1.11.2009

Dark days, bright things



The gorgeous work of artist Kat Macleod.
This is instant happiness!






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The gorgeous soaps, candles and other prettiness from Saipua.
Saipua also has a blog.




(Also via Frolic)

I have no words to explain how much i need a vacation.
I haven't been outside Holland for like 5 years or something.
Just being away from everything.
Easy days with nothing to do.
And a bed like this in a breezy room....


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Gorgeous simplicity


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Such a gorgeous girl, all dressed up....


(Via this very interesting French blog)

This 'Kissing Trick' made me laugh, but also very curious....

What do you think?



Oh love love love love love love love love love

46 comments:

Helen said...

Oh I LOVE that work by Kat Macleod! It has cheered me up :)

Raver Ria said...

Kat Macleod. She is brilliant and is one of my favourite illustrators... i love how she works with fabric to create her work, very unique.

I hope you have been well babe ;)

Unknown said...

me too- your comment.... just go darling, pack your bags and go... will do you good!.x mady

Anonymous said...

I'm glad you like my blog! I'm flattered. I really hope you get your lovely vacation and breezy bed soon! x

Anna Wallace said...

mmmmm i wish i had someone to love. right now i just love your blog!

leeselooks said...

oh mila love!!!!!!

what would we do without love?

YOU ARE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SOUL, i truly do not think you understand.

you are an inspiration BEYOND belief...and i hope you know that.

you shine a ray of light upon us all.

x

notebookdoodles said...

aaw i loved this post. so inspiring!! and it has such a great assortment of things =)

❤sb

Jenna said...

Oh those soaps look delish =]

And I love that room.

tigermilk said...

im getting a neck warmer if its the last thing i purchase this winter! i have atleast 3 months left!!

Ailin said...

what beautiful art!

so much prettiness, thanks for sharing. oh and i definately wouldnt mind having that bed in a breezy room either.

hope you find the most perfect place for a break soon.

Hila said...

This post cheered me up so much just now - thank you :)

pumps & luiers said...

dat klein meisje - zo jong en al superstylie!!

autumnrose said...

love the last pic! as well as all of these. I agree 100 %

Johanne said...

I love, LOVE, Kat Macleods work. It's gorgeous. Makes me wanna paint...
I know what you mean, I need a vacation too. Asap. Now.
Where would you like to go? I'm thinking....France or Italy:P

xx

D. said...

Oh, I wish I was on a holiday, too! Wait a minute - I am! I'm still on my Christmas holiday (orthodox Christmas is Jan 7th), but I'm working very hard every day, preparing for college.

It's tough being an adult!

Anonymous said...

Just go on vacation! it is always the best way to come back home relaxed. Anyways that Kissing Trick sound awesome haha.

Anonymous said...

I love every single picture of this post.
<3

Marian said...

kat is amazingly talented!every picture was pure gorgeous.also love Saipua's pieces,the packaging is so pretty!
really hope you get a holiday soon dear so you get that rejuvenation that you need.
muah x
marian

Ashley Rose said...

A vacation sounds lovely, can I come to Holland?! :) Oh and I was curious about the kissing trick too!!! I didnt ask my husband to try it though... if I do try it I'll report back with the results ;)

Outi said...

Haha, you know "saippua" (with double p) would actually be Finnish and mean soap! Funny! I think they were being clever when they came up with that name for the company...

Hope you are doing well, Mila-dear.

Anonymous said...

awh i love the last image, i love cuddles like that in bed..:)
x

Nay said...

Your images are amazing...I am keeping this blog down on my follow list! Great work!

Alice X said...

those are stunning mila, i love her use of fabric. i love your finds, they are always so beautiful. thank you for your comment, your words are soo kind:)

alicexinwondreland.blogspot.com

Meg said...

1) Yes, you do need a vacation. A true holiday. A time for just YOU and your thoughts. Sometimes I get scared thinking of being alone for that long by myself so I don't make plans. And I was just thinking today, I need to go on vacation, I need to be with myself again. Start to plan...where do you want to go to, what do you want to see? Narrow it down...
2) Love. :) See facebook message...I think that summed up my whole take on where love and I stand right now...love for self I have, but learning how to let go and love into another...ah, that is where I get a bit uncertain of things...

Ah, today is bright and sunny and I so just need the covers up and over my head...and a big fat glass of cold white wine to soothe me. Wish you could join me!! someday?!
xoxoxox always

StickyKitten said...

oh i need a vacation too! i will switch places with you..you can come to america and i will go to holland!
i have been exhausted lately! thanks for the bright and cheery post! =)

Unknown said...

her work is amazing. i remember first seeing it in a real simple magazine...wonderful...

Anonymous said...

awww.. i love your blog!! I found you through tumblr and I'm glad I dropped by! It's lovely.. :)

Love + Cake said...

I love the girl with the umbrella and the handmade soap! I used to make handmade soap and it's SOO fun!

Hope you're doing well, Mila

xo, Mav

nikole said...

hi miss
happy new year

Missa said...

I know what you mean, I've had vacations on the brain lately too. It's been too long! I would love to go off to a different country or even a nice long road trip :)

That bed looks ah-mazing!

Love to you Mila!

P.S. thanks for brightening my day with this lovely post :)

Anonymous said...

oh my. that kat macleod is amazing! its kinda funny though, because i know a katie macleod. and as far as the blog goes, i might be able to tell you how i like it or not, except i can't understand the french DDD:

makemoremistakes said...

Ohhhh you're beautiful. I agree, all of this is instant happiness. I think you should go on holiday, to the most wonderful and gorgeous place you can imagine, and take some photos, and breathe some breaths, and love love love. And then tell us about how the breaths felt, and how love is, and show us the photos.

I do love you.


angela

Michelle Parks McCourt said...

What a gorgeous post, hope you get that holiday soon!

jEeRo said...

yeah it's always good to get away disappear even if for awhile..i want a holiday too but i cant..cuz my pay has been cut =[..and i sux real bad in saving up $..

anyway hope u are happy there..i mean really really happy..drop me a message in Facebook sometime
=]

saray said...

Kat's work is amazing!

cutandpaste said...

ive tried that kissing trick before ;) haha. It's not as amazing as the article makes it sound (in my opinion).... but why not give it a try.

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Sara Downton said...

this is a beautiful post. especially that last picture of the two together in bed oh <3

lune_blanc said...

Love the works of Kat Mcleod, just bookmarked the site :)

What is Reality Anyway? said...

your blog is SO gorgeous x

Betsey said...

mila, my wonderful beautiful darling-
this post is simply lovely.
so many beautiful amazing things. you always always always have the most enchanting posts that make me smile and leave me inspired. much love to you! xox

Anonymous said...

come to Thailand.

I've been reading your blog for while.
Love what you've seen and how you're telling us.

I live in bangkok.
I can give some advice where to go to get that breezy room.

Hope you see this note

emzie89 said...

these are just beautiful!

Blicious said...

i love the last pic. great post!

Sarah Von Bargen said...

Kat Mscleod: you are my new girlfriend. Consider yourself warned. :)

Unknown said...

I'm so happy to find your blog..it's so deep and lovely...
I love the pictures!!! And how you write ..
I'm a brazilian girl and I think there aren't some blogs here so nice than your blog!
Sorry my bad english..
Congratulations, Mila!
Take care..