Live a colorful life

 

"Color possesses me. I don't have to pursue it. It will possess me always, I know it. That is the meaning of this happy hour: Color and I are one. I am a painter.” Paul Klee

(image via Dress and Dreams)

Lovely Thought

A lovely & inspirational thought for the day. I'm working hard on finishing the second book before vacation season hits, so I thought this was a helpful reminder...

I took a break last night to see KD Lang in concert at the Montreal Jazz Fest. It was fantastic, she has such an amazing voice!

Just a reminder that J'Adore New York is now available on the Kindle, in case you're looking for some light summer reading!

(Images Late afternoon, We heart it, All about fashion)

Inspirational Thought

To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.

-Oscar Wilde

(images via Flight of Fancy)

Spring Blooms + Sage Advice

Just a quick hello as I am running around like crazy toady, running errands and taking care of administrative matters. Hope that you are enjoying the gorgeous spring weather!

(Images tinywhitedaisies and this is glamorous)

Winner of the Orient USA pink watch!!

The winner, selected via random.org, is the lovely Sarah Klassen! 

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I found this lovely image on this blog, and for me, it rings so true! 2010 has been a really fantastic year and I can't believe it'll be coming to an end in less than 2 months..! 

How has your 2010 been? Good? Not so great? Are you looking forward to next year?

I hope you're enjoying a relaxing Sunday with your loved ones.

(Image via we heart it)

Truth + Loveliness

The dress above is absolutely stunning, isn't it? And these inspirational sayings ring so true. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

(images from Brocante home)

Happy Monday!!!

Hope you had a great weekend! Love this image, such a great reminder that happiness comes with the little things...Have a great week!

(image via Mary Ruffle)

The best and most beautiful things in this world...

The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.

       - Helen Keller

(image via here)

 

Happy Monday!!!

Before becoming a highly successful writer, director, and actor, Tyler Perry faced many hardships in his life which he has reflected on screen in box office hits...Here are a few of his quotes that are truly inspiring:

"It doesn't matter if a million people tell you what you can't do, or if ten million tell you no. If you get one yes from God that's all you need."

"Are you living or just existing?"

-Tyler Perry


Don't forget to participate in my book + cocktail ring giveaway, winners will be announced  this week!

(image Tommy Hilfiger, text beliefnet.com)

Zest is the secret of all beauty

“Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.”

Christian Dior

(image via Dress Design Decor)

The risk it took to blossom...

''And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.'' Anais Nin


This quote is so meaningful to me, as it is autobiographical in many ways.  I gave up a 10 year career in business to become a writer and I now feel that I have blossomed into a true artist...

May you find the inner strength to carry out your true life's purpose.

(My Tickled pink)

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy!

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

Marcel Proust

(Images via e heart it and My Tickled Pink)

I am perfectly content with...

Happy Monday!!!

"Joy is the feeling of grinning inside."

                                                         -Melba Colgrove

(Image via Harper's Bazaar, text Beliefnet)

Be patient

Everything begins with an idea

''Everything begins with an idea. All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.''   Earl Nightingale

(image via Elements of Style)

Magic

Food for thought

New Year's Day: Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.

- Mark Twain