Weekly what:nots...

Goodness! I started this sometime before 9am this morning, and keep getting sidetracked... on that note for those of you who have pinterest boards - do you ever edit/delete your pins? Just wondering... Anyhoo I hope your day has pottered along at a nice pace. We appear to have survived our weekend intact. R and I had yummy tapas at Toro Bravo on Friday before seeing the Bill Cunningham doco. 'Twas an interesting insight into his life, and leaves one quite reflective on life and the choices we make. I think at the end of the day he is doing what makes him happy, and that is all that really matters. I hope the coming week is kind to you - thanks for stopping by - here's a very belated what:nots.

Liking this image and the pale brows.

 Love Carlo Van de Roer's Orb 5 Long Island New York (found via Aubrey Road).

Am very taken with this quote from Boris Pasternak.

Perfectly simple Limpid jars from Merchant no. 4.

Filament onesie from Bodkin (found via the lovely Mrs French).

Curious Chocolate's yummy chocolate products.

Tiny wee Noah Bells from Alder & Co.

And the fab Museum of Bellas Artes Days Ahead video (found via Oh Hello There).

Images from Bon Magazine, Carlo Van de Roer, Bodkin, Alder & Co, Curious Chocolate, and Merchant no. 4. Video clip from Vimeo.

Back in a bit...

Yikes I'd planned to post what:nots this morning but have been going around in circles looking at accommodation options in Copenhagen. So in the meantime here's some rather lovely artwork by Holly Stevenson. I hope your Monday is off to a good start, back this afternoon with what:nots.

Images from Holly Stevenson, found via Floura Douville.

Everyday needs...

Katie Lockhart's new online sourcebook Everyday Needs is a thoughtfully pared back selection of functional and beautiful everyday items. Hop over here for a peek.

Images from Everyday Needs.

Quiet or not so...

Two lovely songs from Leslie Feist. If you're feeling quiet this first one is for you, and if you're feeling not so quiet - try the second one.

Clips from You Tube.

Torque bangle...

Frank Gehry's torque bangles for Tiffany - stunning.

Images from Tiffany & Co.

Weekly what:nots...

How has the past week been for you? I hope it has been just fine and that the weekend has treated you just as well. Our week disappeared in a blur of this'n that, riding, school things, and so on. And despite the rain I've spent most of the past two days in the garden - such a treat. R arrives home tomorrow so we will once again be four, and in just a few days it will be June. I do hope all is well in your neck of the woods - thanks for stopping by.

A wonderful still of Anouk Aimee captured from the film 8 1/2.

 

A quote from Into the Wild found here.

John L Moore's clematis woodcut.

Super soft and super comfy pieces from Bezoar Cashmere.

 

Soap on a rope!

Wood cheese plates from canvas.

For no other reason than I quite like this image...not to mention it makes me want to cut my hair into a blunt bob.

This BBC doco reminds me of Baraka, and makes me gasp at wonder at the world we live in.

Images from Shala's Rabbit Hole, Auckland Art Gallery, Bezoar Cashmere, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Canvas, MYFDB. Clip from You Tube.

Some advice...

Our epic summer trip is almost upon us - so exciting! We head to New Zealand in late June to see family and friends. From there it's on to India!! We're in India for a month and will be staying in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodphur, Jaisalmer, Kerala, and Mumbai. Then we're off to Amsterdam for almost a week, before driving to Copenhagen. From there we plan to drive through Sweden's archipelago where we hope to stay for a few days, before heading to Stockholm for four days or so. Then it's back home to Portland. Phew! I've been doing lots of research, but there's nothing like first hand advice. I would love any tips, advice, or suggestions you might have.
Image from Mary Gaudin - check out the rest of her beautiful photography here.

Rambling man...

This song by Laura Marling is perfect for a rainy Wednesday. I hope your week is trucking along nicely.
Clip from You Tube.

A sneak peek...

...of our about-to-be-had summer adventure. In all we'll be away for almost two months! I'll post more details soon and I'll be asking for recommendations on what to see.
Image from Google Maps, fiddled with in CameraBag.

Weekly what:nots...

Hello! Life has settled down (well, just a bit) and I'm almost on top of things. In the good news department we have found a wonderful school for the boys (hooray!), and planning for our epic adventure is just about complete. The boys' play was a resounding success, and summer has finally arrived in Portland (even if today is rather grey). Thank you for hanging in there in my absence, and for your kind comments - they make me smile. Here's a long overdue what:nots - enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Another beautiful image from Shine By Three.

The perfectly pretty 'Suri' summer top

(the link for which I have lost! If by chance you recognise it please let me know).

Absolutely loving these bracelets from wsake.

Neëst's clever (and cute) little kitchen gadget.

The versatile Jane dress from J Crew.

I'm somewhat obsessed by these Ben Seibel bookends.

James Westwater's Wall Installations (found via Seesaw).

A quote from Margaret Atwood's Looking in a Mirror from The Journals of Susanna Moodie (found via Field & Sea).

And to end with, a cutting from one of the delights of our new garden - an ancient  lilac tree.

Images from Shine By Three, Wsake, Neëst, J Crew, Modish Vintage, James Westwater, and Field & Sea.

Back soon...

My apologies for my absence. Life is very busy at present. Between the house, the boys, the search for a middle school, riding 3 to 4 times a week, helping with props and costumes for the school play, organising our epic summer trip (more on that in a week or so), and all the usual day to day bits and bobs I'm struggling to find time to post. So I'm taking a break and hope to be back this weekend all going according to plan. Have a lovely week - see you soon!
Image from Shine by Three.

A nice cover...

Found here.
Image from Stopping off Place.

Weekly what:nots...

Happy Sunday! I hope your weekend is treating you well. Portland is ablaze with sun - such a treat after weeks of endless rain. Hopefully the sun is shining where ever you are - I'm off to investigate options for our vegetable boxes. Have a wonderful day!

An utterly pretty + feminine image from From Me To You

The deep inky blue of the sea captured by Keegan Gibbs.

Carine Gilson's exquisite french knickers.

Summertime by Ella + Louis - perfect!
Have a peek a the awesome retro images on this version.

Humanoid's 'Eri' dress.

 Tapio Wirkkala's Rosenthal vase based on the form of birds.

Rocky Mountain Magnets from A Second Life (found via bride blu).

And for no other reason than I love this image - so inspiring!

Images from From Me To You, Keegan Gibbs, Net-A-Porter, Humanoid, Modern Relics Shop, A Second Life, and The Equus.

Clip from You Tube.