Showing posts with label warm light. Show all posts
Showing posts with label warm light. Show all posts

Sunday, August 11, 2013

32/52: Sunset by the River


A portrait of my family once a week, every week in 2013

Byron: The kind natured, sweet man that I love smiles for a 'selfie' down by the river moments before his big catch.
Bella: She is happiest when surrounded by family and enjoying the simple pleasures offered by nature.



us // the cautious stare from a hungry friend // sunset over the river

This week we celebrated our final evening at the gorgeous river house down by the slow moving water. We sang, laughed and chatted merrily as the long afternoon rays transformed the sky into a spectacular orange light show, a sunset perfected by Mother Nature. The giant pelican pictured here floated towards as we cast long lines into the river. With each wiggle of the line, he glided closer to inspect our catch.

As the setting sun dipped below the trees upriver, the silhouette of our pelican friend could be seen against the reflection in the water. With his belly full, he disappeared from sight.

This week my favourites are of inquisitive babes enjoying the river by their favourite cafe, and this sweet little face bathed in the ethereal light of Newfoundland.

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These books contain healthy recipes that can be incorporated into your every day meals to take advantage of all the benefits from natural, raw food. GOOD LUCK!

If you have seen a beautiful picture capturing the glowing, delicate effects of light or perhaps some magical shadows on a blog somewhere (perhaps it is one of your own), please share a link in the comments below.

I hope your week is bathed in light and love.

Bella xx

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Our Winter Home

Some days all I want to do is sit and watch the sunrise in soft orange, rose and lilac hues across a winter sky. I want to feel the warmth on my face, and the sea air deep in my lungs with each slow breath. I want to hear sea birds; the sounds of the waves against the shore; and the breeze flowing through the trees.

Most mornings I experience this scene for a few short moments before life throws me over it's shoulder and hauls me away to work in a distant town beside a dark river.




a favourite cushion // carved balinese woodwork // glass top coffee table




green life indoors // a warm cocoon // seashell collection on my windowsill

Our frangipani tree has begun to grow new flowers, the first signs that the heart of winter may be behind us. We have somehow managed to survive this cool season without using a fire or any other heating device. We warm the house by opening the shutters to take advantage of the sunshine afforded by Mother Nature during the shorter daylight hours. Extra blankets at night, thick socks, hot tea and home cooking warms our bodies in our winter home.

What environmentally friendly methods do you utilise to keep warm during the winter time?

Bella xx

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