Begin Again?

A completely "Ah-ha!" moment in my life arrived after a teary break-up in New York in 2007... weeping, hiccuping with the unfairness of it all, i said to Self:  "is this it?  is this all it's come to?  to begin AGAIN?"


and Self quietly replied, "Why start again from the beginning when you can move forward?  Ever onwards... ever upwards,"
i listened.
(that new path was amazing.  Good advice, Self!)

For WDP- and a brilliant opportunity xxx

a new home by the sea

we will shortly be moving into a new home by the sea... an apartment, it's got loads of potential- high ceilings, an abundance of open plan living/dining and in need of a refreshed kitchen and bathroom decor... here are a few looks I'm feeling right now, do you like them?

grey walls, dark wood floors and white skirting and ceiling speak of elegance to me...

this room is almost identical in shape and size to a presently empty living space!

i picture keeping it light and bright, so we'll glimpse our ocean view from way across the other side of the room...

isn't a white floor calming?

we plan to put in a fireplace- chimney no object...on a South wall, of course

 

Exciting times ahead!

xx

inspirational rooms from emma's design blogg, my scandinavian retreat and a diary of lovely.  thank you!

Missed connections? Someone's loving you...

oh i do heart heart the "Missed Connections" series by Sophie Blackall.  Do these "almost love-affairs" inspire you, too?  i remember these places in New York, sexy glances exchanged, never to clap eyes on that stranger again... even now, on a sleepy island- or in a small village- or on holiday- it's the chances we don't take when we bump into someone who sends sparks flying inside us that keep us alone at night...

Feng Shui Says:  Blend heaven's grace with man-luck and take advantage of the next warm encounter that surprises you- it may have a very happy ending!

xxx

i can hold your hand.

"Give yourself a break. Give yourself the benefit of the doubt. Lighten up. Be easier. Go slower. Take it easy. Have more fun. Love yourself more. Laugh more. Appreciate more. All is well. You can't get it wrong. You never get it done."
- Abraham Hicks
Pic by those Truffle Girls