Needing to take a bit of a time out in my inspirational corner

I don't know about most of you but I use Facebook for the majority of my promotional work for my blog as well as for the shop I work for, and the last ten days have proven frustrating.  Apparently someone can report you for spam and Facebook just blocks without researching, which means I have had a whopping two whole days of being able to share posts in groups.  I am so frustrated at the moment that I honestly am having a hard time finding my creativity.  Luckily for me I started designing this space prior to my annoyance, which means I have a gorgeous spot to sit, breathe and relax while I try and come up with some solutions for the issue currently at hand.

As the month comes to a close in a few more days, so do many of the months events as well, which means you better get on your shopping shoes and head on out before it's too late.  This gorgeous bench is from unKindness as well as the iron wall pieces and you can only find them at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative that ends on the 30th.  The Old World Patio Bench comes in PG and Adult versions and has a LI of only 3, and the art pieces only 1LI meaning they can be added to any décor without harming your land prims, which is always a plus in my book.  And if you are looking for another light source for your home or garden then make sure to check out the Lovelace Indoor Trees, also from unKindness, at the Wayward Winter event.  You have four different sets to choose from, and each set comes with two trees, one with lights and one without.  If wanting to get your hands on any of the goodies pictured here then check out the details below and happy shopping!

The Décor

Bench - unKindness - Old World Patio Bench - PG and Adult @ The Liaison Collaborative

Wall Art - unKindness - Iron Elephant, Iron Hamsa, Iron Lotus @ The Liaison Collaborative

Tree - unKindness - Lovelace Indoor Trees - Dark @ Wayward Winter

Signs - unKindness - Believe, Be Brace, Lovebirds - Shabby Art @ The Seasons Story

Suitcase - Birdy - Shabby Cats - Luggage Dark @ The Epiphany

Crate - Birdy - Shabby Cats - Milk Crate - Medium @ The Epiphany

Lantern - Glam Affair - #3 Metal Lantern (gacha) @ Lost & Found

Tub - unKindness - Comfort Tubby - Daydream

Table - The Forge - Bulb Table

Bowl - Soy - Singing Bowl

Incense - Soy - Incense Stand

Light - striped mocha - Fairy Dust Pendant @ The Fantasy Collective

Rug - [CIRCA] - Gypsy MoonSea Velvet Area Rug - Purple

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in home décor work for you!

~Jade~ 

 

 

Writing love letters is a lost art

In case you hadn't figured it out by now, I am truly a romantic at heart.  I work and do most of my socializing online due to health issues, yet part of me longs for the days of true courtship in not just long distance relationships, but in all.  I like the idea of letters in the mail, flowers, inexpensive gifts that say, "I'm thinking about you," all the acts of courting a mate.  Many would say emails and texts of today carry much of the same appeal, but they have removed the anticipation, which is at the heart of romance for me.  The waiting with bated breath when you know they are going to phone; the skipping of the heart at the end of a date with the anticipation of a kiss; or as it used to be, the flutter in the pit of the stomach as you race down the drive to the mailbox, stopping a moment to take a deep breath before peering inside, hoping, praying for a new letter.  Thinking of all the couples who spent weeks, sometimes months, and dreadfully sometimes, years apart completely dedicated to one another, with that love maintained only by putting ink to paper and the promise of a future together warms my soul.  In the book Soulmates, by Thomas Moore, he discusses many things, but one of the topics is how to communicate with your soul.  The simple act of putting pen to paper is the best way to truly reach your soul and discover your deepest, most intimate thoughts.  This applies to letters, poems, and journals, for sometimes we need communication with just ourselves which we do when we journal.  Tapping into those emotions and thoughts, transferring them to paper and into physical form brings us closer to who we truly are behind all the masks we have learned to wear.  The writing of love letters is a lost art form that I believe people should practice again, and in the process maybe people will gain deeper insight into themselves and possibly learn a bit of patience and once again find their love of anticipation.

My head is swirling with all the events currently running on the grid, which means everyone is out shopping or trying to figure out what exactly they want from the events before they go so they aren't wandering around like a kid in the candy store who ends up broke halfway down the second aisle!  As usual I am hear to give you more reasons to go check out FaMESHed and The Seasons Story where you can pick up all of the fabulous items featured in this post.  If you happen to love the shabby chic look then you will be in heaven with all of the amazing items from unKindness at both events that inspired this post and this room.  Enjoy and have a wonderfully wicked res of your day, and remember to always stay true to your style and make the trends in home decor work for you!

The Decor

Build - unKindness - Abandoned Loft

Curtains - Shiny Shabby - Long Curtains - Créme (past gift @ Shiny Shabby

Cabinet - unKindness - Rose Hill Country Set @ FaMESHed

"Be Brave" sign - unKindness - Board Art @ The Seasons Story

"I love us sign" - unKindness - Rose Hill Country Set @ FaMESHed

"Believe you can & you're halfway there" sign - unKindness - Board Art @ The Seasons Story

Letterbox - unKindness - Rose Hill Country Set @ FaMESHed

Pillow - Zerkalo - Winter Dreams - Square Pillow @ FaMESHed

Sofa - Zerkalo - Winter Dreams - Couch @ FaMESHed

Pillows - Zerkalo - Winter Dreams - Three Pillows @ FaMESHed

Rug - Zerkalo - Winter Dreams - Rug @ FaMESHed

Chair - unKindness - Rose Hill Country Set @ FaMESHed

"Lovebirds" sign - unKindness - Board Art @ The Seasons Story

Long Table - Kalopsia - Long Sidetable - White @ FaMESHed

Basket on Shelf - Kalopsia - Old Basket @ FaMESHed

Boxes on Shelf - Kalopsia - Round Boxes @ FaMESHed

Craft Box on Table - unKindness - Rose Hill Country Set @ FaMESHed

Roses in Vases on Shelf and Table - Ariskea - [Nordica] Hybrid Roses - Peach, Red and Violet @ FaMESHed

Rose Crates - Ariskea - [Nordica] Frozen Crate @ FaMESHed

Cabinet Deco - ASO! - Vintage Curtain - White

Thomas Moore site to check out all his books!

http://careofthesoul.net/