diptyque…

 

 

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One of my favorite things to do is visit the flagship Diptyque store in Paris. I was already familiar with their candles on my first visit, but had no idea they opened the shop (in 1961) to showcase fabrics and avant-garde finds from their travels. They started offering candles to coordinate with their fabrics, and by 1963 they were selling the first scented candle. They are quite easy to find in the states now, but I still consider them a treat, and visiting one of their shops is an experience! I've always loved the black and white graphics, and of course….the scents! My favorite…Roses! 

What is your favorite?


body peace…

 

 

Vintage-scale

   

Get off the scale! You are beautiful. Your beauty, just like your capacity for life, happiness, and success, is immeasurable. Day after day, countless people across the globe get on a scale in search of validation of beauty, and social acceptance. Get off the scale! I have yet to see a scale that can tell you how enchanting your eyes are. I have yet to see a scale that can show you how wonderful your hair looks when the sun shines its glorious rays on it. I have yet to see a scale that can thank you for your compassion, sense of humor, and contagious smile. Get off the scale because I have yet to see one that can admire you for your perseverence when challenged in life. It's true…the scale can only give you a numerical reflection of your relationship to gravity. That's it. It cannot measure beauty, talent, purpose, life force, possibility, strength, or love. Don't give the scale more power than it has earned. Take note of the number, then get off the scale and live your life!                                                                                  You are beautiful!

(a post that really moved me from a newly discovered blog, just had to share)

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thank a veteran today…

 

 

Veterans-day

 

This has always been one of my favorite photos of my Dad…in all his paratrooper glory. My father is not one to brag, but upon leaving ROTC he was ranked as one of the top Army recruits in the country. He served our country bravely and proudly for 20 years, with two tours in Vietnam, and retired as a Lt. Colonel. I am thankful for his service, and for all who serve…so if you can, thank a veteran today.

 

 

fall…for billy!

 

 

Billy

 

Billy was looking way too cute amongst the fallen foliage in our backyard yesterday…I ran inside and grabbed my camera before the moment passed! Of course he loves to pose, so as soon as he realized I was snapping away, he gave me about twenty shots to choose from. I'm pretty sure this boy takes up about 70% of my iPhoto, but I wouldn't have it any other way…just can't get enough of him.

 

 

musée rodin…

 

 

Rodin-museum

 

I'll be honest…it has taken me many years to warm up to the works of Rodin. After seeing Midnight in Paris I knew I owed a visit to the beautiful Musée Rodin, situated near Les Invalides and housed in the beautiful Hotel Biron. After more research I am also quite fascinated with the history of the structure, with it's classical architecture and rich past…a few famous creatives took up residency there for a time. A friend of mine shared some of her photos from her visit to the museum yesterday, and my mind was made up…it is a must see. I will most likely be in love with Rodin by the time I leave there.

image courtesy of Jessica McDougall