Tints & tangents...

I just can't get it out of my head; the intangible ambiguity of inspiration.  The encouraging notion of creativity in the most unlikely of circumstances.  My hands were marinating in vivid liquid, my senses were offended by the bitter aroma of vinegar, empty mason jars were begging to be filled, and I was suddenly swimming in inspiration.  While my beets were pickling, the brilliance of dramatic colors and invigorating pigments left me craving more color – especially when the sky turned unexpectedly grey and dim on a summer afternoon.

Katie Quinn Davies {of What Katie Ate} always satisfies my delight for delicious color {her beet adventures are significantly more photogenic than mine}.  This collection of images is like a fresh summer day radiating across the senses.

{After a lengthy pause for fresh air and fresh ventures, I am crawling back to elle oh demanding a creative outlet.  And, apparently, I came back with an excess of words to share.}

Drifting...

I have officially floated back to reality and drifted back to elle oh with scientific details, gleaming natural light, and beautiful hints of botanicals.  This wonderland was photographed by {the talented} Petra Bindel.

{The life behind elle oh has been bursting with changes and chaos.  Not to worry, I'm back to my usual image lusting and wordsmithing.}

Fluttering off...

My bags are packed.  I'm running away.  Not to worry, I'll be running right back to elle oh eventually.  Until then, I wish you nothing but bliss.

{Image from the elle oh archives.}

Just a pinch...

Just a pinch of vivid color to delight Saint Patrick with the prettiest touch of green.

{This glimmer of sparkles and emerald found here.}

Good things...

This vibrant image is full of good things. The glimmer and glamour of gold flatware, the rustic charm of rugged wooden planks, the simple beauty of plain white dishes, and the indulgence of an alluring chocolate bar are such good things.

This gorgeous image {and flatware!} is from Canvas.

Mustard yellow morning...

This saffron yellow clutch is a supple dose of mustard in my morning.

{Spotted at French by Design.}

Precocious beans...

I prefer my coffee strong, embellished with a generous dribble of cream.  I relish coffee so extensively, my love knows no bounds.  I'll take a latte, espresso, Americano, or any form of my precious beans.

Visit me over at Little Bits of Lovely today and discover what else I revel in and adore.

Chocolate crumbs {on the left} by Line Klein. Gleaming espresso {on the right} found here.

Vantage point...

Looking down on this lovely table scape makes a mug of pale pencils the perfect crown to the perfect book {catch a glimpse of Nesting here}. The sidebar of grey tights, tan heels, and a {glamorous} red manicure is pure luxury.

{On the left, a luscious bit from En mammas dag, via Lotta Agaton. On the right, just a glimpse of pretty prep from JCrew, via Pinterest.}

Ruffled Romance...

May Saint Valentine lend you enough {ruffled} romance to bound around the room.

This hopeful glimpse of a lovely afternoon was frolicking here.

Two lovely links to devour today:

Pick Your Cupid {Hipster Cupid? Yes, Please.}

Kate Spade Valentines {Free love notes to share...}

Rolls of pattern...

Another glimpse from the gorgeous portfolio of Line Klein, this heap of patterned paper with a dew of soft light is lovely.

Thoughts in chalk...

This confection of chalk perfectly describes my sentiments.  When spring comes fluttering around again, I will start a love affair with this skirt and these flowers.

{Photograph from the talented Shanna Murray, spotted on Cherry Blossom.}

Succulent sentiments...

Pomegranates.  Succulent, sultry, and saturated bliss. Vivid globes bursting with an abundance of sweet seeds, this bulbous Himalayan fruit symbolizes prosperity and abundance {and pure beauty}.

{This gorgeous photograph was spotted at From Me To You.  Click over and devour Jaime's wildly talented lens.}

Merci beaucoup...

This is where I bow my head in shame.  I owe an immense amount of gracious gratitude to a handful of lovely souls, and it is {long} overdue.

These beloved blogs shared generous, generous {and gorgeous} giveaways with me – a confection of hydrangeas from Ann {PlumSiena}, a bound book of muses from Gaelle {Decoration 'Till The End}, and an adorable print from Karine {Bodie & Fou}.

And even more gratifying, these ravishing ladies bestowed flattery upon elle oh in the form of {undeserved} awards... 

Style Attic {One Lovely Blog}

Harmoni og Kontrast {Cherry on Top}

The Beautiful Life {Stylish Blogger}

a home in the making {Stylish Blogger}

el paraiso construido {Stylish Blogger}

Elements At Home {Stylish Blogger}

little bits of lovely {Stylish Blogger}

Thank you endlessly. I am blushing and completely humbled.

{Scrumptious and soggy image by December Sun. Spotted on Lovely Clusters.}

A beautiful mess...

These crumbs sprinkled with wild abandon are an absolutely beautiful mess.  This photographic peak {spotted at Convoy} glimmers with the notion of engaging conversation perched on a lovely wire baking rack.  Don't you feel satisfied just by devouring the details of this image?

Oblong hope...

Here's a delicious little morsel for two thousand eleven; a sphere of potential in a simple shell, incubated in creativity and ready to hatch.  This photograph of oblong hope {by Sharon Montrose} is a lovely way to delve into the new year.

Gleaming possibility...

I am off to relish laughter and adventure for the next handful of days {or weeks?}.  When my feet land firmly in two thousand eleven, I'll be back.  

two thousand eleven!

 

One of my favorite images holds all the nuances of my wishes for your new year.  History for a strong and weathered foundation.  Sunlight and Gothic arches for hope filtered through nostalgia. A coat of plaster for a fresh canvas.  A sprinkle of mold for brushes with nature.  And room for huge, gaping potential and possibility.   

 

Wishing you a new year 
gleaming with laughter and
glistening with adventure.

{Get the details on this blissful image at the original post Mortar & mold....}

Shiny bits...

Jingle bells, sugar cookies, peppermint infused vodka, pine needles, sugar plums, & mistletoe...

 

{This glimpse of shiny vintage spheres is from Cafe Cartolina.}

Snow flakes and pine needles....

No words are needed to describe this crisp glimpse of pine needles and snowflakes.

{The winter wonderland on the left was found here.  The winter wonderland on the right was found here.}

Magical...

May your weekend be likened to this gorgeous garland {don't you just love metaphors?!?}. I hope your days are filled with small moments of vivid color and sparkles all strung together for an amalgamation of wonderment. 

{Lovely garland from Confetti System. Spotted on Knack.}

Vintage aeronautics...

This print of vintage aeronautics is laced with the intricacy of scientific drawings and the whimsy of imagination.  I would like to dangle this glimpse of hatch marks and hot air on my wall.

 {This image was found floating on Design for Mankind - originally from Wikipedia.}