the sun makes a great alarm clock,

The weeks have traveled on, the way a piece of frost on the bough turns into a berry.  We have made it through another winter - Although, this winter was a soft one. The sky never welcomed Siberian drippings of snow for too long, everything that arrived from the sky turned into slush soon after.  Most Winter's, the backyard is weighted with bottomless snow. This Winter, yellow grooves and blades of grass have peaked through the few flurries.  If I had it my way, every winter would be this warm.

I am very grateful the former week has now left. It was not pleasant. I caught a fever. My eyes were soaked red, my legs were troubled, my lips barely touched the surface of anything but water, and my teeth felt like a bee's bottom each time I ate supper.     From Monday to Saturday, each day was spent blinking with sleepy eyes and trying to remember why I ever moaned while in good health.    Sometimes, I think the purpose of a fever is to call attention to our little victories in life.  We may not always climb the ladder of bankrolls, and coin. We may not always get to know the girl at the market, or the handsome boy with the brimmed hat. We may not always be proud, or happy, but when we rise with the sun, fall to sleep with the moon, and in between our bodies are whole and free from poor health, we are lucky. 

It's easy to forget the simple joy of waking in the morning without wounds, without bruising, and without bee stings. Even I am guilty of forgetting, and falling into disregard.  Some mornings, I am so careless, I forget that I am even breathing.   Somehow, at the touch of a fever, I am reminded of how victorious it is to be alive when we're without ailments.

If I could spend every day wearing my floral crown - I would.  In the morning, when I dress, I am always tempted to place the crown on top of my hair, but then I remind myself how dull and predictable that would become.   My heart is cooing for more flower crowns on the to do list.

For now, I've got a half empty cup of root beer, and a pocket filled with Cadbury mini eggs..!  I know you are green with envy, but the store is only a car ride away. (Unless you live out in the country, and in that case.. let's trade places!)

See y'all on the sunny side~
p.s please send your suggestions of which leaf/petal colors I should use for my next crown creation (^.^)

Kisses !!




the garments
vintage blouse
handmade harvest flower crown
vintage denim skirt
red tights joe fresh  
white Aldo wedges  



48 comments:

  1. oh what a lovely look darling! the flower crown totally transform you in a beautiful fairy;) and i love those red tights to your blue skirt!
    kiss,mary
    http://maryloucinnamon.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  2. Anonymous14.3.12

    Oh I could not agree with you more. Whenever I wear a crown of flowers it feels as if I was made to have flowers on my head. Like a woodland fairy, a child of nature. I wear them practically non stop as a result. Yours is beautiful. And I adore your blog. :)
    http://daisiesandpixiedust.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  3. You look like a fairy! Every time I come here, It feels like I'm entering a different world.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Loving the outfit! Those stockings are adorable and the shoes go perfectly with the outfit!
    Love & Labels

    ReplyDelete
  5. oh my sweetness, you are so beautiful! I adore the floral crown, you should definitely make more! The soft light in these photos is also very pretty! xo Nikki

    ReplyDelete
  6. these vintage floral looks are so whimsical and remind me of spring. How jealous I am that you are entering the warmer months and we here in oz are enjoying any sun we can get after a dissapointing summer and a rainy rainy beginning to autumn. :-(

    bxx

    ReplyDelete
  7. I'm glad you are feeling better!
    Love the denim skirt, must find one for this spring!

    x

    ReplyDelete
  8. you look beautiful in the flower crown. I say you should wear it everyday and make it your trademark ;))

    ReplyDelete
  9. You are just lovely!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Loving those red tights with the neutral shoes.
    Marie @
    Lemondrop ViNtAge

    ReplyDelete
  11. Anonymous14.3.12

    The red tights are just a treasure Amy ~ They are perfectly perfect with the whimsical nature of your words ~

    ReplyDelete
  12. Your blog gives me so much inspiration.
    Everything you wear is beautiful, and just the right amount of daring!

    www.atrickleofmeaning.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. Anonymous14.3.12

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Anonymous14.3.12

    Love your red tights! Cute outfit! Glad you're feeling better.

    Ana
    AnaCloudVintage
    ANACLOUD

    ReplyDelete
  15. these pictures are amazing :)

    http://chocolatefashioncoffee.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  16. Anonymous14.3.12

    You look SO adorable florwer girl.. Cute colours, absolutely love the skirt and heels ^^


    Satu
    - Indie by Heart

    Join Birthday GIVEAWAY

    ReplyDelete
  17. such a beautiful outfit, I love the flower crown. The text is also lovely, what an adorable blog..
    www.theorangewalls.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  18. Your writing is so very lovely and wistful, and in reading your poetry, the desire to exchange such rhymes is awakened!

    ReplyDelete
  19. YOU LOOK SO STUNNING* I LOVE THE SKIRT*
    XOXO, telmasofiia.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  20. Gorgeous and inspiring! Love the headband and such gorgeous pictures :)

    ReplyDelete
  21. You do look amazing in your floral crown! Lovely as always :)

    <3 Sharmaine Ruth
    underpeachtrees.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  22. youre seriously a floral dream!! i saw you were blogger of the moment, congrats you deserve it!!

    Xo,
    steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

    ReplyDelete
  23. Did you make that crown??? It looks so nice on you!

    http://www.afrenchinlosangeles.com/

    ReplyDelete
  24. Those flowers in your hair are lovely!

    ReplyDelete
  25. I absolutely adore your blog. It is something I am aiming for with mine :p Not sure I will ever be as amazing as you though. Your styles are absolutely fantastically fabulous. <3

    talkingchic.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  26. you look incredible, love it

    ReplyDelete
  27. Your floral crown is so so pretty! I love it with your denim skirt and fun red tights. Such a cute outfit.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Anonymous16.3.12

    I think a pink flower crown would look so cute on you. LOVE THIS OUTFIT!!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  29. what a beautiful outfit, absolutely love the headpiece~

    ReplyDelete
  30. Anonymous17.3.12

    you have such a beautiful and kind looking face.


    Lots of Love,

    Lily from Red Brick Lipstick

    ReplyDelete
  31. You look great. Like a chic fairy princess

    www.northernstyle.blog.com

    ReplyDelete
  32. Hi Amy,

    You're words are so beautiful. I'm happy to hear you're feeling better. I understand what you say about ailments. I believe you are correct, my dear.

    I've returned to my blog after a health scare. Please come by again. I love & miss your sweet charm.

    I think this would be a beautiful hair garland for you: http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2011/3/24/inspiration-daily-03-24-11.html

    What do you think??

    I also have some ideas on my Pinterest. Are you on Pinterest?? If not, let me know. I'll send you an invite ASAP!

    ReplyDelete
  33. You make me smile, thanks :) Awesome and stylish!

    xoxo
    http://www.balielf.com

    ReplyDelete
  34. the crown is absolutely gorgeous! I just found your blog with the next blog button on blogger. beautiful skirt and shoes too. Your post was a great reminder to not take life for granted and enjoy every moment of it.

    Thank you for the inspiration!

    Holly

    http://hollydollyfashion.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  35. Anonymous18.3.12

    thank you! ♥
    you look so wonderful and cute, completely in love with your outfit :)

    ReplyDelete
  36. thank you! ♥
    you look so wonderful and cute, completely in love with your outfit :)

    ReplyDelete
  37. Anonymous18.3.12

    Amazing blog would you mind take a look at mines ? i follow back!

    http://models-on-the-runway.blogspot.pt/
    http://fashion-gets-fierce.blogspot.pt/

    ReplyDelete
  38. You have great style and I have fell in love with your blog! I'm your newest follower!!

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  39. Gorgeous colours! This looks straight from a magazine :)

    Natasha ~ TashaDelrae.com

    ReplyDelete
  40. Anonymous20.3.12

    Simply beautiful. Welcome Spring :)

    ReplyDelete
  41. I absolutely love your floral crown! I need to learn how to make these very soon. I just want to say that I just discovered your blog and I'm so glad I did, all of your outfits are amazing :)

    Wanderlust Fashion

    ReplyDelete
  42. You are so gorgeous and I love your writing style :]

    ReplyDelete
  43. Wonderful outfit and such lovely photographs...you put so much care into them and it shows!
    dimples
    x

    ReplyDelete
  44. i like your chap's old american style

    ReplyDelete
  45. You are too darling! I love the lace with the denim skirt! And beautiful crown! I hope you are feeling better and figure out things with your web site address! So frustrating!
    I think your next crown should be pastel colours!
    <3 Kastles

    ReplyDelete
  46. LOVE your flower crown! you are so beautiful!!

    xo the egg out west.

    ReplyDelete
  47. You look so adorable, I love your flowery headpiece. You always look just so beautiful.

    Holly
    http://pickleisatreat.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete