What:nots...

It's a little hard to believe it's April here in Portland. It's been jolly cold, and ridiculously wet. Mind you, at least it means we've a good excuse to light the fire each evening. Thanks for stopping by - I do hope you've had a lovely weekend, ours pootled past in a pleasing manner. And having read Denise's post on 'the march' my attempts to slow things down this past week have had very pleasing results. Here's hoping the week ahead is full of spring goodness for everyone.

Kinfolk's dinner series.

Kurt Vonnegut via Middle Child Complex.

Belle ring holder and jewellery box by Claesson Koivisto Rune.

Ladyhawke's new album Anxiety - due out May 29th.

Camellias by Brian Culy.

A simple, and versatile summer dress from Icebreaker.

Such a sweet snapshot.

A Merry Mishap's pretty neon pink earrings.

And a sweet tune from Bensé.

Images from Kinfolk, Middle Child Complex, Canoe, Ladyhawke, House of Aroha, Icebreaker, eyecandy, and A Merry Mishap. Clip from You Tube.

Icy mornings...

The temperature has dropped over the past weeks, and we've had a few frosts. The rain has pretty much stayed away, and after the morning mists fade, the skies turn clear, clear blue. The midday sun holds a weak, watery kind of warmth - just enough to feel. Then around four the chill sets in. Perfect weather in my books. I hope your week is pottering along at a pleasant pace. I'm quite flattered to have a wee guest post over at the wonderfully kind Kristen's blog Contented Me. Kristen is a total sweetheart, and as a working mother to two-year-old twins I take my hat off to her.
Achingly, beautiful image from Denise's Pinterest.

On a wet, grey day...

...a pretty little clip, with a lovely song, to brighten things up (thanks to Denise for the link).
Clip from You Tube.

I am enough...

Bene Brown's TED talk asks how do we learn to embrace our vulnerabilities and imperfections. Poignant, funny and affirming - it's well worth watching!
Clip from TED (found via Denise's Twitter - thanks Denise).