the sky like a garden patch,

Hi sweet blog readers. I wish I was here for you more often. Unfortunately, I've been so idle and sluggish lately.  I haven't had much appetite for walking, or working, or cleaning the house. All I've wanted has been horizontal. I want to lay on the living room rug, counting the cracks in the roof, thinking thoughts the size of pebbles, with no purpose, or pursuit.

Some weeks are like this, it's as if your body is a dormant tree. Your thoughts grow far from labor, you need not give birth to fruits, or heels of movement. All you do is watch the blowing air, and slowly creep among the house and it's inhabitants.

Yesterday, the clouds appeared swollen, and the sky gave birth to falling snow.  Today, there is an azure sky above the steeples and the hills. It's Valentines day, and all I can think of is how beautiful the shapes, the hues, and the rhythms of our world are.

Our World
The waterways flow like an endless circle, the sun rises for us to walk, the sun drops for us to sleep, the wind combs the valley of fallen leaves, the fragrance of love resides in a woman's breasts, and
the rose blooms inside the father's sweat.   The grounds of my earth, and the endless mystery of sky constantly reminds me why I stay here, why I blush here, why I weep here, why I labor here, and why I love here.

The sky appears like a garden patch, and we wear eyes that watch the woods, that steer our bones,  and eyes that expand at the sight of our Mother. We carry lips that kiss soft spots, that drool on cookies, and lips that deliver words without envelopes.  We live in houses made of brick, made of stone, made of wood, and houses made of glass.  Inside our houses, there are mothers, baby cheeks, and creaks made by our loved one's footsteps.

It does not take one day in February to melt my heart, or to sprinkle adoration on my eyes. I press the common air of every day - and I marvel at it's beauty.  Whether your tongue belongs to someone, or your body is pressed against their memory. Whether your resting your hands, or your looking for someone to hold hands with. Whether you're in love with the sky, or in love with the brown haired girl from the market.  Remember this The world around you is made from cradles and paintings of gold. If you don't have a suitor to thank, a blue eyed babe to hold, or a friend to bake bread for, you still have so much to live for, so much to love for.

Look out your window. Listen to the breathings of your own heart.  Happy Valentines day, Happy February, Happy tomorrow, Happy every day !


P.S

I'm going to Montana on Saturday......  I'm going to cross the border........  I am eager to sit by the lake, and buy myself American food. Hello Almond Joy and Vanilla Coke!

Here's some love from Ari....


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what I wore
pink faux fur | forever 21 |$20
floral dress | value village | $8
white wedges | aldo | $40
floral socks | claires | $2
blue bow socks | claires | $2


60 comments:

  1. you look lovely! and those socks are so cute! happy valentine's day! <3
    itsnother-itsme.blogspot.com

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  2. You are SUCH a dream. Lovely, as always! <3 Happy valentine's day.

    Hope you have fun in Montana!

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  3. Anonymous14.2.12

    Such an adorable dress!^^ This look is gorgeous!<3<3<3<3<3
    Following you! Follow back if you want!

    xoxo from Bulgaria

    Biser

    www.bisersables.blogspot.com

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  4. Such a darling dress! Happy Valentine's day!

    www.TheFancyTeacup.com

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  5. oh. that dress. happy valentines day! <3

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  6. Anonymous14.2.12

    Amy Amy Amy, can you please post more your writing? Prose, poems, anything. xx

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  7. Lovely dress and lovely socks! xx

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  8. You look so cute in this outfit :) I love the blue socks / sandals combo

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  9. This dress is so so pretty!

    Luv,
    Friend in Fashion
    www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com
    x

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  10. for there is truth in every phrase from the wise young one named amy, as she wears her sky blue socks of bows, a garden of flowers on her feet & body. i hope the montana air will welcome her with almond joy & vanilla cokes tasting as good as she remembers or hopes them to be.

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  11. bussy on ur ownway living, right???
    So do i.. But, i Like ur outfit those day.. And, happy valentine btw..

    with love:
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  12. oh it think this outfit couldnt be any more lovelier and cute! the dress is gorgous and socks and heels are so adorable!
    love and kiss,mary
    http://maryloucinnamon.blogspot.com

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  13. OMG! This outfit is the best!!!!!
    Happy Valentines Day!!!

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  14. Anonymous15.2.12

    Sometimes I wonder why the majority of people are so shallow, look at how many people are drawn to your outfits instead of your words and soul.

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  15. Anonymous15.2.12

    What? No vanilla coke in Canada?? I don't know if I can move there now! LOL. Have fun in Montana, and happy love day to you sweets. <3

    toni

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  16. I'm so in love with your outfit ! super sweeeet :) love the colors:)

    Journal J

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  17. Pretty dress and gorgeous cardi.
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  18. You look beautiful, love the patterns and textures here. I think I'm having one of those weeks too. Happy Valentines <3 x

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  19. amazing dress and you look beautiful Amy!

    Hayley xx
    www.addictionstoshopping.blogspot.com

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  20. i adore the fur jacket, and the dress, and the shoes, the socks! - okay, i can't even pick a favorite part - it's just awesome. ;)

    -Gillian
    www.oystervintage.com

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  21. Everything about you is just so beautiful and surreal. Sometimes I wonder how the world can bear to have someone like you.

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  22. Oh wow, you always look so dazzling! I love everything about this outfit, pretty girl and pretty look from head to toe! :)

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  23. great flower dress and pretty coat, love the adorable shoes too

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  24. Anonymous15.2.12

    I think people might comment on your outfits instead of your words/soul not because they don't see the beauty and absolute poetry here, but because they can't come up with half as good of words as you. Some people don't know what to say I guess. But Amy You are a Really nice person and I think your blog reflects you to be so unique. I can't believe you exist sometimes when I read your blog posts, but you do, somewhere over across the world from me.

    Wishing you well. Enjoy your trip, I look forward to the ramblings and the stories and pictures you take.

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  25. have a fun trip!! i love the furry jacket!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  26. Your coat reminds me of the one I bought when I was with you. Yours looks great with your outfit. I love the socks! Have a great trip <3

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  27. Anonymous16.2.12

    Oh My gosh your pup and you are too cute! Have fun In Montana you beautiful girl you:)

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  28. Too cure for words! Like, how adorable is this? And those socks are to die for!

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  29. You, and your blog, are so so so lovely! :)

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  30. Your writing is wonderful :) What a lovely blog! Thank you for your comment on mine <3 x

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  31. I love your blue socks with those shoes. You are so beautiful.

    -Mandy
    http://graceandviola.blogspot.com

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  32. I'm experiencing that same thing where all I want to do.. Well, nothing. I don't want to do anything! Ha ha. You look lovely in this outfit :)

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  33. This outfit is gorgeous; the floral dress and cutesy socks are so lovely and your faux fur is just so perfect <3
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  34. totally in love with your dress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3

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  35. "a friend to bake a bread for"
    amy, it's like a quote i was looking for a long long time. sums up perfectly many an emotion that thrive in me.

    i think those weeks when you just watch are beautiful to write in. so i hope you will experience more of these in the future.

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  36. That dress is such a dream! You look lovely :)

    thejoyfulfox.blogspot.com

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  37. Your dress is so pretty and full. I love the way it poofs and those shoes are so perfect! I found a dress like this yesterday and didn't buy it. You make me regret this decision!

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  38. Those socks are so pretty. I love the poofy warm coat, It looks so pretty with your shoes.

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  39. Yummmmy dreamy post...you have a lovely way with your words...

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  40. Stunning! This outfit is absolutely glorious
    dimplesdiaries
    x

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  41. This dress is so pretty on you. I'm pretty much in love with your adorable socks you paired with it too.

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  42. Love finding fellow Canadian bloggers! Your style is amazing, and I love how your design echoes your whimsical and cute style. So pretty!

    Alexandra xo

    http://tovogueorbust.com/

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  43. cute outfit, plus you are beautiful x

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  44. You look lovely! I adore those socks...too cute.

    xo erica

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  45. If I could only use one word to describe you and your style, I would pick lovely. Hope you're doing well sweetheart. Also, I read your message you sent me and I'm sorry for not replying immediately! I'm planning to sometime tonight or tomorrow!

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  46. Anonymous22.2.12

    amazing photos, your blog is wonderful!

    fashionableroad.blogspot.com

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  47. It amazes me how you manage to so consistently look like (and write like) a fairytale. I'm always trying to do that style with my hair but I can't seem to make it look like yours. More practice required.

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  48. Very sweet look! The jacket is perfect with the dress! And I love the touch of mint with your socks!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    <3 Kastles

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  49. This is such a romantic and chic outfit! I love it. So cute.

    Love & Labels

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  50. You look so beautiful and sweet!

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  51. This is so cute and original - love it! Your style of writing makes me feel happy yay :)

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  52. Amy m'lady!

    I tagged you in a post! http://aussi-belle.blogspot.com/2012/02/11-things.html

    2 months from today I'll be back in the prairies! Can't wait for coffee dates, painting and conversation over carrot cake!

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  53. I never thought about wearing two pairs of socks- It looks super cute!

    Lindsey Turner
    http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com

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  54. Love the dress and socks!

    http://www.sweetindigoroad.blogspot.com/

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  56. Loved the sentiments on Valentine's Day. The pix were nice too. Glad you enjoyed my country. Come back again soon.

    Moskowitz

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  57. I absolutely love what you wrote here- I definitely get so busy and don't make time to stop and see all the beautiful things I should be loving all around me sometimes. Although I must say- enjoy the weeks of being able to be a dormant tree before daily work calls ya bright & early : ) You look absolutely lovely as well- so sweet w/ those tights & socks w/ that pretty dress, I have a similar one myself that I'd nearly forgotten about, thanks for reminding me. You'll see a copy cat me soon hehe.
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  58. This outfit is sooo cute! Love the socks and the dress!

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  59. Anonymous25.12.12

    You are one pretty girl. Merry Christmas, and a blessed New Year!

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