Photography
i recently got some film developed from last Fall's trip to the Pacific North West.
today i wanted to share this set of photos from a little urban flower farm in Salem Oregon because the colorful faces of these blooms has me excited for Spring (despite the fact that i biked in 30 degree weather this morning... Spring is so close, i know it, i know it).
so i meant to post this the same day i announced the new website being up, but wouldn't you know it i blinked and it's already over a week later...
but then i ended up wanting to share my New Perspective post first anyway. which i'd love for you to read, if you haven't already, to grasp a better understanding of where A Girl Named Leney is heading and what my heart for it is.
go to the water
to the water
the water
water.
it's fading. going out. taking the shoreline and tide with it.
diminishing.
like my resolve and spirit and resilience.
i need replenishing in the way the moon gives to the sea.
New York, I love you so.
You can see some of Melissa and Steven's Brooklyn engagement photos featured on Junebug Weddings
"Ordinarily, I go to the woods alone, with not a single
friend, for they are all smilers and talkers and therefore
unsuitable.
I don’t really want to be witnessed talking to the catbirds
or hugging the old black oak tree. I have my way of
praying, as you no doubt have yours.
Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit
on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds,
until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost
unhearable sound of the roses singing.
If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love
you very much."
— Mary Oliver
My beautiful country girl. I'm so happy to have you home.
Though, somehow, even more happy about the fact that you have a little being you'll be bringing into the world soon.
I cannot wait to meet them and smother them with my love and all of the baby knits and baby overalls.
You've always been one I can go to the woods with.
The first of many adventures under the Tumblehome name.
This road trip up to Maine with Una and my Father, The Sailor, and our puppy named Huck, was one of the highlights of my Summer.
Camping on islands, early morning foggy sails, food cooked over a fire, drinks and stories shared with new friends, refreshing (ie: frigid) afternoon swims, shell-rock-driftwood collecting and quality time with one of my favorite people in the world all captured a mood and feeling of simplicity, intention, and that not-so-elusive-after-all slow living mindset I am always chasing after.
See more photos from our trip by following us over on our Instagram.
and have you ever felt for anything
such wild love—
Mary Oliver, from New and Selected Poems; “The Sun”
It's Yesterday's Heroes third birthday today.
So happy this little shop is here adding loveliness to the local Richmond community in more ways than one, and I'm glad I get to be apart of it from time to time.
xo
P.S. Follow @yesterdaysheroes
P.P.S. Isn't Drew a cutie?
funny thing about love, there are no words for it. only cliches. and short, nonsensical sounds that feel a lot like really bright colors. —Meg Fee
Today's post is brought to you by a new friend of mine over in Australia.
Alistair of Mr. Draper makes the most lovely linen goods, and what's more, he is so passionate and enthusiastic about what he does, which makes his work all the more beautiful.
He sent me one of his doona's, (for us American's that's the Australian name for a duvet cover) and I honestly don't know that I've ever loved a handmade piece for my home more than this ocean of blue goodness.
(You can see early photos on Instagram here and here as well)
It's so soft and the color is incredibly rich and gorgeous. It transformed my bedroom into that calm, cool and inviting place I'd been dreaming of almost instantly.
Not to mention I'm head over heels for his branding and packaging.
Alistair is such a kind and wonderful person to collaborate with and support and I hope that if you're in need of any linen you'll check out his shop! He also makes sheets, tea towels and pillow cases as well as other home accents.
I'm also in love with his practice of repurposing your worn out linen.
Slow living and mindfulness encouraged in your home? Check.
"The core principal behind Mr. Draper's products is to not just buy and toss stuff every few years. Rather, make a considered purchase that will be with you for many years to come."
This post was sponsored by Mr. Draper.
You can shop through their online store as well as connect with Alistair on Instagram.
If you're interested in sponsoring a post or collaborating, shoot me an email: agirlnamedleney@gmail.com
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Other artists and makers I love whose work was featured in this post include...
Nanin - Palo Santo + Desert Rose Candle
Willow Knows - Scarf
Oldtime Feeling - Floral arrangement
Matt Johnson - American Hearts Book
Alex Elle - Note 2 Self Journal
Yesterday's Heroes - Sheep and Shepherd framed art
The Rootless Spruce - Travel Journal
