For the love of beauty ~

I love it so...

beautiful images of all that I love.

I think that's why I love Pinterest too...

there's just so much beauty

and inspiration ~

Here are a few photos from old Victoria magazines,

they may be old but still....are so very beautiful!

And I can't quite remember where I found this porch photo,

but it still takes my breath away!

One of my most favorite photographs of the antique store I used to own...

I even hand painted the sign!

A favorite movie of mine...a total chick flick but if you are an artist,

you will LOVE it so ~

 I love beauty....it all forms!!!

Wishing you a beautiful Monday precious friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

A library is a wonderful place ~

I love books. Mostly picture books....I guess I've never outgrown that. I've read fiction in the past, seems it was before having children though. When time was in abundance and I didn't feel so compelled to make my time "count" for something. Not that reading fiction doesn't count. It can be a great stress reliever which in turn is really good for the reader and for all who live with them!

It just happens to be my preference, liking non-fiction books. Emily and I took a trip to the library today. She's reading all she can about pregnancy and babies. I was the exact same way. Knowledge is power when doing something you've never done before. She found her handful of books. Me? I found NINE! Yes, just nine. I could open a library in my bedroom right now but I still managed to find nine books that were very interesting to me! I look for very old books, informational books or how-to and also books about artists. I found the most wonderful book about the art of Beatrix Potter. I had to scan in the precious work below, I can't remember seeing it before but you may have. I've always loved her artwork......

Another book I found is one about Da Vinci's work ~ don't you just love his art? It's truly breathtaking.

Believe it or not I've still been battling this cold, it's almost been a week now but maybe by the weekend it will be gone?? I've not been terribly creative as a result of not feeling well and I truly yearn for it. Hopefully I'll be able to carve out a few moments in the next few days to make something. Does it make you sad not to create? Well, maybe not sad, just not accomplished in some way. I hope that you all are feeling good, staying healthy. I'm so very glad you liked the French images!! I love sharing my stash with you and hope in some way it will encourage you to make something beautiful ~

Wishing you a great Wednesday!

xxoo, Dawn