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Poncho Blues . . .

Posted on: 11.07.2015








Beautiful autumn . . . don’t ask me why, but it’s never been my favorite season.  
Just yesterday, I saw the first white flakes falling.   Winter is coming.  We are compelled 
to slow down and turn inward.  Time to stock up on ice scrapers and wool socks.
If there is a silver lining to the season, it’s definitely the fun of pulling out coats and boots, 
and cozy, sweaters.  I plan to get maximum mileage from this gorgeous, Italian wool
pancho from tysa designs.  I love the rich color and the soft, luxurious look and feel.  I’ll just 
wrap myself up and make a cup of tea.  Let me know when the crocus are blooming.

Peace, Love, & Good Chocolate
PARIS 

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i believe in angels . . .

Posted on: 11.03.2015





The flowers told me
That when we discover and understand ourselves,
We blossom.
-red rose-

Peace, Love, & Good Chocolate
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Shirt: Vintage MinkPink 
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ichi-go ichi-e

Posted on: 10.07.2015


 

 
 


Hello Darlings . . . recently came across a Japanese phrase, ichi-go ichi-e.  It means, “one time”, and can be translated as “never again” or “for this time only” or “one chance in a lifetime”.  It’s a cultural concept that acknowledges or recognizes an unusual or important encounter or experience, that for whatever reason, stands out from the day-to-day moments of our usual life and routine.  And yet, the very nature of life — this  fleeting, ephemeral, mystery, is comprised of moments that are each unique, here and then gone, and never to be exactly the same, again.  This phrase, for me, is a reminder to slow down and relish the beauty and precious nature that is here, right now.  It’s a daily practice, for me.

On a lighter note, my mum and sister recently visited me in Florida.  We had a blast catching up on photo shoots and getting wet whenever possible.  I love lounging in my new, Talina Hermann . Celestial Star dress.  It’s light, silky and cool, and that feels really good on a hot and humid day. And, it’s also the perfect, sexy, cute, stylish frock to wear to a hip, new restaurant in Palm Beach.  Ichi-go ichi-e.  Look around.  Life is beautiful!

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PARIS 

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Dress : Talina Hermann 
Earrings: The Silver elements (handmade in Barcelona)
Jewelry : Torchlight +  Pearl Love Jewelry 



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I'm really a Mermaid . . .

Posted on: 8.31.2015













Hello Darlings . . . Suddenly, my boyfriend and I are considering the possibility of a move to Los Angeles.  Hey now, I was just starting to like it here in Jupiter.   Isn’t it just too easy to take for granted what we have?  Joni Mitchell had it right after all, . . . “you don’t know what you’ve got ‘till it’s gone”.  I’ve grown to love this dark river that runs to the sea.  I’ve seen some amazing things come and go — porpoise and turtles, owls and cranes, and birds of endless variety.  I love the way the light and shadows dance across the ever-changing currents in a river that rises and falls with the ocean tides.  I love the big sky, and I love living in a place where frogs still sing their throaty songs.

But, life is like that . . . ever-changing  . . . constantly insisting that we grow - into the new place, the new relationship, the new life, the new self.  I want to remind you (and myself) that wherever you find yourself, right now, there is something utterly wonderful and amazing that life is gifting to you.  Trust me, I know how hard change can be, but if you can somehow, softly let go, and open to the next step, I know in my heart that there is something wonderful, marvelous, and just perfect (for you and me) waiting there.

Jupiter is a great place for skating.  Nice and flat.  Not a lot of traffic.  I live in these darling, stripped pink shorts from Talina Hermann.  This WildFox  mermaid sweatshirt is as soft as it gets.  As always, I love mixing it up.  I cannot wait to see what California has in store . . . 

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PARIS 

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Shorts: Talina Hermann 
Sweatshirt: WildFox
Shoes:  Stolen from boyfriend.
Earrings: The Silver elements (handmade in Barcelona)
Necklaces: Torchlight + Pearl Love Jewelry + Mallow & Thyme



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"ॐ" ananda "ॐ"

Posted on: 6.29.2015




" It’s been very rare to have known you, very strange and wonderful."
F. Scott Fitzgerald



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