Wednesday Words of Wisdom

"The main purpose of a door is to admit, its secondary purpose is to exclude."

-Edith Wharton

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Words of Wisdom : From the Butterfly

“Just living is not enough," said the butterfly, 

"one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”

-Hans Christian Andersen

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Friday Flower : Mauve-ulous Blue Sky View

It may not be a quintessential October of crisp Fall days and fiery-colored, crunchy leaves underfoot,

but October in SoCal certainly has its own charms!!

...Like gloriously warm and sunny afternoons,

with nothing to spoil a perfect canvas of blue sky, 

except maybe a gently swaying palm tree, a wandering kite, or this mauve-ulous hued bloom!!

Of all the roses I admire (and there are many),

this is the variety that I love the most.

Its subtle mauve color and deliciously citrus scent

 send my spirits soaring any time we meet!!

Happy♥Friday!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Words of Wisdom : Always be a Unicorn

“Be yourself. 

Unless you can be a unicorn, 

In that case, you should always be a unicorn."

-Elle Lothlorien, Alice in Wonderland

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Mermaid Monday : Lacy Lady Caftan

My love of all-things-lace cannot be overstated...

and wearing it in a supremely elegant caftan cover up, is one of my favorite ways to show it!!

This florally, stretch lace fabric feels like a dream to wear, drapes beautifully, and never met a body shape it didn't want to flatter!!

...If it's summer where you are...or if you're headed somewhere tropical (lucky you!!), it makes a gorgeous beach cover up!!
But if cooler weather is more like what's on your horizon, it works as an elegant layering piece too!!

There's always something new at Mademoiselle Mermaid=)!!
...Speaking of which, MademoiselleMermaid.com is getting a little makeover this month.

So pretty please pardon my dust...
I promise it's going to be fun 'n fabulous when it's done=)!!

Shop the 'Lace Mini Caftan' look here=).

Happy Mermaid♥Monday!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Friday Flower Pick : Sunshine Roses

From a soft, colorful sunrise...to a full 'n hot midday sun...

to the sunset's low and golden glow...

the sparkling star of our daytime sky has oh-so many looks and moods.

And I love exploring how she plays with the roses dancing in the garden throughout the day!!

Today's Friday Flower Pick  features a few snapshots of some favorite subjects: roses 'n sunshine!!

Happy♥Friday!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Things I Love : Fringe Leg Warmers

Hello, October!!

Welcome to a new month!!...and one of my favorite months at that=)

Halloween is on the way...and so are longer nights, cooler weather, and beautiful Fall breezes.

I'm so inspired by the magic of this time of year...

and these fabulous new leg warmers are a result=)!! 

...It's been a while since I released a new legwear design,

and I'm glad that the new edition to my line is something a little outrageous=)!!

My handmade and high fashion crochet leg warmers, 

with a cascade of fringe and vintage-look buttons,

are just in=)...on Etsy!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid