{Masked Beauty} I Bid You Adieu!

MASK (n)
A covering worn on the face to conceal one's identity that has openings for the eyes, entirely or partly conceals the face, and is worn especially at a masquerade ball.





{images via my: Gallery of Inspirations}

Am over the moon for these photos..I love the masks, they are so elegant and beautiful!! Well, today is the day, its finally here - The Royal Wedding!! Thankfully, honestly I have grown a little tired of hearing about it and I'm avoiding talking about them, as every blog I go to is about them & it's become mundane. And I have more important things to think on (to me) as my baby is due in the new week on May 3rd!! Although, those of you that have had children know they don't always come on time, so I will be busying myself and waiting!! I will make a post to share my news as soon as I can after. But, until then I will go on a break & rest!! I'll miss reading all your blogs and funny things you post about, but I will try and pop in as I can!! Thank you all for the wonderful wishes you have sent me so far, it's really sweet & appreciated!! And a big welcome to my new readers...I barely notice at times how many there are of you, but its always so nice to see new faces & read new blogs!! Have a safe & happy Friday & weekend to come!!

All Love & cupcakes
xoxoxoxoxox

P.S. If you go Here, I re-did the page & added some photos of family!! It will get re-done later again, haha! But, keep safe & happy!!


{Colour Inspiration} Electric Nights



Bonjour buttercups and daisy dolls, I hope your week is going beautifully so far!?! This is my last full week of pregnancy & I am exhausted, so I thought a bit of bright colours would boost me up a bit. I loved this editorial, it reminded me of the 80's where bright and wild colour was the thing, although having lived through the 80's, I can say this is completely more refined and pretty, hehe :) I loved the use of colour and her make-up is stunning. I'm going to be taking it easy and making sure I have everything I need packed & ready to go at any time. I will try and post at the end of the week & visit all of your pages, but I think after that I will go on a break, but I'll try and do a quick post after the baby has arrived, so those of you who have been asking & sending such nice messages will know if I have a boy or girl :) So, for today keep your brights on & shine!
xoxoxoxo









{images via: Vogue. Constance Jablonski for Vogue Germany March 2011 by Alexi Lubomirski}

{Moods} Free Spirit Fridays

Happy Happy Earth Day!! Ahhh I love Fridays ; ) My daughter has today & Monday off school for break here, so I can sleep in and do sweet nothing all day....we'll most likely laze around like lazy lions - as my daughter says and watch movies with popcorn or paint our nails - red for her, blue for me ;) And of course eat lots of ice cream. I have this beautiful tulle skirt that I can't wait to wear, expecially when the weather has been just wonderful, so warm and breezy. (I will take a picture of it for you). You can see the baby lambs running around in the country side on little drives in the car, so cute! Easter on Sunday, we've planned a little egg hunt for my daughter, as she loves treasure hunts & of course chocolate :) I love these pictures because the beach is so peaceful, I love walking along and watching the water rush over my feet & smelling the salt in the air. Plus, I love the relaxed clothes the pretty model is wearing!! Anyways, have a wonderful weekend & for those that celebrate, have a very blessed Easter time :)

Loves & hugs
xxx

P.S. Some of you have been ever so kind to link my page from yours & I appreciate it so so much! I just wanted to let you know, that I changed the url to my page (I'll be changing the title header soon too) to go with the name change of my blog. Instead of 'The Doll's House' I changed it to 'The Dainty Doll's House' as I love the definition of dainty and after much thought, decided to go ahead and change it, if any of you link me on your page, this is my new url:

http://thedaintydollshouse.blogspot.com/
I really appreciate it! 

Dainty: Delicately beautiful or charming; exquisite, of refined taste!! (so lush that definition, lol)















{Modelled by Aline Weber for FreePeople March 2011 lookbook}

{Life} Will You Ride or Drive?

{image via:Wisdom Quotes}


Some folks ride the train of life, looking out the rear,
Watching miles of life roll by, and marking every year.
They sit in sad remembrance, of wasted days gone by,
And curse their life for what it was, and hang their head and cry.
But I don't concern myself with that, I took a different bent,
I look forward to what life holds, and not what has been spent.
So strap me to the engine, buck naked as can be,
I want to be out on the front, to see what I can see.
I want to feel the winds of change, blowing in my face,
I want to see what life unfolds, as I move from place to place.
I want to see what's coming up, not looking at the past,
Life's too short for yesterdays, it moves along too fast.
So if the ride gets bumpy, while you are looking back,
Go up front, and you may find, your life has jumped the track.
It's alright to remember, that's part of history,
But up front's where it's happening, there's so much mystery.
The enjoyment of living is not where we have been,
It's looking ever forward, to another year and ten.
It's searching all the byways, never should you refrain,
For if you want to live your life, you got to drive the train.

By: Marv Hardin


Happy Wednesday peaches...am taking it easy today - feeling very big & tired, so it's just a short post today!! 38 weeks pregnant now..uff..almost there!!
Hugs & love
xxxx

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{Moods} Calm Mondays



Happy Monday beauties, I hope everyone had a great weekend :) I tried doing nothing this weekend and rested. The sun was shining and the wind was cool. We went and sat by Loch Lomond, which usually is so quiet, but since the weather is better, there were more people there than usual, so the peacefulness wasn't as great, but I enjoyed it just the same. Blue is my favourite colour in the world, for most it's cold and depressing, but for me it's relaxing and brings happiness. I can't help but smile when I see something blue. Though I do love all colours themselves, blue is always what I turn to first :) What is your favourite colour or colours?
Have a great Monday!!
xoxoxo













{All images via my Gallery of Inspirations}

{Adventure} Follow Me

Happy Friday Beauties...wish you a beautiful weekend, I hope you have fun. I'm suppose to get my hospital bags ready now as I get closer to my due date & if the weather isn't great, I think I will call it a movie weekend and watch some movies all day!! What are your plans?? Whatever they may be, take good care & have fun!!
xoxox

xo Play Me: Musica for Atmosphere xo


               




Follow me, as we leave this busy week behind, we'll wear beautiful attire & run through wilderness unknown.....


                             Follow me, through the gates of wonder as we seek out adventure.....



Follow me, as we play games, laugh and breath in new life.....


Follow me, over petal-laid en roads, where a seat awaits to rest your soul....



Follow me, sitting under beautiful blossom trees to read wonderful stories and sip from cups of tea....



Follow me...a wonderful banquet awaits us, full of all the treats we wish..life is short, let's eat our dessert first!



Follow me...the music is waiting...we'll dance until night falls....


Follow me...for the pyjama party under the stars......

{All Images via Tumblr, third image by Margaretha Olschewski, 2nd to last image: Rundāles pils, Latvia. via: tumblr}

{Beauty Above} Wednesday Love

{image via tumblr}

{EMPYREAN (adj.) The visible heavens; the sky; a space that is out of this world.}


Happy Wednesday!! I hope the week is going sweetly for you all!! Decided on something new, inspired by my husband who is a never-ending dictionary :) Seriously he knows lots of words, old words to and sometimes people look at him strangely and wonder if it really is a word he's saying, haha. He's just super smart!! So, I decided to take some of the words and combine them with pictorial expressions to bring the word to life so to speak ;) I found this picture & thought, how grand it would be to have a bed or sofa under it, so you can lay back and stare all day long!?! LUSH!! We've been having some April showers here, not so much fun. Sun one minute, rain the next, am sure the sun will win over the rain soon enough!! Have a splendid day wherever you may be!!

Loves n' cupcakes
xoxoxo

{Style Inspiration} Spring Flowers



Happy Monday!! I do believe spring has arrived here to stay! The weekend was bliss and the sun was so warm, I almost didn't want the week to begin. I meant to go to Loch Lomond or something, but I was feeling a bit too tired for travelling far, so I just stayed around the house. The blossom trees are in bloom and wonderful..which is what inspired me through these pictures when I found them. I love all the flower fabrics and designs. The setting is marvelous & I wouldn't mind staying there & wearing any of these pieces :) Let's hope this spring loveliness continues through the week!! And don't forget to stop and smell the flowers or maybe wear them too ; )

Much love
xoxox



                                                                               {Images BHLDN via Dustjacketattic}            

{Happy Friday} Blue Warriors & Love



Happy Friday dollfaces!! I just wanted to wish all of you a wonderful weekend, go out and have fun!! Just a small post, but I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has visited here, is following along and sharing fun things with me too. Hello to new 'dolls' here :) I really enjoy visiting your pages, and seeing your worlds. Your comments are always fun to read and give me a happy break in my day! The above picture is a favourite, I love anything with blue in it & Simon Procter is an amazing photographer that I've posted about before HERE, so when I seen this picture, I just had to share his work again!! And the below I just enjoyed because of the words :) Time for lunch for me, have a sweet weekend & take good care!!

Love loves
xxx

{images via: Tumblr & Simon Procter Photography}

Where The Wild Things Are

Happy Wednesday peaches, I hope your week has been sweet so far!! Mine has been peaceful and quiet. My daughter is on holiday, so we've been hanging around, though the weather has been a bit mixed. She loves animals and has her own zoo of them (toys of course - although she'd have real ones if I let her) and I'm planning on printing out these photos for her room that we took at the zoo sometime ago & then just decided to share them to give you a bit of insight on what I do besides being a mother :) My camera goes everywhere with me & I snap pictures of everything I see. I love animals, but going to the zoo is always bittersweet to me, I love that zoos are working to keep species thriving and alive, but at the same time I would love for them all to be able to run free in their natural habitats. I guess until we can lock down poachers and stuff like that, this is a way for them to keep existing. But, taking pictures of animals is one of my favourites besides people. Always full of expression and life. I hope to one day travel where they run free & capture them in wild abandonment. Well, I wish you a grand Wednesday, keep well & go wild!!

Loves & lollipops,
xxxx

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{A Light in the Dark}


{Bashful}


{Eyes are like doorways to the soul}

These two beauties above & below came right up to us and stayed for a while, it was an amazing experience even between glass to have them rub against our hands and want to get close to us. If I could have guaranteed they would not have eaten me or any one else, I was quite tempted to set them free ;)


{Day Dreamer}


{Sleepy Days}

I assure you, the monkey was actually sleeping and not anything else, such cute and pleasant creatures.


{Walk Like a Monkey}


{Can I have a bite?}


{Lost in thought}


{Stand Tall}


{Lazing Lion}



{All images copyrighted to me, Timbarika Higgins. All Rights Reserved. Taken at The Edinburgh Zoo, in Edinburgh, Scotland}
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