I know there is a real world out there. I know there are many serious things going on. I know tax season is looming. Trust me, boy do I realize all of this. Thing is, I don't wanna think about it. Not today. Not now. And, I gather, neither do you. So, c'mon, let's get outta the real world for a little while… We all deserve a break.
Today, it's all about ruffles, swings & sunshine.
It's all about giving yourself a little push…
Propelling your imagination to great heights…
And allowing yourself to drown in it…
It's about having the support of those you love, to fly - unhindered…
It's about, the ones you entrust your heart to, offering up a bit of sweetness when you least expect… (these were totally unplanned, and actually in his hand as he approached me on the swing)
It's about, that hand, the one that clutches yours – inherently knowing when you are sitting still…
And you trusting enough, to fall back into it, and let yourself be gently pushed to other levels within…
Once you reach that special blissful place, of inner thoughts and dreams – the place noone in the world can access, not even the person who really knows you- it's about jumping off and catching it in your ruffles.
It is about, giving yourself permission, to be the person you hold in your mind's eye. It's about, letting the magic in. It is about losing the negativity, and misconceptions people want to box you into about who you are. Because really, the only opinion about you that matters, is the one you have of yourself…
It's about holding on to that tight. And loving you, inside of your life. With all its quirks and imperfections. Because, that is what creates spectacular character…
It was a very sad person who invented the idea of being too old for this or that. Of being too skinny, too tall, too short, too fat, for this or that. It was a very sad person, who blurted out mindless thoughts, that too many people listened to. Thoughts that set boundaries for centuries. Thoughts that had no meaning. No bearing. Just mindless thoughts of one negative person, that took off like wildfire. And because for some reason, it is easier to buy into negativity, we did. But, we don't have to. We never did…
Just close your eyes and put this on. It's magic, I tell ya…
Now, I best be off to unpack some "supplies" I stopped at my house in town to get this week. I promise, they were necessary supplies ;) that I really wanted with me at the country love shack. I own two of lots of things. Shoes, Shampoos and soaps and perfumes… But, there are vintage loves you couldn't possibly have two of… Unless you were an Onassis of course. And even then, you couldn't find two of certain treasures… You just couldn't…
Mister Lovee is always urging me to get a little clutch bag for when we go out. So I don't have to bring my needlepoint monster. I always look at him, like, a little clutch? I don't need to buy one, I have 400 of them at the house in town (not really), but you get my point. And then, I raise an eyebrow and think, what the heck does he know about little clutch handbags?? Haha!!
But I listen. Don't I? I do 😉
Oh, I forgot, silly me. On the art front – I have two new Charming Silhouette prints on canvas, in my shop…
The Treasure Collector- Charming Silhouettes - (AFT watermark does not appear on actual images)
And-
The Seamstress ~Magic Maker ~ Charming Silhouettes
Now – I have to run because I can hear music notes trickling out of Mister Lovee's workshop…
And I just don't want to miss a beat…
🖤🖤🖤🖤, V
ps: Why does time go by so fast? This week whipped past me like, I dunno. The only thing I ever wanted to have in common with this song, was being 15 years old, and being strapped into a standing spinning tilting swirling rocket at a carnival, and having this blasted into my ears, as my guts hit my brain cells, and dropped to my feet… ;) I didn't want time slipping by to be quite so literal. Sheesh 😉
pss: I made this exact baked hungry-girl.com recipe this weekend!! With original Fiber One cereal, ground in the blender as breading – with a little garlic seasoning mixed in. Yummmy, and so much better than fried, which we like to avoid… Oh wait – I didn't use egg beaters. I used 3 brown eggs…
Tonight - my special custardish Jewish rice pudding recipe for mister lovely, oops I mean Mr. Lovee, tee hee ;) Tenderly cooked in a lovely bain marie… See you sooooon! (sooner than last time)
It’s always a joy to stop by your blog. I love all your colelctions of stuff and that skirt reminds me of a cloud~
Kelly
Thank you for all the great reminders in this sweet post!
Wow – well said. How sad that the world has become such that negativity has become the norm instead of words of encouragement, happiness and joy.
Thank you for being you!
Vanessa,
I just love this post it is so true. I am loving your shoes and beautiful skirt. This post just made me want to be a better me. Thank you! Hugs, Bobbi Jo
I LOVE THOSE SHOES!!! My husband’s nickname for me is Imelda….could it be because I have so many shoes? But I can’t help it! Both my mother and my birthmother have a thing for shoes…..so whether it is genetic or environment…..it’s ALL about the shoes!! And it has been passed on to my daughter….go figure!! The great thing about shoes is that if you gain 10 pounds, your favorite jeans may not fit anymore but your favorite shoes will!! 😀 Hugs from Texas…..
~Allie
Isn’t it amazing what a pair of completely impractical shoes can do for your spirit! The winter-y-ness around here eats my shoes so I am stuck lugging my feet around in such unfashionable and perfectly practical ugly-ness. I cannot wait for signs of spring, which include perfectly pedicured toes and outrageous shoes (of course, you have me beat on the festive-ness of your footwear!). Enjoy the day, sweet friend! You have made me smile 🙂
Erin
Your photos always brighten my day! Love the shoes!! I make a lot of recipes from “Hungry Girl!” The fudge with canned pumpkin is one of my favs…Have you found their “Better N’ Butter?” It’s pretty good stuff! :)Mendy
Oh Hellooooo Lttle Miss!
I don’t know why or how time speeds up but it most certainly does 🙁 It use to nip by at a fairly good clip before I was living my dream 24/7 but now!! Now that I’ve been given the gift to completly live my dream it literly is zipping by. Ah but never to fast to make beautiful memories 😉
Pattie 😉
Mazatlan Mexico
I needed ruffles and sunshine today. Thank you, Miss V.
Those shoes, oh those adorable shoes, how I love them. Love all your sweet bling as well!!
Hello Miss Vanessa,
This is such an awesome post…
~ Gabriela ~
Oh how I would love a closer look at all those pretty little petticoat layers and the shoes are just TOO DARLING FOR WORDS!!!! Do you think Miss M could model them for us? Who is Miss M you ask? Why she’s your mannequin who donned the lovely frock made of bounty paper towels. You said they didn’t like the “M” word so I gave her a name.
I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend…Jewish rice pudding…that sound intriguing!
I enjoy stopping by to see how ya doing. I love ya bracelet! Hope ya having a wonderful day. Hugs~
Oh, my beloved little Magical Muse! Such a lovely post of course…hubby came in the room as I was enjoying my visit with you and asked, “Whose shoes?” I replied, “Guess”. “AH, your little New Age Hippie”, hubby said a little too quickly. Between you and me, I think he already knew.
**blows kisses** Deborah
Ha, yeah…I remember those spinning swirling thingamajigs at the carnivals when i was a kid….one of my fav’s! What a great memory, hehe! Time does fly doesn’t it?
Love that you got some nice swing time in with your pup and what lovely treats Mr. Lovee gave you, how sweet! It was actually a beautiful, sunny day here on the East Coast too…and my dogs were lovin’ that too 😉
And I’m lovin’ those magical shoes & vintage goodies…can’t wait to hear what you’ll do with them V! Have a great week (that hopefully doesn’t go by so fast this time).
Hugs* ~ Jamie
I wrote about the week and weekend flying by in my blog tonight, too! You have such a fun blog…I can escape here and share a little of your sunshiny world! Love your turquoise bracelet…that’s what I’m wearing right now! I think my ring matches your bracelet! heehee!
I posted a photo of my ring! I hope you get a chance to hop over and visit tonight!
http://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/
ohh dear Ms. V…I love stopping by your blog..every time I feel blue, I stummble arcoss a post of yours, and instantly (like sunshine) it makes me happy..I started getting in that “common real world” mood..and its a horrible feeling..and behold..I stumble across this post, and it changed my thoughts and mood..I love it!!! 🙂
Ohh Miss V~ I missed you so! Great shoes!!!! I hope this message finds you in a spectaclular state of mind! The petticoat is to die for! I shall be dropping you a personal message~ Look out for it!
Hugs~
Miss Ann-Denise
Ohhhh, I swear I am doing my best to NOT think of horrible things this whole weekend. That was the goal. My husband and I actually got home from a gig late Friday night and danced in the living room. It is has been far too long since I have danced. There is so much going on that we forget to have fun sometimes. But I put it all aside for the weekend and I am feeling better than I have felt it a couple months. Ya just have to forget the terrible sometimes … and forget how time keeps slipping, slipping …
Ah, Mr. Lovee is a sweetie for sure, with or without sweets in his hand. Your blog is my music and sunshine today. Thanks, as always. Happy
Very sweet! It looks like a lovely afternoon.
Ah, dearest V, love the shoes, the ruffles, the swing, your philosophy (hope you won’t mind if I borrow it in a post later), the hearts (what a thoughtful man he is), the jewelry, the beaded clutch, the prints, the music, the food – bliss! Lots of love to you, mi amiga! xoxox
Hola!!!
Un post maravilloso como nos tenes acostumbrados.
Los rosas hermosas.
Los zapatos magicos con brillos multicolor.
Besos
“the only opinion about you that matters, is the one you have of yourself” So true! I need to remember that.
How could you NOT be happy while wearing those shoes? Those are happy, joyous shoes!
Wow, I loved this post! I have been feeling alot of negativity lately just about life! Like you want to make your own magical world and stay in it! Isn’t that sad! It’s hard to ENJOY the REAL world!
I enjoy your world so much, just brings magic to my soul!!!!
Take care doll!
Have a told you lately? You are so marvelous.
Oh i just wanted to say how wonderfully your sight is like an array of dreams. Soo frolicking in paddocks of sparkling flowers & long lost treasures that glitter in the sunlight. & a wonderful thankyou for your kind help when i accidentally emailed you.
how beautiful you are!!!
I absolutely love those SHOES and that SKIRT! and yes, it looks like you are dancing on clouds! Beautiful, just beautiful!
Enjoy your week!
Cheers
Oh, Miss Vee, thank you for putting me in a swingin’ mood! Between that swirly skirt, and those FINE espadrilles, (and a view of a nice strong man willing to push), I want to come out there and join you!
And, I can’t go without mentioning that FAB Indian bracelet. Is that Zuni? Or Navaho? What a great piece.
Enjoy your sojourn from reality a while longer. There’s time yet…
xoxo,
Kate
I totally agree – you are never too anything, you can do as you please as long as no one gets hurt. Love you ruffles by the way.
I would love to hear your rice pudding recipe – I LOVE rice pudding.
Oh!!! I must have those shoes!!! They are wonderful. The ruffles are cool too!! The sun is shining and the birds are calling, it must be time for me to go out and play too. Just lay in the grass and make cloud animals!! How fun!! See you later!!!!
Hugs
SueAnn
As usual Vanessa, a beautifully written post on loving and being yourself. It is hard to do sometimes when you live with other peoples negativity.
I love your new prints especially the first one!!
Kris
Wonderful girl, thank you for this post.
I am jettisoning *alot* of that negative baggage right this very instant, cleaning cobwebs and letting go…thank you for the positive reinforcement as i strip myself down to the bare buttons 🙂
Oh So Very Lovely (and the perfect amount of ruffles,too!) 🙂 Happy Monday to You!! : )
I always love escaping into your blog!! It’s always so fun! Love the button, bangle, bead bracelet!! Very pretty!
I love the shoes and bracelet!! Have a lovely week!!
What a lovely song indeed…here in this post, with the prose of who we are deep inside…
Well look at that strum-thumbnail. Sure sign of a guitarist. Is that a word? anyway, I tear my nails all the time. Can’t get strong enough nails, and have to get extra callouses on my fingertips. Good thing I’m not a pro!
Your sentiments about self-love are so right on. We trust so many other voices than our own. We must embrace ourselves!
I’m just watching a program about Ed Fella, and seeing him make his fun drawings with a fat, four-color Bic ballpoint just put me in the dirt. Would I think to do that? NO!
Thanks for the ruffles!!
Oh, you have to share those shoes! It looks like someone glued all of those tiny candies to them. I think Scarlett Ohara had the right idea…”I’ll think about that tomorrow…”
I SOOOO needed this post. Thanks.
Yes! I love this entry. And of course all of your stunning photos. (Especially the one of the candy hearts in Mr.’s hand!!) You lose yourself in the day to day mundane-ness(is that a word?) And it is nice to play, sing, laugh, dance, share and dress up. Like that book when we were young “Free to be you and me.” Thanks for a great start to my new day! xoxo Suzy
I LOVE YOUR ARTWORK. I AM ALSO GOING TO CHECK OUT YOUR ETSY SITE.
YOUR STYLE BRINGS JOY TO ONE’S SOUL!
What lovely photos! So magical. Love your new art pieces-you have a little bit of everyone wonderful here!
I danced right over after reading the quote from your blog at Paris Parfait. Tara has introduced me to lots of sites, but yours, full of permission and fancy pretties, is the most uplifting yet!! Why, oh why do we buy into limitations? I would love to sit down in one of those peely chairs and rock back and forth with my face to the sun – which is sadly missing in my Texas locale today. You gave me the sun I needed!
Tra-la dear Ms. V. What a wonderful world it is with you and Mr. Lovee. I can almost hear the music and see you twirling about. One of my favorite quotes (don’t know where I saw it)
“Can you show me the way to escape and I’ll follow you?!”
You showed me and I’m a-following. The calliope tune is playing, the air is clear and I am SO there!!
Thanks Vanessa – Kathy in Chicago (where our governors make our license plates)
What a beautiful post, and quite splendid soul laughing shoes! I made your quiche the other night and it was amazing, but we got carried away and forgot to take snaps. I’ll just need to make it again x
oh you can never be told enough…your posts are always so lovelee…so enchanting…so beautiful!!!! I am sad it’s been a while since my last visit..I have been missing out!
Hi Sweet V,
I should be packing for Phoenix…but I am lost in wandering threw your beautiful post!!!
Enjoy your serenading from Mr. Lovee’s guitar;0)
Have a wonderful week creating!!!
Hugs,
KayEllen
pretty and sparkly and beauty and colour and…sigh! I knew it would cheer me up!
I adore the new prints and the shoes…..Magical 🙂
LuLu~*xoxo
It’s all love
and fairydust
and sprinkles
and baking
and fanciful stuff
and silhouettes
and porch swingin
and funky Dorothy-esque espadrilles and now I want to click my heels together and visit you because it IS taxtime dammit and I just despise it.
So I’ll stay here for awhile.
Ahhh…I needed me a good dose of fanciful. Thanks for that.
Kinda like Calgon taking me away!
xo
Those shoes are fabulous! And I love the ruffles! You have a most lovely and uplifting blog Vanessa.
Mr. Loveee
I see your hair!!
V-
Try epcohintz@charter.net
That is my home.
Keep smiling! Keep twirling!
xox
E
You are simply the most wonderous person on earth. Splendiferpos,,and magicalous too!
oh thank you for letting me jump into your magic shoes…just for a moment….and dive into those clouds of ruffles.
enjoy your sunshine and Mr Lovee and music…and things.
x..x
Thank you so much for the link to the recipe. what a wonderful, healthy way to enjoy chicken strips without all the fat.
WOW! I so needed this post right now. I just don’t want to live in the real world. I want to stay in blogland where it is beautiful & people swing on swings in pretty petticoats with twinkle stars coming out from under ruffles & don’t set rules & expectations! So glad someone else feels the same way. And pray tell me… how did you get those sparkles in your ruffles? I so want to learn all the technical stuff that eludes me.
You and your blog are an absolute delight.
xoxo
Renee
Just wanted to stop by and say I was thinking of you! Hope ya having a wonderful day. Hugs~
Just skipping by for my daily dose of sunshine and sparkles 🙂 Such lovely treasures you have!
What a lovely post!! Thanks for taking us on such a fantastic trip!
Hugs,
Tessa and Ruby Roo
Hello,
It funny I have been trying hard to do this. I just having had the chance to close my eyes and take the flight. Thanks so much in remind me not to give up on finding myself. And truly love myself.
Much love,:)
Lisa
Thanks for a lovely break 🙂
Dear Vanessa, I have the honor to inform you that I have tagged you! The game, if you want to play, of course, is to show the 6th photo of your 6th album, but any would do! I you don’t care, don’t worry, at least some more friends will know your blog and visit you.
Have a very nice day,
MarieNeige
Hi Vanessa,
What lovely new prints. How lovely that Mr. Lovee plays the guitar for you. I wrote about being serenaded with music today. Music is so inspiring when you are creating. Have a beautiful week.
Karen
I am an impossibly positive person. I hate being around negative people. I think if I had those shoes, it would scare the negative people away! Twyla
Oh yes! Let’s frolic with the beat of our own drums and the chiming of our bracelets!
I’m such a sucker for those little candy hearts!
Such sweet ruffles : )
Love the silhouette prints!
Hellloooo Miss VEEEE! (Rhymes with WHEEEE!)
I was given the “Honest Scraps” award from Angie who is a talented poetry writer at thespacebetweenwords.blogspot.com.
This award is given to someone who blogs from am honest place in their heart and soul. You are one such person (particularly this most honest, brave and daring post). You can go here: http://treasures-found.blogspot.com/2009/02/windows-on-world.html to see what it is all about. And no obligations to play along!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
I just found your blog and I’m so happy I did. What beautiful things you’ve surrounded yourself with. It was eye candy for my soul!
Vanessa,
Your fairy fantasies and fabulous shoes really make me smile!
I also adore your doggie’s makeover picture!
Best wishes,
Eileen