Whimzical Wednesday: Today I am Loving Giraffes!

Hi everyone!  For today's Whimzical Wednesday post, I just had to share some items that are adorned by my "2nd favorite animal", the Giraffe (What is my #1 favorite animal?  Why dogs of course!).  In the past couple of years, I have been fortunate enough to make several trips to Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom, and everytime I am so amazed and intrigued by these beautiful animals.  I end up having a camera full of giraffe pictures!   For some reason they remind me of my Great Dane Zack....hmmmm.

So today, I want to share some charming little items from etsy (giraffe style)...I hope you enjoy!

Clockwise from Left: kissing giraffe, knit giraffe, suede giraffe ipod cozy, name collage with giraffe, giraffe licking apple vinyl decal, giraffe love, giraffe love wedding cake topper, giraffe necklace, gil the giraffe leather keychain

Love & Knits!

Good Morning!  I have an exciting discovery to share with you today!  Yesterday I ran across this adorable shop on etsy full of warm and cozy knits for this time of year and just had to share.  Not only are the winter goodies from "Love & Knit" handmade by a fashion designer in Istanbul, but they are unique in every way and reasonably priced.  Better yet?  Returning customers receive 10% when they come back to buy more!  My favorite is the burgundy and beige huge loop scarf...I love a big scarf!

Clockwise from Left: pink and grey beret, burgundy huge loop scarf, my purple roses beanie, hold me neckwarmer olive green, fingerless mittens pink cappucino, big gray cardigan,  ivy necklace scarf, beige huge loop scarf, pink and gray scarf

Find more from Love & Knit here

Also check out how to get celebrity style for cheap in Embellishing Fancies...

Life Is Beautiful

Hi whimzies!  Welcome back, I hope you had a great weekend...I know that I did!  There is nothing like playing in the February sunshine, spending time with family and furries, while cooking up some yummy meals.  

Weekend Pic: Me and Pen after going to a walking trail...we were so tired!

After such a great weekend, and seeing the photograph of the letters "It's a beautiful life"pictured in the center of the collage...I decided to gather up some items from etsy that symbolize some of the things I think make life beautiful.  What do you think?  Can you see beautiful memories being made in each of these photographs?

Clockwise from Left: slow down and smell the roses, dogs day out fine art print, carriage house, , ophelia, life is beautiful wood floor, sweet home custom, beautiful bench, seaside table, cruiser photograph

Have a Happy Monday!

Also in the Radiant World of Whimz:
-Dazzling Abodes: The Life As We Know It Home (aka. MY DREAM HOME!)
-Whimz Gems:  A Monday pick me up!

Friday's Picture of the Week

woman and dog

 Next on my home to do list...Decorate our home office.  So yesterday I was browsing pictures for shelves and bookcases on etsy (my part anyway) ....and I found this photograph.  It's not only a beautiful shot but it touched me personally-put a huge smile on my face and made me think of my great dane, Zack.

Thanks to the BEAUTIFUL weather yesterday, Zack and I FINALLY got to take a walk yesterday.  He is honestly the best natured dog in the world, a gentle giant as they say.   I never had to worry about him growling or barking at other people passing by (as I do for my little pooch Penny).  He was a living and breathing "Precious Moments figurine" (Seriously!) with his big orange eyes staring up at me with excitement as we trotted through the spring-like weather.  We had such a great time and hopefully the weather will allow us to continue this weekend with our walks : )  I just couldn't help but have this as the picture of the week in honor of my Zacky.  And I don't think I can help making a purchase of this in the near future to sit on a shelf in our office either! 

Breathtaking Jewels & Gems

 jewel toned blooming garden couture, birds on a wire, forest cowl in aubergine, teal linen pillow cover with vintage, dizzy elephant purple,, jewel toned fabric flower rosette, lemon and smoky quartz,  emerald green jewel tone cocktail ring, gigantic decorated sugar pine cone

faux gemstone brooch style necklace

Jewel and Gem Tones have not only inspired my blog, but they have also been found sparkling and shining at all the recent fashion shows.  Don't you just love the tones of rubies, amethysts, emeralds and sapphires?  Maybe thats why I love peacock feathers...they showcase all of these lovely tones NATURALLY.  Wow!  Who said that God didn't have great taste-just look at the peacock!  Gem and Jewel tones shout elegance and luxury from their beautiful explosions of color.  Which is your favorite?  I am thinking emerald... : )

Happy Friday!
*And don't forget to check out my picture of the week

Enchanting Beauty & Simplicity

Clockwise from Left:  loving you fine art print, deep green tulip studs, tulips that will make you smile,  sheiks daughter coral rose earrings, spring tulip and gerber daisy basket,  flower hair pins, vase ceramic porcelain tulip, spring tulips hard candy lollipops, pink tulip with rain

The overall meaning and significance of a tulip is perfect love...yet different colors have different meanings:
Red-True Love
Purple-Royalty
Yellow-Cheerful thoughts and Sunshine
White-Worthiness or a Message of Forgiveness
Variegated-Beautiful Eyes

I don't have any tulips in my flower bed YET...but I am dying to get some planted and ready for spring.  Not only can we enjoy one of springs prettiest creations but we can find handmade tulip inspiration in the form of earrings, candy, vases, hair clips, baskets, decor, photography and much more at etsy...check out my selections in this collage!

Tulip's are great for a cut flower arrangement or a potted plant gift.  They have become one of the world's most beloved flowers and the gift or presence of a tulip is a sure delight, all while enchanting in it's beauty and simplicity.  So give one to a dear friend or perhaps pick one up as a personal prize, because they make this season all the more beautiful...

Also Today in TRWOW:
Dazzling Abodes: spring up your home with a few home changes!

Hi whimzies, I will resume posting Thursday!  I have been called into work solid this week (which is great!)  but that is going to put me a little behind here, keep coming back-I will try to catch up as soon as I get the chance...have a great day!