Universality

I can't stop thinking about the universality of love. All living beings experience it, which just blows my mind.

Photo credits: Horses by Jennifer Meyer; Otters by Nolder Photography; Geese by Manan Upadhyaya; Elephants by Nadya Neklioudova; and Elmo Baby by Jason Lee.

Spring Cleaning + Blinks

Friday! But first, this week's blinks:

Wow. Those over-sized butterfly prints make quite a statement. (spotted on House of Turquoise)

Yes. And then share it. (more truisms here)

A personal interview about Pompon (quite possibly the cutest cat in existence...previously blogged about here)

 ...And while we're on the subject of cute: You know you're a sucker for pigs swimming

Pretty floral bedding (spotted on Olivet)

 Can't stop thinking about these lovebirds pillows from Kremelife (via Country Living)

 There is something very blissful about this photo by Lola Thomasina

Apple slices + cheese = one of my very favorite snacks (image via Real Simple)

Nothing better than peonies in a pitcher. (Buy the print at 29 Black Street)

Hello hello, you beautiful people.  I must admit, I was pretty checked out of the internet this week, and if I'm being honest, thoroughly enjoyed it. Sometimes you need to disconnect in order to reconnect to what's important. So, this weekend, I'm looking forward to going on a long (sunset?) run and doing a bit of spring cleaning. My mind feels ripe and full right now, and I need to sift through everything brewing inside. Hope you find your respite, too. xo.

I Love Doodle

(coffee that's always late)

(f*ck pollution!) 

 (when I grow up)

(my belly is a polar bear)

(I dig U)

(life is wonderful)

(born to be a conductor)

(ninja moon)

 (I'm like a hummingbird)

I couldn't resist sharing these clever illustrations from I Love Doodle, discovered via Oh, Hello, Friend. They made me laugh out loud when I first saw them. The above are just a tiny sampling of his portfolio, so if you need a good chuckle today, I encourage you to check out (tons) more. I really get a kick out of stuff like this.

Illustrations by Jaymie O'Callaghan

I recently came across British artist Jaymie O'Callaghan's blog and was immediately taken with her illustrations. I love her use of color and the way she captures expression.  I can't help but think how awesome these pieces would look on my walls, so I'm hoping she'll open an online print shop soon...

For now, visit her flickr photo stream and blog for loads of aesthetic inspiration.

Morning Light

The morning light captured here causes me to pause and revel in a sort of awe that only mother nature can evoke. I think these images are beautiful and I can't stop looking at them, especially paired together like this. A bit of Tuesday inspiration if you will.


Image 1- Casey Hyer Photography via Once Wed
Image 2-Sparkling Sunrise via A Diary of Little Things & Curiosities
Image 3-Morning Light With Daffodils by The Eye

Butterflyfood Popsicles

Let's talk popsicles. Specifically, these homemade, multi-layered fruit & yogurt popsicles made by Ashley of butterflyfood. Are these not the damn best-looking frozen treats you've ever seen?

Be sure to visit the Butterflyfood blog, flickr stream, and etsy shop, as they are all chock full of delicious inspiration (food + other pretty things).



(discovered via creature comforts)

Vibrance

Have you ever bookmarked an image because you think it's pretty and then shortly after, unintentionally found another that pairs oddly well with the first? That's what happened with these two images. I love their punchy vibrance!

(1-You Can Count on Me; 2-Shining Egg)

Home Inspiration: Color-Drenched Living Room

I know bright color isn't everyone's cup of tea, but this living room is such an inspiration to me. No lie, I gasped--out loud, in a library--when I saw it. I love the boldness and the cheeriness it conveys. I also appreciate how it's done with color pops and punchy accents on an otherwise fairly neutral palette, allowing for flexibility in morphing the color scheme to fit the season or mood.

Couldn't you just live there? I could.

(Nest Decorating on Flickr via apartment therapy)

Rainbow Fields

Rows and rows of brightly colored tulips outside of Alkmaar in North-Holland, Netherlands. I would travel to Holland just to see this. Who's with me?

(image via here)

Flickr Finds

This flickr photostream brightens my day.