[fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion] turn to the left | newburyport, ma

Oh, bop, do do do do do do do do

Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion

Oh, bop, do do do do do do do do

Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion

La-la la la la la la-la

{d. bowie}

annie's rocking outfits this week. fashionista mai oui. xo

[inspiring me now] | newburyport, ma

never mind, i'll find someone like you

i wish nothing but the best for you too

don't forget me, i begged,

i remember you said

sometimes it lasts in love

but sometimes it hurts instead

{adele}

filmed in the early hours of the morning in paris. this is possibly the most visually beautiful piece of black and white film i've seen in a long time - stunning. directed by jake nava, the video is both somber and romantic, sad and emotional. truly heartfelt as we are mesmerized by both adele's stunning vocals, her beauty,and the lonely streets of paris. the lyrics are haunting. it's goes very deep. i adore her talent. xo

[like a daughter] | newburyport, ma

Last night I swear I could feel you

Moving through my room

And I thought you touched my feet

I so wanted it to be true

And in my theater there is a stage

And a footlight you can always step into

I'll wait no more for you like a daughter

That part of our life together is over

But I will wait for you, forever

Like a river...

{c. simon}

Happy Birthday My Beautiful Mother.

I hope you are blowing out your candles surrounded by beautiful people and swinging on a swing.

Not a day goes by that you are not close in my thoughts.

You would be so proud of your little granddaughter and namesake Annie Viola, she's thriving.

I miss you Mom. I love you.

xo

{i posted this photo back in May - but i just love it so much it had to be revisisted - 1946ish}

[wanderlust project] the vintage bazaar | newburyport, ma

I've seen the sidewalks

And I've been aware

Of all the lamps and tables

And the paperback books

That you've thrown out there

All your artifacts

In disrepair

Make up a pile so high

It could tie up traffic in the thoroughfare

{c.simon}

i adore vintage. and i adore beautiful finds for the home - it feeds my inner interior design goddess. my wanderlust lead me to the vintage bazaar held at pettingill farm in salisbury this past weekend. a sea of delights and a feast for the eyes. from beautiful architectural elements to mid century furniture, handmade jewelry to delicate linens and silks and everything in between. pettingill farm is a unique flower farm with beautiful display gardens nestled among their many greenhouses  growing an array of annuals and perennials. many classes and workshops are available so be sure to check out their website. 

[ in the sand] - plum island | newburyport, ma

"sometimes,' said pooh, 'the smallest things take up the most room in your heart. xo

[like the weather]. | newburyport, ma

i used to think that we would wind up together

our destinies always entwined

oh but your heart kept changing like the weather

and you wound up leaving me behind.

{c. simon}

[wanderlust project] cymbidium floral | exeter, nh

Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day - 
like writing a poem or saying a prayer

{anne morrow lindbergh}

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wan.der.lust - strong longing for or impulse toward

as dorothy once said, "if i ever go looking for my heart's desire again, i won't look any further then my own backyard." in this spirit, my new project, wanderlust, is born. it is this wish i have to explore the delights around me, that has allowed me to feature some amazing talent through my lens. my wanderlust lead me right to cymbidium floral in the incredibly hip town of exeter, new hampshire. i had such fun getting a glimpse into a day in the life of the delightful floral designers of cymbidium floral - stacey and theresa. let me tell you, these gals are artists in every sense of the word. and busy artists too. they didn't stop moving for one second.lead by owner-designer jessica christofersen,{new mom to the amazing cooper} cymbidium provides unique designed arrangements in their signature lush and low style. gorgeous flowers greet you upon entering this charming shop. artfully displayed, it is an enchantment for your senses. on the day of my visit, the designers were very busy preparing for a weekend of weddings and i was immediately drawn to the different flowers and mosses and grasses they were using to create gorgeous wreaths and bouquets and boutonnieres and centerpieces. just beautiful and radiating the season. and so different. that's what i love about this shop. something new every time. 

along with the beautiful array of flowers and fauna, cymbidium offers unique accompaniments. from soy based candles to hand-crafted jewelry by local artists, letter press cards and beautiful emersonmade flower pins. gorgeous custom lamps and middle kingdom vases.

if you find yourself strolling down water street in exeter, stop in and say hello. bring a bloom home. tell them meg sent you. xo