This has been an adrenaline-filled week. Things are good, though. Things are shaping up. Anyone here beside me needs a break from thinking, rehashing and basically driving myself nut with inconsequential things that won't even matter an hour from now?
Who else in the room needs to CHILL?
Here are gorgeous and soothing images by Janne Peters styled by Maria Grossmann via the delicious Hiccupings.
By the way, have you ever smelled a magnolia flower? Is it me or is it entirely odorless? How can they make perfume out of odorless things? Is this a vast conspiracy by perfume conglomerates? Is the joke on US? Have we been manipulated?... Oh, ouch, my brain hurts now... Chill, I say. Chill.
Beautiful post... love all those flowers!
Bon week-end!
Fifi
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | May 22, 2009 at 11:35 AM
No, it's not odorless at all! They have a sweet/citrus scent...very subtle. I have a tree in my backyard and the blooms are as big as salad plates right now.
Posted by: nikki Hardin | May 22, 2009 at 06:29 PM
Some magnolia varieties are scented and some aren't - those that are have a scent that is extraordinary. I was confused about this for years so you are not the only one. Have a relaxing weekend and rest all those millions of racing thoughts, xv. BTW - gorgeous images.
Posted by: Vicki Archer | May 22, 2009 at 10:53 PM
How beautiful are these pictures.
Yes, I need to chill too, I am in need of a serious rest from thinking.....but then when my mind is clear it makes room for new things to think about!
Posted by: Kelly | May 23, 2009 at 01:39 AM
soft pink gives me that kind of cool that is perfect for a humid summer evening....
i'm glad things are looking up for you :)
happy weekend c!
Posted by: Absolutely Fabulous | May 23, 2009 at 06:53 AM
I need a break from my beautiful children just so my brain could actually think of things to get all worked up about.
Why do I feel so guilty saying that??
Posted by: Danette | May 23, 2009 at 10:09 AM
glad to hear things are better; the visuals at a minimum lifted me up :) holy pretty
love the comments; at least danette said beautiful children; I need a break from mine at times as well; they are just so lively :) it's beautiful and draining all at once.
Posted by: jana | May 23, 2009 at 04:16 PM
i absolutely Love this post, very beautiful! have a blessed weekend!
God Bless,
Charmaine
Posted by: charmaine | May 23, 2009 at 04:49 PM
Nice soft fluffy images. Never cease to make me smile!
Posted by: parlezvouskiwi | May 24, 2009 at 02:27 AM
I need it!!!!!!!
so beautiful and soft!
Posted by: nadia | May 24, 2009 at 07:19 AM
Such lovely, serene images. I needed something like this today:) I love magnolia and the ones I have encountered smelled quite lovely. Maybe there are different varieties? Have a great Sunday! xoxo
Posted by: Tina Tarnoff | May 24, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Maybe you've been smelling the wrong magnolias. They smell delicious to me. Very much like lemon verbena, but a little sweeter.
Posted by: Relyn | May 24, 2009 at 01:45 PM
I adore magnolias, their scent in the streets of LA...
Posted by: Mary-Laure | May 24, 2009 at 09:54 PM
I had a great chill with 3 days off, hope you had a great one too : )
beautiful flowers!
Posted by: liladreams | May 25, 2009 at 10:17 AM
stylish!
Posted by: simon | May 25, 2009 at 04:20 PM
now a soft pink shirt would be nice.
Posted by: anrosh | May 25, 2009 at 08:00 PM
I love flowers. I love the soft pink shades in your photos!
Posted by: French furniture | May 26, 2009 at 02:19 AM
It's all PINK. But so pretty. And yes, magnolias smell divine.
Posted by: muralimanohar | May 26, 2009 at 05:56 AM
J'adore les magnolias ..quelle ambiance poétique et onérique..merci pour le voyage
Posted by: Little curiosities | May 26, 2009 at 10:01 AM
xoxo to corine. can't do much but that...thanks........susan
Posted by: Susan | May 26, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Lovely post, I adore magnolia trees, I have one in a pot which isn't doing very well but don't want to plant it until we find our 'forever' house.
The cabinet with the dolls heads, looks great.
Posted by: Tracy Nors | May 27, 2009 at 01:04 AM
Well, that flower was so cute. I also have that kind of flower in my mom's garden. I just wonder what is the real name of that flower. Anyway, Thanks for sharing this post.
-fern-
Posted by: flowers philippines | July 27, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Is it the reason why Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia's about nothingness (in a way)? That makes sense in a way. I've decided against a conspiracy since anything negative bears me down. Has this been answered already?
Posted by: Canada Flowers | April 15, 2010 at 04:58 AM