Inspired. #22. Love is a many splendored thing.

inspired #22.

I think . . . if it is true

that there as many minds

as there are heads,

then there are as many kinds of love

as there are hearts

Leo Tolstoy

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How could today's post be inspired by anything other than love?

have a happy valentines.

Ten lovely things.

The botanical edit.

1. Printed florals by Paade Mode. Styled by Julia Rozenfeld and seen on Juniorstyle.

2. Inspired by dahlia's at Lamb Loves Fox.

3. Modern blooms by new brand A Monday in Copenhagen.

4. When Liberty and Anthropolgie collide, this botanical loveliness happens.

5. Etsy find #1. Make and Matter. I may have a little crush on this concrete planter.

6. Etsy find #2. Boots Paper. Stationery that's almost too pretty to write on.

7. Painted plants by Jonas Wood.

8. How lovely the silence of growing things.

9. Faux flowers & foliage which looks anything but at Graham and Green.

&. I'll be turning last summer's berries into the sweetest jam to fill this pretty pastry.

. have a happy day .

Ten lovely things.

The inspired edit.

1. Lots of creative business inspiration thoughtfully collated by 91Magazine.

2. Inspired by the glimpses of new collections from Rock'nLullaby showing at Pitti Bimbo86.

3. 'Sunday's are for dreamers' via Mini Mavens.

     This has me dreaming of a Sunday spent knitting a cosy cardigan *sigh*

4. Etsy inspiration of the week. Didress. Just love this beautiful oversized dress.

5. The Petite Knitter has the most beautiful IG feed, full of yarn & knitting inspiration,

6. whilst Eleven Handmade will inspire you to get super creative with your crochet hook.

7. 'Herbarium' by Cristina Amodeo.

    *sigh*

8. Have the courage to step forward.

9. Inspired by the colours in this piece by Melanie Severin, called 'Weathered'.

& a Banana, Chocolate Chip & Walnut Loaf to inspire my weekend baking.

. have a happy day .

{ happy friday }

The cosy edit.

1. Snow has fallen. All around us.

2. It's the weather for bundling up in beautiful boots.

3. And staying cosy in the cutest coats.

4. For comfort baking with coffee, chocolate and caramel.

5. Etsy find of the week. host&toast. Simple and beautiful things.

6. Knits + lace + botanical cuppas = keeping cosy in the most stylish of ways.

7. Cosy knits. Part 1.

8. New Year resolutions. To have a kind heart, fierce mind and a brave spirit.

9. Cosy knits. Part 2.

& a cosy coffee cocktail to say goodbye to the old year, and hello to the new.

{ have a cosy day }

{ happy friday }

1. Just three days left. Are you ready?

2. Folksy find of the week. Handmade Over Yonder. I wonder if Angel Mouse is destined for someone's stocking?

3. The sweetest skater scene which, almost, makes me yearn to go skating.

4. I have to agree that this is the most beautiful dress of the season *sigh*

5. Christmas gift wrapping goals right here.
6. Christmas reading goals right here.
7. Christmas knitting goals right here.
8. Winter is the time for comfort. The wisest of words from Edith Sitwell.
9. Spicy ginger treacle cookies are always a good idea. ( see above No.8. )
& so is Cinnamon Apple Baked French Toast.

{ have a happy day }

{ inspired#21 . Let it Snow . Let it Snow . Let it Snow }

. inspired#21 .

" I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently?

And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt;

and perhaps it says, 'Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again'"

. Lewis Carroll .

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The first of a few festive mood boards, and with the weather we have at the moment how could I not be inspired by all the snow?

Those cosy looking snowflake mittens were captured by Marion of basic hus, and have me searching furiously for a similar pattern to knit myself a pair.  And that lovely last illustration, by the very talented Meera Lee Patel, is the perfect snowy scene. Though it does also remind me of how my early morning runs in the snow have felt; achingly beautiful, but uphill all the way!

{ have a cosy day }

{ happy weekend }

1. Just beautiful. Colours. Image. Blooms. Everything.

2. Etsy find of the week. La Petite Personne. Duffles didn't look this darling when I was young.

3. Adorable knitted toys. Shared by Smallable. Made by Main Sauvage.

4. The most gorgeous editorial from Milk Magazine full of Northern Soul.

5. The most stunning photomontage created by artist Suzanne Moxhay.

6. Folksy find of the week. Botanical Tales. Read more about her story here.

7. Wishing a happy first birthday to Moments of Sense & Style. Creating light from darkness.

8. Embrace the chaos. Black Friday / Christmas Markets / Life in general. Delete as necessary.

9. Or maybe escape to a little cabin in the woods, like this one doodled by Ryn Frank.

& What's better than a cinnamon bun? A giant cinnamon bun with cold brew cream. That's what.

{ have a happy day }

{ happy friday }

1. A little in love with Jasmina's home, spotted on Paul&Paula.

2. Shop a rainbow of gifts at Cissy Wears ♥︎

3. A little in love with Tuchinda's blouse, spotted on Pepper.pics.

4. This Peaky Blinders inspired shoot might just persuade me to start watching.

5. Crisp and cold Autumn days call for comforting cakes.

6. Folksy find of the week. Emma Verner Designs. How super cute is this shelf?

7. Just slipping this one in here, because it's never too early to think Merry and Bright, right?

8. They really really do #campaignshopsmall.

9. These mugs might be just the reason I need to visit my new local coffee shop ♥︎

& Can't decide what I love more. That chocolatey, caramel knot, or that copper cooling rack?

{ have a happy day }

{ happy friday }

{ 1 } A few black cats inked by Laura Hughes to ward off any Friday 13th bad luck.

{ 2 } When the city of Westminster is your playground #citykids.

{ 3 } A Technicolour treat from MilkMagazine #colourfulkids.

{ 4 } Wondering if I could get away with those cute Kitty tights?

{ 5 } Wishing I could go #nestandflourish with Object Style this autumn 🍂

{ 6 } Counting down the days to this Autumn Insta Gathering.

{ 7 } Etsy find of the week. Max and Mila. This Bham girl loves this BHM flag.

{ 8 } Chase your dreams #wordsfromthewise.

{ 9 } Can you fall in love with a painting #hillsandhouses.

{ + } Chocolate Week calls for chocolate biscuits & buttercream, smothered in a lot more chocolate.

{ have a happy day }

{ happy weekend }

{ 1 } So in love with this sweater and cowl combo knitted by Happy Love Co.
{ 2 } Boys in beanies looking just so blinkin' cute!
{ 3 } This week's 'Does it come in my size?'. Polder's covetable mohair coat.
{ 4 } And also crushing on this camelia pink embroidered dress from Hello Simone.
{ 5 } First there was sweater weather. Now I'm ready to get my beanie on!
{ 6 } October aka Inktober. Pop over & follow Flora Waycott to see all her inky adventures.
{ 7 } My Etsy find of the week. Sincerely Louise. And her most wonderful knitted taxidermy.
{ 8 } Live cosy.
{ 9 } Tomorrow I learn how to crochet granny squares. Properly!
{ + } Tuesday is World Porridge Day, and I'll be pimping mine with cherries and chocolate.

{ have a happy day }

{ happy friday }

{ 1 } I think I would be quite happy with this Cup of Happy.

{ 2 } Pop over to Moumout and happily browse through pages of autumn hued loveliness.

{ 3 } This week's 'Does it come in my size?'. Velveteen's gorgeous gold pleated skirt.

{ 4 } Though this stunningly simple dress comes a close second.

{ 5 } Just a little in love with Emma Lacey's little bowls.

{ 6 } Etsy find of the week. Pretty Little Knots Co. Who does indeed tie the prettiest of knots.

{ 7 } Just a little in love with Katy Pillinger's Plant Love Grow Peace pin.

{ 8 } Courage, dear heart.

{ 9 } The prettiest pear printed by Ruth Green.

{ + } The prettiest pear baked by Dolly and Oatmeal. 

{ have a happy day }

{ happy weekend }

{ 1 } This rainbow skirt.

{ 2 } This Lauvely space girl.

{ 3 } This knitted poncho.

{ 4 } Follow the rainbow.

{ 5 } These baby socks.

{ 6 } Note to self #1.

{ 7 } These Moroccan leather baskets.

{ 8 } Note to self #2. 

{ 9 } Cables and coffee.

{ + } No words necessary!

{ have a happy day }

{ inspired#18 . Autumn . Leaves . & . the Woodland }

. inspired#18 .

" Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree "

Emily Bronte

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I don't think I will ever tire of that lovely Emily Bronte quote.  Nor will I tire of beautiful autumn hues. How can we not be inspired by such a lovely season?

There's a little more Autumnal inspiration on my Pinterest board here.

But for now . . . 

{ have a happy day }

{ happy friday }

{ 1 } It's sweater weather.  And I'm coveting this lovely loopy knit from Il Gufo.

{ 2 } And so to bed. Beautifully balletic shoot by Vanessa Nicette.

{ 3 } Is it even possible to look at this pixie bonnet without sighing *sigh*.

{ 4 } Far too cool for school.  Back to School shoot for Tatler by Anne Bundfuss.

{ 5 } This weeks artist crush is Maggie Chiang. Tasting the sweetness of summer. Berry by Berry.

{ 6 } When two favourite creatives collide. Rebecca Lawrence + Heart Vintage Uk = ♥︎ 

{ 7 } Is it too soon for pumpkins?

{ 8 } Be kind.

{ 9 } This weeks Etsy crush. Nikki McWilliams. A calorie free way to enjoy your Digestive.

{ + } Not as fancy as the biscuits on GBBO, but these are my choice for this weekends bake.

{ have a happy day }

{ happy friday }

{ 1 } I want to go to Lyme Regis and find the lovely Looking Glass Cottage.

{ 2 } A sneak peek at the soon to be revealed Fall collection from the lovely Velveteen.

{ 3 } A sneak peek at next year's Summer collection from the lovely Aristocrat Kids.

{ 4 } Books & baskets & the most beautiful French Chateau shared by the lovely Decor8.

{ 5 } The Coolest kids at Munster Kids.

{ 6 } Botanicals & beaches & the most beautiful Swedish roadtrip shared by the lovely Future Kept.

         P.S. do watch their gorgeous video with hauntingly beautiful music by Daniel Glover.

{ 7 } This weeks artist crush is Zoe Young, and the lovely Space between hours collection.

{ 8 } ♡

{ 9 } This weeks plant & planter crush is this rather lovely specimen from Made at Twenty Two.

{ + } Coffee + Chocolate + Cake = these rather lovely Coffee Blondies.

{ have a happy day }

{ inspired#17 . Llama's and Peruvian polka dots }

. inspired#17 .

Advice from a Llama

Llisten to your heart

Llook on the bright side

Llaugh more

Llive and let Llive

Llove Llife

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Llama's are the new Unicorns.

You heard it hear first.

Lots more Llama love on my Pinterest board here.

{ have a happy day }

{ happy friday }

{ 1 } I love tea too Rebecca Jones.

{ 2 } Linen love #1.  I know it's not Easter, but how cute are these bunnies?

{ 3 } Gorgeous shoot from Hooligans.  

{ 4 } Cosy cushions from Numero74.

{ 5 } One of each pretty please?

{ 6 } This weeks artist crush is Antoinette Ferwerda. Just ♡ the colours in Copper Hills. 

{ 7 } Linen love #2.  I think I would like one of everything from notPerfectLinen!

{ 8 } Dwell on all the beautiful things.

{ 9 } Like these very beautiful plates from Anthropologie ♡ 

{ + } Get your scone on, it's Afternoon Tea Week.

{ have a happy day }

{ happy friday }

{ 1 } The very cutest of all the cats I spotted celebrating International Cat Day.

{ 2 } The rosie dress. Made to be passed on. As all the best clothes should.

{ 3 } That feeling when you wear your new dress for the first time.

{ 4 } Just this ♡

{ 5 } Pops DIY hanging table on dad's To Do list.

{ 6 } Etsy find of the week. Pickles Studio. Darling dolls who don disguises.

{ 7 } Try to see the sunny side, even when it rains.

{ 8 } Nothing ever happens like you imagine it will. Sometimes it's better.

{ 9 } Just this ♡

{ + } When a cake is described as perfect for breakfast you just have to bake it don't you?

{ have a happy day }

{ happy friday }

{ 1 } Don't judge a book by it's cover. Instead enjoy a blind date with a book instead. 

{ 2 } Etsy find of the week. Le Petite Alice. Embroidered linen handmade with a lot of love.

{ 3 } When you don't let a little rain stop you from wearing your favourite summer dress.

{ 4 } The next generation of crazy plant ladies 🌿  dressed by Lacey Lane.

{ 5 } When you spot a really cute coffee shop on Insta. Then discover it's in Nova Scotia!

{ 6 } A love letter to the sea side ⚓️  drawn by Jonny Hannah.

{ 7 } Dare I say the perfect bag to take to the sea side?

{ 8 } You are great. Yes, you are!

{ 9 } Lucky enough to be off to NYC? Here are the 10 best spots for that Insta worthy pic.

{ + } A lemon tart to bake and serve with the last of the Summer's berries.

{ have a happy day }

{ inspired#16 . jane austen . reading & love }

. inspired#16 .

It isn't what we say or think that defines us

It's what we do

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This year marks the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death.  Whether you have read her novels or not, you can't help but be familiar with her work; Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice { Her heart did whisper that he had done it for her }, the Dashwood sisters of Sense and Sensibility { I wish, as well as everybody else, to be perfectly happy; but, like everybody else, it must be in my own way }, Fanny Price of Mansfield Park { A fondness for reading, properly directed, must be an education in itself }, the matchmaking meddling Emma { If I love you less, I might be able to talk about it more }, Northanger Abbey, and her last novel, Persuasion { None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives }.

There was so much love for her on Instagram yesterday, the day that marked 200 years since Jane's last, and I'm going to borrow the caption from this picture, which sums up Jane in a way in which I think the author herself would approve.

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' Ardently remembering a badass woman who has taught me so much. There were too many lessons but if there's one thing I'd like to share with your ladies, it is that we should love using our heart and our head. Do proper assessment of character. Know the difference between a man who has a plan and a boy who just wants to waste your time.

Thank you Jane for your books. For who you are. For everything you've done. I'm grateful you existed. '

You'll find lots more Austen inspiration on my pinterest board { inspired#16 } and to read more about the anniversary take a look over on Jane Austen 200.

{ have a happy day }