Nadia from la porte rouge has been spending some unplanned time camping by the sea. Her latest posts while she is surrounded by nature and seascapes have me dreaming. alot. about being by my beloved sea. The photograph above is from a series of images Nadia took at sunset. I adore all of her photos, but this one has hold of my heart. You can see it bigger right here(just click on the image in her post).

merci pour toute l’inspiration chère nadia.

meanwhile, everybody’s favourite peony is dying.

can someone please take this camera out of my hands.

Happy Earth Day my dear readers! I took this photo on the plane to Sydney in January. I still have so many photos and stories to share with you from that trip! All in good time.

Spring was only just emerging in the haute fagnes forest in belgium where french boy and i spent our very restful, computer-free weekend. We walked, talked, explored, sat in the forest, listened to the birds, caught some afternoon sun on the terrace (I’ve got colours), and slept. It was just what we needed – some time away from the city hum and crazy work commitments. We stumbled upon a castle, hidden deep inside the forest, and as we climbed the ancient stone stairs I imagined myself as a maiden, standing on the landing, hoping with all her heart to see her warrior lover come over the hill. I asked French Boy if he would come back for me and he said “without a doubt”. I said, “would you be missing a limb?” and he asked “would you still love me if I was?” and I said “without a doubt”.

A walk in a forest in spring is such wonderful medicine for the heart and soul…

…was wonderful.

if i can’t be by my sea, then sit me in the middle of a forest and i will be a happy girl.

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