22 Jan 2013

wisps of nature









I have been moving our world about the last few weeks. Slowing renewing the spaces we gather in, find solitude in, and nourish our bodies and minds in.  Humble pieces have been added. Those no longer tugging at heart strings have been removed with neither regret or guilt. Lustrous timber in both raw and polished forms graces each room beckoning touch and imbuing the aesthetics with warmth and honesty. There are bursts of yellow, burnt umber and rust. Delicate pieces from far off lands steeped in hazy memories peek out from nook and cranny.

I have been viewing each item with a quizzical brow. Picking up trinkets, moving them where the sunlight catches them best sending rainbow prisms dancing. Eyelids fixed in a thinking stare; head cocked. Embracing nomadic ways and letting trimmings waltz about our home resting with different partners depending on the season; depending on the mood.

Wisps of nature bring the wonder and beauty of the natural world indoors and ever close.  A single stem bearing now papery violet flowers; it's stamens crisp and fragile. Plumes from winged creatures simultaneously strong and rigid yet soft and yielding. Gentle gatherings some collected with abandon and little thought or connection; others resonating with deep sentimentality. Some will be tucked away to rummage through on a rainy December day. Others will be returned to their place of origin be it earth or branch or wind.

Shedding layers of skin and returning to my heart's calling. Wandering this earth with intention and a sharp eye; beauty is all around. Letting my world breathe slowly in and out. Hearing her do so...and listening.

Steph x

So very inspired by Pia Jane Bijkerk and Sibella Court I fashioned these vintage bottles into homes for our snippets.  My eyes are drawn to them often; my lips curl into a smile.

16 comments:

  1. Steph - your photos are amazing! I met you at The Nursery workshop in Noosa. It's taken me this long to finally start a blog of my own, but it's so exciting entering this whole new world! Would love you to come and check it out simonebell.blogspot.com.au. Looking forward to following your journey. Simone xx

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  2. I follow you on IG but didn't realise you have a blog...which is just so lovely! Your daughters birthday looks wonderful! x
    http://mamacymraeg.blogspot.co.uk/

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  3. p.s. my middle name is 'Wren' as it was my dads favourite bird and I was such a small baby. If I'd had a girl, I would have passed this name on! x

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  4. beautiful steph ... so alike we are!
    x

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  5. I love taking nature indoors. Your display is so very beautiful, and before I read about your inspiration I was thinking that it looked very "Pia" in a lovely understated way. Hope the week has been kind to you Steph :)

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  6. Oh I LOVE this. All these feathers sitting here on my windowsil waiting for me to do something with them and I never thought of this. Beautiful :-)

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  7. My lips have curled upwards too - how very lovely your trinkets look and how beautifully you write

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  8. such magical words Steph...your ability to capture our spirits with words you thread together is just marvellous...and I can just imagine you head to one side critiquing your handiwork! well there is no need...your styling looks delightful x

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  9. Beautiful Steph. Very pia. Have you added her new book to your wishlist? I can't wait to read it. Happy days to you x

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  10. What a gorgeous idea Steph - they're beautiful and make such a sweet display x

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  11. Sigh... you have a lovely way, my friend. I may have to keep this idea in mind for a few found trinkets around the house - they look so beautifully displayed this way!

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  12. beautiful wisps of nature Steph. and a beautifully written post to go along with them as well.

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  13. This is such a pretty idea of bringing nature indoors and decorating your bedroom. xxx

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  14. my what a beautiful post. doesn't it make such a difference just changing little bits here and there every now and then?

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  15. Little wisps of nature.. I love that expression so much.
    x

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Your words brighten my day! Thank-you so much for joining me on my adventure. x