
easily and happily creative,
we need to stay spiritually
centered.
Where do you go
for your inner

self...

Being Home

The ordinary arts we practice

every day at home

are of more importance to the soul

than their simplicity

might suggest.

Love Story

Last weekend my daughter and I watched the classic film,

Love Story.

Being 17, she could not get over how fabulous Ali MacGraw was.

I could not get over what a mouth she had in that movie!

Kinda forgot about that part. oops! Anyway, after the movie,

I was reminded of the great real-life love story between

Steve McQueen & Ali MacGraw.

When she first caught his eye, actor Steve McQueen sent the actress a bunch of daisies. The simple gesture apparently failed to interest her and she threw the flowers into the trash can. The persistent McQueen decided to send her an enormous bunch of daisies delicately arranged in a galvanized trash can. She then returned the gesture. According to the Beverly Hills florist, the daisies flew back and forth between them in a variety of trash cans until the two were eventually married. A wonderful love story, indeed!

Ali MacGraw today at 70 and still a classic beauty!

A Nice Thought

Le Papier Studio

A walk in the park, and fun with bubbles

after the rain.

These are just a few
thoughts that come to mind
when recalling childhood memories.
They are also the creative ideas of
Vana at Le Papier Studio.
Vana specializes in custom one of a kind
silhouette artwork, as well as stationary

for all ages.

A nice thought for yourself or
for someone you love.
Puts a smile on my face just thinking about it!

Here is more of her wonderful work.

Be sure to visit La Papier Studio at Etsy. 
I'll see you there!