everyday magic

“ I do believe in an everyday sort of magic – the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience 

with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; 

the whispered voice, the hidden presence, 

when we think we’re alone.”

:: image source :: via 
:: text :: Charles de Lint

summer feeling

"A flock of birds

Hovering above

Just a flock of birds

That's how you think of love

And I always

Look up to the sky

Pray before the dawn

'Cause they fly always

Sometimes they arrive

Sometimes they are gone

They fly on

A flock of birds

Hovering above

Into smoke I'm turned

And rise following them up

Still I always

Look up to the sky

Pray before the dawn

'Cause they fly away

One minute they arrive,

Next you know they're gone

They fly on

Fly on

So fly on

Ride through

Maybe one day I'll fly next to you

They fly on

Ride through

Maybe one day I come fly with you

Fly on

Fly on

Fly on"

Hope you have a great week, wherever you are, whatever you do!


:: text:: lyrics by Coldplay "O", album Ghost Stories
::image:: via Flickr
 
 

smile!

{image by me}

eternal

:: photo by pure nature photos on etsy ::

"Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on snow,

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there; I did not die."

"Do not stand at my grave and weep"
Poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye

wait for the boy...

Tomorrow will be Valentine's day and also Singles' Awareness Day - so, if you are one of the many of us who is actually single on this day, instead of looking to the dread of it all let's celebrate singleness at its best.
Indeed you have to know solitude, be self-aware as a 'one' before you can really enjoy being a 'half'.
There is smartness in waiting {even if for a long, long time} for the one who will take 'THE' V.I.P. place in your heart, instead of throwing it just to anyone who wants another piece to break, right?

And remember, no despair...patience is key - it will be worth it in the end!

Have a great day today and look forward to tomorrow, whether you have a companion or not.

Love, Pippa
xoxo

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surround yourself...

:: photo by me ::



 

Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers,

the believers and thinkers,

but most of all surround yourself

with those who see greatness within you.

 

 

sweetness of the day

there is always that one summer...

there is always that one summer...

surround yourself with...{a promo too!}

:: poster by Zyanya Lorenzo on society6 ::

I found this amazing and uplifting poster by artist Zyanya Lorenzo on society6...with a great promo to all our readers:
FREE Shipping on Zyanya Lorenzo's products until August 11, 2013, worldwide!
For the promo, click the link {HERE}

Isn't it great? Thank you Zyanya!!

Have a super great day!

Pippa, xoxo

better things are coming

:: image via Pinterest :: words by me ::

A great welcome to the new month of August.

Whether you're in the middle of a very hot summer {like we are, in Portugal} or perhaps travelling through the depths of winter...I hope this August brings you all the happiness you deserve; many moments of great joy with plenty of smiles and laughter, and always in the best company.

Pippa, xoxo

in love with :: audrey hepburn {quotes}

On the 4th of May was Audrey Hepburn's birthday. She would be 84.

You know her as one of the biggest stars of the silver screen, an altruistic being, a generous soul, who used her voice to the greater good in her many humanitarian projects.

She was also a truly inspiring woman. Strong and determined, successful and restless. Like all of us, defeated many times and raised many more. A {perhaps} fragile and soft appearance with a lioness courage inside.

She was, above all one of the greatest fashion icons of all times {she was indeed, a very classy lady!}

Hepburn has since been a protagonist in the blogosphere {the world wide world of blogs!} because of her inspirational quotes.

And since inspiration is all I can give you - I hope you enjoy these 'modern wisdoms', whilst also playing a little tribute to this amazing woman.

"I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it's the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It's probably the most important thing in a person."

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."

"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I'm possible."

"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."

"People, even more than things, have to be restored, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone."

"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others."

 

"I believe in pink. I believe laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."

 

 

"The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.

True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.

It's the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows and the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years."

 

 

 



nothing great ever came that easy

limited edition print by promopocket on etsy

See this and many more words of modern wisdom on my pinterest board {here}

have a happy happy day

Good morning my lovelies, how are you today?
We have been struck with very cloudy and grey skies lately, and also very slow internet connection - which justifies why I have been a little quieter online in this upcoming Easter season.

So, as you can imagine, for someone who's a SUN worshiper like me, and also loves to work on their blog...well, let's say it's not the most favourable of circumstances to be in.

Although let's keep our spirits UP, shall we?! And enjoy the day ahead as best as possible with a long holiday weekend awaiting us.

I remain hoping it all goes back to normal very soon: the online situation and the weather {my wishes to myself!} - and to you ::

Have a great and productive day!



photo by parker fitzgerald | words by me

striking truths

Today I would love to share with you the amazing project striking truths by Bernadette Jiwa e Sian Richardson.

Maybe you've seen these incredible manifestos on the web, but if not, then brace yourself for these little rays of sunshine!

These 'modern wisdoms' are a BIG passion of mine - so much so, I have a whole category dedicated to them!
I was also in love with the typography, the combination of the beautiful backgrounds and layout.

Beautiful and powerful, don't you think?

You can visit the website {here}.

image credits :: striking truths

live beautifully

Wishing you a very good morning on this sunny and rather cold morning. Can't wait for Spring...how impatient I have become!

image via pinterest | words by me

happy new month!

imagine by me // words via pinterest

Good morning and good Friday to you!
Here's a big cheer to the new month of March...and a free desktop calendar coming later today...so stay tuned!

do it

poster by filipal on society 6

Words of wisdom from a very breezy and sunny day.

I took this photo from Setubal across the water just enough to spot the amazing Troia. It was lunch time, therefore the sun was pretty high and the reflections incredible, don't you think?

This poster is available for sale on society6.

you can only love them

by rocketrictic on flickr