Words of Wisdom : Age of Adaline

Anni, amori e bicchieri di vino, nun se contano mai.
"Years, lovers and glasses of wine; these things should never be counted."
Age of Adaline - (It's an Italian saying.)

I thought Age of Adaline was a total dream...

Apart from featuring a stunning through-the-decades wardrobe
and the beautiful Blake Lively,

it's a story that still has me tingling four days later.

...So much to think about, dream about and consider...

...Better pour a glass of wine!!

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

 

Friday Flower Pick : Hot Pink Orchids

How about a burst of hot pink orchids 

to brighten up the rather grayish week of Spring days we've had?!

...Hope you're gearing up for a weekend full of bright 'n cheerful things too!!

Happy♥Friday!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Words of Wisdom : Earth Day

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” 

-- Albert Einstein

...I hope you get the chance to spend a little time out in nature, 

gardening, or visiting an organic farmers market today...

And feed your soul with a little love from Mother Nature!!

Happy♥Earth Day!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Mermaid Monday : Juicy Fruit Photo Shoot

This Mermaid Monday, I have something particularly wonderful to share!!

...It's a sampling of gorgeous shots from a session by the lovely mermaid lady behind Karen Roberts Photography!!

Juicy fruit colored crochet, glittering metallic gold, and Paris chic looks

 make for a very Happy Mermaid Monday!!

Visit me on Etsy to shop my leg warmers, neck warmers, and turbans.
...and cruise by Karen Roberts site to be delighted by a splash of photography ingenuity!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Friday Flower Pick : Pretty in Pink Flowers

I can't imagine Spring without pink...

or roses...

or Friday flower photography walks=)!! 

So, here's to another Enchanted April 

Friday Flower Pick and a few of my favorite rose-hued views!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Words of Wisdom : Sepia Tone Memories

"Take care of all your memories. For you cannot relive them."

-Bob Dylan

Today's Words of Wisdom are short, sweet, and sparkle in sepia...

 Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Mermaid Monday : Siren of the Sea Looks

Welcome to another wonderful week at Mademoiselle Mermaid!!

Today I'm stitching up some gorgeous and glittering mermaid turbans, tote bags, and caftans (of course)!! 

The weather is lovely; the light is incredible and lingering longer...

It's got me dreaming about all things mermaid!!

Here are few of my favorite siren-inspired items from my shops

 to get you inspired for your own beachside adventures:

Shop the Mermaid Turban.

Shop the Mermaid Tote.

Shop the Mermaid Sparkles Photo Print.

Happy Mermaid♥Monday!!

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

What are those Purple Trees in L.A.?

If you are coasting into L.A. this time of year,
you may be surprised and delighted to be greeted warmly
by a wonderful watercolor wash of purple blossoming trees!!

What are those lovely purple trees dotting 

the cityscape of Los Angeles in spring called?

...They're jacaranda trees!!

...and today's Friday Flower Pick=).

I'm lucky to live on a street lined with jacaranda trees, 

so I don't have to go very far to try my hand 

at capturing the blossoms' ephemeral beauty!!

Here's this season's first attempt:

I hope your day is washed in a lovely pastel purple too...

Happy♥Friday!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Words of Wisdom : Heaven Is

"Heaven is where you think of nowhere else."

-Pico Iyer The Art of Stillness

(Travel author)
 

 

Laying under the Caribbean sun, on a sandy beach, is a nobrainer.

Heaven is Jost.

...But how about curled up with a enrapturing book?

...or lost in a fascinating conversation?

...or absorbed in your favorite craft?

Enjoying the heaven here and now is the secret sauce of life!!

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Friday Flower Pick : Pink Carnations

It's Friday again and another lovely one indeed!!

We have abundant sunshine, and there isn't a cloud in the sky...
...But celebration is definitely in the air!!

Egged on by the spirit of Easter and it's pastel-colored decorations,
festive hats, and frilly dresses...

I'm featuring some delicious, soft pink carnation flowers 

for today's Friday Flower Pick.

They have been cheering up my workspace all week, 

and really make excellent company with their sweet, candy colored petals 

and delicate perfume!!

Have a beautiful Easter weekend!!

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Thursday Things I Love : Hydrangea Decor

What's purple and pink,

comes tied up in a satin bow,

and looks lovely and dreamy in an ivory mat?!

...It's a collection of my favorite hydrangea flower photographs!!

Here are a couple snapshots of this sweet flowery order, 

about to head out the door:

...I'm continually inspired and dazzled by hydrangeas, photography, 

and of course....Spring!!

They're my:

If you are too, you may fancy a stroll through my photography collection!!

...Fresh items added almost daily=)!!

Have a beautiful, inspiring day!!

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Words of Wisdom : Beautiful Shells

"One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach. 

One can collect only a few, 

and they are more beautiful if they are few."

-Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid