Thursday, February 9, 2012

Paris, Petals & Peace

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Good morning, sweets! Well here we are. A day before Friday. At last! I'm so wishing this week away.

I think it's this time of year but I'm really longing for a little break. I keep telling J that I need a vacation. Paris would do. Or an extra day off or something. Or even a weekend that I can stay at home for two days in row. I just need some peace. I'm yearning for something and even though the winter hasn't been bad, I'm just wishing it away. My eyes are desperate for prettiness and I can't wait for the flowers to start blooming again.

Luckily there's Valentine's Day next week to look forward to. And also a three day weekend the following weekend that I've refused make plans during. I secretly have been holding it aside for an impromptu vacation somewhere {hint, hint J ;)} I'm doubting that will happen but at least the three days will still be all ours.

Am I alone here? Or are you all yearning for something these?

Have a wonderfully happy Thursday, loves!

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xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

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49 comments:

classiq said...

There's a feeling about Paris in the air today. But I would be happy with any escape in a sunny and warm place for now. Have a beautiful day, Dawn! xo
Ada

Anonymous said...

Oh Paris and pink, I love this! I think almost everyone has Paris on their minds these days and spring blossoms too. I know I do.

But now in my home it's coffee and freshly baked muffins, which is also wonderful ;-)

O said...

Happy Thursday! I am so ready for the weekend, a break, a vacation! Unfortunately I have to wait a bit. xoxo

The Dainty Dolls House said...

Would love some time away or even just some sleep!! Paris would do, although they have a bit of snow and I am longing for some sun!! But, I wouldn't say no ;) I hope you get some peace and rest doll, I know it can be rough when you feel drained! Have a sweet day xoxo

Anonymous said...

You had me at Paris. Although there hasn't been a lot of snow this Winter I am sick of the cold. Find myself dreaming about tropical beaches, lazy river pools, and frozen concoctions. xo

Collette Osuna said...

I need a vacation, STAT! Ive been working 50 hour weeks...enough I say!!

Im sure you will be jetting off before you know it love:)

Happy Thursday!

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LEIGH said...

Love the photos and that is one of my favorite colors of pink! So romantic! You should spend a couple nights at a bed and breakfast! I did that with my now fiance and it was heavenly! We hung out in our room the majority of the time playing cards and watching tv shows and drinking wine! Seriously perfect and refreshing!
Luvv, Leigh B

sugarhoneybaby said...

I understand you.I desperately wont to go to some pretty place.Paris sounds amazing;)

Unknown said...

Oh me too I 'm yearning for a vacation. I wish I could go to Brighton in England, my favorite place on earth.

Tanvi said...

What a beautiful shade of pink ... I am ALWAYS craving for a vacation. Even I am ON a vacation :P

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Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

completely agree, I would love a nice mini break!
Love the pink velvet, one day I want a chair like that one!

fashionhypnotised said...

Thanks for the sweet comment! Now I follow you dear!
xoxo,
Fashionhypnotised girl

Mrs. Pancakes said...

One more day! Do we work for the weekends? I think so:-) pictures are so pretty!

Taylor Morgan said...

I LOVE that pink chair!! hope all is well!!

Samantha Green said...

such beautiful images, as always :) i love the dusky pink colour xx

Martina said...

I'm feeling just the same - a little spa mini-vacation, hmmmmmm, i dream about it and make plans ... Happy thursday to you! xx

Plami said...

Paris is always a good idea, right? :)

XoXo
Plami

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Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Love today's pretty pink eye candy! A long weekend in Paris would sure be nice :)

Punctuation Mark said...

the long weekend is just around the corner my dear!!!

patty and lo said...

Great photos! Really gets you in the mood for V-day!! Did you take that photo of the eiffel tower? Amazing, I am so impressed!!! -dw

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Unknown said...

Dawn,
I so agree....I need some color in my life. Things look so drab outside. And my inside is a bit of a mess with our renovation.

We're heading west to go skiing next weekend and I'm hosting a bday party for my husband with 20 close friends. So, at least I have those distractions to get me through February!!

Love those pink tulips above!
xoxo Elizabeth

Lonely Wife Project said...

Sometimes I dream of living in New York so I can take three day trips to Paris!

Alexa said...

You are definitely not alone. Matt and I have been dreaming of Paris lately!

Jelena Zivanovic said...

I just need some sun, but Paris would work as well!:D Oh it would be so great darling if u end up there for Valentine's day!;)
kisses

Jelena
glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com

Tiffany Kadani said...

I cannot get over how stunning these images are. Wow!

You absolutely need to live in France. You would totally fit in there.

Tamra {ever swoon} said...

Dreaming of a getaway!!! Paris sounds perfect. Let's go! xo

Jessica said...

I have been yearning for a break/vacation/getaway/practically anything for a very long time. Unfortunately it looks like it will be months before I have an opportunity for anything along those lines. Ahhh.. Paris. That sounds so perfect.

B. in the Know said...

You are not alone - totally yearning for a getaway. I actually just submitted a vacation request today for a getaway to NYC!
Much love,
B

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Anonymous said...

A vacation right now would be perfect!

Meisha.Style said...

i am so yearning for a vacation too or just some quiet time...!

Joie de Viv said...

Yes, I think everyone is itching for a vacation! It's the first time in a long time J and I don't have our "big vacation of the year" planned. Weekend getaways are nice though - hope you can squeeze one of those in!

Gorgeous Glam said...

I feel exactly the same about a vacay! I was driving this morning and saw the flyaway that goes to LAX and I wanted to pull over and just get on it! xx

{The Perfect Palette} said...

Pink is such a lovely hue. Simply beautiful.

Melissa Blake said...

Pink is my favorite color! xoxo

Styleabaad said...

Oh I hear you girl! I can't wait until spring... I also can't wait for this weekend even though I don't have any plans I'm just longing for pure relaxation!

Hope you will be able to go for a mini getaway or at least have a very relaxing weekend!

Xoxo
Elsa

Ann On and On... said...

I am always dreaming about Paris. I just cancelled my trip to FL. I'm pretty sad about it, but that's the way it worked out.

I would LOVE to see some beautiful flowers, green grass and listen to the birds singing. Soon enough!

Happy Day to you!

Meta Musings said...

These images are absolutely dreamy!!!

xx

Lila said...

Yes this week is going by way too slow.

little luxury list said...

You're almost at the weekend and yes J should DEFINITELY take you on vacation!

xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living

Chicago Chic said...

OH I so agree with you! I just dream of long relaxing days together with Eric with absolutely nothing by open road/ocean/sky/countryside (any will do:) in our vision! Something that always fills my daydreams, ever since returning from our big adventures in Rome. These images are just gorgeous and leave me longing to be surrounded by beauty as well! ♥

xRachel

honey my heart said...

i'm looking forward to valentine's day, too! and the 3 day weekend. february rocks ;)

Danielle's Heartfelt Home said...

Hi Dawn,
I love this post and am totally with you!

I am yearning for warm air and spring flowers. We are in that long stretch after the holidays and before spring hits. Will we ever get there?

A weekend get-a-way sounds perfect about now (Paris would be a dream! :) but I'll settle for a realxing 3 day weekend at home.

Love your photos! I want that chair : )

Danielle xo

M.E said...

The picture with the tour Eiffel is amazing!


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A Casa da VĂ¡ said...

Hey take me to Paris with you!!

Hugs & kisses from South Florida,
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Ali Rodriguez said...

You are so not alone! I was lucky enough to visit Paris last summer and believe me, I wish to be back there every day! At least you have a long weekend to look forward to :)

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Dawn,

Love the Parisian look to your post today.
I think we all love to dream of Paris and all its beauty.

Hugs
Carolyn

Milla said...

Tulips are so delicate, romantic and feminine. Along with hydrangeas, they're my favourite.

Poppies and Sunshine said...

A little vacay is just what I need too! It sounds amazing right now. I hope you get a little getaway soon :)