Sunny days

I'm feeling better and rested after a great weekend, yesterday was a gorgeous day in Cape Town, the highlight for me was a long walk on the beach in the morning. What did you all get up to? Just a few happy images below to get our week off to a good start. Some bright poppies, a dreamy field and a gorgeous storyboard by Post Cards & pretties. Colourful bunting, vintage suitcases, a fresh white dress, tea and cake, pretty decor, it's exactly how I'd imagine a perfect day out in the countryside to be...shall we go?

Image credits: poppies by me, Vogue UK via Wolf & Willow, storyboard by Post Cards & pretties

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A little bit of aqua

I absolutely love this first photograph taken by Steven Meisel, the colouring, the beautiful grecian style dress, the girl, the handstand, everything! I spotted it over on Haute Design a while ago and have been saving it for an inspired post.

It was one of those chilly days yesterday, in places the sky was dark with the promise of rain and slowly the sunlight was trying to shine through. My parents and I went for a lovely walk along the seaside cliff path looking out a deep turquoise coloured sea. We spotted two whales having fun in the swell and flicking their tales out from time to time! And think all this fresh sea air clearly got me inspired because before I knew it I'd subconsciously put together a very sea inspired palette! Ok enough talking, I hope you enjoy and I hope you entered my giveaway yesterday!

I must say these soft hints of aqua and sea inspired hues are enough to send me into a beautiful blissed out state. Having these colours in your home whether you live by the sea or not will definitely keep you subtly reminded of happy, lazy days at the seaside. So peaceful and calming.

One last thing, I did a guest post for the creative Rachel from Lovely Clusters yesterday, it's all about moody fall and winter colours and a hint of blue, take a look here!

Image credits: 1) Steven Meisel via Haute Design, Collage: Row by row from left to right- 1, 3 & 4) Ditte Isager, 2) Lerkenfeldt Photography, 5) Nicolette Camille, 6) Paul Joseph Hopper, last image- Lerkenfeldt Photography

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Dreamy perfection

Throw in a few old whites combined with antique lace, dusky pinks and oyster tinges and you have the most soft and beautiful colour palette. Don't you agree? Sigh, this kind of colour scheme makes me feel peaceful, serene and some what nostalgic. For me it conjures up romantic daydreams to float away on, just the right way to end a busy week and head for the weekend. Wishing you all a lovely weekend! I'm off to check out the caravans at Old Mac Daddy today, looking forward to it, will report back soon!

Image credits, row by row: 1) Lauren Ward, 2) Catherine Gratwicke, 3 & 4) Lonny, 5) Anna Williams

Image credits, row by row: 1, 2 & 4) Virginia MacDonald, 3) Lonny, 5) Lo Bjurulf @ Agent Bauer

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Candy cheer

So luckily it's Friday and the weekend is near because I woke up feeling a bit down today and I think I need a bit of time out. So to cheer me up I've put together some candy coloured moodboards, these bright, happy colours are sure to do the trick. Plus I've just had a delicious cappuccino and remembered that Monday is a public holiday here in South Africa so I'm actually feeling better already! Hope you all have a great weekend! Any exciting plans?

{Image credits: First column from top to bottom- Anthropologie, livingetc, Lucas Allen, Second column- all by me}

{Image credits clockwise from top left: Plümo, Anthroplogie, by me, Morten Holtum}

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