Friday, 2 September 2011

Things of beauty...

Hello there. Returned with a shock to normal life; it's incredible how quickly those holiday vibes fade in the place of normal. I like normal, there is a regularity to it that feels right. The adjustment for the Boos is harder though; they have to get back into home mode and particularly school mode - starting the middle of next week. We must all get ourselves together and do the September 'starting fresh' season. I like this time of year...bouquets of sharpened pencils at the ready.

I feel, after all of my soul-searching, that I have the makings of a plan. I needed a plan. It heralds me getting back to normality in a wider sense; work, family, schooling, friends. I am reaching the conclusion that whilst times have been hard and I have felt decidedly without direction, it's been necessary for me to get where I am now.

via pretty stuff




Blake Lively in US Glamour






via 100 layer cake

via dust jacket attic






via 100 layer cake




via Dust Jacket Attic






Have a lovely relaxing weekend!
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15 comments:

  1. Jacqueline @ HOME2 September 2011 at 10:38

    It's great to have a plan Lou ...... something to work towards. You are sounding very positive and that's great.
    Such beautiful images ..... I already wear LOADS of bracelets.... all I need now is something with polka dots on !
    Have a lovely weekend and start putting that plan into action !! XXXX

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  2. Mary2 September 2011 at 11:33

    We're still adjusting back to reality as well, but I do love this time of year. Feels like a fresh start even more than January does. You sound very positive and optimistic, which is great. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  3. Lori2 September 2011 at 11:57

    What a lovely selection of pretties this morning Lou ~ getting back to normal is always a challenge after vacation but we do it ~ don't we! Have a wonderful week-end. xo

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  4. carina2 September 2011 at 12:27

    'bouquets of sharpened pencils' one of my many favourite quotes from that movie:-)
    Glad you have a plan. My fingers are crossed for you whatever it is.

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  5. debra@dustjacket2 September 2011 at 12:58

    Plans are good, like goals, something to work towards.

    Loving the images..thank you so much for the DJ links.

    Enjoy your weekend xxx

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  6. Anonymous2 September 2011 at 14:40

    Everything beautiful. Thank you to be as you are.
    Love, daniela

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  7. Cindy Swanson2 September 2011 at 15:06

    Beautiful, beautiful photos and thoughts!

    I agree with you about plans...we all need something concrete we can work toward.

    Hope you'll stop by and say hello!
    Cindy @ Notes in the Key of Life

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  8. Sarah2 September 2011 at 19:06

    Love love
    x

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  9. Anonymous3 September 2011 at 02:43

    If you change nothing, nothing will change.

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  10. Anonymous3 September 2011 at 02:44

    I meant to post the quote and then say... So so so true!

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  11. Style At Every Age3 September 2011 at 08:38

    Strange, but I hate this time of year, it makes me feel weird, probably because yet another Birthday and Christmas are far approaching. Totally agree about the holiday vibe going so quickly, what was only a month ago feels like a decade....

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  12. Yelena Starikova3 September 2011 at 14:18

    This is Stunning! WOW!

    GlamThings

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  13. christina4 September 2011 at 23:48

    i love every bit of this.

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  14. cheap french furniture6 September 2011 at 11:52

    Such gorgeous and inspirational photos! I love them all!!

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  15. Elise6 September 2011 at 18:32

    These are beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!

    Elise
    http://www.thechampagnewishes.com/

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