To live simply - a quote

This quote speaks to me today. As I've read it through a number of times, my mind and heart have stilled, I've breathed more deeply, become conscious of this moment and heard the small sounds like the ticking of the clock and footsteps nearby...

To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury; and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable; and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never; in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden, and unconscious grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.

William Henry Channing 1810-1884

quote found here

Swoon

Just.got.to.post.these.pics! It's love...well, certainly my pulse quickened when I spied the gorgeousness of some of the elements in this house on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

All images (and more) from Livingetc.

Inky walls. Check. Tactile, natural, sculptural wall art. Check.

Rustic furniture paired with smooth, clean lines. Check. A restful outdoor spot in which to soak up nature. Check. INCREDIBLE chandelier in the kitchen. CHECK. Definitely the swoon factor for me!

Today I love

image: Porters Paints

image: Jardan

image: Poppies for Grace

image: Sandra Lane, via Glimpse of Style

Courage & beauty

image: the nie nie dialogues

Dear Nie Nie,

You are courageous and you are beautiful. I admire how your heart speaks love, the way you treasure the small things and your cultivation of thankfulness and hope.

You are an inspiration.

Im xx

In the Loop

Nearly a year and a half ago, when the Aussie dollar was faring very well against a slumped US dollar, I purchased these notecards from Loop. There's something about Elissa Barbieri's painting series that reminds me of Australian eucalypts. I love her passion, her story and enjoy reading her blog.