Things of beauty...

Things of beauty...: Friday comes...a much-needed end of the week. My children have now broken up from school (again) and we have two week's of half term. As ever, the reprieve from the school run routine is greatly appreciated, but also there is that mild panic at the prospect of entertaining them. Must children be entertained constantly? I'm sure when I was a child we entertained ourselves more!

I read back on my blog this time last year and recognise a different me. What a difference a year makes; I was Lou but not the Lou I am now. It's subtle, but to me, very clear. Life is a journey and this particular phase is one of self-awareness. I've been too busy to notice very much of anything for years and now; well now I notice everything. I am acutely conscious in a new way. It's really good, enjoyable, informative.

So, the lovely Simone came to tea. And lunch. And we had cupcakes (well, why not?). There was a-l-h-o-t of talk, we covered many topics, time flew by and then away she went back to the big city! What a miracle the Internet is to bring friends to our doorstep. I never ever would have even met Simone unless I had done so through blogging. Who would have thought? A kindred spirit found out there in the wilderness of the web.

Longing for some quieter time this weekend. There is this danger of over-egging the weekend activities, leaving us drained by the time Monday rolls around. I'm still learning to find that balance; to live life at weekends but also to allow us to recoup as a family.

A whimsical grey and pink hue to my beautiful things this week...

via the front row

by Atlanta Bartlett

colours I love via JCrew

ohhh I like...the Mulberry Polly Push Lock

...impossibly pretty...Natalia Vodianova

striking eyes...photograph by eddie judd photography

the best things in life: tea and cake...photograph by Philip Webb

frilly skirts are lovely via bob and blossom

via Vogue Chanel Spring Summer 2012

Daddy is home; The Kennedy's...photograph by Jacques Lowe

via the front row

Wishing all of you lovely readers a happy weekend.

The Littlest Things: skinny omelette.

The Littlest Things: skinny omelette.

RIP Steve Jobs

RIP Steve Jobs He was definitely a visionary man,what he accomplished in his life was truly

amazing, hat's off to Steve Job's, you will be missed.

A trip to Highlands, NC with my best friend…

A trip to Highlands, NC with my best friend…

Celine Beauty

Celine Beauty:

The Clasp Calfskin Shoulder Bag is indeed an elegant beauty, which colour appeals to you more, the Gray or the Burgundy ?


{ images from Céline via here }

A Little Guide to Life

A Little Guide to Life:

Be good to yourself,

There are some things

everyone deserves-

Love, respect, time to recharge,

Never settle for less.

Seek out your

dreams.

Start small. Take it as it comes.

Even a butterfly has to inch along

before getting its wings.

listen

to your heart.

Trust your gut.

If the way seems unclear,

look within you.

Let your voice be heard.

You have a story to tell and opinions that count.

And a difference to make.

Stay Curious.

Wonder.

Take every opportunity to learn.

Knowledge is a gift.

It will take you places.

Hold on to what's important.

Let worries go.

No matter how you look at it,

some things just don't make sense.

The way you choose to carry on

is what really

matters.

And when you make that list of what you want in life,

make another list of what you've got.

Be sure to start with all the things

that make you a

beautiful person.

There are so many.

Most of all remember you're

loved.

always.

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5th and state: Normandy France, my favorite region, is the home o...: Normandy France, my favorite region, is the home of well loved blogger Sharon Santoni of My French Country Home . My good fortune was arran...