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15 October 2011

The heart wants what the heart wants...



and it whispers it to your soul...






when you happen upon beauty that reaches you on such a deep level.







Your heart races...




It is the same feeling




of being in love.







Do you ever wonder why you respond to certain things this way?




What are the beauties that make your knees buckle?




Whatever it is for you, I hope that you are surrounded in its beauty all weekend long. I am picking out paint colors. The magic begins anew in our little McMini by the Sea...
See you Monday.

xo isa

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Sources & Credits

Photo 1 - Photography by Eugène Atget. (French, 1857-1927) Museum of Modern Art - Abbott-Levy Collection. Partial gift of Shirley C. Burden. MOMA.org/collection Photo 2 - Tumblr HERE Photo 4 - Driftwood Baroque Chandelier by Mark Sage. Photo 5 - Interior Design of ID & Artist Elise Valdorcia Photo 6 - Bella Notte Linens -- Photo 7 - via PlumSiena. photography source and publication unknown other than it is connected to Axel Vervoordt. If anyone knows the credits, please let me know as I would love to list them. Photo 3 - Photography by Irene Suchocki, available for purchase


31 comments:

savvycityfarmer said...

I think you know what I'll be doing all weekend ...

xoxoxo

katiedid said...

The images all seem very much like the Season, with the light softening and things becoming romantically and beautifully worn. Thankyou!

Acquired Objects said...

Oh Isa what a beautiful post! The images sing to me and your writing, I'm sighing here!

Have a lovely weekend yourself!
Debra

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Hmmm. I think you're telling me to go ahead and buy that new pair of boots I've been dreaming about. Aren't you? Yes. I think you are.

Bruce Barone said...

What beautiful images.

Picking out colors. That is so much fun.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Helen said...

What can make my knees buckle? The way you give us visual gifts! I never cease to be amazed, delighted.

Anonymous said...

I agree with Helen. Your blog is magical. What an eye you have. Everything you do amazes me.

Best,
Kathy

La Table De Nana said...

Is that not a Woody Allen quote? Or did he quote someone?
I remember..during the Mia ..situation?
I have used that quote,,stolen it in fact~

The photos are lovely..
What makes my heartbeat?
My family.
In a heartbeat.

I am certain the colors will be harmonious..calming..beautiful..and quite perfect.:)

a quiet life said...

hope you have a joyful weekend, its still summer here, oh how i crave cool...dian

Anonymous said...

Beautiful images and words,i especially am in love with the 5th image,i want to curl up there and rest a while,so beautiful! i love the worn and peeling door casing to the right too and it has given me inspiration for some cladding on the walls at our beach cottage,
Have a wonderful weekend x

Decor de Provence said...

Every image speaks to me! You just made my day with this post... thank you for all the beautiful images! I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well.

lol,
Desiree

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

OMG.......YOU are AMAZING! You write in the same fashion that I aspire...to write from the heart, using images that support what I have to say. STUNNING AND MAGNIFICENT ISA..are you French dearest? My school principal, a fabulous FRENCH WOMAN is named Isa. WOOO you ROCK!!! THANK YOU FOR VISITING ME and I must peruse your blog here.....Anita

ceecee said...

Oh yes, racing heart, buckling knees...I know the feeling well. Isn't it wonderful?
Enjoy your Sunday, Isa...
Catherine

Tish Jett said...

You are a soulful and beautiful find -- and I'm so happy you found me -- but why, oh why can't I follow you?

You have most definitely captured a little bit of magic in this space. So very, very lovely in every way.

Anonymous said...

...and these are truly beautiful things that tug at my heart..we love gorgeous decor, beautiful sunny days and of course our close friends and family..all enrich our lives and add bliss to each day...
beautiful post...
best,
maureen

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

Lucky lucky McMini!!

Splendid Willow said...

Isa, what stunning images you picked for us!

What are you going to paint? Walls or canvases? Now I am really curious.

Warm hugs all the way from Seattle.

Mon

Mona Thompson Providence Ltd. said...

These are the things that make my knees buckle...Every time I run across something or see an image of such beauty, my heart just races. Mona

Millie said...

We loved your comment over at The Hedge dear Sista of the Mysterious. MOTH reckons it's due to you that he's going to start up a new business selling 'No Bloody Idea' trees. Yours will be winging it's way across the Pacific shortly!
Millie x

designchic said...

Your words and images...beautiful. Hope you had a wonderful weekend!!

Leah Moss said...

what a lovely collection--a romantic start to the day! It always shocks me how huge an influence aesthetics are on daily life and how capable they are in setting a mood. These are so lovely!

bedroom chandeliers said...

beautiful pictures. the one with the old books got my heart. i love reading second hand books, they just feel like they have a story of their one

Renae Moore said...

Oh what lovelies! That staircase is magnificent!
xx

Ivy and Elephants said...

I am so glad to have wandered upon you blog. What a gorgeous post!The images are truly breathtaking!Your writing is so moving...
I feel inspired
Patti

Splenderosa said...

How beautiful, Isa. I am so happy to know you. xx's Marsha @ Splenderosa

niartist said...

Beautiful collection of inspiring color, texture, and grace. Absolutely love them!

Monica Roberts said...

One ... of a certain turn of mind ... could not pick a hue more attuned to the heart, than the 'colour of old'. Your photographs are incredible!

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Acquired Objects said...

Isa pop over to my blog I've award you the versatile blogger award!

Tricia said...

Gorgeous images and words~ love this post!
xo~
T

Anonymous said...

found you!
here on this fabulous blog!
love it here!
love your imagery!
so, so happy to have
discovered you and
your fabulous art!
blessings my friend!
Xoxo EdenClare