I carry your heart

This morning I have woken up to wind and rain so i had a big stretch and made a cup of tea. We are heading into a busy month full of visitors, weddings, birthdays and Easter. This weekend is the last quiet one I am going to have for a wee while so i plan to make the most of it. Perhaps i will clean my flat or clean out my closet or go for a walk or catch up on some correspondence or maybe just eat a large portion of the 3 pound chocolate heart I have sitting here and watch the notebook for the 100th time. I'm not a betting woman, but if I was, I would put my money on the last option.

Above is an excerpt from the poem by E.E. Cummings called  I carry your heart with me. I am sure many of you know this poem but if you have time, go back and read it again...it really is something special.

I have been working on getting a larger version of this print from the designer which I found on etsy (I heart etsy) for Sam as a gift since November. I have visions of it framed above our bed. What a lovely reminder it would give me everyday. The esty shop they come from is called project8256 if you want to go see her other work. 

Toodles for now

S

Happy Friday

Happy Friday! I just stumbled across the very cool wall mural from Urban Outfitters. I know it's very "urban" but I love it. Not sure where I would ever put it but I want one.

So it's the end of my first week bloggin. I am in awe I am of the internet. It is safe to say I am a novice at this and I have so much to learn. I couldn't sleep last night from the buzz of knowledge...its been awhile.
Anyhoo, will post again tomorrow. And maybe actually tell some people about the site. It seems a little weird at the moment. I am pretty much having a conversation with myself.
Toodles

Rescued Iraqi Pup

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23295271/
click above to read

This story is like a warm fuzzy blanket and a cup of hot chocolate. I feel very strongly about animals...especially dogs and am sometimes in awe of how much a little animal can impact so many people lives for the better. I miss my little Olive. She would love this story too...in fact she probably would fancy the pants off that Iraqi pup.

I have so many ideas of what to put on this page that I am almost bursting at the seams. I thought I would keep it simple today. These little dolls have just arrived into the store where I work (occasionally). About the size of your thumb, they are the most adorable little wooden figurines that have their own bright personalities. Not only are they the sweetest designs and colours but they also hold a small folded up paper for you to write a personal message to the special person you are giving it to. How lovely, when times get tough or you have a bad day, your little Momiji doll is sitting right there with a handwritten reminder of how much you are loved. I heart these little gems!

Welcome to my blog

This is the first post of my brand spanking new blog...well my first ever blog to be exact. It is something I have decided to do after much thinking and pondering how I could have an outlet for all the inspiring and beautiful things I heart. I read a few special blogs everyday and admire the women who write them..so here I am...joining the team of online dreamers and schemers. I love nothing more than pretty things and making things pretty. For some reason visual delights just make me shine with happiness and feeds my soul. My intention is to add to this page as often as possible and include everything from personal notes and photos, to fashion, design and music that I love. For my friends and family far away it will give them an insight of where I am in my busy little head right now and for others I hope to brighten your day, inspire or entertain you for a few moments at the very least.

My current location on the planet is New Zealand. I have lived in the land of the long white cloud for two years now and it still takes my breath away. The landscape is clean and crisp and looks like it has been enhanced like the old films in Technicolor. Above is a photo of Mount Maunganui where I live. This beautiful little beach town is really quite perfect. I love that I can walk to town to get a latte and then cruise over to sit on the beach and people watch. It's easy to take for granted what is around you and I am definitely guilty of that. So today I went for a walk and took the time to look at the beach, notice the rich colour of the water and smiled at all the scrumptious little kids playing in the sand.

I absolutely heart New Zealand.... almost as much as mash potatoes and gravy.