Glass forests...

This is a glimpse of perfection. Sweet harlequin patterns contrast with a rustic hammer balanced delicately among a forest of glass forms topped with a sprig or two of unassuming rosemary.

{This lovely landscape was styled by Lotta Agaton and photographed by Pia Ulin. Oh, how I would love to live in an entire world styled by Lotta and photographed by Pia.  Sigh.}

Words...

"The real voyage of discovery consists
not in seeking new landscapes,
but in having new eyes."

Marcel Proust

Delicious and delectable...

It's my favorite time of year. Vivid hues of farmers' markets, crisp summer mornings, warm afternoon rays of sunshine, and delicious views of delectable cuisine.   

This visual delight is from Katie Quinn Davies {of What Katie Ate}.  Pomegranate and honey pulled pork with a side of courgette, garden pea, and stilton soup has never looked so good.

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.

Glimpses...

Just a glimpse from the portfolio of Pia Jane Biijerk.  The potential of what lies beyond the borders of these images is inspiring.

{The gorgeous discovery of Biijerk's portfolio happened here.}

Words...

"Change your thoughts and you change your world."

Norman Vincent Peale

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.

Sumptuous produce...

Yesterday my old-fashioned mail slot delivered a catalog from my favorite muse {Anthropologie}.  The {matte} pages were full of vivid aesthetics – the sumptuous produce has me longing for summer.

And one more, to carry you through the weekend, because I cannot get enough persimmons.

Words...

"Life just goes, we don't know where; 

but I'll be with you, the whole way, together."

My Charming Husband

Brooding beauty...

Sometimes the dark, brooding mystery of deep charcoal grey embellishes my Wednesday morning perfectly.  The details of glossy glass and curled leaves are like little doses of unexpected glamour.

Yes, these lovelies are a repeat, but can anyone ever really have enough Ditte Isager?  I don't think so either.

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.}

Unbearable lust...

This room is beyond delicious, nearly unbearable. The ceilings are so lofty, I could nestle all my dreams in this space, right between the intricate molding and vintage theatrical seats. Sigh.

{This piece of perfection was spotted at Anna Gillar.}

Words...

"Today you are you that is truer than true.

There is no one alive that is youer than you."

Dr. Seuss

Lithograph layers...

Some beauty is unexpected. Beautiful onions are unexpected. This chromolithograph plate print {by Ernst Benary} is available at the Royal Horticultural Society. It's variegated, saturated, and savory.

{Spotted on Automatism.}

Exoskeletons and pocket watches...

As you may remember, I have a lust for beetles. Six graceful legs and a single glossy exoskeleton. Combine my insect imagery with contrast, vintage wares, typography, a pocket watch dangling gracefully, and the amalgam is bliss. Black-and-white-beetled bliss.

The Chalcosoma atlas print from Hagedornhagen is worth coveting. The glimpse of gorgeousness on the right hails from Annaleena's Hem {spotted on Lotta Agaton, the loveliest place of online real estate}.

Webbed feet...

The combination of industrial iron components, filtered light, beautifully destructed walls, and webbed feet is wildly enchanting.

{This glimpse from Tine K Home was spotted at Hviit.}