love. new things.

inspiration. just be.

 

Turning disappointment into Joy. 

...just to remind myself to stop focusing on what I want so badly to "be"
and focus on who I am.

AND I love dogs... I shed a tear.

 “When I let go of who I wanted her to be and just let her “be” ... she completely flourished” - 4:06 minutes

love. ordinary.

"Normal day, let me be aware 
of the treasure you are.
Let me learn from you, love you,
bless you before you depart.
Let me not pass you by in the
quest of some rare and
perfect tomorrow."
- Mary Jean Irion

What is "ordinary" anyway? What is "normal"? 

These are philosophical questions for the ages... for now, for today, just love your ordinary.

Breakfast with a giraffe? That could be normal if you live here.

inspiration. fight.

"Fight for yourself using every drop of blood from your body. Muster every effort within you and fight: sure you will win."

LOVE this video!

architecture. Villa Volpi

The Villa Volpi. A Classic formal design, but somehow furnished in a modern casual casual style. The Countess had an innate sense of style. Its seems like a fitting beach house for a Countess... I love it! I think it would be a wonderful home to entertain many wonderful friends. Maybe it will be purchased and turned into a resort. So many options! All we need is someone willing to purchase this "beach cottage." (reference to "Throughly Modern Milly" If you haven't seen it, its worth seeing)

This view is what sold me. Done... I'm in LOVE!

  "Villa Volpi, a neo-classical palazzo overlooking the Mediterranean that's featured in Italian luxury labelTod's new ad campaign, has been listed for sale at $33 million. 

The amazing property, luxe lifestyle setting of attractive people and classic Ferrari's in the alluring ads, sits on 26 acres including a private beach. The estate is the creation of Countess Nathalie Volpi di Misurata, an aristocrat with a reputation for impeccable taste and refined elegance who enlisted celebrated Milanese architect Tomaso Buzzi to build the palazzo in 1960. 

Villa Volpi's seven lavish bedrooms and entertaining spaces have played host to many notable guests over the years, from celebrities to royalty, society and international dignitaries. Additional buildings on the estate include a three-bedroom guest house, a two-bedroom cottage and stables. 

"This home fosters an incredibly peaceful and glamorous way of life," notes Clarice Pecori Giraldi of Christie's International Real Estate, "bringing together a unique location in Italy - where waterfront properties of this scale are extremely rare - with the incredible sophistication of classical architecture."

  

"This home fosters an incredibly peaceful and glamorous way of life"

love. yourself

“The greatest gift you will ever receive is the gift 

of loving and believing on yourself.

Guard this gift with your life. 

It is the only thing that will ever truly be yours.” 

–Tiffany Loren Rowe

This goes perfectly with a previous post: perfection.

inspiration. priorities.

A reminder that time is so valuable... sometimes I forget.

Spend it wisely.