#PrayingforParis my cat Charlie and dog Pebbles a.k.a. partners in crime My Ouma's writing "Agter die dikste en donkerste wolke is die ewige sterre altyd daar" C.J. Langenhoven Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA Elie Saab Elie Saab Rhodes Memorial, Cape Town Moederkerk, Stellenbosch SOUTH AFRICA CARMEL VALLEY RANCH, CA A COLLECTION OF WEDDING DRESSES THAT INSPIRE ME TO PAINT I have aways been in love with the soft grey's of the French, so subtle with just enough blue to keep it chic like all things French! if i could, i would eat purple love, love, love every shade of the colour! and all that is feminine from early spring blossoms reflected in fabric the soft textures in washed wood and stone love the subtle opulence of this setting and the honesty of savon de marseille country style at its best the anticipation of a wedding day drama of the bride beautiful white peonies perfect art laduree eclair iceberg rose petals beautiful anne hathaway the ever eluding french grey, neither green nor blue natural textures inspire me, cement, wood, glass and greenery nothing as beautiful as the detail of a couture dress the balance of muted colours never seize to inspire me the flow, the form, the colour! all white yet nothing white, love every line in this composition is pleasing elegance in a plate source tumblr source web amethysts love { Below are some to the French interiors that have such a huge impact on my taste, life and work }