Sweet Lavender Dreams

A few weeks ago I harvested a basketful of lavender. My mom dried it for me in her dehydrator. Now, I am picking the fragrant blossoms off of the stalk. It's slow work, but rewarding. My fingers smell of lavender and sweet dreams.

It's a peaceful meditation.

Infinite Imagination

"The power of imagination makes us infinite." 

John Muir, "The National Parks and Forest Reservations" Sierra Club Bulletin 1896

Presence of Wonder

Presence of Wonder pinned in La Vie Boheme; via Victoria Station

Maggie Austin Cakes

Have you seen this Maggie Austin cake? Reminiscent of a Tiffany lamp, the cake is a lovely celebration of Art Nouveau.

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Now, if only I had an upscale event to host!

Murmuration

A flock of starlings is murmuration--it is also an act or instance of murmuring. Take a moment to watch Murmuration produced by Islands and Rivers for the WWF film and video competition Life. Nature. You. Make the Connection.




Murmuration from Sophie Windsor Clive on Vimeo.

The bird's breathtaking flight attests to God's creation.

Etsy Finds: Trafalgers Square

The playful illustrations of Trafalgars Square encourage imagination in the nursery.

Husband and wife team Adam and Kit work together to create whimsical art featuring animals, children and stars. With collections such as Balloons, Book Love, Royal Menagerie, and Wishing Star, it is difficult to resist the dreaminess.

Catch a Moon Beam

Catch a Falling Star

Catching Stars

Trot the Star Flyer

What a beautiful way to introduce art in a wee child's life! If you type in the coupon code "WHIMSY" you will receive 30% off (through 16 November, 2011).

Follow Your Heart

Heart pinned in La Vie Boheme; via soul surfer

Fairy Tales

Fairy Tales pinned in La Vie Boheme; via Vintage Rose Garden

Oren Lavie's Her Morning Elegance Video

The dreaminess of Oren Lavie's video for Her Morning Elegance is appealing; for me, the stop motion depicts how sometimes our dreams reflect daily routines and other times our lives seem like dreams.

Etsy Finds: Starla Pins

My hair needs to be styled. It is unmanageable because I have not had time for a haircut and I am growing it out for the wedding. I usually wear it in a bun or a ponytail.

I am excited to wear an understated updo for the wedding. This is a chance to pamper myself, and I cannot wait for Matt to see me elegantly dressed.

These Starla Pins would be a dreamy addition to my accessories.

 Trio Starla Pins by Alexandra Grecco

The pins may get lost under a veil, but I would take that off for the reception anyway.

Dreams Become Goals

Dreams Become Goals pinned in La Vie Boheme; via All that Inspires Me

Encouragement for Dreamers

Start Doing pinned in La Vie Boheme; via Thoughts of a Jesus Freak

Dream

Pinned in La Vie Boheme; via Joie De Vivre

Etsy Finds: Whimsical Dreams

The dreamy quality of Malaysian Yee Von Chan's illustrations appeals to my inner child. Her illustrations tell fairy tale-like stories--ethereal and full of wonder. 

Yee Von maintains a blog, also named yeevon illustrations. She sells illustrated greeting cards at Whimsy Whimsical as well. 

The Dreamer (Limited Edition) by Yeevon Illustrations

Luna by Yeevon Illustrations

Let The Winds Blow by Yeevon Illustrations

Fox Greeting Card by WhimsyWhimsical