multiple choice.

 

i have been a bad blogger lately. this is because:

a) i have been watching trees blossom in our neighborhood. (also known as, spying on the neighbors.) 

b) i have some exciting projects in the works. (i cannot wait to share!)

c) simon and i have been spending lots of time in quiet, beautiful maine (which often reminds me of home).

d) there are not enough hours in the day. (universe, just a couple more?)

e) i have been craving time offline.

f) i've been eating watermelon every day.

g) all of the above.

p.s. loves, i'm sorry my posts have been sporadic. the good news is i have some great things lined up for the next couple of weeks. thank you for sticking around. :) gros bisous.

(photo credit: emma louise)

spring rituals.

last night, i decided to start a new spring ritual... it's called "open up all the windows in the house, pour a big glass of white wine, spy on the neighbors, and eat handfuls of chocolate chips straight out of the bag."  it is highly recommended.

note: when the neighbors notice you staring at them, you have two options: smile and wave, or duck. you can guess which one i did.

wishing you lots of sunshine and warmth this weekend. 

things i love thursday.

these are a few things that have been inspiring me lately:
1. the idea of using gorgeous, vintage bookmarks (instead of using a random scrap of paper like i usually do.)
2. wouldn't this modern carafe be perfect on a bedside table?
3. pressed, dried flowers will always impress me.
4. bright and cheery nails to celebrate the arrival of spring.
5. i still adore simple, antique rings.
6. finally, scissors used to be so much prettier, didn't they? :)

what's been inspiring you lately? happy thursday!


(photo and product credits: cb2 carafe, scissors, bookmark, essie nail polish haute as hello, lagar conne ring, and pressed flowers)

one of my favorite poems.

when faces called flowers float out of the ground

and breathing is wishing and wishing is having-

but keeping is downward and doubting and never

-it’s april (yes, april; my darling) it’s spring!

yes the pretty birds frolic as spry as can fly

yes the little fish gambol as glad as can be

(yes the mountains are dancing together)

when every leaf opens without any sound
and wishing is having and having is giving-
but keeping is doting and nothing and nonsense
-alive; we’re alive, dear: it’s (kiss me now) spring!
now the pretty birds hover so she and so he
now the little fish quiver so you and so i
(now the mountains are dancing, the mountains)

when more than was lost has been found has been found
and having is giving and giving is living-
but keeping is darkness and winter and cringing
-it’s spring (all our night becomes day) o,it’s spring!
all the pretty birds dive to the heart of the sky
all the little fish climb through the mind of the sea
(all the mountains are dancing; are dancing)

e.e. cummings

(photo credits: skullkid, cinderellusion, hearblack)