Monday Mojo - Where Will YOUR Road Take You?...

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The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began,
Now far ahead the Road has gone
And I must follow, if I can.
Pursuing it with eager feet,
Until it joins some larger way
Where many paths and errands meet,
And whither then? I cannot say.

JRR Tolkien

Listen to ‘The Road Goes Ever On and On’ on Audioboo

This is one of my favourite poems of all time. As a fan of 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings', this is the poem I remember most from Tolkien's books.

Mystery, curiosity, dreams, wonder, hope.... it stirs many feelings and ponderings.

I wonder where your road  may take you this week?

Wherever it is, 'May your mojo be with you'.

Linda. xox

 

YES - Every Day Please!

 

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OMG.

Can I please, please, please have a nook like this to relax and unwind in every day?

Linda. xox

What A Beautiful Lion...

Here's a simply beautiful photo I'd love to have on my wall.

Image from Heaven

Stunning.

Linda. xox

Monday Mojo ~ They'll Tell You....

Image from Olanise on Tumblr

How was your weekend lovelies?

I got the time to read a few chapters of my newest Robert Goddard novel, catch up with friends, and rehearse for a short play I'm currently in (interspersed with a fair dollop of work).

I also seem to have lots of things I'm halfway through at the moment, some with regards to the courses I'm writing and new projects.

Procrastination, for whatever reason, has reared its ugly head a bit lately.

So, when I found the quote above, I thought it was timely to remind myself that "Yes, I CAN do the things I'm planning to do, even though sometimes the road seems a little hard and I have doubts."

We are all capable, strong, talented women with lots to offer the world!

Happy Monday, and may your mojo be with you this week. :)

Linda. xox

P.S. Click here for lots of other great quotes. You know how much I love them around my home on walls, doors, and the fridge (to name a few places!).

Monday Mojo and A Romantic, Fairytale Dining Room...

Image from Home Designing

Happy Monday everyone!

This week I hope your mojo is with you, and you get to do something you've always dreamed of doing.

Linda. xox

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Inside, Outside, All Around....

..... all you need is love.

Image found on Maxabella Loves

Linda. xox

P.S.  Just after publishing this I saw the most amazing Spring Sale over at the shop of one of my best bloggy friends. Check out Bobbi's post here to find out more. Her shop is always full of beautiful designs and creations.

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How About This For Your Wall.....?

I would simply LOVE to have this photo printed extra large on my wall.

How cute would it be!?

Photo found on Heaven

I bet it would be a really great focal point and a fab conversation starter.

Linda. xox

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Here's some more stunning photos and artwork to drink in:
1. Etsy Dreaming ~ Theater Clouds ~ Surprising and Ethereal Art
2. Amazing Tumblr Find...
3. These Amazing Prints 'Had Me At Hello' - Great For The Office Or Kids' Rooms

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Monday Mojo - Wisdom, Knots, Paths, and Passion...

Image from Outdoor Photos

Happy 'new week' everyone!

This quote reminded me of one of my favourite all time quotes by Joseph Campbell about following your bliss.

I love the way this is worded.... I can envision what it means for me, and I think it translates beautifully into what I'm trying to do with my life at the moment.

I'm trying to untangle it and simplify it.

I'm trying to make more time for those activities where I feel like I'm in what's called a state of 'flow'. That's the zone you're in when you're doing something you love. Something that fascinates you, gets your juices going, and you lose all track of time. You're just in the flow of the moment, from one to the next, and everything else gets lost but those moments flowing past you and through you in a lovely state of bliss.

When you're in that state of 'flow', it IS as if you're following a path with your whole being. Your passion is funneled into that activity and all the stuff going on in the world outside your 'bubble' becomes superfluous for a while.

I experience that feeling with my decorating and design. When I'm in the midst of thinking about colours, or placement, or amazing design projects.... everything else becomes irrelevant and my world lights up.

That feeling of 'flow' or inner bliss is something I think we can also transfer to the atmosphere of our homes so that whenever we're in our home we feel more ourselves, more at peace..... just happier to be who we are.

I do have a passionate belief that our homes are way more than mere shelters. They're the external resting place for our spirits and souls, and if we let the feelings created by our 'whole being' leak and ebb into the rooms around us, then the untying of the 'knots' we get ourselves in is far easier.

This week I hope you find the wisdom to untie some of your own knots, and to live and love with your whole being.

Happy Monday, and as always.... may your mojo be with you.


Linda. xox

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Etsy Dreaming ~ Theater Clouds ~ Surprising and Ethereal Art...

 I first came across one of Elly MacKay's dreamy prints on the front page of Etsy a little while ago.

It had an ethereal, whimsical, soft quality to it that immediately drew my eye and got me clicking through to her shop, which is called 'Theater Clouds'.

Once there, I wasn't disappointed.

Her prints are a pure delight.... with a sort of hazy, wistful, fairy-tale quality that I loved.

Here are some of my favourites....

Elly has a bachelor of Fine Art, and makes these images by inking yupo paper and cutting it into layers that she sets up in a miniature theater.

She then plays with the lights and filters to create atmosphere, and then photographs the scenes.

I ask you - how cool is that?!

You can see the process here....

Elly also has a truly lovely blog with many more gorgeous images and a portfolio slideshow that's a real treat to watch.

This image is on my Etsy wishlist.

It's entitled 'The Name Her Heart Sang', and it just calls to me.

You can visit Elly's beautiful Etsy shop here.

Linda. xox

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Monday Mojo - Get Happy! How About These Two Pics On Your Wall?

I'd love to have these two pics on the wall near my door as I went out every day.

I reckon they'd help me start the day with a huge spring in my step and a big smile on my face.

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Happy Monday everyone.  :)

May your 'mojo' be with you!

Linda. xox

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Such A Magical Door...

I think this is one of my most favourite doors.... ever....

If I stepped through this one, who knows where I'd be!

Image via Geisslein

Linda. xox

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Monday Mojo - Imagining This....

Image from Traditional Home

On this Monday morning I wish I could see this when I walked out the door!

It's Summer over the other side of the world, but here it's dreary and grey...... again.
So, to help 'get my mojo on' today, I'm going to imagine my day bathed in sunlight and pretty flowers instead!

Have a great week everyone. :)

May the Mojo be with you!

Linda. xox

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Monday Mojo - Just Because I Love Owls...

I'm indulging myself here....Look at this gorgeous baby owl!

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This gets my week off to a great start!

Have a great week everyone. :)

May your mojo be with you!

Linda. xox

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Happy Mother's Day Everyone!

May your day be blessed and beautiful.

Image via Nadia on Flickr

Linda. xox

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1 Simple Thing - A Floating Feather...

I have a bit of a 'thing' about feathers. Not quite a fully fledged 'thing', but a 'thing' none-the-less.

Image by Pamela Ball found on Cottage In The Woods

I have a little collection of them in an orange vase on the bookcase in my living room.

Maybe it's because of my fascination with owls and the beautiful feathers they can have... maybe it's connected to my country wanderings as a child where I'd pick up all manner of things, including feathers of all sorts... or maybe it's because I used to love collecting the feathers that had fallen from our chooks as they went about their daily business.

Whatever the reason, pictures or items featuring feathers make me stop and stare.

I think they're beautiful.

Happy weekend everyone!

Linda. xox

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Something To Remember This Weekend...

Image from The Hipster Kids

I believe it does.

May you experience some 'magic' this weekend.

Linda. xox

P.S. Last call for 'the bigger than usual give-away' entrants!

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A Weekend Wish For You...

Image from Daydream In A Cup

Wherever you are...

Whatever the weather...

I hope your weekend is bright, cheerful, and FUN!

Linda. xox

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Any Moon Lovers Out There? This One's For You...

I have a friend who just loves looking at the moon, especially when it's 'full'. And, I know there's lots of moon worshippers out there.

A different friend sent these photos to me vai email, so I have no site to link the images to... but wanted to share them as I think the photography ideas are so simple yet stunning.

Some beautiful photos like these would be wonderful to have in your home if you've 'gotta thing' for the moon, don't you think?

And to finish, here's one of my favourite Irish Blessings....

'May you have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and a smooth road all the way to your door'.

Happy weekend everyone!!

Linda. xox

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Incredible Photograph...

What an amazing photo this is!

Truly.

Image from Photos by Ish on Flickr

I could see a photo like this in a simple frame on my wall.

Wow.

My Hobbit give-away is still feeling a bit dejected..... be sure to enter if you'd like a new copy on your bookshelf!

Happy weekend everyone!

Linda. xox

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3 Things To Love - The Work Of Paul Joseph Hopper

Whilst visiting The Way We Are the other day, I spotted a photo from the portfolio of interiors stylist Paul Joseph Hopper.

Intrigued I clicked over to his site and ...... wow! I love the work this guy does. Such lovely 'displays of affection', gorgeous colour palettes, interesting arrangements, and props... brilliant!

Together, the 3 images below contain butterflies, great cushions, books, a world globe, (all things I'm absolutely enamoured with), so I just HAD to feature them here. (I do prefer fake butterlflies to the real ones though).

The rooms all look so fresh and cool too. We're just coming into the hot part of the year over here, so these rooms look very inviting!

All images from Paul Joseph Hopper

A great 'stylist' at work.

What do you think?

Linda. xox

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