tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61398423785481394392024-02-21T09:45:46.352-05:00A Flourishing PerspectiveTwo girls of sixteen and fourteen frolicking about in the lush grass, plucking peonies from an English garden, and painting a quaint landscape while sipping smoothies from a china teacup.A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-1321137128449709562011-08-24T23:15:00.002-04:002011-08-24T23:15:21.880-04:00Au revoir!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Darlings, we have a little announcement to make: </div>
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We're off to start our own personal blogs!</div>
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We shall be sister blogs, always sharing the little adventures we are constantly having with each other. </div>
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It's very exciting to have something fresh and new and personal to start from and we can hardly wait to get posting. </div>
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So, we hope that you'll follow us and enjoy the classy things we post.</div>
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A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-19631162293790323692011-07-31T23:02:00.001-04:002011-07-31T23:02:16.738-04:00The lakeside dotted with colours of red, white, and blue.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our 4th of July weekend was completely lovely. We had the most wonderful of times with family and friends out on the boat all day swimming and sun-bathing, enjoying breathtaking sunsets, the fireworks, the delicious food and sweet ice cream, and one another's lovely company. </div>
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The days were long wearing your swimsuit the whole livelong day, taking spontaneous canoe rides, and swimming for hours on end in the blissful water and the nights were late lingering round the fire by the lakeshore with sparklers. </div>
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Happy Summer to all of you, dears! It is complete bliss, is it not?</div>
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Darlings, we're off for several days for a seaside holiday! We'll be back with pictures and lovely little snippets stories. </div>
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We hope your Summer has been as sweet as ours and will continue to taste sweeter! We've been having the most perfect Summer having spontaneous, lovely, little adventures that we enjoy so very much. </div>
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So, cheers for now, darlings! We hope your weekend is completely wonderful. </div>
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And, before we close, Deathly Hallows was beyond perfect and all we hoped for and more. The tears streamed down our cheeks and the goosebumps were there throughout. </div>
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"You have your mother's eyes."</div>
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Perfection!</div>
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We'll tell you all about our brilliant night at the midnight screening when we get home!</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">10 days. TEN DAYS! It shall all end. We will be in the long line to view it at midnight, the amazingly epic WB will come glowing on the screen, our heart will nearly pound out of our chests, and the tears will stream as we view the perfect ending♥</div><div style="text-align: center;">Harry Potter is completely perfect and amazing and wonderful and we shall love it forever and always♥</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheers, darlings!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxoxoxoxoxo,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And, this video. This video is perfect. It makes us utterly happy and we cry when we watch it♥ It's lovely. </div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-41616469138234629372011-06-27T12:57:00.000-04:002011-06-27T12:57:37.595-04:00Summer is perfect♥<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIFtwSP8Jd8TmNLJRL42L8V6ONVs81URcL-U0GKjOYkrKVe96jZPV7sBEORoFNYkxCirxhHFcmYKsnhMcri13r40OBwFrQan87lX4InQqBy_AdsfTIlE3pgB_ZBfplQNjcBjRy3I4StrE/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIFtwSP8Jd8TmNLJRL42L8V6ONVs81URcL-U0GKjOYkrKVe96jZPV7sBEORoFNYkxCirxhHFcmYKsnhMcri13r40OBwFrQan87lX4InQqBy_AdsfTIlE3pgB_ZBfplQNjcBjRy3I4StrE/s640/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO5d7ljObX4tjlGWra_UzKMzQX2oJTW34cE_GlR5hMiFs3vwtlCAqbJSGGCgvjEVQNFLqHCrBP9w3l8fMuRmZX9spa5zQOo_XHQOvmM1GFGw-XiRs6P89Bo_Pn5wO9yhxpAvX4gqPN-R14/s1600/fadf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO5d7ljObX4tjlGWra_UzKMzQX2oJTW34cE_GlR5hMiFs3vwtlCAqbJSGGCgvjEVQNFLqHCrBP9w3l8fMuRmZX9spa5zQOo_XHQOvmM1GFGw-XiRs6P89Bo_Pn5wO9yhxpAvX4gqPN-R14/s640/fadf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBl9hJEOx5Yt3MONLH5OK4enei_TAMVZsZfJrbdlabOkZhE-XNU7Mp_WZksjeUD-NN_8Q2S_-Rwm0CExvddhdBEDjYG-A4lRxvZknwHHHicgM5VMyzfA8ssclsqCpBbmAlwI6AMwm_wFTO/s1600/morning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBl9hJEOx5Yt3MONLH5OK4enei_TAMVZsZfJrbdlabOkZhE-XNU7Mp_WZksjeUD-NN_8Q2S_-Rwm0CExvddhdBEDjYG-A4lRxvZknwHHHicgM5VMyzfA8ssclsqCpBbmAlwI6AMwm_wFTO/s640/morning.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGriMItVfFhSXOKgrwA28pcT6ucKB_kd2uGIYh2CMcb-omOwQB29DoeKQR7FOucG98eoUZVgPMiqKuaJ5tnpj734WAl8ckSe5XzaLLHGE6svOUAS3aP2W_TZFiMQXFMbeRkkVcsszZ5EoX/s1600/summer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGriMItVfFhSXOKgrwA28pcT6ucKB_kd2uGIYh2CMcb-omOwQB29DoeKQR7FOucG98eoUZVgPMiqKuaJ5tnpj734WAl8ckSe5XzaLLHGE6svOUAS3aP2W_TZFiMQXFMbeRkkVcsszZ5EoX/s640/summer.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Just a few quick photos to give you a taste of what we've been up to lately. Our weeks have been extremely busy with grand things happening nearly everyday but it's been lovely. Although I do enjoy those leisurely days at home reading and painting outside, which thankfully happen a few times a week, just to my liking. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Fourth of July weekend is mere days away and what an exciting thought it is. Every year for as long as we can remember we spend the whole blissful weekend at our grandma's lake house with family and friends. It's always a lovely thing to look forward to and becomes a highlight of the year. Last year's was absolutely perfect with fantastic memories cherished from it, so we have high trust that this year's will be just as grand. ♥<br />
What are you all doing over this grand holiday weekend?<br />
Happy 4th of July to you all! We hope it is lovely for each of you with sunny days of swimming, sun bathing, dipping ones toes into the water, and late night bon-fires with s'mores.<br />
xoxoxoxoxoxo,<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-48508781261152231772011-06-17T18:44:00.002-04:002011-06-17T18:47:46.591-04:00Summer tastes heavenly<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9vC4u3kWofx2JwfgwL5CILg9N-qSnBLvM0GK2KuMJcF27FWqPCVVbUssj_wQ2DErOUIpNQ5M6cFuw7_pALQr0auuD8eGS2JqhDs6rAnO74x2tKokV_8rHsjuWw6rdNbriT5A73teZ9Wo/s1600/sunny.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9vC4u3kWofx2JwfgwL5CILg9N-qSnBLvM0GK2KuMJcF27FWqPCVVbUssj_wQ2DErOUIpNQ5M6cFuw7_pALQr0auuD8eGS2JqhDs6rAnO74x2tKokV_8rHsjuWw6rdNbriT5A73teZ9Wo/s400/sunny.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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We had three whole glorious days together and each one was relished. Late Wednesday evening we schemed the plan of preparing supper on Thursday. So, as the sun was setting orange on the horizon, we sat chatting happily and flipping through Barefoot Contessa and Martha Stewart cookbooks.</div><div style="text-align: center;">On Thursday my mum took us grocery shopping, which is a task Erika and I adore. There is something so pleasurable going from section to section picking the best produce and poultry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The grand and exciting supper was quite a success on Thursday night-and very delicious, if if I do say so myself. With some help from my mum we prepared grilled asparagus with lemon butter, grilled chicken with white wine+fresh lemon juice+fresh parsley, and a heavenly salad with romaine lettuce+sliced pears+lemon and olive oil dressing+fresh Parmesan. We set the table with my great grandma's old blue and white transferware and lit candles among troves of shells from seaside holiday's past. That night at home was just my sister, mum and dad so we gathered round the table on the screened porch and enjoyed a lovely time. The birds sang beautifully and strains of The Rat Pack filled the air.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5TNEYDVtJp7Hp7KGjHULj7_ybV-szWqvp7XnwszF7O2qZFWC-EVi7rsoixAtRMt7Pc7ZDVE4BOzGASMb-6FIbOF8YC-Suak1TtHLZbdExxYObRcAfxjsVqYy4VvcX-sQnYSVW4wLMb85/s1600/summerwonderful.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5TNEYDVtJp7Hp7KGjHULj7_ybV-szWqvp7XnwszF7O2qZFWC-EVi7rsoixAtRMt7Pc7ZDVE4BOzGASMb-6FIbOF8YC-Suak1TtHLZbdExxYObRcAfxjsVqYy4VvcX-sQnYSVW4wLMb85/s640/summerwonderful.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">After doing up the dishes with Frank Sinatra serenading us from the living room, Erika, my sister, and I set off to the local outdoor ice cream shop that offers the most heavenly ice cream I've ever had and a strong sense of nostalgia. We had such a grand time talking and laughing and enjoying our ice cream-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got Chocomania (a glorious chocolatey wonder as dark as cocoa beans), Mackinac Island Fudge, and Cake Batter (so delicious and sweet and creamy). And Erika got blackberry, Chocomania, and butter pecan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later that night we watched Marie Antoinette for the first ever time, and may I just say</div><div style="text-align: center;">it was utterly beautiful♥ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAnLNqNMxs7wndmCRBwy7-p7pUG-Ax9Sri48Wx1HBSb5BjOQOJx_yPp2QggEm0Dsw3ahU_KqtgiIGMptl7oIr-I2n-WRmosZdth-iWlDFUymGkYKJDQNux5xnal-iZlobm2bZMBW6cTt-/s1600/victoria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAnLNqNMxs7wndmCRBwy7-p7pUG-Ax9Sri48Wx1HBSb5BjOQOJx_yPp2QggEm0Dsw3ahU_KqtgiIGMptl7oIr-I2n-WRmosZdth-iWlDFUymGkYKJDQNux5xnal-iZlobm2bZMBW6cTt-/s400/victoria.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The nights were spent up until 1 or 2 in the morning, or even later, enjoying the leisure of Summer and sitting on the breezy screened porch with the warm glow of the night lights and the stars shining beautifully.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Summer truly is wonderful! To Erika and I Summer is about as close as you can get to tasting heaven. The sunshine, the late nights, the days of freedom waiting for you, our grandma's beautiful lake to visit on spur-of-the-moment notions, random middle-of-the-week sleepovers, the ability to be able to enjoy the day outdoors until sundown, which, quite pleasantly isn't until 9:30, and how everything and all the times spent with everyone are somehow so much more happier and carefree♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MPc3b8CS-6r5skNfXKkR2MX3S3u1f4ble24C6Bo2gMqX9PPyy8Bdwnl9m-7qP-mDRUSIf60hqLa63X9u8k7Ski5VpBg7b9qM_CpKY78QnJF1AAWJ-bPEA1IuB76CIXYcp3YwoJZwdWoX/s1600/chocolate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MPc3b8CS-6r5skNfXKkR2MX3S3u1f4ble24C6Bo2gMqX9PPyy8Bdwnl9m-7qP-mDRUSIf60hqLa63X9u8k7Ski5VpBg7b9qM_CpKY78QnJF1AAWJ-bPEA1IuB76CIXYcp3YwoJZwdWoX/s640/chocolate.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, to quote F. Scott Fitzgerald, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the Summer."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidx95j2qyhdu64XpnkDSjuifjBJ5Yl1jQYM6_pv4FWvz5bEF8_7_T3BzaXnfGwQLMyPCxc3Nx5_SgQhKKAU9LraZ-Y8yXob4y5Zj7XsycR9vFyMqNc5drB5G6ZGJ-IG1pQHSzyoz1BSBIR/s1600/wonderful.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidx95j2qyhdu64XpnkDSjuifjBJ5Yl1jQYM6_pv4FWvz5bEF8_7_T3BzaXnfGwQLMyPCxc3Nx5_SgQhKKAU9LraZ-Y8yXob4y5Zj7XsycR9vFyMqNc5drB5G6ZGJ-IG1pQHSzyoz1BSBIR/s400/wonderful.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPITRdrWVxOMLeAJLMv25GkRTF6YGAzsBJF64KwI2elDw1BqsCPXBkS9m1KwuC3-XgXIfvSX_rWMFrF71fHYUo65S8ijPEodeotU2lojjs8v5PsI50SNasra7DhDbaGPw8bVq2SGRtiPmV/s1600/tumblr_kyc0cd0JSZ1qzyw65o1_400_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPITRdrWVxOMLeAJLMv25GkRTF6YGAzsBJF64KwI2elDw1BqsCPXBkS9m1KwuC3-XgXIfvSX_rWMFrF71fHYUo65S8ijPEodeotU2lojjs8v5PsI50SNasra7DhDbaGPw8bVq2SGRtiPmV/s400/tumblr_kyc0cd0JSZ1qzyw65o1_400_large.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And also, on Wednesday night, to perfectly welcome Summer's arrival we watched Pride&Prejudice. Oh, how perfect this movie is. The sunshine, the shining happiness, the scenery, the beautiful characters (the whole time while we were watching it Erika and I kept commenting on how much we love Keira Knightley in this role...and everyone else, for that matter!), the breathtaking score, and just the general splendor. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everything about it is perfect. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIcuHf1Fcs6b4NsGOiG91qKiSDlkaXEa5XcoTF8nZ0SBDcvJmsbPdcx5i6Wuv2JmU8e8IvwCoGDxrK2Fas895lfpLwOAr6t_q5c8rWnySvPUUKk0l8d7Qx3Txs5usjiq-Gr1TREWzy0JB9/s1600/perfect.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIcuHf1Fcs6b4NsGOiG91qKiSDlkaXEa5XcoTF8nZ0SBDcvJmsbPdcx5i6Wuv2JmU8e8IvwCoGDxrK2Fas895lfpLwOAr6t_q5c8rWnySvPUUKk0l8d7Qx3Txs5usjiq-Gr1TREWzy0JB9/s640/perfect.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6UE4e7rvAz0o3XnWQGr2-DmgGV8__AcpI7lSrurlIAJSZOEsKPPbLv9jMhT9v20sqtrqcoWqbS7JVj_U7aKcQDTSHAQw7gp9FjmY8Y-N0Ay7CHeRDPpNoKvQD6qAz1FLp1zfCTCfErPin/s1600/yes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6UE4e7rvAz0o3XnWQGr2-DmgGV8__AcpI7lSrurlIAJSZOEsKPPbLv9jMhT9v20sqtrqcoWqbS7JVj_U7aKcQDTSHAQw7gp9FjmY8Y-N0Ay7CHeRDPpNoKvQD6qAz1FLp1zfCTCfErPin/s400/yes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwd3Z6ox1aQ2MEu6XCANMpuPFzxy9Sa7nAEKyIQHdkhdO8Uyb6Q5UH9JWrr8nmbodIpFUWPTuCOmth3I4mRNMtQBV2fMe6HrV5PvNotgF7oyCkXz12EckojRk4G8TD9K4gLmD3Az546-y4/s1600/beauteous.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwd3Z6ox1aQ2MEu6XCANMpuPFzxy9Sa7nAEKyIQHdkhdO8Uyb6Q5UH9JWrr8nmbodIpFUWPTuCOmth3I4mRNMtQBV2fMe6HrV5PvNotgF7oyCkXz12EckojRk4G8TD9K4gLmD3Az546-y4/s640/beauteous.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheers to Summer, my darlings! How have your days been? Beautiful, I sincerely hope♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxoxoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{written by Rachel}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">♥♥♥</div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-25647559171014609842011-06-15T12:46:00.001-04:002011-06-15T16:48:21.130-04:0029 days. 29 days. 29 days. 29 days.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOCuNaOEeztM7mUNewK6zNH6x25OLFABR4tJMmQtrHr21wXlDcl_dD5Yco0xf9HEaTJX5g7ZlSGYLHrF4F2IZm3aaRmkUiB5kR0GSWvM17rzEJCvL8yVOGVNhV3y8QtIVquUWxo0_3K7b/s1600/tumblr_lg4n6eoryu1qenji0o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOCuNaOEeztM7mUNewK6zNH6x25OLFABR4tJMmQtrHr21wXlDcl_dD5Yco0xf9HEaTJX5g7ZlSGYLHrF4F2IZm3aaRmkUiB5kR0GSWvM17rzEJCvL8yVOGVNhV3y8QtIVquUWxo0_3K7b/s400/tumblr_lg4n6eoryu1qenji0o1_500.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">29 days. 29 days. 29 days. 29 DAYS! AH! That's not even right! Our excitement is unsurpassable and we get chills just thinking about sitting in that theater at midnight when the WB comes on the screen...and it starts. It is, of course a very sad time too because after this it's all over and we're not even sure what to think about that. But, of course, it never will be over because we will continue to adore this series forever and ever♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, although we are very sad to see it end we know the film will be perfect...and riveting...and extremely emotional, and, beyond all else, utterly beautiful. It will be a wonderful ending.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ePID8z_zgrHFn50APbm5AJ4xyoPT9nmYlDNtybnAzuvkWvmORfgAsXViSpUP3NC9d_pT3uOobMToF6apm85Axn6i7A0zdYAVtXx0IZzg1MDH4dY3ggbm4_bW_kyfWgZmb9D-i3OfcZzV/s1600/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince-20090706014241741_640w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ePID8z_zgrHFn50APbm5AJ4xyoPT9nmYlDNtybnAzuvkWvmORfgAsXViSpUP3NC9d_pT3uOobMToF6apm85Axn6i7A0zdYAVtXx0IZzg1MDH4dY3ggbm4_bW_kyfWgZmb9D-i3OfcZzV/s400/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince-20090706014241741_640w.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"But, you know, happiness can be found even in the darkest of times. If one only remembers to turn on the light."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8xsizhmY57L7uTxD3L4eEXZSwMRcObX3CLA1hnf7CRcDnLlQhzAqP2Ryhri2QmDcxcpj7JpwLvQaG0qOnagV8Q4X-JrJIC13rwom9nIvUpvlM4kLye91scqayS8OnACtuH6AWB4zV0fWK/s1600/tumblr_ljlgguVDBd1qcsrbao1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8xsizhmY57L7uTxD3L4eEXZSwMRcObX3CLA1hnf7CRcDnLlQhzAqP2Ryhri2QmDcxcpj7JpwLvQaG0qOnagV8Q4X-JrJIC13rwom9nIvUpvlM4kLye91scqayS8OnACtuH6AWB4zV0fWK/s400/tumblr_ljlgguVDBd1qcsrbao1_500_large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Well, how was it?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Wet. I mean, she was sort of crying."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"That bad at it are you?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"I'm sure Harry's kissing is more than satisfactory. Cho spends half her time crying these days."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"You'd think a bit of snogging would cheer her up."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Don't you understand how she must be feeling? Well, obviously she's feeling sad about Cedric, and therefore confused about liking Harry, and guilty about kissing him. Conflicted because Umbridge is threatening to sack her mum from her job at the Ministry, and frightened because about failing her O.W.L.'s because she's so busy worrying about everything else."</div>"One person couldn't feel all that...they'd explode."<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Just because you've got the emotional range of a teaspoon."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnABA7fwG5ZCCw3mlKGum8r12UGJSlWmi04VZcbqzVYMcLqcwG3cr125rMWGP2Xa4KfcrHNLxgj-aRUCLziU278-9vijfPjzcet0WE09sJaDWEnyW_5r33D581WEkRXTXkTHCsSQTEeE2s/s1600/tumblr_lf2n4mPXfS1qdmnzjo1_500.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnABA7fwG5ZCCw3mlKGum8r12UGJSlWmi04VZcbqzVYMcLqcwG3cr125rMWGP2Xa4KfcrHNLxgj-aRUCLziU278-9vijfPjzcet0WE09sJaDWEnyW_5r33D581WEkRXTXkTHCsSQTEeE2s/s400/tumblr_lf2n4mPXfS1qdmnzjo1_500.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Before my eyes it started to sink, and just before it hit the bottom it turned into a wee fish. It was beautiful magic, wondrous to behold. The flower petal was from a lily. The day Francis disappeared was the day your mother..."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZfUWstXdgiDN5XpnQa94iaOE-3q0qB_AnwXmaj_376AiWCy6EU2anKXJ1-pQgow0bynz4eCNuwrF1BaRKMOeoM1kRQVYd3ea02Nqa0d6LFOUwI9gTIbkTtzGylRf5HiJ9pw9ljzZbu-5/s1600/tumblr_l6dujxQVX21qcmzy5o1_500_large.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZfUWstXdgiDN5XpnQa94iaOE-3q0qB_AnwXmaj_376AiWCy6EU2anKXJ1-pQgow0bynz4eCNuwrF1BaRKMOeoM1kRQVYd3ea02Nqa0d6LFOUwI9gTIbkTtzGylRf5HiJ9pw9ljzZbu-5/s400/tumblr_l6dujxQVX21qcmzy5o1_500_large.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Ron, out of the kitchen! We're all hungry!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Yeah, out of the kitchen, Ron!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Fred, George, feet of the table!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Feet off the table!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40kK_wqfMOSDCzpzN6elwb_nC0f7Os_51kiXB7A1LO1XkYDRuvrPTM2XKyLiEvZMA_w20EsotrS-2HH-6Uml2i71b_WzEwH-fvfYIZyVjCedyAbPVKZELRPfJNlENPqT3Glb2uuvBsWFk/s1600/tumblr_lenuatt6md1qavj5uo1_500_large.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40kK_wqfMOSDCzpzN6elwb_nC0f7Os_51kiXB7A1LO1XkYDRuvrPTM2XKyLiEvZMA_w20EsotrS-2HH-6Uml2i71b_WzEwH-fvfYIZyVjCedyAbPVKZELRPfJNlENPqT3Glb2uuvBsWFk/s400/tumblr_lenuatt6md1qavj5uo1_500_large.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"This is mental."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Completely mental."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"The world's mental. Come on, we've got a horcrux to find."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7CKbkN_4NbklcSlGA6xilVfZ82vtrQNwUzEPQOs_N-4gLayuLDmfvy5LsKEWM6y4Se-bTeXM2mygVcs6hlTMOWjBeajBWRCSJtlZUFG9ycqXsF0UuUnGmpII9eVaCgwr4vNDkNO1Ij6A/s1600/tumblr_lesbv5S3bK1qabn2bo1_500_large.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7CKbkN_4NbklcSlGA6xilVfZ82vtrQNwUzEPQOs_N-4gLayuLDmfvy5LsKEWM6y4Se-bTeXM2mygVcs6hlTMOWjBeajBWRCSJtlZUFG9ycqXsF0UuUnGmpII9eVaCgwr4vNDkNO1Ij6A/s400/tumblr_lesbv5S3bK1qabn2bo1_500_large.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Merlin's beard, Harry!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Oh, sorry, sir, I should've announced myself. Cleared my throat. Coughed. You probably feared I was Professor Sprout!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Well, yes. What made you think that?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Oh, well, the general behavior, sir. The sneaking around, the jumping when you saw me. Are those tentacular leaves, sir? They're very valuable aren't they?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Ten galleons a leaf, to the right buyer! Not that I'm familiar with any such back alley transactions but one does hear rumors. My own interests are purely academic, of course..."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Personally these plants used to always kind of freak me out....mm."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDbBcca6ghfFCby5agLAQLHJiSL6bYDv9N1XcYBVsI9v56QvXsKwjiOuLn_XUZwnWH_qU35zV6IXtfiSvUmF80G2vxzEgrEx3-RXBD8l3utF34V2HVMzwktR8VUHqAvOiYhMw2DL_g-uu/s1600/TrioCommonRoomHBP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDbBcca6ghfFCby5agLAQLHJiSL6bYDv9N1XcYBVsI9v56QvXsKwjiOuLn_XUZwnWH_qU35zV6IXtfiSvUmF80G2vxzEgrEx3-RXBD8l3utF34V2HVMzwktR8VUHqAvOiYhMw2DL_g-uu/s400/TrioCommonRoomHBP.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Least I warned you about the dragons."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Hagrid warned me about the dragons."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"No, no, no! Don't you remember I told Hermione that Seamus told him that Dean was told by Parvati that Hagrid was looking for you. But...Seamus never really told me anything so it was really me all along. Thought you'd...be alright...once you figured that out."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Who could possibly figure that out? It's completely mental."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Yeah...it is isn't it? I suppose I was a bit distraught."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbV-wfjWR6Y6-5m7gNa1rzXElkZBPPUsMsBz6sim_pjENlMPnV1TvQAWlXavxWkpbMHr-1JocPGZjzLMJkqHb-V9gC7dytD0lXuwqkaC2hQzj64lCTlIjw1rCl1kJRXia1bPZz-gbQuhaS/s1600/Halloween_Feast_Food.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbV-wfjWR6Y6-5m7gNa1rzXElkZBPPUsMsBz6sim_pjENlMPnV1TvQAWlXavxWkpbMHr-1JocPGZjzLMJkqHb-V9gC7dytD0lXuwqkaC2hQzj64lCTlIjw1rCl1kJRXia1bPZz-gbQuhaS/s400/Halloween_Feast_Food.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0z1GpUI2x0Dl4kGrWOHR_WenxJK174EpT_GDA35keXILTW5Po-tZ-fL91DQi_yOPX0FVJSGxF9mr4OkX7PBHtdl9v7sjxFG3M4MnBSaWacj9jFYZzGA8Rn95MJrIZq4aogwfksSi7D51/s1600/DALine-up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0z1GpUI2x0Dl4kGrWOHR_WenxJK174EpT_GDA35keXILTW5Po-tZ-fL91DQi_yOPX0FVJSGxF9mr4OkX7PBHtdl9v7sjxFG3M4MnBSaWacj9jFYZzGA8Rn95MJrIZq4aogwfksSi7D51/s400/DALine-up.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeo6AR1_k9OGYcVDONK2hySX1e-DpXLeewFkGXl7-PjzpXUrZ-dNTHthXpuvKO9oD7J0N-0lNmWTI-WYGQNQ1cSiESH988FEF2ET64jj6qSTFyxCuvmrqzD2mWjsMzWl0C9RePcep9Qwjj/s1600/tumblr_lhaqcpE5ul1qbv7fko1_500.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeo6AR1_k9OGYcVDONK2hySX1e-DpXLeewFkGXl7-PjzpXUrZ-dNTHthXpuvKO9oD7J0N-0lNmWTI-WYGQNQ1cSiESH988FEF2ET64jj6qSTFyxCuvmrqzD2mWjsMzWl0C9RePcep9Qwjj/s400/tumblr_lhaqcpE5ul1qbv7fko1_500.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"I remember every wand I've ever sold, Mr. Potter. It so happens that the phoenix whose tailfeather resides in your wand another feather...just one other. It is curious that you should be destined for this wand when its brother....gave you that scar." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Gkqx74NnyzbQElzOYOEKVNiSd-O8EDTeB6C_WF1PARDpUoOwhdjMaXaTOYWDGg5QuH5Mzx1TA5KaQ8rTbrVQSUOtg4AfEtnH5hPELvKz4BElMAIekCUKA15dPKZfUehjOdzgZvuckkOf/s1600/Gryffindor_Common_Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Gkqx74NnyzbQElzOYOEKVNiSd-O8EDTeB6C_WF1PARDpUoOwhdjMaXaTOYWDGg5QuH5Mzx1TA5KaQ8rTbrVQSUOtg4AfEtnH5hPELvKz4BElMAIekCUKA15dPKZfUehjOdzgZvuckkOf/s400/Gryffindor_Common_Room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkz9RdLieFkqhmf1MEhmvsh0i5jTHN-RSr5_czaXcWeFvYUw0D5JzF1h9OLcq6abjdlDKVaPCZ5NqwdIvkKlLooStUekd_SdmbyjQ2eadTEpYnNYTtw5_CsrlNIzNCe6GbQYkvWItQP9G/s1600/tumblr_lcptkqA6uw1qdibyzo1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkz9RdLieFkqhmf1MEhmvsh0i5jTHN-RSr5_czaXcWeFvYUw0D5JzF1h9OLcq6abjdlDKVaPCZ5NqwdIvkKlLooStUekd_SdmbyjQ2eadTEpYnNYTtw5_CsrlNIzNCe6GbQYkvWItQP9G/s400/tumblr_lcptkqA6uw1qdibyzo1_500_large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"What's that he's drinking, do you suppose?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"I dunno, but I don't think it's Pumpkin Juice."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK2ZN2Alfld3binbwh_XP-LzMbPdnmnQevgVXfeuIHKLl7Or8kbV_Jg4zSNHetP8aP-l0l5P6ZmxxWco3wBick8OjaZ21ToGLhEWzAlfWt-hUHjrnF_tIhCo3TxHUm0E_wwsZdiUNnST7e/s1600/149671_477406544312_156794164312_5172415_2039610_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK2ZN2Alfld3binbwh_XP-LzMbPdnmnQevgVXfeuIHKLl7Or8kbV_Jg4zSNHetP8aP-l0l5P6ZmxxWco3wBick8OjaZ21ToGLhEWzAlfWt-hUHjrnF_tIhCo3TxHUm0E_wwsZdiUNnST7e/s400/149671_477406544312_156794164312_5172415_2039610_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt79ax7yY-NCu68ddOW9p8roCyrNJ5GjzrgiD4o2nQShDDnKs_khndkUeg9G_2SzKSt4F7AstLOck3kXk1NV-SwaBZ7gz3AUCtrPZGa9ry1oHKnSfD8a5c8ZIVKWWfs_dw30Ny6hnhuBdx/s1600/tumblr_llidr8rIqF1qjwjguo1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt79ax7yY-NCu68ddOW9p8roCyrNJ5GjzrgiD4o2nQShDDnKs_khndkUeg9G_2SzKSt4F7AstLOck3kXk1NV-SwaBZ7gz3AUCtrPZGa9ry1oHKnSfD8a5c8ZIVKWWfs_dw30Ny6hnhuBdx/s400/tumblr_llidr8rIqF1qjwjguo1_500_large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"And here we all are, four years later!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"We're all still a bunch of misfits." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Yeah, I suppose. But least we have each other. And Harry of course. Soon to be the youngest Triwizard Champion that's ever been! Hooray!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBp4LaEL_0oG6gr2EoLqQyZvbgjHpobBkL8QAAKAL0JvnasraQFNhRj9wlmk-uWXGGXJhOiiRi7skZX_imwCW5SyDTQzjhTVT_wj8xupXJdDWXvmoXCEbRDZaj2ijErQzHGGn2A2PnSgZ/s1600/tumblr_lj848gIyIq1qhipsuo1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBp4LaEL_0oG6gr2EoLqQyZvbgjHpobBkL8QAAKAL0JvnasraQFNhRj9wlmk-uWXGGXJhOiiRi7skZX_imwCW5SyDTQzjhTVT_wj8xupXJdDWXvmoXCEbRDZaj2ijErQzHGGn2A2PnSgZ/s400/tumblr_lj848gIyIq1qhipsuo1_1280.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZOYXzhxntua3r54qH50bRMX4YdeQwszEFAuIpNnl3Fg6-IFz8y2jIGq_7ttK2zVWPA6ItVJtW83R7VLtS96TomYuIcW8YFVLImMFPMm959AiJRgGVZtEt9sF9GvAx7_jOdeM0Mh9u8sV/s1600/tumblr_lliey4H2dc1qjwjguo1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZOYXzhxntua3r54qH50bRMX4YdeQwszEFAuIpNnl3Fg6-IFz8y2jIGq_7ttK2zVWPA6ItVJtW83R7VLtS96TomYuIcW8YFVLImMFPMm959AiJRgGVZtEt9sF9GvAx7_jOdeM0Mh9u8sV/s400/tumblr_lliey4H2dc1qjwjguo1_500_large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"My wand! Look at my wand!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Be thankful it's not your neck."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq27aqthcHlj_4E8DLPvnIB04LbPd-lf5gsLds4Bi6IySPKBOhs3Wj8DJi-Zg7vupZ3ZF6eXTT7FynYF4c4pttlRwqFzugtqdCZGJoVKYZzV_3fR38JBnPr02kvCMEA5h2OH-YEhJfvmVX/s1600/clown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq27aqthcHlj_4E8DLPvnIB04LbPd-lf5gsLds4Bi6IySPKBOhs3Wj8DJi-Zg7vupZ3ZF6eXTT7FynYF4c4pttlRwqFzugtqdCZGJoVKYZzV_3fR38JBnPr02kvCMEA5h2OH-YEhJfvmVX/s400/clown.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">"This is mad! At this rate we'll be the only ones in our year without dates. Well...us and Neville."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">"Yeah, but then again he could take himself."</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuSpDHEGErHWmC9kEXxN_56emUPqfXuFcEymNsTp_RcQBdS8Nv2bS6lNcj95fHk9RTFYkyaUhing_AhSrJJuNgDRKItyrt8dC7ofw47wScdIXlMEEyvJNezgYeKKtm3vLEaMcb2qLzdSe/s1600/tumblr_l84vviHEIs1qbz3cfo1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuSpDHEGErHWmC9kEXxN_56emUPqfXuFcEymNsTp_RcQBdS8Nv2bS6lNcj95fHk9RTFYkyaUhing_AhSrJJuNgDRKItyrt8dC7ofw47wScdIXlMEEyvJNezgYeKKtm3vLEaMcb2qLzdSe/s400/tumblr_l84vviHEIs1qbz3cfo1_500_large.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"I've been thinking about something Dumbledore said to me. That even though we've got a fight ahead of us, we've got something that Voldemort doesn't have. Something worth fighting for."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkh7fgsqFwSEzeBmaM408ni4nrq345x1243KWo_eIUU36wUPGixnC1ONZlXvAR4-VWnNteQf8rJDvIrYdKZimSYH8TNk62UuAlQOKvcX3t44IIFQhTRmpi0Vmd_JhUbBkrekTunw5SiHgR/s1600/trio_dragon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkh7fgsqFwSEzeBmaM408ni4nrq345x1243KWo_eIUU36wUPGixnC1ONZlXvAR4-VWnNteQf8rJDvIrYdKZimSYH8TNk62UuAlQOKvcX3t44IIFQhTRmpi0Vmd_JhUbBkrekTunw5SiHgR/s640/trio_dragon.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It all ends in 29 days. Oh.my.lands. It will be incredible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtQ2xxj8vKdHYbJ1EYCbFHe9qen-8qjzx2PATPj3t9tm1i1XWCXs5sA9go7CGvWyTg72G6YsLBNFLwLN7xmUiJDDmGLwNQZB5jscf-KcRXFR0dP12yXkzTzbljT6vy6C8zyuE_OFKIkSa/s1600/itallendsposter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtQ2xxj8vKdHYbJ1EYCbFHe9qen-8qjzx2PATPj3t9tm1i1XWCXs5sA9go7CGvWyTg72G6YsLBNFLwLN7xmUiJDDmGLwNQZB5jscf-KcRXFR0dP12yXkzTzbljT6vy6C8zyuE_OFKIkSa/s640/itallendsposter.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Harry Potter, and all those wonderful people affiliated with it, never ceases to make us fairly beam and be a topic that never gets old. The quotes never cease to be hilarious and brilliant. It never ceases to give us chills at certain points and make the tears sting our eyes. Never ceases to be fresh and new, when reading or watching them, and completely perfect and what we love best of all♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1091.photobucket.com/albums/i387/TuneyPotter/?action=view&current=tumblr_lmjkxw5nhW1qdyo5zo1_500.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i387/TuneyPotter/tumblr_lmjkxw5nhW1qdyo5zo1_500.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's just something about Harry Potter. Something indescribable that just pulls our heartstrings and makes us all warm and happy at any time. Watching the films or reading the books cheers us up when we are down, makes us feel better when we're ill, or enhances a regular blissful day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It all ends in 29 DAYS! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheers, darlings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxoxoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-38545517556896961692011-06-13T11:15:00.000-04:002011-06-13T11:15:46.987-04:00A tiny little peek♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6vdKQkQZVAznY6BH7oxt2Rt0Opa76gMW7fgMC4gJ7myg-ND4ZEY0p5fFFSeZ8zmWcu9sapILsHcFq6sw_EiUUX70VQfTbbnooEOp7gtiGP4FeoQK4WE_53mECWSzzxEw-n35p2BWJ535/s1600/paint.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6vdKQkQZVAznY6BH7oxt2Rt0Opa76gMW7fgMC4gJ7myg-ND4ZEY0p5fFFSeZ8zmWcu9sapILsHcFq6sw_EiUUX70VQfTbbnooEOp7gtiGP4FeoQK4WE_53mECWSzzxEw-n35p2BWJ535/s400/paint.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGBkReTSJyQGCBvtKpPg4Va9IUjGmTDvcam8v_S4WcEB3yge3edLfNgGLEXhKdbookiYg0EQt1CnJJxyqDRLBI5gleveIQVsI6WfBVchleakdcqftp20WKWLJtt2orgv1oiviJgD5Ji0x/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGBkReTSJyQGCBvtKpPg4Va9IUjGmTDvcam8v_S4WcEB3yge3edLfNgGLEXhKdbookiYg0EQt1CnJJxyqDRLBI5gleveIQVsI6WfBVchleakdcqftp20WKWLJtt2orgv1oiviJgD5Ji0x/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Together we had a delightfully magically wonderful few days together filled with painting in the sunshine, walks and swinging outdoors, visiting a nearby shining lake, preparing a delicious meal for the family with help from Martha Stewart's books, and staying up till all hours of the night chatting on the screened porch in the moonlight with Rachel's mum or watching Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley-the most perfect and beautiful film ever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More to share with you later but for now, here are just a few little pictures for a sneak peek. The rest will be coming later this week! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Monday, loves! Tell us how your weekend was and how Summer has been treating you?<br />
xoxoxoxoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-48791870741307411362011-06-02T23:52:00.000-04:002011-06-02T23:52:28.751-04:00Utter bliss♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5UwbjBGsr8LNh-UdFcQSzy5DkNdFE4oeFIWE1TKPnYQ-nYnVrQdOFkZtR_jYKrfe79rj6UWJgdPlSESjCD8EGM84Qls2jkOTtRDUQsIYQty_Fhve7Oqu7FIpsJXARfDdJaNUcfzwdk0UY/s1600/sadsa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5UwbjBGsr8LNh-UdFcQSzy5DkNdFE4oeFIWE1TKPnYQ-nYnVrQdOFkZtR_jYKrfe79rj6UWJgdPlSESjCD8EGM84Qls2jkOTtRDUQsIYQty_Fhve7Oqu7FIpsJXARfDdJaNUcfzwdk0UY/s400/sadsa.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The first of June has come and gone. What a completely magical little thought that June has arrived. June officially, in my eyes, starts Summer. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The landscapes are lush and full of beautiful green, the sunshine drenches warmth, the skies are as blue as a robin's egg, and the wind tousles my windblown hair.<br />
Summer is utter bliss♥</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Next Wednesday is Erika's first official day of Summer holiday and mine was last week. It has been simply heavenly. The freedom that Summer brings is perfect.<br />
We are planning a grand two night sleepover from Wednesday to Friday filled with lots of wonderful picture taking, merry picnics in the bright sunshine, perhaps a little watercolouring, evenings on the porches chatting, stargazing late at night, and watching Pride and Prejudice which just happens to be one of our favourite movies-how perfect it is!<br />
And a grand surprise for all of you:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrGFTY6gwY2EQqKFqimrsT9QQDla_2gvLab3sN-kyDEztoyRhKWrrSbW5enO3oLu4CkqPxa3mLmyIEmz9UvutzLrygUo-rFANeYkEm9jfX1pMwZcZ9rlV-6J3IVzddj0PpFM9twrHO3ic3/s1600/green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrGFTY6gwY2EQqKFqimrsT9QQDla_2gvLab3sN-kyDEztoyRhKWrrSbW5enO3oLu4CkqPxa3mLmyIEmz9UvutzLrygUo-rFANeYkEm9jfX1pMwZcZ9rlV-6J3IVzddj0PpFM9twrHO3ic3/s400/green.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Come July we may be having a grand holiday in</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>California</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQDteYQ9aKLKcplm5m9lumomvoGT2gtvZxc1TctWV1oPj-UnGKN_E5e5lNSzIOtircY17lz9tegr0Eqfh4-smNEwHHG9PFLqmZmN9X76T_CDATG6fMM0qVOwDh1ecEy3DM_oshKM4ounT/s1600/love.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQDteYQ9aKLKcplm5m9lumomvoGT2gtvZxc1TctWV1oPj-UnGKN_E5e5lNSzIOtircY17lz9tegr0Eqfh4-smNEwHHG9PFLqmZmN9X76T_CDATG6fMM0qVOwDh1ecEy3DM_oshKM4ounT/s400/love.jpg" width="400" /></a>San Diego to be precise. We get chills just thinking about it. The thought of landing in L.A., riding with the windows down through the grand boulevards in Hollywood, whole days spent on the magnificent beach, and the tall palm trees everywhere just makes us fairly giddy. But, it might not happen, but one can hope! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdnPQ0tx1ybdgkbzqVPMiLIPgC_KZWobOA0ZzsZ4FhrmlhmI6q9CcknhFBiYtmFN2Ysth9HuFuKXaqKMdN4NpYlw02njFjWcbVdgBnYYR4oJf1Mi5hkFOZAuNDToRC817Jqfb083D3tnz/s1600/woods.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdnPQ0tx1ybdgkbzqVPMiLIPgC_KZWobOA0ZzsZ4FhrmlhmI6q9CcknhFBiYtmFN2Ysth9HuFuKXaqKMdN4NpYlw02njFjWcbVdgBnYYR4oJf1Mi5hkFOZAuNDToRC817Jqfb083D3tnz/s400/woods.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHVX1zyQgJmTcqX8ZDYUEstH7uIPEMEmi2A6F63uLlbRhsT1Yk7xZ8nReYEm6ZG3UBt6QCUQnWcFXgXa1YuX1EHCevJKYibvSr9j2dEuhP6Mklr0Euz969a2WsA6iApyvxAtx_tew6_dr/s1600/lovely.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHVX1zyQgJmTcqX8ZDYUEstH7uIPEMEmi2A6F63uLlbRhsT1Yk7xZ8nReYEm6ZG3UBt6QCUQnWcFXgXa1YuX1EHCevJKYibvSr9j2dEuhP6Mklr0Euz969a2WsA6iApyvxAtx_tew6_dr/s640/lovely.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The days are long and I enjoy my freedom in blissful joy. In the morning I leisurely water the vegetable garden and flowers my mum so beautifully planted, I watercolour in the bright afternoon sunshine attempting to capture my beautiful surroundings, I take lovely walks in my breathtakingly beautiful woods, I read of Hogwarts, Mitford, Paris, and Martha Stewart and Ina Garten's elegant entertaining until the sun sinks low over the horizon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeINM3WywixsmjjQkskk_uy6qH_Yaa49pDYMJqUkacstQ3XV-0f5k0Gg1hLt8DmNa2SfJsd0pg3S5T8bHmO1r_xmwP_KT-lJFm4ofyAkc2ZkGGvdvUPvPWhRaYg_Vgp9s_vnHqOU_FnSSt/s1600/potter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeINM3WywixsmjjQkskk_uy6qH_Yaa49pDYMJqUkacstQ3XV-0f5k0Gg1hLt8DmNa2SfJsd0pg3S5T8bHmO1r_xmwP_KT-lJFm4ofyAkc2ZkGGvdvUPvPWhRaYg_Vgp9s_vnHqOU_FnSSt/s400/potter.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOoDsVLr_zwKYJk67dtQRrHSscEno3IAN4vxLhNPpa9Klb1wLZgR94rkoBwTXGRvdbIEEJIBlNmslS-AWW6bMB5LznJr6lct4R_pbDgNwLgBqVHXVzxDy3quJ-lAeN0uyLX-uGgFVCKnXY/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOoDsVLr_zwKYJk67dtQRrHSscEno3IAN4vxLhNPpa9Klb1wLZgR94rkoBwTXGRvdbIEEJIBlNmslS-AWW6bMB5LznJr6lct4R_pbDgNwLgBqVHXVzxDy3quJ-lAeN0uyLX-uGgFVCKnXY/s640/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My mum has transformed our screened porch into a beautiful haven, as always, tucked between the green yard and lush woods. Last night we talked out there until half past ten in the evening of all things lovely, and it was perfectly wonderful! Summer has definitely arrived and I am ecstatic♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOoDsVLr_zwKYJk67dtQRrHSscEno3IAN4vxLhNPpa9Klb1wLZgR94rkoBwTXGRvdbIEEJIBlNmslS-AWW6bMB5LznJr6lct4R_pbDgNwLgBqVHXVzxDy3quJ-lAeN0uyLX-uGgFVCKnXY/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAz4nyCz7831XWl8JPV9TaeKyvcITrswcvNztiitL-0brj6HpgiP-T80HHdNG56IqIik9OOeKuAm1BUexmhnSUee8TB03wAft8cqU2X3S52Xj92EQh-Q-PuMpd84Omlt_gAuYA4soJg41y/s1600/dining.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAz4nyCz7831XWl8JPV9TaeKyvcITrswcvNztiitL-0brj6HpgiP-T80HHdNG56IqIik9OOeKuAm1BUexmhnSUee8TB03wAft8cqU2X3S52Xj92EQh-Q-PuMpd84Omlt_gAuYA4soJg41y/s400/dining.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Memorial Day was divine. We spent it at our Grandma's wonderfully beautiful, bright and airy, cosy and warm lake house with siding the colour of the water on a sunny day and bright white gingerbread trimming the many porches. Sunday night we sat in Grandma's cosy bedroom perusing the pages of a California atlas and reading the Hollywood issue of J. Crew. We later made popcorn and put it in the old bowls we used when we made popcorn even as kids before we watched old Disney movies. With the smell of it in the air, Erika and I watched the Devil Wears Prada in her warm, welcoming, and comfy living room and stayed up talking, like we always do, with the twinkling night lights on until half past two in the morning. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFprojqqLEfSAnZysvsPqH-vAe9KbTqQ1PokF-q__dyA5wASKOkycwFH_9r0Dm-_jbjjgAAUL2lcRZBOjn-Rix8SZQrdvzq6wZGajiD0bAIOT5e6SwZyvLAJxjzGDRuGNrNevcn-G33yR/s1600/%252Cmemorial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFprojqqLEfSAnZysvsPqH-vAe9KbTqQ1PokF-q__dyA5wASKOkycwFH_9r0Dm-_jbjjgAAUL2lcRZBOjn-Rix8SZQrdvzq6wZGajiD0bAIOT5e6SwZyvLAJxjzGDRuGNrNevcn-G33yR/s640/%252Cmemorial.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Monday we lingered in our pyjamas and talked of the past and things to come with our Grandma on the gazebo. Late in the afternoon all of the family came and we grilled a delicious feast, swam for the first time this year (which was delightful!) floating along with the rafts, and sat in the grass as our hair dried in the breeze chatting and munching on red, white, and blue Whale crackers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcvVvrjwuOHKBu8R-E3GGB1Iunx4tWEpOxUsNbXYNBYk6bYzTuZaeA9xIJNm7fIbFEc1yKWKd4mrtp4P6Y-CIF6MfjtwjMx-tDtplkH4gCRYdaoyyH0XqGgwKrxe0v1QqPiIMOtTfna6t/s1600/a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcvVvrjwuOHKBu8R-E3GGB1Iunx4tWEpOxUsNbXYNBYk6bYzTuZaeA9xIJNm7fIbFEc1yKWKd4mrtp4P6Y-CIF6MfjtwjMx-tDtplkH4gCRYdaoyyH0XqGgwKrxe0v1QqPiIMOtTfna6t/s640/a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And, of course, Chicago was absolutely thrilling! I just adore the city. This collage is a tiny little sneak peek but I have more pictures to come and little stories of my time there to share with you. It was lovely to be among the bustle of the city, the tall skyscrapers, the classy people, shopping in fantastic shops, and seeing Monet and Renoir's work in front of your eyes is spine-tingling. </div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/A0u_MKJZKlE" width="560"></iframe><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">And now, with just 41 days until it all ends, we want to share with you this perfect video that we keep watching over and over again. It is just so lovely and gives us chills♥ We love this cast so very much! They, and the films, and the books, and Jo Rowling, hold such a special place in our hearts. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It feels surreal that the final installment will be coming in just 41 little days...but it will be a wonderful ending and we look forward to enjoying Harry Potter all the more so with its coming and going. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy weekend to you, my lovelies! We may be off to the lake at some point which will be lovely. How have you been enjoying your Summer thus far?</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxoxoxoxo,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">{written by Rachel}</div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-19886955628463367422011-05-25T23:04:00.000-04:002011-05-25T23:04:45.373-04:0050 days, it seems like a dream♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229298_221085101235137_100000009465398_930742_4362302_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229298_221085101235137_100000009465398_930742_4362302_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222366_10150275870574428_59386114427_9295392_377976_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/226393_221085507901763_100000009465398_930755_5011769_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228555_221021281241519_100000009465398_930067_4487746_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228555_221021281241519_100000009465398_930067_4487746_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just fifty days! July 15th is coming so unbelievably fast. It will be such an incredibly bittersweet moment. I can imagine all the tears and smiles and wonderful chills that shall come along with this brilliant ending of a wonderful series. We talk about these films as old friends, and that's perfectly suiting. For many it's their childhood or, in the least, their children's childhood. That is what it is for us, some of the best days were spent playing with wands, nights warm and cosy in bed reading Harry Potter by candle light, late evenings watching the perfectly magical films, or hot Summer nights waiting in line to see the films at midnight with spine-tingling excitement. Although it won't truly end, because we will forever love and enjoy the story of the boy in the cupboard and we will continue to read the books and watch the films for years to come, holding them in a such a very special place in our hearts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkcp9avs9N1qa9vqgo1_500.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkcp9avs9N1qa9vqgo1_500.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a perfectly wonderful day! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheers, darlings, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Rachel&Erika</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">{written by Erika}</div><div style="text-align: center;">P.S. My Birthday post shall come soon dears.♥ Sorry, for the hold up, but the ending of school is keeping me rather busy. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="327" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHy4atvrBcDvrKWFrHxzppIWAwboCUXzQYEB4QDeiNn47PlVd9s7490JbdXKQaX58H7h4Ay0dYIqCSK2EmbvpHmBw8X8SaJTxTyJcz6gYG_PO88i-O8VC_83DNWLlvZuI7PSmqyQo1RA9/s400/tumblr_llcq8azrvo1qa8ir9o1_r2_500_large.gif" width="400" /></div></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-90411780945184089762011-05-18T20:21:00.002-04:002011-05-18T20:25:00.824-04:00::Stripes and flowers and dappled sunlight to joyously welcome Summer::<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcTh5JOMUopcpnCcqtUgeM75P7ht0hd_79O0fcuk0JhNmhF9TbzG5aVvsbmIJVAnEbE4y7EQy2rru-LMlOCdAFbPk2CO2ggMs2Mx034RYtOOeIypsXb9Wa6EUnMG3abzfcgBHpgxNFZofg/s1600/sun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcTh5JOMUopcpnCcqtUgeM75P7ht0hd_79O0fcuk0JhNmhF9TbzG5aVvsbmIJVAnEbE4y7EQy2rru-LMlOCdAFbPk2CO2ggMs2Mx034RYtOOeIypsXb9Wa6EUnMG3abzfcgBHpgxNFZofg/s400/sun.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwXMLjRelUQO8TLiEi2uAzdZf2GX67uH6TJ_wskqN24OrVz8ci1tT9bhYbQIghKzHTzWA0GmUoGBjHsNkXkMFEhtSR9BLC7zdfcKdESqGJtfAMy8yaUozdxzjDBoIvmoB0zmPrPWDbSPTG/s1600/cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwXMLjRelUQO8TLiEi2uAzdZf2GX67uH6TJ_wskqN24OrVz8ci1tT9bhYbQIghKzHTzWA0GmUoGBjHsNkXkMFEhtSR9BLC7zdfcKdESqGJtfAMy8yaUozdxzjDBoIvmoB0zmPrPWDbSPTG/s400/cake.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Summer is near. Blissful, practically-perfect-in-every-way, Summer. May has swiftly come and we are already nearly into June. June! That is the official start to Summer and I can hardly believe it's arrived--Summer is so wonderful it feels almost like a fantasy. I shall start my Summer holiday next week and Erika shall be starting in two weeks. The first day of her Summer holiday she shall come stay at my house and we shall watch blissful Pride and Prejudice, take grand pictures capturing the day, and sip smoothies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuWdvA2UTXjVHyjCGhk9YjtPpcZIc1ywxONRfMAbempgJmNVihlHsI9sLbqhv5A7XKkiPc7LDXVVZvYoVMLmEGELRZ6_3S8SSz-xL3HsguBwxGz9lBUgiNYDk2Hnv7oAeS_zphSOkQTd0A/s1600/beautiful.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuWdvA2UTXjVHyjCGhk9YjtPpcZIc1ywxONRfMAbempgJmNVihlHsI9sLbqhv5A7XKkiPc7LDXVVZvYoVMLmEGELRZ6_3S8SSz-xL3HsguBwxGz9lBUgiNYDk2Hnv7oAeS_zphSOkQTd0A/s400/beautiful.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKnKNKW9ZVaACR_3c4zHOdH4KcnV0ksgYpa-hfldNErdEGUGz4mxBJi6YUF6g0YLJFUxSQD-2Nr383Jgqo9VDqFuvt5M6lfNJjU0l2qCgzKi1F_qNL82pB7dkNl0dwwOn7dG_Nzh1P3js/s1600/phlox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKnKNKW9ZVaACR_3c4zHOdH4KcnV0ksgYpa-hfldNErdEGUGz4mxBJi6YUF6g0YLJFUxSQD-2Nr383Jgqo9VDqFuvt5M6lfNJjU0l2qCgzKi1F_qNL82pB7dkNl0dwwOn7dG_Nzh1P3js/s400/phlox.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The days have been bliss. My woods has blossomed with leaves, cool shadows, and warm patches of sunlight. I slowly walked through admiring the beauty. I stared up the long, vast trunks and up into the brown branches full of green leaves and the sun shined through in gorgeous splendor. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1cEqzC-xknaAtykabTLnAq07dH3tspa01qnmY97bULznJXe55YoCxYrX1_NPg2DT9NznG3KCSRyRugt9vtR0gLNxvxLaLiQ_-dT-eX-fD16Nb9JiiQgA9NKHYRh7sVeim_gOWv6p3jxoy/s1600/cute.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1cEqzC-xknaAtykabTLnAq07dH3tspa01qnmY97bULznJXe55YoCxYrX1_NPg2DT9NznG3KCSRyRugt9vtR0gLNxvxLaLiQ_-dT-eX-fD16Nb9JiiQgA9NKHYRh7sVeim_gOWv6p3jxoy/s400/cute.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Some videos that shine with Summer. Keegan Gibbs, <a href="http://keegangibbs.com/moving_images/display/the_beach/">The Beach</a>, is very divine. I've always fancied the thought of surfing in California and romping the beach with friends, still wet from the salty sea with your hair blowing dry in the wind. And, of course, my favourite video, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oWGD5yYS9g">Miss Dior Cherie</a>. It completely captures blissful Summer in Paris-I cannot wait to be there someday biking through the streets, visiting Laduree and eating macaroons as I roam the streets and visit the grand Eiffel Tower. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6mTCYgECnDyL4O2-bnizS9DCLgJ5BYzz1aHg-WsnxT588pOVmRRQlBk2b3VmvRRLD0rQlBHz7Y1acT3540d0ttvf-NGiRyyws4KhnnpmhczOpOjhmYxIERyD8uF6WqZXzFjGB0wAtbt8/s1600/woods.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6mTCYgECnDyL4O2-bnizS9DCLgJ5BYzz1aHg-WsnxT588pOVmRRQlBk2b3VmvRRLD0rQlBHz7Y1acT3540d0ttvf-NGiRyyws4KhnnpmhczOpOjhmYxIERyD8uF6WqZXzFjGB0wAtbt8/s400/woods.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We celebrated Erika's birthday with a grand party and I promise she shall be sharing pictures with you soon. Next week my sister and I are visiting Chicago for four whole wonderful days! It will be practically perfect. I have been dying to visit the city. I can't wait to be there among the tall buildings, the swarms of people forever walking along the sidewalks, and visiting the huge three-story H&M. We also plan to visit the Art Institute and I am so ecstatic! I'm currently working on a research paper on impressionists (but particularly my favourite ever artist, Renoir) and I have absolutely fallen in love with them and am nearly giddy at the prospect of seeing Monet's and Renoir's work in real life. AH!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKVGV4b3qejBHyfl8P3kvMNesM7BzMMBd-yMNgDGpkV60uMunsQrRDhbOppo107iYM42NpwlvVHuY02Q_Dh0R76EwLB9-rzo6LHquHs9up6qnYWvw5ACqzHMj8AlPxbShM7IeRYCuqt0MG/s1600/sweater.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKVGV4b3qejBHyfl8P3kvMNesM7BzMMBd-yMNgDGpkV60uMunsQrRDhbOppo107iYM42NpwlvVHuY02Q_Dh0R76EwLB9-rzo6LHquHs9up6qnYWvw5ACqzHMj8AlPxbShM7IeRYCuqt0MG/s400/sweater.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Monday night my sister and I shared an Italian dinner with a friend and afterwards went shopping at the mall. We, of course, had to visit H&M where I discovered, much to my joy, an adorable striped French sweater (I am currently obsessed with all things French!) with elbow pads for....$15!! Hooray! It will be lovely in Chicago. Ah, Chicago~I am so every excited♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqkiT6ibmaUr6le85YSTKrbkE8MiwkB5x4oM3IPXNTCgH_A1q5PCDOGym0oBsZxzCUvf3WKPyOJl7H94xiMLjbp3FATAb6CgDKpINAfRK-A0ibSmY03Wz0_9bEhQtQ-SapptsZo3QiUhC/s1600/beautifusadad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqkiT6ibmaUr6le85YSTKrbkE8MiwkB5x4oM3IPXNTCgH_A1q5PCDOGym0oBsZxzCUvf3WKPyOJl7H94xiMLjbp3FATAb6CgDKpINAfRK-A0ibSmY03Wz0_9bEhQtQ-SapptsZo3QiUhC/s640/beautifusadad.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Warm sunshine, sun-kissed skin, cool shadows, the rythmic waves bouncing your shining sailboat, biking through beautiful boulevards wearing breezy tops, cuffed shorts, and Oxfords, and the breathtaking seaside. What bliss! Summer is utterly blissful and I am fairly giddy that it has nearly arrived.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am currently adoring blue&white and dreaming of a holiday along the east coast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~♥~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, I'm planning to buy two prints for my bedroom. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Monet's, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Claude-Monet-Artists-Argenteuil-Poster/dp/B0026KY1KC/ref=pd_ybh_11?pf_rd_p=280800601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=ybh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=01639MTTA3BQPZBW993D">The Artist's House at Argenteuil</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Claude-Monet-Artists-Argenteuil-Poster/dp/B0026KY1KC/ref=pd_ybh_11?pf_rd_p=280800601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=ybh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=01639MTTA3BQPZBW993D"></a>Renoir's, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pierre-Auguste-Renoir-Bridge-Poster/dp/B0038YGZ4K/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1305733341&sr=1-2-fkmr1">Bridge at Chatou</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxoxoxoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Written by Rachel}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQmEMD6sMqI4c-FLwEhu5bO8_tD6j1VgxAP3I0DkxlTawyXMDu9YsHkyix-uyuLVJaw-aFR_A1iVWuf-k11c_OSfNjqsyZ7RGqTs0NY30npSRbdPdeefxDmImqUCi_-6VAzW__A70YsAN/s1600/690px-sign_of_the_deathly_hallows-svg.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQmEMD6sMqI4c-FLwEhu5bO8_tD6j1VgxAP3I0DkxlTawyXMDu9YsHkyix-uyuLVJaw-aFR_A1iVWuf-k11c_OSfNjqsyZ7RGqTs0NY30npSRbdPdeefxDmImqUCi_-6VAzW__A70YsAN/s200/690px-sign_of_the_deathly_hallows-svg.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Just 57 little days until it all ends♥</span></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-91118346919604792532011-05-07T17:24:00.000-04:002011-05-07T17:24:53.097-04:00::Splendid May delights::<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQmmvh9MKEGLZmm5V6iTkJNVrUG-lnCCq7P6N3dyi-QxZo0ZpOP5rA4J3zzhQh5Qef5QfcfkrNDDChpr4oG_WNb0wynQS3jgcn9aqNFACzs10ACcOdmu-0yWBajKkwCpCgW4KpVdHQ0JE/s1600/spring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQmmvh9MKEGLZmm5V6iTkJNVrUG-lnCCq7P6N3dyi-QxZo0ZpOP5rA4J3zzhQh5Qef5QfcfkrNDDChpr4oG_WNb0wynQS3jgcn9aqNFACzs10ACcOdmu-0yWBajKkwCpCgW4KpVdHQ0JE/s640/spring.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCQwii8TKuhizkuP-3MdWFnvC_0mRUVY7KhVsMqTfYKkEOcunLo62AYrIY0TMGnrklBEAp2zQD9x80XM67gD7Yl3lP-oONtHpenO79Vp6DL3oweDStTzM4mvHbaMpLb00AqkuQStUm4ht/s1600/party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCQwii8TKuhizkuP-3MdWFnvC_0mRUVY7KhVsMqTfYKkEOcunLo62AYrIY0TMGnrklBEAp2zQD9x80XM67gD7Yl3lP-oONtHpenO79Vp6DL3oweDStTzM4mvHbaMpLb00AqkuQStUm4ht/s400/party.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">May has arrived and it feels almost like a fantasy. The birds sing blissfully, I sit in the sun and read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, my woods is an enchanting place with pale green foliage and leaves with the sunshine making it shimmer and glimmer, and the grass is a lush haven. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmer9jEOKHON4NWjfYl3XL-W1s_DIS3Q-3Ro7A4LYLbSJXZ2yhNX0XYh0di-XQ3oIWwmbaEwECOE14LBzDlHd4MFHAdmmwGRPA8dSESYPTn_4zIao0TXiaDpxliaFWPceVWdO65SNhrTq/s1600/perfection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmer9jEOKHON4NWjfYl3XL-W1s_DIS3Q-3Ro7A4LYLbSJXZ2yhNX0XYh0di-XQ3oIWwmbaEwECOE14LBzDlHd4MFHAdmmwGRPA8dSESYPTn_4zIao0TXiaDpxliaFWPceVWdO65SNhrTq/s640/perfection.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My dreams have been soaring lately and Paris is utterly on my mind. I call Paris "my city" because it is the city that just the thought of it never ceases to make my heart skip a beat. I dream almost daily of bright sunny mornings in Paris walking around street markets buying baguette's and speaking French, enjoying the blissful environment and people. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuqK4JdjxjZAvp60kBcNMAy3I9mFbfzEk4cn-GCWJ6lcWEdbOhsJRF43NlkeZh0VLEeHCoZJZy5QmCrg24fGWXJ69hNFPcDg9QnJfCfaKE-IPErB1FqoWWo-UsrQHe5UzeUShSK8cctUsC/s1600/light.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuqK4JdjxjZAvp60kBcNMAy3I9mFbfzEk4cn-GCWJ6lcWEdbOhsJRF43NlkeZh0VLEeHCoZJZy5QmCrg24fGWXJ69hNFPcDg9QnJfCfaKE-IPErB1FqoWWo-UsrQHe5UzeUShSK8cctUsC/s400/light.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Erika and I were just discussing the other day, during one of our late night phone conversations, how we think it's almost surreal that Europe even exists because we dream of going there so passionately and idealistically. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our hearts go all aflutter at just the thought of romping around Europe together someday--watercolouring in the Lake District where Beatrix Potter once sat, riding a gondola along the shores of Venice, and taking late night strolls with the stars shining and the Eiffel Tower gloriously shining right above us, just like in Ratatouille, where perhaps we would casually stop at a sidewalk cafe for a macaron.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60y6lu4r7g0gErFncqKn0HeBP7323EhTym0ei9X2OZ1H68pV3qam0hsrWFDf0kgTBmD4dMF10mRnJLtkB0AfaYm-cohTx6yMSoNvanrIcwFVAUgD7gwm6aa1UdcszrlfjbyVlX41PiVlY/s1600/tumblr_lfp3qt6upN1qapmmyo1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60y6lu4r7g0gErFncqKn0HeBP7323EhTym0ei9X2OZ1H68pV3qam0hsrWFDf0kgTBmD4dMF10mRnJLtkB0AfaYm-cohTx6yMSoNvanrIcwFVAUgD7gwm6aa1UdcszrlfjbyVlX41PiVlY/s400/tumblr_lfp3qt6upN1qapmmyo1_1280.jpg" width="355" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Summer is wonderfully on my mind. I dream of warm evenings spent on the screen porch within the warm glow of lamplight, picnics in the bright afternoon sunshine reading and painting, and glorious weekends at mine and Erika's grandma's lake house with the sparkling water and after-dinner swims.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_75159515"></span><span id="goog_75159516"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsCMmOGDXkMGJW3xcFdp_S30eo2RpwQofeWAv7x-fWm2C3Z0gJktfOj1zwNUtYWian0ELgdFnJEt5Xh-qSvsRusDRrx4baEDQ0XxQWL1oeeoQS3CEHyVa5aj4pM4o8dAYZvbgyIayN6VyL/s1600/dreamhome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsCMmOGDXkMGJW3xcFdp_S30eo2RpwQofeWAv7x-fWm2C3Z0gJktfOj1zwNUtYWian0ELgdFnJEt5Xh-qSvsRusDRrx4baEDQ0XxQWL1oeeoQS3CEHyVa5aj4pM4o8dAYZvbgyIayN6VyL/s640/dreamhome.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b6d7a8; font-size: x-large;">:: Merci beaucoup ::</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1000745574"></span><span id="goog_1000745575"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9rKGKmd-Z55jwny9fnTThagFugXIq-9I6d1KTFbcapE29jrTTaWfK6J3dujGm9QqL41MzmClH-CYArtQe0aBbeKvFP9Y-s6MHM5dupfCbGyIhBtZ-lWAWFKZmugHE6vqrmUyhnrM6LFD/s1600/crop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9rKGKmd-Z55jwny9fnTThagFugXIq-9I6d1KTFbcapE29jrTTaWfK6J3dujGm9QqL41MzmClH-CYArtQe0aBbeKvFP9Y-s6MHM5dupfCbGyIhBtZ-lWAWFKZmugHE6vqrmUyhnrM6LFD/s400/crop.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA3yE0f3wki_the8mflsePhPvaQBL2h8tybBytEraQjUBfqLq3bKw95ljI8pWXlWSjzOW4osTT1tJrQuV23xd1dcUL2ui3ie2ysT9Mzt0lRh3vCB7uI9DYQsx6OCmgRgma64bsrVhqu6Iu/s1600/beaut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA3yE0f3wki_the8mflsePhPvaQBL2h8tybBytEraQjUBfqLq3bKw95ljI8pWXlWSjzOW4osTT1tJrQuV23xd1dcUL2ui3ie2ysT9Mzt0lRh3vCB7uI9DYQsx6OCmgRgma64bsrVhqu6Iu/s400/beaut.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I enjoy these days of blissful splendour as the leaves burst forth in glorious beauty and the forest floor becomes sprinkled, almost like fairy dust, with pale green foliage and flowers. I sit barefoot on the grass and read Sorcerer's Stone in the bright afternoon sunshine feeling perfectly content. It is bliss. I am ecstatic that as each week rolls by wonderful Summer is nearing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamM9Zyvj7ZFQdBjiatuJJaX65tRQjtZdEYz3THXqQ95LfkbWUNc8E_gxmUvyyggCTfZdFCAq6yyU-cuU0HngjXMT62xV2dK-ThMt7sybcY1tvVJIgzvI6jtAXIOFV3mtLOB1KR2eIEOwr/s1600/sun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamM9Zyvj7ZFQdBjiatuJJaX65tRQjtZdEYz3THXqQ95LfkbWUNc8E_gxmUvyyggCTfZdFCAq6yyU-cuU0HngjXMT62xV2dK-ThMt7sybcY1tvVJIgzvI6jtAXIOFV3mtLOB1KR2eIEOwr/s400/sun.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADbDdm9puQO0XTuW3gqQUhxWSCFg1ZqT2R20VM3btb-W_DkPA_WGxOTRJ3Jd4opNQQoXb7AV1GJPAwCAzMmfdJiuuWs-ilnuFnVCrsYNy8WB-jykO50zd-t2FHqDrTb8Ffn-AoxJ8viVc/s1600/woods.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADbDdm9puQO0XTuW3gqQUhxWSCFg1ZqT2R20VM3btb-W_DkPA_WGxOTRJ3Jd4opNQQoXb7AV1GJPAwCAzMmfdJiuuWs-ilnuFnVCrsYNy8WB-jykO50zd-t2FHqDrTb8Ffn-AoxJ8viVc/s400/woods.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Erika's seventeenth birthday is a week from today and we're going to spend her whole birthday weekend together. We're hosting a splendid picnic on Sunday, the 15th with friends. It will be outdoors with decorations of flowers and penants to hang from the trees, scrumptious food of cheese and baguettes, leisurely games of croquet, and Half-Blood Prince projected outside once nighttime falls. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRI1LOEFL4aCg27qnXpbDpz_Ydcqwqh1NrJY_cPI7cdvZuREzcD86DYifklNGb8MFlJJ0vpFs6zpZTtiPcA5yH-J_9lPvKQNabe1EUkTL0UuH5XHpwCyqTibtJTc_MwpW1_8dD4zEBo0Po/s1600/sorcerer%2527s+stone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRI1LOEFL4aCg27qnXpbDpz_Ydcqwqh1NrJY_cPI7cdvZuREzcD86DYifklNGb8MFlJJ0vpFs6zpZTtiPcA5yH-J_9lPvKQNabe1EUkTL0UuH5XHpwCyqTibtJTc_MwpW1_8dD4zEBo0Po/s400/sorcerer%2527s+stone.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">How have you lovelies been? I hope the weather has been treating you well wherever you reside! Seize the day and enjoy the revealing of lady Spring♥</div><div style="text-align: center;">Currently feeling:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33BPOTqTSJEUHUXyh6cHe3fpWF4Na6Jjyzd7m26PPMJ2RYZSJLB0gOB8AJuIBAWlXjVTR0kN9uPx5Ul1JKyLrzzq1teoERqqMKNxV-6WZ4407gFQ-8j92ODQNJy7dv3qY4hYt1VHdKU4I/s1600/tumblr_liwhufumTc1qh0sb5o1_500.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33BPOTqTSJEUHUXyh6cHe3fpWF4Na6Jjyzd7m26PPMJ2RYZSJLB0gOB8AJuIBAWlXjVTR0kN9uPx5Ul1JKyLrzzq1teoERqqMKNxV-6WZ4407gFQ-8j92ODQNJy7dv3qY4hYt1VHdKU4I/s400/tumblr_liwhufumTc1qh0sb5o1_500.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Homesick for Hogwarts. I am, however, perfectly happy to say that I have been there. Right there. At the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. And it was heaven. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is 68 days until it all ends and the excitement and bittersweet feeling is mounting for Erika and I. On Wednesday, April 27th a trailer for Deathly Hallows part 2 was released and oh my lands, it blew our minds. You can watch it right </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcf6cwr9TnY">here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we first watched it we got major chills, tears stung eyes, and hearts raced. It is incredible. Harry Potter is incredible. ♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">{written by Rachel}</span> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-26095630900528147122011-05-03T17:38:00.001-04:002011-05-03T17:44:08.789-04:00♥The Royal Wedding♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4-51C6tYpNU-DPRNXd8_2ONBxS9NWIdn8CeflX96ICfxal5kWAfVzcQvechHxziwvjt-bpBe1YWieOYD4PGOIEK5i37wRZOIzSoCFnu381VfqdnwnLFAiKZiv5KmUUF3cSvAHV2-jLV2x/s1600/5614780767_9ea44b5bee_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4-51C6tYpNU-DPRNXd8_2ONBxS9NWIdn8CeflX96ICfxal5kWAfVzcQvechHxziwvjt-bpBe1YWieOYD4PGOIEK5i37wRZOIzSoCFnu381VfqdnwnLFAiKZiv5KmUUF3cSvAHV2-jLV2x/s400/5614780767_9ea44b5bee_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1139.photobucket.com/albums/n543/TottenhamCourtRoad/?action=view&current=tumblr_lkf22xqmSZ1qdx5sqo1_500.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n543/TottenhamCourtRoad/tumblr_lkf22xqmSZ1qdx5sqo1_500.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7axCPF0_r6FoRrXN8dLefjwf1b2cWYE9xCO2sg3S_od4HJJkNaSXO78rYdCaxJrn_-XlzhTtLk6BAFcyU-iIF7Ed8wo_Q2C5wyKFBvyRVnhxvo8gT8528gOVo_x1Piln9xH6h75yVvsl/s1600/kate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7axCPF0_r6FoRrXN8dLefjwf1b2cWYE9xCO2sg3S_od4HJJkNaSXO78rYdCaxJrn_-XlzhTtLk6BAFcyU-iIF7Ed8wo_Q2C5wyKFBvyRVnhxvo8gT8528gOVo_x1Piln9xH6h75yVvsl/s400/kate.jpg" width="400" /></a>As <a href="http://citified.blogspot.com/2011/04/royal-wedding-with-this-kiss.html#axzz1LAErQ4ER">This Is Glamorous</a> said, I am "still a little caught up in the romance of it all, the stolen glances and secret smiles, the horse-drawn carriages and chantilly lace, the balcony kisses and moments so breathtakingly lovely you can barely stand it." It was surely something I'll always remember from my teen years-seeing all the photos and videos from the perfect wedding day and pre-wedding, and the many covers of magazine with Kate and Will's faces on it. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK4LAobUxL01YwjOFGkyBZfFhSfaBV4_pBDgdugLmOhWuH-4477z_hFkIHXNSdLhR1qc32rtlEUDRoSf-dVwKHcwjvYtLeAwMcRuqILHFUtJM8zCIKP7KYfpbXsGwYaNJqt9LKPYtxlL5x/s1600/kateandwill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK4LAobUxL01YwjOFGkyBZfFhSfaBV4_pBDgdugLmOhWuH-4477z_hFkIHXNSdLhR1qc32rtlEUDRoSf-dVwKHcwjvYtLeAwMcRuqILHFUtJM8zCIKP7KYfpbXsGwYaNJqt9LKPYtxlL5x/s400/kateandwill.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was perfectly elegant and ever so extravagant-but, rightly so! For what better way to make a princess feel like a princess? The beautiful draping wedding gown, and sparkling tiara beneath the dainty layers of chenille from her veil just took my breath away. The extravagance of the ceremony in Westminster Abbey was incredible. I adored the hats that all the women wore to the wedding, adding a very nice British touch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtiI89B7JdzVC9sYRpqxs7xPE4aozTxt1nSBENxVkjDtke-rvSWcuNXu23ecSoPtR9RzmoPutlEuncEVboQJR1pARHxSgpRGQmoEOD4FUZr3WuDCP8RA22OaApUldkzwdPigHbpGXsx2Wk/s1600/brits.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtiI89B7JdzVC9sYRpqxs7xPE4aozTxt1nSBENxVkjDtke-rvSWcuNXu23ecSoPtR9RzmoPutlEuncEVboQJR1pARHxSgpRGQmoEOD4FUZr3WuDCP8RA22OaApUldkzwdPigHbpGXsx2Wk/s400/brits.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And may I just say, I would have loved to have been in England on that day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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And </span>on the subject of weddings, I thought I would share with you some of my dream wedding ideas-I have so many! My mum and I discuss weddings and my dream plans often which is such fun and I am always staying tuned to the most beautiful wedding blog <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/">Once Wed</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Being fifteen the subject is very exciting to me! My colours would be: peach, champagne, cream, rose, pale grapefruit, and a soft celery green for accents (like the foliage pictured at right). I love a very elegant wedding with lush flowers, draping tulle, twinkling lights, candles, and lovely wine glasses on the tables to sparkle. But nothing too fussy! My wedding has to be on a Friday evening with the ceremony outside at perhaps about five in the evening, in September ideally, and the reception being outside at my very own home with hundreds of lights strung and round tables beautifully decourated with chiavari chairs. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNawr6ElyRubsa579ahuif9_t3V1HO0lipSzjPPtqtb1DzMcbV341nqwdaY-mS_Yy2NemPTH_m3VgXr25v4Ifvfq9gimvZVdpsGHX6EG398RHzZ2rkx07AzXtCFEtFF6qUFZEiBsLctTT/s1600/lovely.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNawr6ElyRubsa579ahuif9_t3V1HO0lipSzjPPtqtb1DzMcbV341nqwdaY-mS_Yy2NemPTH_m3VgXr25v4Ifvfq9gimvZVdpsGHX6EG398RHzZ2rkx07AzXtCFEtFF6qUFZEiBsLctTT/s400/lovely.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I dream of having a dessert reception. The food consisting of bread pudding, cheesecake, fruit tarts, a chocolate fountain to daintily dip strawberries and apples, fruit kabobs, lemon bars, delicious chocolate cookies, with beautiful loaves of baguette sitting out, a fine selection of cheeses and water crackers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgXxbRjo2rFRes55A1ZYV7gbRv2eS8rRKdF150EiTPYnnuqeKOT7jJVGKqkcOWhVTwNZV2ygdfP_gimgqN55j8IERG_WWnLRVgrPCZvTacmubdvpfO-PeyKD-tzeOsnPTf3ovcjvIbwa1/s1600/perfectcake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgXxbRjo2rFRes55A1ZYV7gbRv2eS8rRKdF150EiTPYnnuqeKOT7jJVGKqkcOWhVTwNZV2ygdfP_gimgqN55j8IERG_WWnLRVgrPCZvTacmubdvpfO-PeyKD-tzeOsnPTf3ovcjvIbwa1/s400/perfectcake.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
And of course there's the cake. I've told my mum that it's always a letdown to go to a wedding and have the cake be dry with frosting purely made out of. Personally I think your wedding cake should be one of the best cakes you've ever tasted. I adore this wedding cake on the right, with a beautifully coloured creamy frosting making swirls and the gorgeous peonies.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I dream of each layer being different. One layer being a raspberry cake with a jam filling, another perhaps being a heavenly chocolate and vanilla swirl, and another even being mocha. And all of this covered with a delicious almost mousse-like buttercream frosting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiexy19ZpPRz_r-FdPhlbZ37gThDAszxMBwbH9ZIvl3cP4l0fw4wUeIjYRl2KVSxZSUkv6f8fglWQhapPQsFHAGLQqEdhGO2nrmr9gSo6BJweNVbMdSt-j0Ctd0om9UmtfgFVeHC36JM9BV/s1600/sunshine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiexy19ZpPRz_r-FdPhlbZ37gThDAszxMBwbH9ZIvl3cP4l0fw4wUeIjYRl2KVSxZSUkv6f8fglWQhapPQsFHAGLQqEdhGO2nrmr9gSo6BJweNVbMdSt-j0Ctd0om9UmtfgFVeHC36JM9BV/s400/sunshine.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I completely adore how unique weddings are now and how each one shines with the couple's own personal style. The prospect has always seemed exciting of planning the wedding and I've sort of vowed to myself not to get stressed over it when it might come around someday. I think that time of planning should be really fun for the bride and groom and also that time of being engaged and getting to know one another even better and creating that perfect day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5H5Gr7TzcUl-7BCPuLcmFMaxJ1pr2mS6SakhoNN41r2tenEWpOry9gCfqZFEyDTxYIKpBm6NAYS2tL8UWxK_TEsGwWF9OX7wUGh8L-D05iLUZr8PZU_RqsadjkmvhVqX8UbYGSrJ-rSY/s1600/dreamdress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5H5Gr7TzcUl-7BCPuLcmFMaxJ1pr2mS6SakhoNN41r2tenEWpOry9gCfqZFEyDTxYIKpBm6NAYS2tL8UWxK_TEsGwWF9OX7wUGh8L-D05iLUZr8PZU_RqsadjkmvhVqX8UbYGSrJ-rSY/s400/dreamdress.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am utterly swooning over this wedding gown-the sweeping layers of silk and gorgeous details is completely elegant and feminine. As I've <a href="http://aflourishingperspective.blogspot.com/2011/04/spring-inspiration.html">mentioned</a> before one of my dream gowns is BHLDN's <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_gowns/cascading-goddess-gown">Cascading Goddess</a> gown and this dress pictured above very much reminds me of it. I am currently loving very feminine and elegant wedding gowns with beautiful layers and sleeves with nothing too overdone. I also adore this very simple <a href="https://catbirdnyc.com/shop/product.php?productid=17173&cat=359&page=1">wedding band</a>-it's just perfect!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBijB9ysUL2RNX4LsADvD0vOHz0aMFJWJWZDUxuk2HtxAmGtXmRTPTJHxBtYwyk9ZrokLqbaokAUtS6z7cvpwhybRSVgKrTcOI2u7eeNQgYXgHoq5tFLUfVz2vDU0QJcloRbNtNt6DXQbG/s1600/wedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBijB9ysUL2RNX4LsADvD0vOHz0aMFJWJWZDUxuk2HtxAmGtXmRTPTJHxBtYwyk9ZrokLqbaokAUtS6z7cvpwhybRSVgKrTcOI2u7eeNQgYXgHoq5tFLUfVz2vDU0QJcloRbNtNt6DXQbG/s400/wedding.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Dancing is an absolute must at my wedding. My guests must stay and party until one in the morning, in the least! I've told myself that I'm pretty sure the thing I'll be the most keen on finding is a perfect photographer. I suppose that's because I myself am an artist and photographer and will want the pictures to be just right capturing the joy and classiness of the day.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2ATPjZ0gBaHy-wA1fulz9FVnDjuRduKd7aX3cB09v7SICvmXe1Lff0LnMSBng_QMR4kJSPobLnWRA0ctO3SmfhTivDQ9D8FQmWrNv0O23fMNuBr_RfYx5R7DZzNlGOTR_pVl9cM2LMTZ/s1600/french.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2ATPjZ0gBaHy-wA1fulz9FVnDjuRduKd7aX3cB09v7SICvmXe1Lff0LnMSBng_QMR4kJSPobLnWRA0ctO3SmfhTivDQ9D8FQmWrNv0O23fMNuBr_RfYx5R7DZzNlGOTR_pVl9cM2LMTZ/s400/french.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before I close this little post, I will mention that both Erika and I think it would be incredibly brilliant to learn a swing dance for the bride and groom's first dance. It would be so fantastic at the reception and also quite delightful to learn beforehand. A song choice that would be perfect is <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JErVP6xLZwg">Love</a> by Nat King Cole like from The Parent Trap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8QDUO55PRgNjibFUwGwmGm-ZDI9mLlHZhMwwlMLXVA7oCtEj4bgpj8RvuGSzBr-ZBKGvXsY_iWzDyNIOEB54dnUx5yKkTjgVIal25QJjSeUt1nz2nv__fy1BV1gianFGdJqpeyNbNj5U/s1600/perfect.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8QDUO55PRgNjibFUwGwmGm-ZDI9mLlHZhMwwlMLXVA7oCtEj4bgpj8RvuGSzBr-ZBKGvXsY_iWzDyNIOEB54dnUx5yKkTjgVIal25QJjSeUt1nz2nv__fy1BV1gianFGdJqpeyNbNj5U/s640/perfect.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This photo utterly sums up what I dream of having my reception look like. Twinkling and warm glowing lights, elegant wine glasses and beautiful flowers on the tables, and all of it outside at dusk~so perfect~with Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, and Glenn Miller playing in the background, the sound of good conversation and laughter from the adults while looking so sophisticated sipping wine and champagne, and the kids running around blowing bubbles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, lovelies, did any of you watch the Royal Wedding? What were your favourite parts and scrumptious details you liked most about it? Erika stayed home a few hours from school just to watch it! We are such kids of the 2000's, right?! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And please do share what your dream wedding ideas are!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another delightful Spring post come this week! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxoxoxoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Rachel</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-37606815223202211792011-04-29T11:58:00.001-04:002011-04-29T12:23:09.204-04:00Birthday balloons, striped vintage umbrellas, and lovely surprises♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"></span></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYGoIgVHorHn4wM2ERf-FQvaY9pjhX8vR2a8pg2megk4m3o8AzirA-t7dHZyabmLNV9s1qbtawQL2ejyaMx-o49uxNQ82jgFRezBivJj4TJ1IGiz25YO-kZWHEk8WGuMig17967F_IW2N/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYGoIgVHorHn4wM2ERf-FQvaY9pjhX8vR2a8pg2megk4m3o8AzirA-t7dHZyabmLNV9s1qbtawQL2ejyaMx-o49uxNQ82jgFRezBivJj4TJ1IGiz25YO-kZWHEk8WGuMig17967F_IW2N/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Monday, the 18th. My birthday! I woke up in bed with my breezy white duvet enveloping me in cosiness, not quite feeling 15 years old. My mum and I got all ready and drove off to the local big city for a lunch of sushi in a classy restaurant, sipping ice lemon water, enjoying Clear Soup, and heavenly Maki rolls.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguH0pbMyU_XmfaDAHzA8m_RQZNIeQvRqS3VIOgw2w2fbA5wfUK9GKYdabvRPZnaKvHiDxd1lXs28nGEyW-V0tX8IiJsqjnz5eKA7emX0U3VTfl_2-gCbdkK2XmpFp2cMxwgTZbZhoRBxVS/s1600/clothes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguH0pbMyU_XmfaDAHzA8m_RQZNIeQvRqS3VIOgw2w2fbA5wfUK9GKYdabvRPZnaKvHiDxd1lXs28nGEyW-V0tX8IiJsqjnz5eKA7emX0U3VTfl_2-gCbdkK2XmpFp2cMxwgTZbZhoRBxVS/s400/clothes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The whole day was simply divine and one of the best birthday's I've ever celebrated. My mum and I stopped in Target and admired the lovely embellished dresses, then popped in Barnes and Noble on our way to the mall admiring the adorable new Beatrix Potter collection, and then we were off to H&M. But on the way we were distracted by Banana Republic--how classy and sophisticated it looked! We had to stop in. I was admiring the beautiful clothing and the beautiful aesthetically pleasing way they set up the store, when my mum and I came across the sale corner. I was looking through, not really expecting to find anything, when I came across something rose-coloured and silk. I pulled it off of the rack and discovered a beautiful dress with fluttering sleeves and beautiful details. I looked at the price tag and found that it was: $30. Yes, $30! I couldn't believe it. I was so excited. We went straight to the dressing rooms and I tried it on, and as I pulled it over my head I knew it was perfect. The way it fluttered around when I twirled made me so happy. I went out and looked in the huge mirrors and knew that I had to get it.<br />
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At the end of the lovely shopping day I got two tops+one skirt, a pair of canvas Oxfords, a beautiful pink sparkly embellished headband to go with my dress, and a very classy pair of brown mottled round sunglasses (think Edith Head) all from H&M, plus two tops+one skirt from Forever 21. <br />
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It had been a simply delightful birthday and everything I'd hoped it to be.<br />
I am very excited for Erika's 17th birthday to come round on May 14th. Her and I are planning a wonderful outdoor picnic consisting of delicious food and a screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince projected outside with us all snuggled in blankets on the grass and the stars shining above us.<br />
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Easter post to come next week, my darlings! How has your Spring been?<br />
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xoxoxo,<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">-Rachel-</span></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-24815431732760455492011-04-22T00:22:00.001-04:002011-04-22T00:23:06.531-04:00When I hear that wind and I think of spring...<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP5YXV7HdNq2J1oMkr8rdRRnjtv4iDWoDaIXEx2nYGJ3uxSSobCXG99OtUpXFHUjaYFP2RHyezydoWfylpW27DrxstUGxh8F7-YCiNqeQ_4tFHj5e4eJvfGTKYBmAVJBYRsHPL6fGI3Osd/s1600/tumblr_ljrl17LzFr1qb6f1po1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP5YXV7HdNq2J1oMkr8rdRRnjtv4iDWoDaIXEx2nYGJ3uxSSobCXG99OtUpXFHUjaYFP2RHyezydoWfylpW27DrxstUGxh8F7-YCiNqeQ_4tFHj5e4eJvfGTKYBmAVJBYRsHPL6fGI3Osd/s400/tumblr_ljrl17LzFr1qb6f1po1_500.jpg" width="400" /></a>Hello darlings, I hope you have all been having wonderful weeks of spring flowers and beautiful sunshine! The weather has been so inspirational, even though it has been rainy, and I have been doing some spring cleaning and decorating. What have you lovelies done lately in honour of spring? I have been loving the breezy feel of rooms full with flowers and sheer curtains. Soon I am going to be painting my room a beautiful light yellow colour and I am so excited because I have been awaiting this day for ages.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP5YXV7HdNq2J1oMkr8rdRRnjtv4iDWoDaIXEx2nYGJ3uxSSobCXG99OtUpXFHUjaYFP2RHyezydoWfylpW27DrxstUGxh8F7-YCiNqeQ_4tFHj5e4eJvfGTKYBmAVJBYRsHPL6fGI3Osd/s1600/tumblr_ljrl17LzFr1qb6f1po1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZIEfUdXD_NRbrTAAdDHgbCJaJ-WYc3_RPeYgM1Zep7QkOvpSgE56C86a0rZqUibfDt2AvV_dhQd7bg24kAIg2NNoKxwU4EIt0tG25IVYYPwU-L8KpgLdDDqLCbRvl0JSbuPg76zb_QyG1/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZIEfUdXD_NRbrTAAdDHgbCJaJ-WYc3_RPeYgM1Zep7QkOvpSgE56C86a0rZqUibfDt2AvV_dhQd7bg24kAIg2NNoKxwU4EIt0tG25IVYYPwU-L8KpgLdDDqLCbRvl0JSbuPg76zb_QyG1/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: right;"></div></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;">Aren't those cats simply precious? I should be getting a cat for outdoors soon and it makes me so happy. I have never been a huge cat lover, but after seeing beautiful pictures of them, such as the one above, I have been aching to have one. Oh, and look at that precious house! Imagine living in a cute cottage like that, and having a wonderful secret garden in the back with daffodils and june lilies encompassing it! Ah, I simply adore flowers and I cannot not wait until my daffodils begin popping up! <br />
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Spring has also gotten me into the baking mood. I want to have a huge lovely picnic for my birthday, in May, and bake all sorts of goodies and make lemonade. Brie with pear preserves on fresh baked bread, chocolate cake topped with raspberry whipped cream, and a wonderful fruit salad. Have any of you baked something lovely lately? Easter is coming very soon and I hope to dye some eggs like <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/easter-crafts#fbIndex7">this</a> featured in the April issue of country living. Aren't they darling? <br />
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Speaking of Easter, I have purchased a beautiful twenty dollar dress from H&M and Rachel has purchased a gorgeous thirty dollar dress from Banana Republic. We are both very excited to wear them to church as well as our grandma's house afterwards. The fashion styles this spring have been breathtaking and I have been loving every minute of them! The light pinks and creams, the silk and sheer, they are all so lovely! Are any of you doing something special for the wonderful easter holiday?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope your weekend is as divine as mine has been! More pictures soon my lovelies♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Rachel~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I do hope you've been enjoying this blissful Spring weather. This past Sunday we were very spoiled with wonderful 80 degree weather and lovely warm winds. Here! In the midwest! In April! It was completely divine. I wore my new thrifted floral shorts and blue and green shoes I'd worn all the time last Summer. Erika and her brother came over in the early evening and we had an absolutely completely splendid time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdDlgjELHu_6Y_kU8SdWfRp6Z3A2J3z8CX-UqPahLXj7YAYNGnxM8wPH1v1UDJUiswrlhCn5m3nmGtFpdfgHM67iEUx89XNQPvFUv_Lp-Bp_uY672w42cQexwM7oi3b2HHSrRQVFMMIIle/s1600/sun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdDlgjELHu_6Y_kU8SdWfRp6Z3A2J3z8CX-UqPahLXj7YAYNGnxM8wPH1v1UDJUiswrlhCn5m3nmGtFpdfgHM67iEUx89XNQPvFUv_Lp-Bp_uY672w42cQexwM7oi3b2HHSrRQVFMMIIle/s400/sun.jpg" width="400" /></a>We all sat out on my family's screened porch and sipped ice cold lemonade and enjoyed lovely conversation. It felt so much like Summer it was surreal! Erika and I of course took some photos to capture the glorious day. We sat out on my blanket beneath the vast ceiling of branches of the pine trees and talked for about an hour of all things nice while looking at my beautiful British decourating book that I adore called Comfortable Country. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Z5N9mqrjFKSeLm5NAhX2z9RBTQxfPFaBRsreg5K6vXQfXUpgV4IJWofAjeOVdQGa8uZViZnN4Rd8MsJf8c4pOTbvkRYOThMGnteHnu4XYBZpxLn-kr4Ju_vGvmS7eHGUmv2N35jKwQRE/s1600/run.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Z5N9mqrjFKSeLm5NAhX2z9RBTQxfPFaBRsreg5K6vXQfXUpgV4IJWofAjeOVdQGa8uZViZnN4Rd8MsJf8c4pOTbvkRYOThMGnteHnu4XYBZpxLn-kr4Ju_vGvmS7eHGUmv2N35jKwQRE/s400/run.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlXlUYZmT_mlfRAUtWZR4t9LTgHpldgA1lFbapURKlHwzMklTcIkjH_DZI-PnPp-C5nwm7C-YQPQNM0QZH82c7MkPp8LzokTAhFBXeRGFJZjgHCl1jf2uhIsimNLWOrLL71yta0V5q8Qr/s1600/lovely.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlXlUYZmT_mlfRAUtWZR4t9LTgHpldgA1lFbapURKlHwzMklTcIkjH_DZI-PnPp-C5nwm7C-YQPQNM0QZH82c7MkPp8LzokTAhFBXeRGFJZjgHCl1jf2uhIsimNLWOrLL71yta0V5q8Qr/s400/lovely.jpg" width="400" /></a>The day was complete bliss. And when we came in the house as the sun was setting we ate a casual supper and listened to some fantastic big band music. Oh how I adore Spring! Just overnight our daffodils burst forth in glorious splendour and the floor of my forest is sprinkled with foliage of green and buds of flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next Monday, the 18th, is my 15th birthday and I am so very excited! I think birthdays are simply divine. This Friday I'm planning to have Erika, her brother, and a couple other friends over. We shall eat a scrumptious berry meringue gateau (which I'm planning to make), open gifts, perhaps dance to some groovy music, eat a delightful supper, and watch Deathly Hallows part 1 which is coming out on DVD that day! It will be so much fun and Erika and I are quite excited for the little celebration. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSgnJ0qHe8bwdwK6dxvWz8Oo580VqWmsACnrKnxN8Oqv_citYNCBt85YbdLhO_0ER6l-zA8YtxSI1SfJwPDjsePwdq2ksh5mW_qD5Cp6KHxEv4e86hDj2MbwkgjXHlHOxF_3boP6y-dGl/s1600/flower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSgnJ0qHe8bwdwK6dxvWz8Oo580VqWmsACnrKnxN8Oqv_citYNCBt85YbdLhO_0ER6l-zA8YtxSI1SfJwPDjsePwdq2ksh5mW_qD5Cp6KHxEv4e86hDj2MbwkgjXHlHOxF_3boP6y-dGl/s400/flower.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFxCTRXDevaFJliCnCovGfykaSy_xhWvjk28wkZbfeKp1p6mguctSYkgR_7-F_zYZA06epFM7Q-sph7j0kd8xI9I7nG2VI4rWS_OPM1K0Fp3deoTt3FJJHmdfAJafdSd2icE3sdRxQBZx/s1600/sunlight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFxCTRXDevaFJliCnCovGfykaSy_xhWvjk28wkZbfeKp1p6mguctSYkgR_7-F_zYZA06epFM7Q-sph7j0kd8xI9I7nG2VI4rWS_OPM1K0Fp3deoTt3FJJHmdfAJafdSd2icE3sdRxQBZx/s400/sunlight.jpg" width="400" /></a>And, as everyone will stay the night, the next day, Saturday, my mum will take us girls to a local town right along the lake with a delightful park and a restaurant called the Boathouse that's directly next to the lake. We're also planning to stop by any quaint shop that catches our eye. This past Saturday night it was just my mum and I up late at night cosily watching The Young Victoria in my lovely living room. I sketched out a little still life of how I want the table to look Friday night with white pendants hanging, a Spring tablecloth, my cake, and lit candles all set up on a table out on the front porch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIKxTl9zH_CB4bdqPfDqHQIvCmu7efOEB1GYk7FZ3fy1UOPkTYC6iJU4UNoEA161mTBFJqqDRqtBaXvaWhi0CD3J5TpAct2wbe-WJ5lUmxZvzhzWRVTFuEp4MZ9qDkUPt4z3BpvxHfhm-/s1600/love.g.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIKxTl9zH_CB4bdqPfDqHQIvCmu7efOEB1GYk7FZ3fy1UOPkTYC6iJU4UNoEA161mTBFJqqDRqtBaXvaWhi0CD3J5TpAct2wbe-WJ5lUmxZvzhzWRVTFuEp4MZ9qDkUPt4z3BpvxHfhm-/s400/love.g.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Monday, the day of my birthday it shall be mine and my mum's annual day out. We plan to go shopping, eat sushi for lunch, pop in at a Pampered Chef party at a friends house in the early evening, then come home, eat brie with fruit and some delicious chicken of sorts for supper, and that night watch Ratatouille and eat scrumptious chocolate mousse. I am so excited for the happy prospect of my birthday weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~♥~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today is absolutely glorious and I am off to go take a walk in my woods, paint, read, and enjoy the beautiful day. The birds are singing so beautifully it is complete bliss. The trees are budding and I cannot wait for the leaves to burst forth! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Tuesday to you all, my darlings♥ How was your weekend?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxoxoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{written by Rachel}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">P.S.-Currently in love with Ruche's Spring <a href="http://www.shopruche.com/lookbook_spr11_2.html">lookbook</a> that completely captures the beauty of Spring!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-41009725032905860722011-04-06T22:58:00.000-04:002011-04-06T22:58:09.263-04:00-It all ends in just 99 days-<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQQ-dl-6tcDnkL8MLkvKTzcWIFFNueHH_ARksKP-LTuyset7HTulvz6FhO0cW2xaqadKD6UigXu3iYgzEi3yAJ6vheCGS1TpjoWg7Gr3QWw47e-8mArV_LMO4iuDcfoRtAUoiMvLesxdm/s1600/tumblr_l8r44zHIBW1qasx93o1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQQ-dl-6tcDnkL8MLkvKTzcWIFFNueHH_ARksKP-LTuyset7HTulvz6FhO0cW2xaqadKD6UigXu3iYgzEi3yAJ6vheCGS1TpjoWg7Gr3QWw47e-8mArV_LMO4iuDcfoRtAUoiMvLesxdm/s400/tumblr_l8r44zHIBW1qasx93o1_500_large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9mWv_nasfdLC-6kXuvSjQ8Blmj8h4DhyEnF4YAlOgmERNIYdIHIDzVDpwMFBUqyKHsM2xA1dOQYtoJdTDrV2m832jB94qBF3gaeWiYCnRYRFpLJLy3GgJ_PbEviGQm6dLn4HX8H3EtM9/s1600/tumblr_lckevisW311qzvu53o1_500_large.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9mWv_nasfdLC-6kXuvSjQ8Blmj8h4DhyEnF4YAlOgmERNIYdIHIDzVDpwMFBUqyKHsM2xA1dOQYtoJdTDrV2m832jB94qBF3gaeWiYCnRYRFpLJLy3GgJ_PbEviGQm6dLn4HX8H3EtM9/s400/tumblr_lckevisW311qzvu53o1_500_large.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTt_qwkJACTl8W7FFZXD6LqtqAXRh4jpF1QM0t_oTyKT6ewTt8LlH6JDISR4BDXCbUrn3huCq0a_jXbsdBfpo6RoRAxyLbXiQxN2bxmoCj1ANmkvhjpfJ452PkMmgYAzWMZYCofpzZcoU/s1600/207192_137002726372747_100001890606048_243982_5016069_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTt_qwkJACTl8W7FFZXD6LqtqAXRh4jpF1QM0t_oTyKT6ewTt8LlH6JDISR4BDXCbUrn3huCq0a_jXbsdBfpo6RoRAxyLbXiQxN2bxmoCj1ANmkvhjpfJ452PkMmgYAzWMZYCofpzZcoU/s400/207192_137002726372747_100001890606048_243982_5016069_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Wow. It is just 99 tiny little days until the end. Until the Final Battle. In 99 days we will be viewing the final installment to the most amazing and wonderful film and book franchise...ever. Feeling very bittersweet about it all. Definitely bittersweet. We completely know the movie will be perfect. Writing this I feel sad and am getting some chills and goosebumps thinking about that moment in the theatre when they show the "Nineteen Years Later" scene and then the screen will go black, we will yell our applause, and then it will be over. The wonderful films will be at an end, but we know in our hearts that we shall enjoy them forever and a day. The films and their perfect emotions, intensity, humor, beauty, always gorgeous and favourite ever soundtracks, and our adoration for those characters and the way the actors play them.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilABSCGAKABK8Ni45LGQt8lNh4sydBc2iURHvx-P5RB-m4cSVOSv3JgaGZPuwoYql_07xSfvrO6jpJ4tc1r0ul_PAbm5jb-s02YjBpmdZq-kbnzvj3gxOM7qbNl7_FWPCNImhvPJlQ0put/s1600/banksy_nola_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilABSCGAKABK8Ni45LGQt8lNh4sydBc2iURHvx-P5RB-m4cSVOSv3JgaGZPuwoYql_07xSfvrO6jpJ4tc1r0ul_PAbm5jb-s02YjBpmdZq-kbnzvj3gxOM7qbNl7_FWPCNImhvPJlQ0put/s400/banksy_nola_large.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our excitement is mounting, the film will come over sweet Summer and it will be perfect, we will adore it, tears will be shed throughout the incredible film, and then it will all end. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And now, in the words of the newest amazing poster, IT ALL ENDS 7.15. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes. It will be incredibly mind blowing. Harry Potter forever and ever and a day...wonderful♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxoxoxoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-33031633506432000172011-04-01T20:13:00.001-04:002011-04-01T20:13:50.604-04:00Spring Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnsxR4aJb1W1s-sFDdT9zCSxMsvVrbAA7otCj0tYfnUJwThjb_h0BbMqRn6RRm7ysfcjJ_Locxxfa4Ty5w4PU3SOxkPsE6lBRSHZfveRY_rOEJgAz2DCcKkhW8pNylZAqK9V9p3FhSovKB/s1600/beautiful.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnsxR4aJb1W1s-sFDdT9zCSxMsvVrbAA7otCj0tYfnUJwThjb_h0BbMqRn6RRm7ysfcjJ_Locxxfa4Ty5w4PU3SOxkPsE6lBRSHZfveRY_rOEJgAz2DCcKkhW8pNylZAqK9V9p3FhSovKB/s400/beautiful.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Hello there, my lovelies! Well here I am with another post which I promised would come seasonally when we did our first <a href="http://aflourishingperspective.blogspot.com/2011/01/winter-inspiration.html">Winter Inspiration</a> post. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It is the first of April, which not only means Happy April Fool's, more importantly Fred and George Weasley's birthday, but the first day of a blissful month that I always look forward to each year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVr1W2yE1kvOZ5Rq2vMgQPuJFgBMHCCJ59lKzRCy9oOF5zXrork0q1Xg0iDBTjiMfBnyljO8xxCKCsWT86POTgBtEB11c4z6-TJ82Ct1U1kGtc3AHH-q3ySH2OR_9S4Rk6r7HdPR7S-w0/s1600/5500848795_376f6fcdc5_z_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVr1W2yE1kvOZ5Rq2vMgQPuJFgBMHCCJ59lKzRCy9oOF5zXrork0q1Xg0iDBTjiMfBnyljO8xxCKCsWT86POTgBtEB11c4z6-TJ82Ct1U1kGtc3AHH-q3ySH2OR_9S4Rk6r7HdPR7S-w0/s400/5500848795_376f6fcdc5_z_large.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Not only is April my birthday month but it is a month of beautiful Spring sunshine, the blossoming of flowers, the first peek at lush green grass and times to frolic about and enjoy the day. Words almost cannot describe that joy that Spring brings, but the photo above and to the right really captures a Spring lighting and feel to me. I am adoring the bright afternoon shadows the appear in my beautiful living room, the sunsets I can enjoy, and the grass I can perch on as I read.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I mentioned in the last post how I wanted to make some changes to my bedroom. Well, the other day my dear mummy and I went to a lovely consignment/coffee shop (where I may be able to get a job this Summer!) and found a beautiful and elegant duvet cover that's white with lovely embellishments of lace. It looks so pretty and breezy! I can't wait to get pretty pale toile pillows to go with it and a luxurious white canopy which I shall buy with birthday money. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDlarbtzVYlmY_9_FGX-PZ4WtvhMZeatiIJrdprduYfgY_Hp2Xx8KWr2fuIAB4uSApvY9wQxYJTIt4VDBpsN3Bp__U3omHbQUTe4FTryboq-cZLZAgoCmL3tjrwLHWOqe_Up8ihnVuTc8/s1600/oranges.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDlarbtzVYlmY_9_FGX-PZ4WtvhMZeatiIJrdprduYfgY_Hp2Xx8KWr2fuIAB4uSApvY9wQxYJTIt4VDBpsN3Bp__U3omHbQUTe4FTryboq-cZLZAgoCmL3tjrwLHWOqe_Up8ihnVuTc8/s400/oranges.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;">I received my brand new hot-off-the-press J. Crew catalogue the other day and was, as always, in love with everything inside. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My two current things on my wish list from J. Crew is the <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shorts/novelty/PRDOVR~36961/36961.jsp">Gingham Sonoma Short</a>, seen at right, along with the <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/necessaryluxuries/PRDOVR~37884/37884.jsp">Cutler and Gross sunglasses</a>. Pretty much, the glasses have the exact design that I love-the cute pointed edges-and if I was to buy glasses I would need them to also have the marble look. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVXCZ7Jnw-jAF1lSdiH7NFH6FMT8MfjOS6-ojRANMPQvpszK-c4JBxs5oPPxP-wD4jOK_GcEITUwqx1lhbzwGQpAXAP6xVk7xUxJ0QFXlhNV_-vzbx6erCxB4EnPXw8U7lwRxbpcCJ8cU/s1600/beauteous.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVXCZ7Jnw-jAF1lSdiH7NFH6FMT8MfjOS6-ojRANMPQvpszK-c4JBxs5oPPxP-wD4jOK_GcEITUwqx1lhbzwGQpAXAP6xVk7xUxJ0QFXlhNV_-vzbx6erCxB4EnPXw8U7lwRxbpcCJ8cU/s400/beauteous.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I adore the breezy elegance that Spring brings-trees looking almost sprinkled with tiny green leaves and buds, opening your windows to let the birdsong breeze through, and embracing the pink, flowers, and breezy silk. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Once my mum takes me Spring clothes shopping I hope to have my wardrobe full of shirts like those pictured at left.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRrD_p-uapOYIOVlB0vbu6FUK-95n1dbiKzW1XjCtXD3kBI8pymXBSrRWLQeeWmUHZcBXwqt4h6blSqO52gOgJ8Gy282liUPB2agg7ISYxjghozIEWaEfqBkcXnKw7d-QQahwD6JInNe-/s1600/lovely.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRrD_p-uapOYIOVlB0vbu6FUK-95n1dbiKzW1XjCtXD3kBI8pymXBSrRWLQeeWmUHZcBXwqt4h6blSqO52gOgJ8Gy282liUPB2agg7ISYxjghozIEWaEfqBkcXnKw7d-QQahwD6JInNe-/s400/lovely.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The other day I was looking at photos from weddings and decided to take my almost weekly visit to the newly launched line of all things unique and beautiful for your wedding, <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/">BHLDN</a>. I was looking at the breathtaking wedding gowns and discovered my dream dress: the <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_gowns/cascading-goddess-gown">Cascading Goddess</a> gown, pictured above. It is breathtaking-the sumptuous silk, flowing layers, and dainty, feminine and elegant cut.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>~What I wore: Sunday Best~</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUS0f-Ln2SbyOkjbN96eK5tEyb9mvunIk-uni3QAaNZj_Y-zE6heLuTfQzCy70tfyNy_2Qnpg0XHQGsRkJh3JHK4naEQpGlcowgj_PS7SqBELn66iMRE_L1UPDMTmrOTSimoi9fOymkAg/s1600/IMG_8567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUS0f-Ln2SbyOkjbN96eK5tEyb9mvunIk-uni3QAaNZj_Y-zE6heLuTfQzCy70tfyNy_2Qnpg0XHQGsRkJh3JHK4naEQpGlcowgj_PS7SqBELn66iMRE_L1UPDMTmrOTSimoi9fOymkAg/s400/IMG_8567.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday was a completely and utterly a perfect day. I woke up to sunshine shining through my window and new that I had to pick a lovely Spring outfit for church to welcome the beauty of a Spring day. The morning light was perfect and I took several photos outside just before my family left for church capturing the beautiful morning sunshine. The birds were singing beautifully and it was so ideal!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5CpjQccpute_OAsbxSPGInRkE4rB-b-Utstdz3_CtLwhPruuCIWncLEmAkc2hEluDoB5zUmGSOC5-dH0mjQDpLPWYuKGunG7RKQLKjfm3lLZ1iQv2ms7pzjkIAS2aVlS6oRzpqA6E5pFT/s1600/IMG_8714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5CpjQccpute_OAsbxSPGInRkE4rB-b-Utstdz3_CtLwhPruuCIWncLEmAkc2hEluDoB5zUmGSOC5-dH0mjQDpLPWYuKGunG7RKQLKjfm3lLZ1iQv2ms7pzjkIAS2aVlS6oRzpqA6E5pFT/s400/IMG_8714.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0dI2rBUYHWDOO-g5gJ9fEzWb6Fqw8uUtyAilDlSS8MgWs1Ime6zAkZ7SkxLG8nezVGWDWbZZvilDMD6D0yEU_sgcJJ6GLeHR8PkWAA1OofOjgHqxaFBCpEAXwX2kNxsjKPO5KmI2YbeC/s1600/IMG_8584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0dI2rBUYHWDOO-g5gJ9fEzWb6Fqw8uUtyAilDlSS8MgWs1Ime6zAkZ7SkxLG8nezVGWDWbZZvilDMD6D0yEU_sgcJJ6GLeHR8PkWAA1OofOjgHqxaFBCpEAXwX2kNxsjKPO5KmI2YbeC/s400/IMG_8584.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we got home my mum had some delicious creamy chicken in the crock-pot and the house smelled scrumptious. I turned on some Glenn Miller, my mum steamed asparagus, and we sat around the table and enjoyed a classic "Sunday dinner." It was so lovely! And the day was absolutely glorious outside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFQVQWJT1rIfpMxacCO8leV1F1hqyDURTT20pEkx8iNk48iUoMUDYi0yFxJa0KbT4FsJqYDkTU_3ZLTL9sE7aAmDPMqpSaZL_VRpHGg_3IXUUCKwGDd-0guu4Y_ClThfcv55JnLB7yZja/s1600/IMG_8640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFQVQWJT1rIfpMxacCO8leV1F1hqyDURTT20pEkx8iNk48iUoMUDYi0yFxJa0KbT4FsJqYDkTU_3ZLTL9sE7aAmDPMqpSaZL_VRpHGg_3IXUUCKwGDd-0guu4Y_ClThfcv55JnLB7yZja/s400/IMG_8640.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A couple of things on my wish list are: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=973344&catId=HOME-SERVE&pushId=HOME-SERVE&popId=HOME&navAction=top&navCount=12&color=010&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-COLLECTIONS">Beast's Feast Tureen</a> from Anthropologie. Tureen's are always my favourite! My mum has some old beautiful blue and white dishes that belonged to my great grandmother and my favourite piece of the set is the tureen.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lately I've been thinking about beautiful Summer weekend trips, and I always see beautiful bags online and such. Right now my favourite one is the <a href="http://www.cathkidstonusa.com/p-28227-cath-kidston-summer-blossom-overnight-bag.aspx">Summer Blossom Overnight</a> bag from Cath Kidston. Her designs are so beautiful and Summery! Someday I'm just going to pluck up the courage and buy an epic bag.</div><div style="text-align: center;">~♥~</div><div style="text-align: center;">Erika is at my house now and we're planning to watercolour, make smoothies and popcorn and watch the new Ramona and Beezus. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope your weekend is magical! Happy Spring, darlings! And more importantly, happy first of April! April is purely wonderful. ♥</div><div style="text-align: center;">How are you celebrating Spring, darlings?</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxoxo,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">{written by Rachel}</div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-26935388674842842302011-03-25T15:23:00.003-04:002011-03-31T20:09:05.956-04:00Welcome, dear scrumptious Spring! ♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ8Re-HEAaYLJ4ImKJubl5dIxrQ6JyZethV5-McQXXr6aIxm79eV1HzViN1FFfdeY_4sgwl8fSXWFIiymHm212xl5VK32tskHGDmrZVfFZQlPaD1TNMk9UT5rPm4gHay0VHl4HRfWh61RS/s1600/IMG_7819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ8Re-HEAaYLJ4ImKJubl5dIxrQ6JyZethV5-McQXXr6aIxm79eV1HzViN1FFfdeY_4sgwl8fSXWFIiymHm212xl5VK32tskHGDmrZVfFZQlPaD1TNMk9UT5rPm4gHay0VHl4HRfWh61RS/s400/IMG_7819.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5uqx1wTWR8GWErx8QaBDZnNPh-3kSzD3XTbNoiqKb9hjYoE6B06ufDyTqBr7-Bp11vkKVbeVsP2Lc3gsd64COuevqjsXMVYezl7VRlXUgrvd1RgSwN49ycRMNQoXTBh8ubxwh74WVPQJ/s1600/IMG_7791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5uqx1wTWR8GWErx8QaBDZnNPh-3kSzD3XTbNoiqKb9hjYoE6B06ufDyTqBr7-Bp11vkKVbeVsP2Lc3gsd64COuevqjsXMVYezl7VRlXUgrvd1RgSwN49ycRMNQoXTBh8ubxwh74WVPQJ/s400/IMG_7791.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spring has officially arrived and brought with it sunny skies, marshmallow clouds, and beautiful breezes. The days have been spent taking leisurely walks outside, watercolour painting, and for me (Rachel) on the warmest days reading my new and beautiful Beatrix Potter's Art book outside beneath the trees. The air and the way the sun sits is completely and utterly like Spring--I simply adore it! I love Spring and the freshness it brings, a time to make clean starts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7TTAXDZOQluwVyAdFFD3Z-IWRhrJ-t9a3aSyta0SAL3NkqNK5RA1X47_J1CoZ4OJ63f9MFzQy2c7QVs8hXzJ1SiEXmpoI_lRIgR4tPjJENZKVVbndaecR5IAm0Pz_597iYPjAA3tPg9dX/s1600/IMG_7493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7TTAXDZOQluwVyAdFFD3Z-IWRhrJ-t9a3aSyta0SAL3NkqNK5RA1X47_J1CoZ4OJ63f9MFzQy2c7QVs8hXzJ1SiEXmpoI_lRIgR4tPjJENZKVVbndaecR5IAm0Pz_597iYPjAA3tPg9dX/s400/IMG_7493.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As for me, I have lots of plans for my bedroom to freshen it up and make it more airy to welcome Spring and Summer. I plan to hang breezy silk white curtain panels on my window, buy some panes to give my windows a French look, get new white sheets and pretty pale flowered pillowcases and pillows for my bed, and buy a luxurious white canopy net for my bed which I've dreamt of doing since I was young.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9D8FcvFfi2Kl5UX758O5leqmVyc4pCv5h64um_6KMBnthrHY6Ad523DCSoAv3bqF8WmkS7SJm34dm3GnSy2G2LJCWDap9OobVqA11dy_Y2P_OjerA8BxSfFR3u2ue_p0Z6VcYfsOd_c1x/s1600/IMG_7420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9D8FcvFfi2Kl5UX758O5leqmVyc4pCv5h64um_6KMBnthrHY6Ad523DCSoAv3bqF8WmkS7SJm34dm3GnSy2G2LJCWDap9OobVqA11dy_Y2P_OjerA8BxSfFR3u2ue_p0Z6VcYfsOd_c1x/s400/IMG_7420.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We've spent our weekends together swinging on Erika's beautiful swing hanging from an old maple tree, sipping smoothies and eating salads while laying on a blanket on the soft grass, and reading lovely books. I've been so passionate about embracing Spring and everything that's celebrated about it! Especially embracing the pink, which is currently my favourite colour. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcfDEx_5DsZqpB4ywsDioVLu8i7AA4dLWIY84Er-jjSgUAZPpOdw4_p7DAuB8i15FScMxM7JelOtYQ7Cn_SzP2sOc69JN2F-nk6accFQJEgBsHOoU-pK7TofCIiVTM87pBdKQd_C3CEzCX/s1600/IMG_7712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcfDEx_5DsZqpB4ywsDioVLu8i7AA4dLWIY84Er-jjSgUAZPpOdw4_p7DAuB8i15FScMxM7JelOtYQ7Cn_SzP2sOc69JN2F-nk6accFQJEgBsHOoU-pK7TofCIiVTM87pBdKQd_C3CEzCX/s400/IMG_7712.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I plan to fetch some whipping cream, beat it until it forms soft peaks, and plop a few fresh strawberries in it for an afternoon treat. Erika and I plan to have a picnic outside soon (and hope to have them all throughout Spring and Summer) and I am planning to set up a whole huge beautiful table with tablecloths and fresh flowers and china. We are planning to make a beautiful cake and dainty snacks! Reading my mum's beautiful new Victoria magazine filled to the brim with Spring inspirations has very much ignited all of these ideas in me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTP7obzAkhPiK8YL3AixCAeNTo83kjWzjCOTCSEiwrG9jzNaQ1V0vSBZ2Pyuk0E4Viy3p3q5OVE8MOp63Zq5PoQawV3Wwk8d2qU1LHSdpZYFWqbXaObMKUpNg_nb_TpN9jQMHiny6hwTLE/s1600/newcrop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTP7obzAkhPiK8YL3AixCAeNTo83kjWzjCOTCSEiwrG9jzNaQ1V0vSBZ2Pyuk0E4Viy3p3q5OVE8MOp63Zq5PoQawV3Wwk8d2qU1LHSdpZYFWqbXaObMKUpNg_nb_TpN9jQMHiny6hwTLE/s400/newcrop.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And also with Spring's arrival comes the need to update your wardrobe. Erika and I have yet to take immediate action but come April we will have to. Because you see we both literally have nothing in our Spring and Summer wardrobe because we've grown out of things both fit and style-wise. We first plan to go to Salvation Army to score some finds such as shorts, breezy button downs and belts and then we plan to head off to H&M and Forever 21 to get some more unique and must-have pieces. I did score a great piece at a consignment shop though. My mum and I went out after I'd been swooning over J.Crew's new Spring catalogue and what do I find for $7?!? Chino shorts from Gap just like J.Crew's! I'm so excited to wear them this Summer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16mMlWxq8tDXnbZp_9nT-sFEBNyTaE08uzDZXeoauK50LesezgX2qunZnpJcktSf51ROJzzPqKPrlyE0b4GCy50vaXGpofArfgAFtgAxvkOOJTkKQ1nTxyuK-JaiunXdBElFB05-owccw/s1600/IMG_7843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16mMlWxq8tDXnbZp_9nT-sFEBNyTaE08uzDZXeoauK50LesezgX2qunZnpJcktSf51ROJzzPqKPrlyE0b4GCy50vaXGpofArfgAFtgAxvkOOJTkKQ1nTxyuK-JaiunXdBElFB05-owccw/s400/IMG_7843.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">April 1st is just around the corner and we're so excited! Spring has come so swiftly and it's just simply wonderful, and with Spring's coming our excitement for Summer has arrived because it also is just around the corner. We cannot even express our love for Summer--it is pure bliss! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEB10teSiy07vjRSc726gaoj8AtS-4RUVO7UkvMsnK2hy0mdPk6U2rsGTKkjqtWdv_iZW9ljd3xmN0v2v8p4fNCmIJWiKFeIW1_yEl553m8wAj684fUSCTj_ZvE-S16n5oSeHOhureZP1T/s1600/IMG_7672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEB10teSiy07vjRSc726gaoj8AtS-4RUVO7UkvMsnK2hy0mdPk6U2rsGTKkjqtWdv_iZW9ljd3xmN0v2v8p4fNCmIJWiKFeIW1_yEl553m8wAj684fUSCTj_ZvE-S16n5oSeHOhureZP1T/s400/IMG_7672.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhublbN3p-yjcymQAqsWLxzumZmFoysm5P_KnI-vb517xehTzHBcQG6H4x4HImtDSHDmX4FE2tAcDhK8fLOH6OAQbUg1J_dEO7mN9aqK5DHmm8CrbJDBp8W8i6U18d_bJO1Tj_C3l2sHsoy/s1600/IMG_7800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhublbN3p-yjcymQAqsWLxzumZmFoysm5P_KnI-vb517xehTzHBcQG6H4x4HImtDSHDmX4FE2tAcDhK8fLOH6OAQbUg1J_dEO7mN9aqK5DHmm8CrbJDBp8W8i6U18d_bJO1Tj_C3l2sHsoy/s400/IMG_7800.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96A_BkJrfX5DTzw-jEzmLK-IUbcgWQyEvqhaR2pk7whF0h6sPFWmaY58sVAuhN2ZbysxPFRN8WctgQoRTswtcR8LpkLJUz8cMqO5iX0lgVcpqUR95tFOJb6n8Qx35he7L0DSsp5VNbADI/s1600/IMG_7520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96A_BkJrfX5DTzw-jEzmLK-IUbcgWQyEvqhaR2pk7whF0h6sPFWmaY58sVAuhN2ZbysxPFRN8WctgQoRTswtcR8LpkLJUz8cMqO5iX0lgVcpqUR95tFOJb6n8Qx35he7L0DSsp5VNbADI/s400/IMG_7520.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, I'm off! I hope your days have been as magical as mine and Erika's. Erika, my sister, and I are all having a sleepover tonight and are going to see the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid tomorrow! What have you been doing to celebrate and welcome Spring's beautiful arrival? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~~♥~~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before I leave, I must mention the arrival of the newest Deathly Hallows: Part 2 clip! It came on Thursday night airing on ABC Family and after watching it, getting major chills, and speed demon heart rates, I called Erika and we expressed our excitement to each other! We simply adore Harry Potter. Part 1 comes out on DVD April 15th and we plan to watch it together! ♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzE7D5CTbk1bOx8UDOjUYo23EfKH5_SQ4tPJHsbSaA9x3d3qS_TygFktUuABY_RTI3EVZamhUUGSS5H8DmGQ9bcW9Fkrw8zE4YXJCXO83fJ_dHHWYdG1SpNorGasRBKwNt7HzNwkyLLabi/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzE7D5CTbk1bOx8UDOjUYo23EfKH5_SQ4tPJHsbSaA9x3d3qS_TygFktUuABY_RTI3EVZamhUUGSS5H8DmGQ9bcW9Fkrw8zE4YXJCXO83fJ_dHHWYdG1SpNorGasRBKwNt7HzNwkyLLabi/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can watch the clip: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eX0WJR1fD8">here</a>. AH! It's amazing♥ 112 DAYS! 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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Spring, my lovelies! Hope your weekend is magical and filled with special memories! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xxx <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel </span>xxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{written by Rachel}</div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-61050667618951083322011-03-19T00:02:00.001-04:002011-03-19T20:32:14.247-04:00Cosy corners and sweet sundaes♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz2HVEeIqXsvajsmsTt73a-DM87n6y2kyE6GlSg8Yh1nQSPhwYMbk8hsXEZx6Q0LslJSk4RAv06JigNeyRQT7EuMI9yWeZfWFCaBO07dLHBi14kGjrqP0sRVCdi3zt9zcy2a6uXDA5t1wT/s1600/cosy+edit+2+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz2HVEeIqXsvajsmsTt73a-DM87n6y2kyE6GlSg8Yh1nQSPhwYMbk8hsXEZx6Q0LslJSk4RAv06JigNeyRQT7EuMI9yWeZfWFCaBO07dLHBi14kGjrqP0sRVCdi3zt9zcy2a6uXDA5t1wT/s400/cosy+edit+2+.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Late March has arrived and spring has come with it. I have been driving with windows down, listening to Discovery and Vampire Weekend.♥♥ Ah, this wonderful weather has made me ten times happier than usual and it has just been absolutely wonderful! I have been quite busy this past week, hence the lack of a post, but it had been a fun busy full of cherished memories! I am on Spring Break now and I can see that it is going to be grand and it will be a good week to enjoy the beautiful weather! (Rachel has some posts with lovely Spring photos to come this week.) </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-dztqIZfntnfn6jKInVT2Z8LEgIMCPiyUsWRUKEVa_Y5Ug3wTqV64pvPHnpny3m1mHVeaXHx_DcQwkIxUbf9XwnZFcbCdvxho_ZThL2eS77d0yag6mc-Tp5bnCnAzaklIi0F_Ywj0E35/s1600/cosy+edit+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-dztqIZfntnfn6jKInVT2Z8LEgIMCPiyUsWRUKEVa_Y5Ug3wTqV64pvPHnpny3m1mHVeaXHx_DcQwkIxUbf9XwnZFcbCdvxho_ZThL2eS77d0yag6mc-Tp5bnCnAzaklIi0F_Ywj0E35/s400/cosy+edit+5.jpg" width="302" /></a></div>Several weekends ago Rachel and I got together at my house on a gloomy, rainy saturday and spent a lovely calm day together. It was raining, but that made it so much better because we were all cosy inside. We watercoloured nearly all day and talked of art, fashion, and travel. How perfectly magical would it be to travel to Egypt and ride camels through the curious desert, or take a gondola ride through a river in Venice? </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXAO6pO9Raslz4rGGIvxIJPSHc_DhIwDBpzfGRHtJ_3tOVhrkmWgNbys-GeGWbyzy_CshlBq6OMBQ9evQu1Dn9TpcLCetvNMlZzFyNxQGIM4hy0-p8sCFa2th451Z49y35hJf4L9GXQw2K/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a small lunch of tasty smoothies and delicious salads. Not to boast or anything, but Rachel and I have quite the knack for smoothies! Our salads were prepared in bright coloured yellow and turquoise bowls and garnished with raspberry vinigrette, walnuts, cranberries, and sprinkled with cheese.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMUBCx7agjIkBT5ZpBg_E8hTv5ZL3HHuJOcue71K71G1j1nUB4ta6p_fRDj9cr5OOY7OkvHXBQ7kTyuZGf5Gm86ABGkVeXfGo1Q_MgN3TGHtMkh3Kj6b-p3SLDLcqFyiG-QvX9h9eouhD/s1600/cosy+edit+4+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMUBCx7agjIkBT5ZpBg_E8hTv5ZL3HHuJOcue71K71G1j1nUB4ta6p_fRDj9cr5OOY7OkvHXBQ7kTyuZGf5Gm86ABGkVeXfGo1Q_MgN3TGHtMkh3Kj6b-p3SLDLcqFyiG-QvX9h9eouhD/s400/cosy+edit+4+.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Our creativity and inspiration came in a steady flow, as our paintbrushes swept across the page and filled it with colour. As we listened to the beautiful <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Age-Adz-Sufjan-Stevens/dp/B004132I4S">Age of Adz</a> by Sufjan Stevens we were inspired by the orchestra and sound of his calming voice.<br />
The evening came to an end, but not before a trip to our dear Grandma's cosy cottage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m-yZz8xJls-L91X6vdny12mnoaQ2bVqXnHPuBu8Px2Y5BbaqUpDWR8aOS_OpoG5Dh9iZRW8U8tO91iLisvE1VcI7ezKaEBHLs8h_4UuM12PDDf6FmraAhBzFFu_Grnsvly3ecFGC0cNF/s1600/cosy+edit+6+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m-yZz8xJls-L91X6vdny12mnoaQ2bVqXnHPuBu8Px2Y5BbaqUpDWR8aOS_OpoG5Dh9iZRW8U8tO91iLisvE1VcI7ezKaEBHLs8h_4UuM12PDDf6FmraAhBzFFu_Grnsvly3ecFGC0cNF/s400/cosy+edit+6+.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">We made spring cards around our Grandma's classic oak table and planned a grand sleepover to be held over Spring Break. We sat on Grandma's comfy blue couch and watched old 70's Nancy Drew episodes just like old times. As it snowed outside we were snug in her warm, glowing house eating delicious sundaes. We admired the splendor of her cosy house and thought of how wonderful her lake cottage would be come summer. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">~ ~ ♥ ~ ~ </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope your weekend is beautiful and you enjoy the wonderful weather to its fullest (Rachel and I are planning to have a photo shoot). Perhaps have a picnic outside or take a walk through the park. I will be enjoying my Spring Break to its fullest and hope to have lovely times that will be cherished. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheers!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Erika and Rachel Xx</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(written by Erika)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-80318187903273818672011-03-06T17:31:00.003-05:002011-03-06T17:34:09.956-05:00The 83rd Annual Academy Awards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mvS3xJ2TrbRE_VXhG4Ebi4nPCxkwwLAXY0fJapwZ_5nzoQBSl6fXsyuAfuBXd5skvzLOJZ8iD5JlK-GRenx9PEEy8AzaqyRMWGKJ_cc7DV2RnksSOV8jpmJ_gdkSJ9Cfo3MM9HUeL5E9/s1600/83rd+academy+awards_oscar_kodak+theater_2011_stage_newsobserver_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mvS3xJ2TrbRE_VXhG4Ebi4nPCxkwwLAXY0fJapwZ_5nzoQBSl6fXsyuAfuBXd5skvzLOJZ8iD5JlK-GRenx9PEEy8AzaqyRMWGKJ_cc7DV2RnksSOV8jpmJ_gdkSJ9Cfo3MM9HUeL5E9/s400/83rd+academy+awards_oscar_kodak+theater_2011_stage_newsobserver_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A week ago were the 83rd Annual Academy Awards...also known as: the Oscars! We watched them sitting all cosy in Erika's living room and admiring the glamour of the evening in Los Angeles and commenting on beautiful dresses the actress's wore, good movies (some that we still want to see!), and fantastic actors and actresses of the year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieA5o1ACWpMzdLdRuumVcn91oFHJaOg0QFbAQaz0nHARChLPaKS4Rms5tyuHZQnEfty6cic0XEkOlME18BrdX1RNqBubMKXDhwZpZ4lcLyfc_7eKrChoiR0430ZRx-m4tH_VvBxzA4gXqv/s1600/MV5BNjcwODUyMjMwNF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNjAxODY1NA%2540%2540._V1._SX640_SY922__large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieA5o1ACWpMzdLdRuumVcn91oFHJaOg0QFbAQaz0nHARChLPaKS4Rms5tyuHZQnEfty6cic0XEkOlME18BrdX1RNqBubMKXDhwZpZ4lcLyfc_7eKrChoiR0430ZRx-m4tH_VvBxzA4gXqv/s400/MV5BNjcwODUyMjMwNF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNjAxODY1NA%2540%2540._V1._SX640_SY922__large.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Favourite dress of the evening: the adorable Hailee Steinfeld. Both of us are currently in love with the style of dress with the tank top sleeves made of sheer silk, and the fabric coming up to the bust, making a very feminine fifties looking dress--preferrably in pink!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyk2oiL-7yeti7evnSyFhCe6ZrqZbRrp61meKkRLnHb46RvowidW94qGS5eIByTkF_sIauFnQW19lpkbq-x1oSXZ8bFLpIXscSGfKh3y_EXAfUp6f_hRVMFaKsCMAU3l-9KXMIgrs3wFnN/s1600/show_bale_lrg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyk2oiL-7yeti7evnSyFhCe6ZrqZbRrp61meKkRLnHb46RvowidW94qGS5eIByTkF_sIauFnQW19lpkbq-x1oSXZ8bFLpIXscSGfKh3y_EXAfUp6f_hRVMFaKsCMAU3l-9KXMIgrs3wFnN/s400/show_bale_lrg.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loved how the amazing Christian Bale, with his brilliant talking voice and acting skills, won for best supporting actor and gave the most adorable speech, getting a bit teary-eyed towards the end. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCjjBY8LMvTT9xfhuGwIsVUku9ZzV4TeQvne4SMZbSkue2L3uxAnpIinuKlLQrTs3TirEyYkIWrKBB87ogdUf8KfPu2G3adelCcpW_g6PgTvLNFaxWQLnfmetaqo5Du2QF4p_kbAaXglbT/s1600/show_stage_hosts_lrg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCjjBY8LMvTT9xfhuGwIsVUku9ZzV4TeQvne4SMZbSkue2L3uxAnpIinuKlLQrTs3TirEyYkIWrKBB87ogdUf8KfPu2G3adelCcpW_g6PgTvLNFaxWQLnfmetaqo5Du2QF4p_kbAaXglbT/s400/show_stage_hosts_lrg.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thought the theatre that held the Oscars was completely gorgeous. We love the glamour and classiness of Oscars night! We both would love to get into acting and have always fancied the thought of red carpets, dressed in glamorous designer dresses you've taken months to choose, and awards shows...but especially the Oscars! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEyxgoHn2lqgkEmXRNaIMP6ZQrHzZlPTaFfm3wTy0ha4PEuJ-WrjyCNcviEEV2JeHgSZELr9zEbFkMkD5Qyc0CBUYBOxq_UiGujvRM4-Nqy3EvbeyGKK1Vl1JYMGkmuugVPJTzzRn28Hz/s1600/immersive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEyxgoHn2lqgkEmXRNaIMP6ZQrHzZlPTaFfm3wTy0ha4PEuJ-WrjyCNcviEEV2JeHgSZELr9zEbFkMkD5Qyc0CBUYBOxq_UiGujvRM4-Nqy3EvbeyGKK1Vl1JYMGkmuugVPJTzzRn28Hz/s400/immersive.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And we certainly agreed that James Franco and Anne Hathaway did an adorable job hosting the show! Anne was so cute and excited, it made us laugh. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZ8Qn4TpXRvjIAI-DjCSgjvKR7jqjqDBjkNnGH5xP1w7hq71Rw2jbhoeXEqbpbPeSXp7dZweBlYvCRMU2Bu9eoSB5QdLYXklopoVI-Q9ZTXVItK8NKHMKcnDBzwLeEBZftFKKpcPXVRkm/s1600/3446880427_9203cb314f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZ8Qn4TpXRvjIAI-DjCSgjvKR7jqjqDBjkNnGH5xP1w7hq71Rw2jbhoeXEqbpbPeSXp7dZweBlYvCRMU2Bu9eoSB5QdLYXklopoVI-Q9ZTXVItK8NKHMKcnDBzwLeEBZftFKKpcPXVRkm/s400/3446880427_9203cb314f.jpg" width="337" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loved looking at old photos from the 1954 Oscars when Audrey Hepburn won best actress! She was just way too adorable and sweet. Both of us talked about how we love how classy the Oscars have stayed and for how long they've been happening! It's just so brilliant. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDZs6WbQ5id6FEAuUKk-VPakbcDCYDqA37rB5KVcqqMuBZJum-l7FUhCR4whR6SWsIhKbSLSylPpLtfg-N8AZv8pCBVrIvaMlgMF6PE2UIyjZroc7WbnE4cQAtLg0NMvWfrOkLRjk4qRy/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDZs6WbQ5id6FEAuUKk-VPakbcDCYDqA37rB5KVcqqMuBZJum-l7FUhCR4whR6SWsIhKbSLSylPpLtfg-N8AZv8pCBVrIvaMlgMF6PE2UIyjZroc7WbnE4cQAtLg0NMvWfrOkLRjk4qRy/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg9PwGbD9PfbgzduGTtgchv7_z94brh-1tNHn5C6KlwnM8WSenOy4oPyrmsjn3EsTPVkycZtQ8Qkw4EX5QpqZT8Bo7QAs8_yUBzrMaQBKKlo2H8QBCDXiNE1wpS8kdSsId1Il4OpJfnSyq/s1600/Picnik+collage2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg9PwGbD9PfbgzduGTtgchv7_z94brh-1tNHn5C6KlwnM8WSenOy4oPyrmsjn3EsTPVkycZtQ8Qkw4EX5QpqZT8Bo7QAs8_yUBzrMaQBKKlo2H8QBCDXiNE1wpS8kdSsId1Il4OpJfnSyq/s400/Picnik+collage2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We quite enjoyed viewing the glamorous evening, eating popcorn, making delicious smoothies (we both can make a pretty grand one!), munching on M&M's, and wishing Deathly Hallows had been nominated for more awards-hopefully more for part 2!</div><div style="text-align: center;">And lastly, if any of you were lucky enough to view <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwhg17WLHlU">this</a> hilarious video that played at Oscars of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Toy Story 3, Social Network, and Twilight auto-tuned. So brilliant! The Harry Potter one is the best...because it was so shocking and so awesome that they did it to Harry Potter and the Twilight one is so funny! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhevkjVxNNSyWHfKLNXANN3ehmrGRrtfSwvKNXx-RnsI2RPQuL3_A7H09eJzGWz_R7jwWEB800I8UFXfS9t4Dbjzl7upx7XsrgPgDgpIIeH3oKh7gVsKqcdK4-6RbpoqZQGdlZ50Yn1QKWT/s1600/Academy+Award+Poster.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhevkjVxNNSyWHfKLNXANN3ehmrGRrtfSwvKNXx-RnsI2RPQuL3_A7H09eJzGWz_R7jwWEB800I8UFXfS9t4Dbjzl7upx7XsrgPgDgpIIeH3oKh7gVsKqcdK4-6RbpoqZQGdlZ50Yn1QKWT/s400/Academy+Award+Poster.jpeg" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ah, Deathly Hallows♥ How brilliant and amazing you are! We can't wait to watch it once it comes out on DVD April 15th. We're planning to have a sleepover and watch it and perhaps a couple other Potter films. Ah! We can't handle how much we love Harry Potter, they're so brilliant. 131 days until part 2! We know it will blow our minds just like part 1. We are hoping and wishing that we'll be able to go to the premiere in New York City for part 2. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you enjoyed the Oscars as much as us and had a generally lovely night. What award were you most excited about? Which actress did you think looked loveliest? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another post to come this week, dears!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxoxoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-52113080795616928312011-02-27T20:02:00.000-05:002011-02-27T20:02:20.921-05:00and what a night it was♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDIBP3QrTC11MyR-gliJf9ikcQSVN6P6I4yQ9ufgVjxHRLKK8uXURT91hUr0hyphenhyphenrxWrkJDFrNWKT-CE-bqTLYMZ7SqIfMpZYiWTatg9rrq8brAn0SocG1isg_HkGquHSUz4XA0_hp_NEP4x/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDIBP3QrTC11MyR-gliJf9ikcQSVN6P6I4yQ9ufgVjxHRLKK8uXURT91hUr0hyphenhyphenrxWrkJDFrNWKT-CE-bqTLYMZ7SqIfMpZYiWTatg9rrq8brAn0SocG1isg_HkGquHSUz4XA0_hp_NEP4x/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here we are, as promised, sharing with you the photos and memories from Rachel's sister Hannah's 18th birthday party which happened last Friday! It was such a brilliant evening. A friend made the heavenly cake with a mousse-like frosting and chocolate curls, and the lovely decourating of the house was done by Rachel and her mum.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-i7Ub6RDTi-qThC_iygQDYpOe3JBH0-UPoEix6KHa7qghENYH5eDmbNszVdr-HGolFSzlJCEIkKKLAIAhFn7skizhWjwlZ_RCdpDiVCsXfqFmht9qkLR5vnVhry3fKj3gnViB5aHZPBc/s1600/Picnik+collag3424e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-i7Ub6RDTi-qThC_iygQDYpOe3JBH0-UPoEix6KHa7qghENYH5eDmbNszVdr-HGolFSzlJCEIkKKLAIAhFn7skizhWjwlZ_RCdpDiVCsXfqFmht9qkLR5vnVhry3fKj3gnViB5aHZPBc/s400/Picnik+collag3424e.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So many kids came, about 40 or so in all, and it was so tight in the house and so loud with talking and laughter! After playing a wild group game called Midnight Madness we cut the cake. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTinaKu2XWt_xT83u6MBhg0MJTBqk3sZcwKe7_AgPvLNeW_Y-40PslUb62qM53wgJvFpcAXN-ieUkPzWsLc_8gNvRQ3lFNzT8JvMFdye1aAPV1JPdWALK0H2O7gTc24nGuNYaHAK96TdSA/s1600/IMG_6459.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTinaKu2XWt_xT83u6MBhg0MJTBqk3sZcwKe7_AgPvLNeW_Y-40PslUb62qM53wgJvFpcAXN-ieUkPzWsLc_8gNvRQ3lFNzT8JvMFdye1aAPV1JPdWALK0H2O7gTc24nGuNYaHAK96TdSA/s400/IMG_6459.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was so tight in the kitchen and dining room you could hardly move! It was so much fun. We had delicious snacks and the fantastic homemade Chex Mix that's so delicious! Some of these pictures may make you reminisce of our <a href="http://aflourishingperspective.blogspot.com/2011/01/couldnt-get-much-better-do-you-wanna.html">New Year's Eve</a> party post, which was an absolutely amazing party and basically the same people came to that as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTXozjWiBRh_M6MmhUM9hR4B-ovTxXRTxYJoP5t-akhSZQETh8VqJJR4VbDPSS5gZHhJhfypDJcsSdkixT2oknneCfLHaXFK_Gz17hhqIdkGeWq_gPWxZpmMPQ0kQLeL8jR5Cn5enZKI9R/s1600/IMG_6438.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTXozjWiBRh_M6MmhUM9hR4B-ovTxXRTxYJoP5t-akhSZQETh8VqJJR4VbDPSS5gZHhJhfypDJcsSdkixT2oknneCfLHaXFK_Gz17hhqIdkGeWq_gPWxZpmMPQ0kQLeL8jR5Cn5enZKI9R/s400/IMG_6438.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl5ERmsH54tOGIjMJVbpa6YC7mJDNJ1nEUidHhA8QJcvNkcjhZkvADYsHhxbN360T6PWAujGH8Quy_MLoT1kpQi96TIwuJ_tIecXVS0YGucKh_6P-PQBjo54TX29roZeUZXUZ02mhUbca3/s1600/Picnik+colla45w535ge.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl5ERmsH54tOGIjMJVbpa6YC7mJDNJ1nEUidHhA8QJcvNkcjhZkvADYsHhxbN360T6PWAujGH8Quy_MLoT1kpQi96TIwuJ_tIecXVS0YGucKh_6P-PQBjo54TX29roZeUZXUZ02mhUbca3/s320/Picnik+colla45w535ge.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cake was distributed among the guests along with some delicious ice cream and goodness was it heavenly! The cake was so moist and perfectly chocolate, the icing like a heavenly mousse, and the chocolate curls just literally melting in your mouth!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Z_DPPHa2OrgfsMEAr8KK7UDUZlyzeU6OXm-JQVui633FwqNGllkZMvkkG6rgsCITR3N08ocN5bLA4dyeF5GU9A_h5zag4GCmLxUj53Tw-aubHqA7jTNX4dthPXLW916wqhaVXBafTfPv/s1600/IMG_6447.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Z_DPPHa2OrgfsMEAr8KK7UDUZlyzeU6OXm-JQVui633FwqNGllkZMvkkG6rgsCITR3N08ocN5bLA4dyeF5GU9A_h5zag4GCmLxUj53Tw-aubHqA7jTNX4dthPXLW916wqhaVXBafTfPv/s400/IMG_6447.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiskEFREgFZpKDEczmV0MdeQj9isX8Od9jI2AKPCIRUIXF-olMCnZmgqpleIq_gJCyKIvepEybTDXGg-3xDC8qv0iArTwOPDpXbcqexAh1_pyWGWlUAfn_4Cu8mR2b1OoI6TiEEGhFa4eue/s1600/IMG_6456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiskEFREgFZpKDEczmV0MdeQj9isX8Od9jI2AKPCIRUIXF-olMCnZmgqpleIq_gJCyKIvepEybTDXGg-3xDC8qv0iArTwOPDpXbcqexAh1_pyWGWlUAfn_4Cu8mR2b1OoI6TiEEGhFa4eue/s400/IMG_6456.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We could not resist taking a picture of all the shoes! They were in such a jambled pile and there was so many of them! Parties at Rachel's house are just the best, we always have the best time with all the kids that come. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloZQuI1Bk0fWOunlHIhpmaICKy7J3vZLqwv8Rpi038fJItAEagnPmcWC5uOkZUW8tB-PRnivLLbK9JaawZ8YNvBhv4ga7kt-6cc1YLPyg6uXR_hLx1LpqrYmwjvh1CH_FdKwx2bzO-PJI/s1600/cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloZQuI1Bk0fWOunlHIhpmaICKy7J3vZLqwv8Rpi038fJItAEagnPmcWC5uOkZUW8tB-PRnivLLbK9JaawZ8YNvBhv4ga7kt-6cc1YLPyg6uXR_hLx1LpqrYmwjvh1CH_FdKwx2bzO-PJI/s400/cake.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had to get everyone to rally round for a group picture, which was quite a loud and hilarious event, it was hard to get everyone looking good but in the end a couple good ones came out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcSfHXr937ZMmmxh_T764ru-q2xpi1p5VfSUgvxzpudxvBt9DB0rSAm7Qu4OdsMJ-h-nFRKpkYcufiQR4QzuKqBnvTe6ZekHEOJEPWHGMJ-66o-QZ_yKTK1pWl9Q6Tr3hZSBkvFDgDsD-/s1600/IMG_6481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcSfHXr937ZMmmxh_T764ru-q2xpi1p5VfSUgvxzpudxvBt9DB0rSAm7Qu4OdsMJ-h-nFRKpkYcufiQR4QzuKqBnvTe6ZekHEOJEPWHGMJ-66o-QZ_yKTK1pWl9Q6Tr3hZSBkvFDgDsD-/s400/IMG_6481.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can spot Rachel in the bottom left hand corner with the pink top and blonde hair and as for Erika she is up one and over one to the right with the dark hair and bangs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin33iLEtV5YuQAkbaD6lI2z6wlPSUs3w2u3a6qbPzp0nOhIKittu5vYwlSgtzL7NxygbZ1LiVrNDGXiNjV8LEH5Ma3peGXpEeUODxAyqzwp7QAB-upbLhPf6W7Y64YGVu_xgCRKL4bA3ou/s1600/fun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin33iLEtV5YuQAkbaD6lI2z6wlPSUs3w2u3a6qbPzp0nOhIKittu5vYwlSgtzL7NxygbZ1LiVrNDGXiNjV8LEH5Ma3peGXpEeUODxAyqzwp7QAB-upbLhPf6W7Y64YGVu_xgCRKL4bA3ou/s400/fun.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then came the dancing! And golly what a grand time it was. All of our close friends are so much fun and we all know how to have a brilliant time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">[Note us right in the top right hand corner]</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJzRb95Pl2pkNVPl-q8-x3cGXv9dg6ZVmCN9LdeVYAiS8L8Wq5Xm8Mp4xaodsbYyVHXPdv0p2FmduKZfUA1i4IkB7RzQsh4t8pjaWTUIDiDfOmxYM938WBdXvAhoO5NzpB8koSkmHZBuWt/s1600/newandimprovedcollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJzRb95Pl2pkNVPl-q8-x3cGXv9dg6ZVmCN9LdeVYAiS8L8Wq5Xm8Mp4xaodsbYyVHXPdv0p2FmduKZfUA1i4IkB7RzQsh4t8pjaWTUIDiDfOmxYM938WBdXvAhoO5NzpB8koSkmHZBuWt/s400/newandimprovedcollage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I will admit we're pretty hilarious and cool dancers too! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWDJ9e1nNJ_WFZSCOvsDrlLZzKHkifMtG28e1q4v1MByxIWzhr6rKrNp2ww6E4wuFmNYOdgXrUrdlW_myjr277meKi1MWuvhZdDfTRlSk49gYexhwJYmrQai3lTKeWK1pgsFRoZg0lqT8/s1600/brilliant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWDJ9e1nNJ_WFZSCOvsDrlLZzKHkifMtG28e1q4v1MByxIWzhr6rKrNp2ww6E4wuFmNYOdgXrUrdlW_myjr277meKi1MWuvhZdDfTRlSk49gYexhwJYmrQai3lTKeWK1pgsFRoZg0lqT8/s400/brilliant.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was so much fun! We listened to some Passion Pit and just generally groovy stuff! Aaron, Rachel's brother, made a great playlist for his iTouch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">[Again, note us in the top right hand corner {Erika, dark hair and bangs, and Rachel long blonde hair} both laughing at Rachel's quite humorous brother and friend!]</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYVj2Cede5vf6szfNn8Xjtycx3ECCFCrfseCbU4RyU9eSiJrf9qtqi1bqzMporqGz5PBzWcd2AIZlJt4NRJDHNU-CKT7Q4D3qIgVd9835OeLSDJ3nhAK9UPYqyMGQCVoRoeBPN5HJqjNoh/s1600/collage2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYVj2Cede5vf6szfNn8Xjtycx3ECCFCrfseCbU4RyU9eSiJrf9qtqi1bqzMporqGz5PBzWcd2AIZlJt4NRJDHNU-CKT7Q4D3qIgVd9835OeLSDJ3nhAK9UPYqyMGQCVoRoeBPN5HJqjNoh/s400/collage2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rachel's mum was kind enough to take some photos-which is greatly appreciated! Because without them, we wouldn't have such lovely mementos from the grand and fun party.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccSCT4HjQ_q4LUaDN9qDN4P-8BMWPy_XoeH3Cc72H4xNA_LDRVkW52szb41K1qlCxHxnYuAAPBgZ9X4dqAzPbEKCmqaWrIRQmF_G1UjmxAp8csBu9urG0Ff5AdtIK1yIhqZS3aBlEizJR/s1600/adorable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccSCT4HjQ_q4LUaDN9qDN4P-8BMWPy_XoeH3Cc72H4xNA_LDRVkW52szb41K1qlCxHxnYuAAPBgZ9X4dqAzPbEKCmqaWrIRQmF_G1UjmxAp8csBu9urG0Ff5AdtIK1yIhqZS3aBlEizJR/s400/adorable.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The night was just generally brilliant and we love to see how wonderful of friends we've got. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The whole night through we hung out with each other and had such a grand time talking with each other brilliant friends, laughing, and dancing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We can't wait to host another party! Hopefully we can do one soon. We plan to do a few with this great bunch of our friends come this Spring and Summer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're off to watch the sophisticated and glamorous Oscars at Erika's house! So excited. The Oscars are such fun. We would love to become an actor and work so hard in a film and be able to attend the lovely and fantastic Oscars, taking so much time to pick our glamorous dresses to wear. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Red Carpet's airing right now! Everyone looks gorgeous. We're going to make smoothies and popcorn and sit back and enjoy the evening. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Sunday, dearest loves!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139842378548139439.post-3633094914208455052011-02-18T12:28:00.000-05:002011-02-18T12:28:43.012-05:00love, love, love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Hello, sweet darlings. Thought we should do a quick post for you to enjoy this weekend. Tonight is my (Rachel) sister's big 18th birthday party and Erika and I are so excited! It'll be so much fun and so many people are coming. We can't wait to party down and dance to Vampire Weekend and Passion Pit♥ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_NaEw0IdGg2UMK5fEOqo1pQY_NXk2H95Ih03xCNylg79bXbir0wlcvp4raRhkATu4b1avFIykNP6lyrDay_ZRQpdneMxhN2DuCQj4JKyXD_3CeJlVoH31uKJ-9zigWZMJhlb7xf3E5kX/s400/teased-messy-side-ponytail-hair-how-to.jpg" width="177" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am currently loving <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2011/02/messy-side-ponytail.html">this</a> hair tutorial that the lovely Joanna posted from <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/">A CUP OF JO</a>. I was so happy to find it because, like everyone else, I was swooning over J.Crew's gorgeous Spring lookbook and loved the girls hair in the photos. I actually wore my hair like this (using the tutorial) yesterday and today! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRPCGzkqjqYSzJBZaG1JwjUjw74FMgmdhBqHIBNX3a06QayErRK5hl0kN7lcQTY05Yd-yRtSp8GtvWpMxhVlXr9VR6mJ56IjLtfzrH3lRGMUtDI1cW7k32T2pw_5Ewufh_-dVDR4ZxqAs/s1600/5452065792_624b773280_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRPCGzkqjqYSzJBZaG1JwjUjw74FMgmdhBqHIBNX3a06QayErRK5hl0kN7lcQTY05Yd-yRtSp8GtvWpMxhVlXr9VR6mJ56IjLtfzrH3lRGMUtDI1cW7k32T2pw_5Ewufh_-dVDR4ZxqAs/s400/5452065792_624b773280_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The lovely Carrie from <a href="http://wishwishwish.net/">Wish Wish Wish</a> was lucky and blessed enough to be able to visit Italy last weekend. I completely fell in love with the photos she posted. It makes my heart swell and want to visit Italy, walk the beautiful old streets, feed the birds, and eat gelato wearing breezy tops and pink vintage shorts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/19849928" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also, Carrie's boyfriend posted this gorgeous video of their trip to Milan and I am in love with it! The song choice is perfect. Erika and I cannot wait to travel beautiful and wonderful Europe (just the name makes my heart swell!) together♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicM-aD6qgcBiu4G5sApjlHtKT7wYAcQqD__5I2oS7GQxVVuLJvqVQonNFe1kiKyX3l-KRHe_rLnKPDy_CLBfgNLeHPMk03ilfhYR45n_DFKaJgkdLV5bMMB3ozFzNO3MUbn2A8cfZIQ6Fb/s1600/th_500_746_1295484153_Olivia-Graham_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicM-aD6qgcBiu4G5sApjlHtKT7wYAcQqD__5I2oS7GQxVVuLJvqVQonNFe1kiKyX3l-KRHe_rLnKPDy_CLBfgNLeHPMk03ilfhYR45n_DFKaJgkdLV5bMMB3ozFzNO3MUbn2A8cfZIQ6Fb/s400/th_500_746_1295484153_Olivia-Graham_large.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The weather today is beautiful here in the midwest. The sky is as blue as a robin's egg, the sun is shining brilliantly, the wind is blowing, and I can actually see some grass and fields now that most of the snow has melted. It is beautiful...however, it is supposed to get cold again next week but I can enjoy the birdsong and look forward to Spring's coming next month, right? Right. :)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJd2QxTD4U16-U9VBmwack7pndvHWW6SngLXGjkZj14vU4XSUR4Wj-YBgbZV8U2dtg7NZMkHWmBSfeVMGO5VQZ47cO3X-a-MJE6xkYIG0t5d2gE5Z8h6RkFaKHD9TebDfuO2ApSl7llX0/s1600/tumblr_lggqdbo5Lv1qa3aq2o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJd2QxTD4U16-U9VBmwack7pndvHWW6SngLXGjkZj14vU4XSUR4Wj-YBgbZV8U2dtg7NZMkHWmBSfeVMGO5VQZ47cO3X-a-MJE6xkYIG0t5d2gE5Z8h6RkFaKHD9TebDfuO2ApSl7llX0/s400/tumblr_lggqdbo5Lv1qa3aq2o1_500.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, I must share with you my happiest discovery. I'd seen the photo on the top right of this collage before on WeHeartIt and thought it was precious and saved it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well then last night I found more pictures from this on Tumblr blogs and I knew it had to be a commercial because people were saying things like, "She looks gorgeous in this commercial" so by then I was desperate to find this commercial because I loved the photos so much. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then today was the day: I got on my Tumblr blog and found that someone else had reblogged this photo and said "Miss Dior Cherie!" and I knew, that HAD to be the commercial it was for. So, I looked it up on YouTube and found it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wgNoD1Lemyw" title="YouTube video player" width="480"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And goodness, was I ever happy! I am completely in love with the video. The girl is absolutely adorable, the sunniness and cheeriness of the video shines, and it's in Paris♥ I am in love! I hope you enjoy this beautiful video as much as I do. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWWQ-4HFiXvkb22lwzRKTVL-H6se1qQLJqJ4dPrR7tVN9CCd0orTzRna16IWy0cs8a4bdgRheUTTO8FbN9a56sV35Q3jFHIPRls5KnfpUgki_k57hQUITt6fkoe_93JkuunLgJ25VJcMb/s1600/sashabeauty7_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWWQ-4HFiXvkb22lwzRKTVL-H6se1qQLJqJ4dPrR7tVN9CCd0orTzRna16IWy0cs8a4bdgRheUTTO8FbN9a56sV35Q3jFHIPRls5KnfpUgki_k57hQUITt6fkoe_93JkuunLgJ25VJcMb/s400/sashabeauty7_large.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And now, I must share with you my current model love, and the one so many people are talking about, the gorgeous Sasha Pivovarova (even her name is beautiful!). I love her heart shaped face, adorable smile, and big blue eyes. I was so happy to have discovered her last month. She is definitely, by far, my current favourite model♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYSUmCkd2bvx7Wpz_UBl3DISajBGWiERglfuXqKMN4k3D4Tr52AgpVdEI93RSU0eZY5C1ug_nv7emH2GuZNzwZJltSw7iPD05iu4ScslxK0cHKSaUSYjFb1B8c2enZqMPFd7DhM1Aef6nv/s1600/dfda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYSUmCkd2bvx7Wpz_UBl3DISajBGWiERglfuXqKMN4k3D4Tr52AgpVdEI93RSU0eZY5C1ug_nv7emH2GuZNzwZJltSw7iPD05iu4ScslxK0cHKSaUSYjFb1B8c2enZqMPFd7DhM1Aef6nv/s400/dfda.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I leave you with sweet thoughts of a bright and sunny house in Cornwall, walking through breathtaking and wonderful Central Park in the Summer, and roaming the streets of Italy♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can't wait to share the photos we take tonight with you all! Happy weekend wishes to you, sweets♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Erika&Rachel</span></div></div>A Flourishing Perspectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449408195319097363noreply@blogger.com7