This weekend we are at a friend's 40th - very much looking forward to kicking back with a Pimms, which I am pretty sure will be on the agenda! A chance to wear a new dress and some strappy sandals (despite the inclement weather that has descended!). Life seems to be easing up for me, finally...
I have been really touched by the comments left this week, so thank you for dropping by and leaving me your gems of wisdom. It never ceases to amaze me how this lovely blogging community can inform a topic with insightful analysis! How people have been compelled to say something, so many comments started with 'I just had to comment...' which I think it a real compliment.
Natalie Portman...just look at those eyes...
All paths lead somewhere...isn't this a whimsical tree-lined walk?
Delicate and striking at the same time...
This girl is just so natural and beautiful. I absolutely love these images...I have a soft spot for green eyes (and green dresses). The combination of ponytails and bicycles, pretty much nears perfection to me!
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I want this chaise...quite badly. Not that it would go in my ramshackle cottage, but still...
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Summer loveliness...oh, for that view. I am longing for a sea-view and nothing to do but sit and watch. Maybe interspersed with reading a really good book and lovingly watching the Boos build sandcastles... ;-)
Lush, powdery tea roses in antique pewter pots...
Mint-adorned summer drinks...supped through a straw.
Laid-back dressing...can't beat it.
Blue-tinged posies and petals...
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'Girl with a Pearl Earring' painted by Johannes Vermeer, around 1665.
Wonderful decorations from the achingly lovely Emerson Made...
A free-flowing outfit...all of the elements of this are simple, I think she looks effortlessly great.
Balls of string...the utility quality of them is right up my street.
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Wow Sweetie- you sure know how yo find the lovely in life! LOVE these images...al of them!!! Sp pretty I cannot pick a favorite. I for one want to thank YOU for your words and wisdom. They sooth and make me question things always, a good combo of feelings.
ReplyDeleteLove and Happy Weekend Darling one...sadly we are already thinking about back to school here in San Francisco Bay Area:(
Laurel
Louise! i cannot believe its your summer holidays over in lovely England. I am secretly very jealous.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to come back to your blog and to smile at all the beautiful things that you find. Ive been missing you and your blog.
Have a fantastically relaxing weekend with your Pimms in your hand (definitely jealous) and I promise I will be back more regularly.
Sophie xxx
as a total garden freak ... I was smitten by your garden path photo... it's gorgous... so I have saved it for a post someday and will mention you!!! Beautiful and inspiring blog you have!
ReplyDeleteSunny greetings from Holland, C
oh i am having one of those *when did my big gal get so big that she's leaving p.s* days...so a visit to you was just what i needed to get me back on track and smiling...!
ReplyDeletelove the green dress, bike and pony....
and adore the roses....
we have girl with a peraly earing hanging in a chippy lovely old frame in our hallway...i adore it...
have a wonderful start to the summer hols with your boos....put your feet up honey...
melissa x
Oooh, what a BEAUTIFUL post...I did not recognise Natalie Portman, she has a touch of Diane Kruger about her in that photo.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, calming, alluring images - another stressful day at school yesterday - your blog was just where I need to be right now LOL!!
Speech Day sounds lovely....wish we had something like that. Too much non-competitive, we're-all-winners stuff going on at our school....I think praise should be given where it is due. Enjoy your day.
You have left me some really special comments this week and I just want you to know how much I appreciate them...you made a huge difference...thanks for being a good friend and for understanding.
Have a wonderful week-end! xoxo
so so much beautiful eye-candy! hope you will have a wonderful summer, although the kids are away...take some me time... dear greets!
ReplyDeleteWhenever I feel blue on a Friday I love to come here and read your blog x
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend Lou! I love that pic of Natalie Portman -she is so beautiful. we have one more school week left and then to the hols! Hope your tooth is settling.... if not I prescribe more Pimms! xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time -- your children are lucky to have such a warm and loving Mother! I hope you enjoy the first weekend with them, truly celebrating Summer vacation... as for this post? Well, it's gorgeous! The simplest things and touches such as string or a beautiful smile are certainly worth enjoying... so many lovely things here.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend + thank you so much for all of your comments -- you really know how to make a person smile. So thank you :)
xoxo
Hi there, hey that Pimms sounds nice, hope you got to enjoy one or three and the weather held out.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of pictures in this post, I'm stuck on the sea view one....really gorgeous.
I'm so pleased I met FNO too, love this blogging community so many cool girls.
xoxox
Dear Louise,
ReplyDeleteI know just how you feel about Speech Day.....I have been there....done that. Mine are all grown up and out at work now but I still remember those proud moments....I still have them.
.... and what a beautiful post.....so many beautiful images. I get such a kick out of beautiful pictures.
Have a lovely new week. XXXX