Beautiful Edinburgh

Hello,

Just a quick post to let you know that I have not abandoned my blog :-) The temptation was there though. It is such a delight to have more time on your hands, to do those things you always want to do, but you decide against. Having a garden that needs a lot of attention and a blog you have to keep up and take photo's for, can sometimes be a burden. It helps to distance oneself from it all now and then and relax. That's exactly what I did.

So, I am back. With renewed energy and inspiration. The girls and I had a wonderful time. We fell in love with Edinburgh. It's the combination of it's rich heritage and history, the amazing architecture, interesting places to visit and nature on it's doorstep. According to the girls, it's hip and classy too.

We walked the streets of New Town, Old Town, Stockbridge and Dean Village. Visited the Scottish national library, the Georgian house and many other places of interest. We made some beautiful walks along the river Dean to the botanical gardens, and one to the top of Arthur's seat, where we admired the view. We also did some vintage shopping at Armstrong & sons. Never seen a collection of vintage clothes as large as theirs before.  

We did not want to leave.....There is so much more to discover. We will definitely be back!

Hope you had a lovely holiday as well? If you haven't been yet or will stay at home, have a good time.

Love,

Madelief x

Some photo's were taken with my mobile phone, hence the difference in quality.

Spring vibes

With the soulful voice of the, always smart looking, Leon Bridges in the background, singing 'Pull Away',  I sit behind my laptop, contemplating what to write to you. Leon's voice distracts me.  Love the mellow sound...... It's the perfect music for a lazy Sunday afternoon.  

Just came home from a morning's work in the garden. I am running terribly behind. Lots of chores I still have to do.  I did some heavy work in the front part today (getting rid of a, partly dead, tree), which makes me feel about eighty. It's time to relax now, put my feet up, read a book and listen to some more music.  

Part of today's photo's were taken in Utrecht, a beautiful old town in the middle of my country, which I enjoy visiting: the canals running through the city centre, the many historic buildings and the lively atmosphere.

The amazing black and white graphic dress is a recent vintage find. It's very elegant. I found it in one of my favourite vintage shops in my home town, The Dearhunter vintage. 

The black and white photo's of Dali, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Alfred Hitchcock were made by Philippe Halsman. I saw a a retrospective of his work in De Kunsthal yesterday, which inspired me. The exhibition is called Astonish me, and it most certainly did.

The remaining photo's were taken in my home. It's covered in flowers. The spring vibe got me :-)

How about you, did you bring spring into your home?    

Wishing you a sun filled week!

Love,

Madelief x