Wish we were at brunch!

Rustic Banquet Table by grayworksdesign

I wish we were all at brunch together at a long line of tables just like these, eating all kinds of spring food with honey. Instead I am rushing out the door to work! Have a lovely Tuesday! ❤

Moomin House

Source: Flickr by shin* (See Wikipedia for an explanation of Moomins)

Adorable. The odd windows, the swirly railings, and not to mention the whole pleasantly plump shape - it all looks like it grew up right from the ground. Those two little rooftop gardens, complete with attic window, would be so lovely to look out upon in spring and summer! I would make sure to plant some butterfly-attracting flowers there. (Said the girl who would be forever haunted by the ghost of her dead cactus...)

On a more somber note, this place is located in Japan, somewhat near the coast from what I can tell. My very saddest sympathies and prayers go out to Japan, of course.

Longing for Spring

(source unknown - please tell me if you know!)

I promised myself I would write something for today, even if it was just a little something. How are you all? Is spring/autumn treating you well? I want to be the girl in this picture: alone in the woods with my thoughts.

I am knitting a brown hooded cardigan right now, and am almost up to the tippy-top of the hood. It's reminiscent of a corset with sleeves, something an herb-gatherer might wear into the woods with lots of little pots and bottles jangling in her skirt pocket.

Today while I prayed, I painted my fingernails sparkly pink. Because it's almost spring.

Liz Shipe's Urban Fairy Tales

I'll be honest: normally, urban fantasy isn't my thing. You know me, I'd probably move into Sherwood Forest if I could be guaranteed a lifetime supply of penicillin. But! Liz Shipe's urban fairytale visions totally captured my imagination.







That's Liz herself in the photos, looking fabulous. She's on a mission to show that fairytales are alive and well in urban areas, and I have to admit, I'm a believer! She has a great eye for city-fairytale style that is quirky and charming without being too over-the-top zany.

Do head over to Liz's blog, Reconstructing Grimm, for even more beautiful photos as well as commentary on her creative process. She's also provided a fun video about her recent recreation of The Steadfast Tin Soldier:



I look forward to seeing more from you, Liz!