Mop Philosophy Monday

 It's finally warm enough to use my clothesline again, there has been much rejoicing about that fresh smell and lovely crispy texture to the linens.

Crispy fresh linens.

 I shouldn't buy wine based on pretty labels but I do it.  Apparently this was a delicious red, I think I'll buy it again based on the label alone:

 We broke the Emma Bridgewater penguin mug.  Everyone was upset about it.  We've turned that misfortune into an opportunity:

Broken Penguin Mug Parsley Holder

 I caught these two lemons having a quiet kiss on the windowsill.

Kissing Lemons

Please tell me you've watched the Two Fat Ladies!

 I read Clarissa Dickson Wright's excellent book Spilling The Beans and I loved it.  The second I put it down I ordered up the Two Fat Ladies television series.
It's not just that it's funny and brings us to all corners of England, there are also some really excellent recipes to be had.  I can't believe I had never viewed it before.

My spring cupboard is looking minimal with bits of bright saturated colour:

Minimal: denim and a Perfect Fit Tee Shirt in "sweet vanilla".

JCrew silk twill blouse 2007.

JCrew sweater coat in golden yellow, 2007.
JCrew blouse "Sanibel", also 2007.

The thing about the golden yellow sweater coat is that I owned this before in black and I gave it to a friend who loved it.  I loved it too but I also liked the golden version... I have finally found it on ebay and it's quite the swingy sunny wonder.

I do appreciate shades of apricot and yellow, how about you?

Woven pillow in the living room: shades of apricot, yellow and blue.

 I've had an interest lately in lemon soap:

Lemon bath soap, sourced on the cheap at Homesense.

 What do you think about strategically placed teddy bears?

I think they are a nice surprise.  I find they look like little soldiers in among the Liberty print cushions.

 Are you busy these days?  I'll tell you what we're up to:  travelling across the country to see the new light of our life, our baby nephew.  It's true.  That kid brother of mine finally had a baby and there is much joy in the family.  I hope to be back with a colour story before we jet off, it will involve yellow, blue, green, and happy prints... !
Be well and have fun,
xoxDani

Mop Philosophy Monday

 Good Monday Morning!  What do you think of this whole "repurposing" concept?  It's old as the hills but as a decor trick it can't be beat, don't you think so?
I repurposed this Emma Bridgewater candle box in my office due to the straight fact that it is so pretty and sturdy.
It now holds my Sharpie markers, well you can see for yourself:

 I like pretty containers for things of all kinds: old tins (repurposing), every type of basket whether wire or wicker, and of course pottery.  Who's with me?
Tom Scheerer is with us, he's a fan of baskets, wooden boxes, and of course blue and white pottery.
I bought his book a few months ago but I still look at it all the time.

Blank notebooks are optimistic: they are ideas waiting to be born.  I like to fix a blank label on the front, once you've had a decision about the notebook you can label it accordingly.
One of these notebooks might end up holding a Wardrobe Inventory.  If it's lucky.

Are you wondering what the next Mop Philosophy Book Club selection will be?

The Razor's Edge.
I'm excited about this selection, it's been years and years since I read it and I know it's going to hit me differently.
I'm planning to re-read the book and then watch the movie from the 1980's.  It stars Bill Murray:

 I hope you join me for book club.  How does Saturday May 31st sound to you?

I'm very late in responding to comments from my last post and I just noticed comments on the last book club post that I have not yet addressed... please forgive me my tardiness.  I'll get all caught up with you this week.

My days of skirts and pearls are in the rear-view mirror.

 This was my favourite outfit last week.  Warm and suitable for Scout walking.  Scout is getting enormous, you'll see soon enough, we'll be having a photo shoot in the next couple of days.
I hope your week starts off bright and full of opportunity.
xoxDani