#theeverygirl

“that was her magic,

she could still see the sunset,

even of those darkest of days.”

- atticus

Well I HAD intended to post this this morning, however the little beastie had other plans and the day escaped me. SO, these are my morning thoughts, shared beneath the silvery light o’ the moon.

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Over here in California, after a stream of several very summer-esque days, finally the rush of spring is upon us. The tree outside my studio is blooming, its lithe ashy branches spouting the most delicate white flowers - flowers I’m itching to explore and paint. Oh, but time … It moves in drips and gushes, doesn’t it? I cannot believe in a matter of days, my little Pickle will turn 2 months old.

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Here’s a sneak peek of something pretty and purple and but not particularly pungent.

Oh, alliterations, you SLAY me.
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#NothingIsOrdinary #winsorandnewton #ArtsAndCrafts #Etsy#Interiordesign #anthropologie#BeDeeplyRooted #ThatsDarling#Botanical #Aquarelle#Photography #Waterblog#CalledToBeCreative#WatercolorPainting #Motherhood#TheEveryGirl #Inspiring_Watercolors#Watercolor #Painting#CarveOutTimeForArt #Florals#flowerstagram #WeddingInspiration#botanicalpickmeup #Abmhappylife #Photooftheday #Flowers #Doitfortheprocess

“that was her magic,

she could still see the sunset,

even of those darkest of days.”

- atticus

Well I HAD intended to post this this morning, however the little beastie had other plans and the day escaped me. SO, these are my morning thoughts, shared beneath the silvery light o’ the moon.

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Over here in California, after a stream of several very summer-esque days, finally the rush of spring is upon us. The tree outside my studio is blooming, its lithe ashy branches spouting the most delicate white flowers - flowers I’m itching to explore and paint. Oh, but time … It moves in drips and gushes, doesn’t it? I cannot believe in a matter of days, my little Pickle will turn 2 months old.

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Here’s a sneak peek of something pretty and purple and but not particularly pungent.

Oh, alliterations, you SLAY me.
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#NothingIsOrdinary #winsorandnewton#Sisterhood #ArtsAndCrafts #Etsy#Interiordesign #anthropologie#BeDeeplyRooted #ThatsDarling#Botanical #Craftsposure #Aquarelle#Photography #Waterblog#CalledToBeCreative#WatercolorPainting #Motherhood#TheEveryGirl #Inspiring_Watercolors#Watercolor #Painting#MotherhoodRising#CarveOutTimeForArt #Florals#flowerstagram #WeddingInspiration#botanicalpickmeup #Abmhappylife #Photooftheday #Flowers #Doitfortheprocess

If you haven’t already, now’s the time to get on over to @artloveforleah and bid on your favorite pieces. Only a few hours left! My yellow poppies are up for grabs. And I do not exaggerate in the slightest when I say that there is a HUGE assortment of GORGEOUS art, all in the name of loving on our dear sister Leah.
Love On!
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#NothingIsOrdinary #winsorandnewton #Sisterhood #ArtsAndCrafts #Etsy #Interiordesign #anthropologie #BeDeeplyRooted #ThatsDarling #Botanical #Craftsposure #Aquarelle #Photography #Waterblog #CalledToBeCreative #WatercolorPainting #Motherhood #TheEveryGirl #Inspiring_Watercolors #Watercolor #Painting #MotherhoodRising #CarveOutTimeForArt #Florals #flowerstagram #WeddingInspiration #botanicalpickmeup #Abmhappylife

“Darling, you don’t need all that armor.
Because what lives inside, they can’t break.” Jm Storm
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The shop’s been updated. ✨"Wild Roses" is now available; however, the original has been sold.
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#NothingIsOrdinary #MakersGonnaMake #Handmade #Jesus #WritersofInstagram #Sisterhood #ArtsAndCrafts #Etsy #Interiordesign #anthropologie #BeDeeplyRooted #ThatsDarling #Botanical #Aquarelle #Photography #CalledToBeCreative #WatercolorPainting #Motherhood #TheEveryGirl #Watercolour_Gallery #Watercolor #Painting #MotherhoodRising #CarveOutTimeForArt #Illustration #abeautifulmess #botanicalpickmeup #artwork

“Darling, you don’t need all that armor.
Because what lives inside, they can’t break.” Jm Storm
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The shop’s been updated. ✨"Wild Roses" is now available; however, the original has been sold.
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#NothingIsOrdinary #MakersGonnaMake #Handmade #Jesus #WritersofInstagram #Sisterhood #SheReadsTruth #ArtsAndCrafts #Etsy #Interiordesign #anthropologie #BeDeeplyRooted #ThatsDarling #Botanical #Craftsposure #Aquarelle #Photography #Waterblog #CalledToBeCreative #WatercolorPainting #Motherhood #TheEveryGirl #Watercolour_Gallery #Watercolor #Painting #MotherhoodRising #CarveOutTimeForArt #Illustration #abeautifulmess #botanicalpickmeup #WritersOfInstagram #artwork

Those of you feeling fruity, the shop’s been updated!
As for me, I think the naptime hustle is going to have to take a backseat to an actual nap. Between a pooplosion all over that gorgeous changing pad cover pictures in he precious post and caffeine that refuses refuses to stick, I’m all out of juice! I’ve never wanted to have an affair with my bed so badly….
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#NothingIsOrdinary #MakersGonnaMake #Handmade #Drawing #Etsy #ArtsAndCrafts #Etsy #Interiordesign #anthropologie #BeDeeplyRooted #ThatsDarling #Botanical #Craftsposure #Aquarelle #Photography #Waterblog #CalledToBeCreative #WatercolorPainting #Motherhood #TheEveryGirl #Watercolour_Gallery#Inspiring_Watercolors #Watercolor #Painting #MotherhoodRising #CarveOutTimeForArt #botanicalpickmeup #botanicalillustration #Abmhappylife #abmlifeiscolorful #abeautifulmess #myunicornlife

Darling Daddy gave Mommy an entire HOUR to paint this morning. Beats those 8 minute sessions, eh?
Happy Sunday, loves.
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#NothingIsOrdinary #MakersGonnaMake #Handmade #WritersofInstagram #Sisterhood #SheReadsTruth #Etsy #ArtsAndCrafts #Etsy #Interiordesign #anthropologie #BeDeeplyRooted #ThatsDarling #Botanical #Craftsposure #Aquarelle #Photography #Waterblog #CalledToBeCreative #WatercolorPainting #Motherhood #TheEveryGirl #Roses #Watercolour_Gallery#Inspiring_Watercolors #Watercolor #Painting #MotherhoodRising #CarveOutTimeForArt #WinsorAndNewton #illustration

And sometimes the details make me so happy I could spank a rhino.
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#NothingIsOrdinary #MakersGonnaMake #Handmade #Jesus #WritersofInstagram #Sisterhood #Etsy #ArtsAndCrafts #Etsy #Interiordesign #anthropologie #BeDeeplyRooted #ThatsDarling #Botanical #Craftsposure #Aquarelle #Photography #Waterblog #CalledToBeCreative #WatercolorPainting #Motherhood #TheEveryGirl #Watercolour_Gallery#Inspiring_Watercolors #Watercolor #Painting #CarveOutTimeForArt #winsorandnewton

sm;)e

#photosinbetween #abmlifeisbeautiful #myunicornlife #theeverygirl #snapchat #snapchatfilter #bunny #selfie #me #yunikrn #smile

How was your start of the week, friends?
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Mine was awesome! No school today for Arianna (nor tomorrow for EU and local elections) so we just hanged on the beach all day…
Ah wait, the second part Of the sentence was actually true one year ago…
This year we’re having the coldest May in 50 years and we’re still hanging around in jackets and foulards… Just like the second pic which wasn’t taken today either but on Easter Day… and it was warmer that day than now that we’re one month ahead.
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So after this public complaint about things that no one can change, I already feel better and ready to face the next 3 days of heavy rain with a smile. .
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#italy #adriaticsea #igersitalia #italyiloveyou #familymoments #visualsoflife #darlingmovement #theeverygirl #fitmoms #theartofslowliving #crazyweather #mothers #thatsdarling #photosinbetween #inspiremyinstagram #flashesofdelight #beach #sea #summer #momentsofmine #morningslikethese #feelfreefeed #life #lifeisgood #lifestyle #bbgcommunity #moms #instamoments #beachtime #summer
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx–MnYo8qj/?igshid=1vu2smvntstcq

I wish your whole #weekend feels like the ooooo’s in Monday! .
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#lol #funnyquote #weekendvibes #longweek #theeverygirl #visualsoflife #theartofslowliving #slowdown #relax #chill #darlingmovement #chillax #feelfreefeed #freedom #lifeisgood #lifestyleblogger #friday #instamood #artistsofinstagram #qotd #alifealive #lifefolk #thatsdarling #liveauthentic #thehappynow #fitfam #laughs #lifeandthyme #lovelysquares
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx2XK1MIn8M/?igshid=8zsqrpyhue69

I couldn’t believe while scrolling through my camera roll, there were no (so called) progress pics recently.
It was almost 3 weeks I didn’t take any besides some quick post workout selfies. Which don’t count right? A progress pic shows flesh, possibly a lot of it, that’s in order to be compared with another, earlier progress pic.
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But you know what’s the truth. I’m not a progress freak anymore. Yes, I still like to make comparisons with my earlier stages and I was actually pretty sure I’ve lost muscle tone recently (wasn’t really checking on my physique not even in the mirror).
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But since my current goal is not about weight loss nor about any particular muscle growth, I just don’t care that much about the aesthetic side of this whole thing called #fitnessjourney.
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When it was about weightloss it was far more important to take those progress pics often. I was constantly monitoring progress. But not anymore. Now it’s about maintaining my healthy habits, eating right, working out most days and just enjoying the benefits of it all. And this feels so damn good! .
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#fitmom #fit #fitspo #workout #bbg #wellness #health #weightloss #healthylifestyle #physique #fitspiration #instafit #theeverygirl #fitmama #progress #instagood #fitnessmotivation #healthyliving #darlingmovement #gym #exercise #abs #goals #weightlossjourney #fitfam #getfit #fitover40 #fitnessaddict #healthandwellness
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0qwKqoW77/?igshid=1vsatauyl27cl

Let’s repeat together:
I’m not putting conditions on my happiness.
I consciously decide and allow myself to be happy even if not everything is always perfect.
I choose not to wait until everything is in place to appreciate the good in my life.
I promise myself to be grateful for the little things that build the wonderful life I have.
I won’t pospone my happiness until I have more sunny weather, more time, more money, more abs, more success or anything else.
I choose joy and happiness every single day. .
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#joy #happiness #dailyaffirmations #wellness #fitness #bbggirls #fitfam #instamoms #inspiration #inspiring #thelittlethings #theeverygirl #petitejoys #wellbeing #seashore #italy #beach #happygirlsaretheprettiest #happyeveryday #behappy #bestoftheday #healthy #theeverydayproject #visualsoflife #theartofslowliving #darlingmovement #feelfreefeed #ootd #morningslikethese #inspo
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxyHSKxoJwV/?igshid=1e6anb1olrstq

Spent my first day off since being back in Glasgow in bed all day reading a happy Monday indeed .
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#bookstagram #ootd #bedroom #cozy #mug #bedroomgoals #theeverygirl #culturetripbooks (at Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Sorry for the radio silence insta friends, I’ve been seriously jet-lagged since I got back to Glasgow and have been slightly sulky to have had to leave Canada after such a short time. It was amazing to have been home and to have seen my friends and family though! .
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I got absolutely zero reading done while I was there, but I powered through Dating You/ Hating You by @christinalauren () on the flight back and am rereading some of my favourites I brought back with me! .
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What have you been reading this month? .
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#bookstagram #bedroomdecor #mug #bedroom #bedroomgoals #theeverygirl #theeverygirlathome (at Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Morning coffee views courtesy of one of my favourite places in the world .
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My new sunglasses from @eyebuydirect showed up just before I left to come home, and they’ve been the perfect addition to my travels! I desperately wanted an oversized pair of lenses for a dramatic look, and the Marilyn frames fit that wish perfectly .
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#eyebuydirect #sunglasses #bookstagram #ootd #lakeview #reading #outfitoftheday #coffee #mug #culturetripbooks #theeverygirl (at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park)

Spending a lazy, peaceful morning getting over jet lag in this spot, and I refuse to move until I’ve finished skimming through one of my favourite romances, On The Island by Tracey Garcia Graves finding favourite books I left here is the best! .
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#bookstagram #ootd #coffee #reading #culturetripbooks #theeverygirl (at Crescent Beach, Surrey)

Feeling beyond lucky to be back home in Canada today. I can’t believe it’s been just under a year since we left.
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Happy release day to @authorrsgrey and her newest release, Not So Nice Guy. I looooved this one! One of my favourite romance tropes and one of my favourite romance authors.
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#bookstagram #sunset #beautifulbc #reading #culturetripbooks #theeverygirl #wine (at Crescent Beach, Surrey)

Happy release day to The Simple Wild by @katucker_! This was one of my most anticipated books of the year, and it completely lived up to my expectations, as Tucker’s books always do .
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If you’re a lover of romance, Alaska, feisty heroines, a love to hate style relationship, big burly pilots, and an emotional story that packs a punch, pick up The Simple Wild because it won’t disappoint.
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#bookstagram #thesimplewild #nature #theeverygirl #culturetripbooks

Finished Not So Nice Guy by @authorrsgrey today and am DYING over how overwhelmingly happy and adorable this story is! It’s one of my favourite romantic tropes ever (best friends to lovers) and it’s executed flawlessly by Grey . Only a few more days to wait and then I HIGHLY recommend you one click and preorder Not So Nice Guy! .
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#bookstagram #ootd #outfitoftheday #shoes #coffee #coffeenclothes #theeverygirl #culturetripbooks (at The Edinburgh Press Club)

Books and brunch for the win yesterday, before heading through to Edinburgh for Fringe Festival! .
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I’m currently reading As Dust Dances by @authorsamanthayoung and Not So Nice Guy by @authorrsgrey and struggling to chose which one to pick up because they’re both so good not a bad dilemma to have .
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#bookstagram #coffee #coffeeshop #culturetripbooks #theeverygirl (at The Hyndland Fox)

Two new reads courtesy of @berkleypub and @reesesbookclubxhellosunshine .
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Next Year in Havana by @chanelcleeton was the July pick for #reesesbookclubxhellosunshine and The Proposal by @jasminepics is a new romantic comedy coming out in September! I read and loved Next Year In Havana back when it came out in February and loved this story of family history and secrets.
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The Proposal sounds SO cute “when someone asks you to spend your lifetime with him, it shouldn’t come as a surprise- or happen in front of forty-five thousand people” .
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Any new releases you’ve enjoyed lately? .
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#bookstagram #ootd #outfitoftheday #reading #culturetripbooks #theeverygirl #theeverygirlathome (at Glasgow, United Kingdom)

A book this pretty deserves a coffee shop just as lovely .
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Halfway through my most anticipated book of the year and I am in looooove with this story! Holy wow does @katucker_ know how to write a good story. It’s heartfelt and original and the tension between Calla and Jonah is amazing and frustrating. There are moments where I feel lumps in my throat and moments where I’m laughing at the wit. It’s just perfect guys.
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Only 8 more days until it hits shelves! .
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#bookstagram #coffee #mug #thesimplewild #katucker #culturetripbooks #theeverygirl #reading #coffeeshop (at The Milkman)

A book this pretty deserves a coffee shop just as lovely .
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Halfway through my most anticipated book of the year and I am in looooove with this story! Holy wow does @katucker_ know how to write a good story. It’s heartfelt and original and the tension between Calla and Jonah is amazing and frustrating. There are moments where I feel lumps in my throat and moments where I’m laughing at the wit. It’s just perfect guys.
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Only 8 more days until it hits shelves! .
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#bookstagram #coffee #mug #thesimplewild #katucker #culturetripbooks #theeverygirl #reading #coffeeshop (at The Milkman)

A book this pretty deserves a coffee shop just as lovely .
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Halfway through my most anticipated book of the year and I am in looooove with this story! Holy wow does @katucker_ know how to write a good story. It’s heartfelt and original and the tension between Calla and Jonah is amazing and frustrating. There are moments where I feel lumps in my throat and moments where I’m laughing at the wit. It’s just perfect guys.
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Only 8 more days until it hits shelves! .
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#bookstagram #coffee #mug #thesimplewild #katucker #culturetripbooks #theeverygirl #reading #coffeeshop (at The Milkman)

A book this pretty deserves a coffee shop just as lovely .
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Halfway through my most anticipated book of the year and I am in looooove with this story! Holy wow does @katucker_ know how to write a good story. It’s heartfelt and original and the tension between Calla and Jonah is amazing and frustrating. There are moments where I feel lumps in my throat and moments where I’m laughing at the wit. It’s just perfect guys.
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Only 8 more days until it hits shelves! .
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#bookstagram #coffee #mug #thesimplewild #katucker #culturetripbooks #theeverygirl #reading #coffeeshop (at The Milkman)

This weekend I finished reading You, Me, Everything by Catherine Isaac. It was a sweet story about Jess and her ten year old son William setting off to spend the summer at the French chateau that Jess’s ex- and William’s father- owns. It’s a chance for William to finally connect with his father, despite his reluctance to give up his lifestyle just because his son is visiting.
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The story was cute, but I never felt fully immersed in it. The characters weren’t written with much depth, which was so disappointing, because this story had so much potential for me. Set in the French countryside, with past lovers reconnecting? Right up my alley! I wouldn’t be the first to recommend You, Me, Everything, but I do think it has potential for other readers. Just not my cup of tea.
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Do you have books like that? I’m not against it, but I didn’t love it kind of reads.
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#bookstagram #ootd #outfitoftheday #coffee #mug #hmhome #bedroom #bedroomdecor #culturetripbooks #theeverygirl #theeverygirlathome (at Glasgow, United Kingdom)

My number one most anticipated book of the year arrived on my doorstep yesterday from @atriabooks and I am SO excited! .
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The Simple Wild by @katucker_ (one of my absolute favourite authors ever ) is the story of Calla Fletcher and her journey from Toronto to the Alaskan wilderness to reconnect with her father, where she meets the gruff and burly pilot Jonah.
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So many things about The Simple Wild sound amazing. 1) It’s partially set in Canada!! I’ve been waiting for Tucker to do this 2) I’m loving books set in Alaska right now 3) sexy, wild love interest who flys planes 4) it’s a KA Tucker book so it’s undoubtedly going to be perfect. I can’t wait to dive into it!! .
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What book are you most anticipating for the rest of the year? .
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#bookstagram #nature #theeverygirl #culturetripbooks #thesimplewild #katucker #scotland #reading (at Glasgow, United Kingdom)

“A well read woman is a dangerous creature” .
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#bookstagram #ootd #outfitoftheday #mug #reesesbookclubxhellosunshine #reading #coffeenclothes #culturetripbooks #theeverygirl #theeverygirlathome