{Things I Love...} edition no.1

This blog is being very neglected and I apologize for that.  It seems that summer and life in general has gotten the best of my time.  I am trying to get my photography business off the ground, open an etsy shop and hold down the fort here at home, so I have been putting this blog on the back burner.  Thanks to all of you who are continuing to visit.  I hope to update more regularly.

I would like to make this {Things I Love...} a regular feature here on my blog.  I won't say it will be weekly, but as I gather things together that are new (or old) to me, I will share them with you.  I like to surround myself with things that inspire me, so I hope that by sharing them with you, you will be inspired to.

 

1. {fresh flowers}: I find that having fresh flowers in my home makes it a brighter, happier place. I also love to take photos of them.  I splurge on fresh flowers at least once a week, sometimes more (just don't tell my husband! ;)

2. {quote books}: Anyone who reads my blog knows that I am addicted to quotes, so I am always on the lookout for a new book to add to my collection.  These are definitely my favorites.

3. {good mail}: I adore good mail days and whenever I spot an Anthropologie catalog in my mailbox, I get excited.  It is pure eye candy!

4. {Prima flowers}: I spotted these gorgoeus paper flowers at my local stamp store today and just had to grab them.  They are so pretty.

5. {this vintage quilt}: I purchased this at an estate sale last week and I love it.  I am on the hunt now for vintage quilts.

6. {vintage cameras}: I love finding vintage cameras on etsy or at estate sales.  This fabulous Polaroid was actually in my step father's basement.  Woohoo!

7. {this eraser}: It just makes me happy.

8. {vintage books}: I love vintage books...so much beauty.

Thanks for letting me share some of my favorite things.  I'd love to know what inspires you too!

Comments

[Teresa Murphy]

Hey Melissa,

I splurge on fresh flowers every week too!! And like you, sometimes more than once a week! LOL!! And I don't tell my husband either! LOL!!!

Love all the things you love!

[Teresa Murphy]

I didn't realise until now that live in NY!! Whereabouts? I used to live in Yonkers and we moved back to Ireland at the end of '05.

[A. Jarrett]

I definitely know how hard it is to get the shop off the ground, etsy shop, blog, family! Hang in there!

Love this list!

[kristyn]

love this glimpse into you and the things that you love!

[leslie]

That vintage quilt looks so nice! I wish I could find something like that!!! Good luck with all that you are doing Melissa, I can only imagine how busy you are!
Lovely photograph...it really feels warm and shows lots of personality.

[D'Nese]

Love this idea!

We understand and we appreciate that you still do check in from time to time. Your blog has always been one of my favs.

[Lindsay]

ah, what a beautiful pictures. the things you love - are the same things i love. isn't that funny. this post has inspired me to work on a list of my own. thanks!