Someday...

I pray for the day

when we cease to see "other"

Martin Luther King Jr.

no color,

religion,

no caste

Mohandas Gandhi

to impede

the compassion and love

Wangari Maathai

fellow soul

sister

brother

all sparks Divine

were made to receive.

I pray for the day

when we cease to see "other"

syazamst

when hatred and bigotry

no longer live

Eli Weisel

Nelson Mandela

Dalai Lama

John Lennon

in the hearts of mankind

in my sister

my brother

I pray for the day

when all we see is

LOVE

Hopeless Romantic

Happy St. Valentine's Day!

Whether this is a day of romance for you, or simply a day to say that  extra "I Love You" to those near and dear, it is hard not to fall under its spell....

I remember really loving this holiday in school... secretly hoping that my crush of the hour would drop an "extra special" little card into the decorated paper bag. Year after year, the card never came :)), but a hopeless romantic I remain!

Inspired by the well-deserved Downton frenzy, as well as this most sweet of days, I find myself endlessly browsing the wares at Victorian Trading Company.

Cherished Letters Box

Have you  ordered from this gorgeous catalog?

From stunning reproductions, to kitsch and handmade folk art, their pieces take me to a time of  perfumed, handwritten letters and strolls in sun-dappled parks under lace parasols....are you with me?

Here are some of my favorites...

Anything strike your romantic fancy?

Lovey Dovey Gloves

Antique Czech Pendant

Velvet Opera Coat

Lovebirds Cameo

Bird's Nest Fascinator

Lacy Slouch Socks

Lace Parasol

Violet's Violin Music Box

Arabella Gown

Mocha Latte Dress

Madame DuBois Jacket

Etoile et Ciel Gown

Hazelnut Creme Coat

Pre Raphaelite Gown

Boudoir Gown

Hopeless Romantic Fragrance

WISHING YOU LOVE!

xoxo