Inspiration: {Lovely and Related}

{...am completely drawn to intricate white geometric, lace-like, window shutters and open shelves gorgeously displaying everyday objects with classic white subway back splash tiles as the backdrop...}

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Inspiration: {Lovely Pairings}

{Good morning! Hope your weekend was spectacular? I have been reflecting a lot on the new year and my resolutions are quite simple... although I have been a vegan since last March and have been eating extremely well, I've decided to reintroduce cheese {those without rennet} and fish into my diet... I am also committed to practicing daily gratitude, yoga and meditation. To date, I have been doing a 25-minute yoga segment upon waking and am also taking evening walks... I'd love to hear about your resolutions... in the meantime, have a lovely day... until later, xo}

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Inspiration: {Golden Accents}

{have a gorgeous day}

(Source, image 1) Bela Alder & Salvador Fresneda; images 2-4) Laura Resen.)

Lovely and Unrelated

{Have a gorgeous sunny Thursday, where ever you are!}

(Source, 1) A Lovely Being, 2) flickr.)

Flowers, Truffles + Tiffany

{... discovered Utterly Engaged, a wedding e-zine and had to share these gorgeous images... a little reprise from autumn-inspired images...)




(Issue No. 1, Photography by Stephanie Williams.)

(Issue No. 1, Truffles Steal the Show editorial. Photography by Elizabeth Messina.)





(Issue No. 4, Breakfast at Tiffany's editorial. Photography by Bonnie Tsang. {p.s.: also seen on Dress, Design & Decor})

Lovely and Unrelated

{Two completely unrelated lovely images ...}


(Source, We Heart It.)

(Source, Julia.)

Lovely and Unrelated

(lovely papier-mâché and ceramic bowls from Up in the Air Somewhere.)

(precious tea heirlooms protected in a glass keeper, discovered via ABCD Design.)

Today's Horoscope: Capricorn, Aquarius & Pisces

(Capricorn, December 22 to January 19: If you think a friend's new love interest isn't good enough for them, you have every right to voice your opinion to them -- but should you? This is dangerous territory, and it might be best to let this love affair just take its own course. By butting into other people's love lives, you run the risk of alienating them. After all, if they know you don't like their sweetie, then they're not going to be spending lots of time with you. Bite your tongue and observe things for a while.)

(Aquarius, January 20 to February 18: Spend some time in an artistic pursuit today and create a physical representation of your next goal. Want to own a home? Make a collage of ideas from magazines. Looking for love? Write a poem about the perfect mate you're hoping to meet. Use your creativity to pave a path toward what you want in life. While it might not create the results you want overnight, at least it will get you focused on the positive sides of your goal instead of the struggle.)

(Pisces, February 19 to March 20: Good mental health, to some extent, depends on your good physical health right now -- so if you're feeling blue, you have to get active right away! When your blood is pumping those endorphins around your body, your mind starts to see things in a more positive and hopeful light. Diet is also an important consideration -- avoid anything that makes you feel too bogged down today, and try not to eat on the go. Sit down and enjoy whatever meal you're eating. Horoscopes via us.glamour.com. Jo Tyler Photography via Sarah Kaye Represents. Until next week!)

Today's Horoscope: Aries, Taurus & Gemini

(Aries, March 21 to April 19: Stick to a solid pace throughout the day -- don't be active this morning and then suddenly shut down for a nap in the afternoon. Instead, go for a more moderate level of activity all day long. People won't react well to erratic mood swings, and unfortunately you have to pay attention to what people like today. Your reputation is at a crossroads right now, so it's time to put on a good show and portray yourself as a level-headed person who others can always count on.)

(Taurus, March 21 to April 19: Popularity is incredibly overrated, so don't make any choices today based on achieving it! Pleasing the masses is no great feat in life -- after all, appealing to the lowest common denominator just means you are expecting the least out of other people, and that's not your usual philosophy. Instead, stick to your own beliefs and desires, no matter how off the wall you might think they are. You're better off staying in a small crowd of like-minded folks.)

(Gemini, May 21 to June 21: If you've been dreaming about making a change in your life, your dreams might not come true today. Whether its acting on the jolt of electricity you feel between you and someone else, exploring that new opportunity the boss mentioned, or doing what you say you're going to do, the priority of the day is follow through. Show the universe that you take things seriously in your life and it will send you change. Photograph source, View Ville. Horoscope via us.glamour.com. Tomorrow, May 19th's horoscope: Cancer, Leo & Virgo!)

Poetic Photography

(Inspirational photographs coupled with equally inspirational quotes, e.g., "Subtle he needs must be, who could seduce Angels" - John Milton. Source, Photographer Yvette Inuflio on Flickr discovered via This is Glamorous.)

Everyday Things that Inspire

(Gorgeous photography (two images above), not to mention delicious recipes. Source, Cannelle et Vanille.)

(Source, Dean Isidro Photography.)

(Source, Simply Natural.)

Staged beauty

(Source, unknown.)

(illogical, of course... but, oh so pretty. Photographer, Polly Wreford; discovered by Simply Natural.)

Happy Valentine's and Weekend!

(Have a special Saint Valentine's Day! So inspirational... from none other than the extremely talented, Tim Walker.)

Wedding Accents

(Something to brighten your Thursday! Source, Jose Villa.)

Lovely Portfolio

(Photographer Jennifer Cawley. Discovered via Desire to Inspire.)