Good Afternoon Everyone,
It feels so good to be back after dealing with the stressors of the past couple of weeks. Illness and things beyond don't quite like to share time so I do apologize for my sporadic appearance here.
Today's Yummy, Yummy post is about two blogs that are true soul inspiration. When I step through the doorways of these two Land O' Blog spaces I can feel the stress begin to evaporate as I lose myself in the magic that they contain.
Each photo and word are a loving invitation from Madai to relax, unwind and breathe....
They are symphonies of textures and perfumes that will seduce your senses.....
They are gardens of imagination borne from a love of literature and nature......
The brightness of the newly bloomed plants marry well with the roughened surfaces of aged vine and the beautiful patina of aged metal......
They are planted rainbows waving a welcome for the weary traveler....
They are memories plucked and taken home to savor.
There are stories and poetry shared.....
Little notes to pass along.....
A sharing of beauty in the smallest of things...
It is a welcome stop along the way. A haven for smelling the roses and tasting the sweet essence of a romantic poem.
These beautifully serene worlds are the home of Madai.....
Please stop by and visit Madai at her beautiful blogs and her Etsy Shoppe.
Have a wonderfully blessed day everyone.
xo,
Lesley
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Hi Lesley,
Madai's blog is beautiful and so inspirational. I purchased a banner from her a while back and it's perfect for my maison. Beautiful photos of Madai's you've featured here today.
xo~Tracie
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | June 16, 2009 at 02:11 PM
What a beautiful garden and a nice walk.
Thank you,
Katelen
Posted by: Katelen Tays | June 16, 2009 at 09:39 PM
Oh Lesley, I just love Madai, she is truly an angel!!!! Her artwork and taste is so beautiful to me ~ it's so good to see you feature her! I hope you are having a wonderful week sweet friend, xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn @ The Feathered Nest | June 16, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Oh I absolutely adore Madai. She is certainly a favorite of mine. Such a beautiful soul with a gentle spirit that is reflected in all she does!
Posted by: Alice W. | June 17, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Dearest Lesley,
This is an amazing honor and surprise!! When you "wear your heart on your sleeve" as we do in blogland, it is truly wonderful to find so many kindred hearts. You have really touched me with this, so sweet of you!!
And it is so much a pleasure to visit your magical world! You share so much inspiration, I'm loving it all!!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this beautiful post, I wish I was as eloquent as you, wow!
Sending lots of hugs ******!!
xoxo Madai
Posted by: Madai | June 20, 2009 at 07:42 AM
Dear Lesley,
I found your lovely blog through dearest Madai's. Oh, what a beautifully written post honoring sweet Madai! She is so beautiful, kind, loving, generous and talented with such a sweet spirit. I love and adore her! Thank you for sharing this wonderful post!
Glad to have found you!
Love, Paula
Posted by: Paula | June 21, 2009 at 12:20 PM
what a lovely flowers are those..
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