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// Benjamin Everett: Hybrid Landscapes

Hello Monday! Landscapes you can sink your total self into for a full-on "Ahhh" moment. :) Welcome to the world of Benjamin Everett, where years of faraway travels and his genuine love for the unfettered wilderness, meet photography and paint to create lush and luxuriously unique hybrid landscapes. I was stopped in my rushy tracks on the way home recently by the photo below and the word, 'Poof' automatically left my lips. And then I wanted to know more, so made a U-turn, and stepped inside to quench my curiosity. Thrilled to discover Benjamin's work with our oceans too, (and now thinking Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2020-- fingers crossed blue be blue be beautiful blue, with a touch of smokey sophistication), he has incorporated the elements of creative play to immerse the inner self in a sea of calm, peaceful wonderment, and soothing balance, away from the bombarding heaviness of real world events facing us all in current times. Every bit dreamy, and every bit a reminder to allow our naturescape moments to be the gift and 'magic' they are meant to be... Enjoy more here.

// From the Weekend

A pop of pretty colour from an afternoon stroll through our neighbourhood. Click within the image to 'maximize the moment' if you'd like. #blooming

 

 

// And That's Just Lovely!

Have you seen this funny video Guys? It made me laugh, instantly, when I first saw it a couple months ago while away from the blog-- and I'm still laughing... A Vancouver man dances through the crosswalk strutting his stuff, carry-bag and all. Indeed, he has the right-of-way. :) More smiles for our Monday after the jump... Good morning! and have a great week everybody.

// And That's Just Lovely!~

Where we find our healthy energy to go out into the world and do some good while nourishing our inner selves too... ~moments like these. I think I've probably watched this latest video from the ALDC (Abby Lee Dance Company), a gazillion times since last week. Yep! It's that great and amazing (Brady's mom at 0.46 seconds; proud Mom :)), with its excellent choreography, and elevating delivery, especially if you're into dance and jazz, and putting it all together in a unique, challenging, and fun(!) Fosse number. Abby's talented team of dancers took a risk with this group performance (The Frug) and it certainly paid off, in more ways than one. Once again, I can't say enough about their terrific leg work (arms here too), 'enunciating' the varied combination of timely movements, individually and in unison, and their chic modest costumes every 'chicken' would be envious of. And Welcome Paris! You are absolutely lovely! :) More after the jump...

// Lotta Olsson: Lottas Trees

These trees brought me a lot of quiet comfort this morning... @LottasTrees.

 

// And That's Just Lovely

This romantic reception table setting found here. The simplicity of the sheer flowing centre fabric overhang with relaxed folds on the floor, and stately slate-blue napkins with their own overflow, create a sophisticated rustic elegance. Love this idea for my bedside table. #springrefresh