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vendredi 16 mai 2014

Learning To Carefully Walk Again

Hello Lovelies,


This last winter has been a turmoil in my life, to say the least... So I had to stop blogging here very suddenly, without even having the time to say goodbye properly to all of you lovelies.

But anyway... Here I am again. Learning to slowly walk again. I took a stroll in the great outdoors the other day and here is the result:








And after all that walking, a nice cuppa was in order, of course! 



mercredi 23 octobre 2013

Back to Paris

Hello Lovelies,

 Paris view at dusk - source unknown.

And so... I've moved back. To Paris, I mean.

I've left Paris, France exactly 20 years ago. Yes, I've decided for some time ago that I wanted to leave the small town in the South of France I was living in, simply because I've outgrown it and it no longer fitted the size of my (big) dreams.


 a jar full of dreams - image source unknownFirst, I thought of Avignon, a bigger city in the same Southern French area. But then I stumbled upon an unexpected job opportunity that was too good to decline. The only condition was to move back to Paris - and so I did.

The lesson learned in this is the one stated on this poster:


a better dream poster - source unknown

And here I am, strolling down the Parisian streets again, between now and then - which is the FMS photo-a-day challenge theme for October the 21st, btw -  sometimes feeling down memory lane but very often enjoying the beauty of the moment.

We're having a really warm Fall 'round here, and the weather was glorious yesterday on the Opera house (image coming soon).

I'm still settling down, but this is what home looks like now (image coming soon). Life's good when this is what you see from your window:

Image, my own. 

The picture above was taken a few years back, I'll upload a more recent version of it real soon. So, this is what my new room in Paris looks like, for the time being:

Image, my own.

...not bad, hey?!

Now, just my heroine Josephine Baker, I can sing out loud: "Me revoilà, Paris !" (Here I Am Back, Paris!).



Enjoy & wish me luck with making my dreams come true!

Alix of TeaButterfly


lundi 14 octobre 2013

Finally, Fall

Hello Lovelies!

Just a quick note today to let you know that however vast the darkness, I'm alive & well. I am so glad Fall is finally just around the corner!




photo, my own (c) Lipson

I have plenty of useful resources to help us all have a pleasurable transition from late Summer into Fall and will publish that list  this week.

Enjoy!

Alix of TeaButterfly.

jeudi 5 septembre 2013

Becoming Who I Am


Hello Lovelies,


Part of becoming who i really am is choosing to show my real face (not Lana del Rey's, however lovely she may be, see above - that was a temporary solution) and also choosing a new name for myself - i am still hesitating about this one and thinking things over, for now, just call me "Alix".

And so.. this is my new Google+ profile photo:


Hopefully, I will be able to take a better picture once I have moved for good and settled in a new - and better, not necessarily bigger - home. Here is a selfie with my eyes opened, for once. ;-)


You can see all of my selfies through the ages, right here.

Enjoy!

-Alix of TeaButterfly

 









vendredi 19 avril 2013

Sudden Inspiration

Hello Lovelies!



I know I haven't updated this blog in a long time. Times were tough lately, and well, Murphy's law was upon me, giving me the gift of sorrow and despair day after day.

Then suddenly, inspiration hit me and I just wrote five blog entries (on my home decor blog) within 2 hours' time. Go figure. All these blog posts are somehow design-related. If you wish to read them, here they are:

Hello Design Enthusiasts!

The Beauty of the Letterpress

Spring Colours Week - my 2013 photos

I forgot to mention: I have moved

Inspiration: The Perfect Place For Me.

You can find all of them at: http://strangerfiction.canalblog.com/

Enjoy!

After all the stressful events in my personal life, I am taking some time to rest, relax and reflect. Please understand.

I will be back in a month or so. See you then!

-Naomi of TeaButterfly.



     




samedi 1 décembre 2012

A Small Blog Update

Hello Lovelies,

 dreams - via pinterest

I haven't published anything here in a while, wasn't feeling so well, but wanted to keep you lovelies posted.



Today, I have finally joined the google+ communtity, making it easier for you to share and like my content. Come join in the fun! All the google+ gadgets are on the far right column of this blog.

selfportrait, me smiling at last!


I also added a new profile picture of me, smiling at last! see above.

I also intend to share with you very soon my fall & winter essentials (from my French beauty tips series), the process of me drawing  and some new drawing and paintings. Stay tuned!

image by Stuart Wilson, check out his design blog!


And by the way, Hello December!

Naomi of TeaButterfly




jeudi 30 août 2012

It Hit Me, Again

Hello Lovelies!

I'm in a rainy mood.


The evil illness, depression, hit me again. I struggled and struggled until I could not bear it it anymore. It's not an easy subject to be talking about... Let's just say I feel constantly exhausted for no reason (other than the depression itself) and that everything seems to be dull, grey and blurred... This is what depression looks like to me:

 image via pinterest

I have to check in hospital today, and so will close my etsy shop for now. I wish you lovelies a wonderful end of summer and I hope to be returning soon.

I'm trying to remember this inspirational quote:

"But without the dark, we could never see the stars."



My best,

Naomi of TeaButterfly.




jeudi 9 août 2012

Hello I'm Back

Hello Lovelies!

I am so so glad my moving house is behind me now! This move implied some internet hiatus and i'm sorry about that. I'll have my internet connection back tomorrow and from next Monday, i'll be blogging as usual.

I'm pretty excited to show you lovelies my new doodles. In the meantime you can see my oldies but goodies here and/or follow me on instagram as @teabutterfly.

Enjoy!

Naomi of TeaButterfly.

dimanche 15 juillet 2012

Still Moving

Hello Lovelies!



I am still in the thick of moving house... It's been two tough weeks now... But I'm almost done!

I will have no internet access for 3 days this week, then I'll resume blogging here and will post new drawings for all to see...

Naomi of TeaButterfly.

mardi 19 juin 2012

Moving House!

Hello Lovelies!



Long time no blog... well i'm glad to tell you guys i am moving to a bigger apartment! Still doodling every day in order to #createstuff... but pretty much packing a ton of things (mainly books, really).


See you in July! And in the meantime, you can follow me on instagram, I post there daily... @teabutterfly

Naomi of TeaButterfly.

vendredi 11 mai 2012

Happy Dance Time!

Hello Lovelies!





I am soooo happy to have fully recovered from my illness and to announce that I am now finally out of the hospital, hence the happy penguins above.

I have started writing an e-book called "All-Natural & Simple: The Organic Beauty Secrets of A French Gal", where I intend to share with you all my organic beauty products, tips and tricks. This project has me very excited!

The draft of it is finished, now I need to take loads and loads of pics of all the essential oils I'm telling you about, etc... Then the final polishing and... tadaaaa! A brand new e-book will be available at my Etsy shop!

In the meantime, enjoy the little preview I published earlier - find it here.

Much warmth,

-Vic from TeaButterfly.

lundi 23 avril 2012

I'm A Social Butterfly

Hello Lovelies,




It's that time of year again, I am paying a small visit to the hospital. I'm all right, tough, justy need to readjust my treatment.

On a lighter note, I have started to use instagram (for android) YAY!

You can follow yours trulmy as a social butterfly on instagram under the name of


teabutterfly 


(of course).

You can also find me on facebook, twitter, and in my etsy shop as soon as I return. See you soon!

-Vic from TeaButterfly

jeudi 26 janvier 2012

Apologies, Readers!

Hello Lovelies!


"snowy day" By elena {pretty light}

I apologize for staying for so long away from this blog!
The thing is, life's tough right now, it's cold, and grey and plain winter outside plus I caught the weirdest case of cold/flu that is just lasting forever.

But, but, but... my plans are to recover over this coming week-end, start to write some posts and resume posting this coming Monday, January the 30th.

How's that for a plan?

So talk to all of you soon, I have quite a lot up my sleeve,

-Vic from TeaButterfly.


lundi 2 janvier 2012

Wishes for the New Year

Hello lovelies!

 image source unknown

Rather than tedious "resolutions" this year, i have a glass jar full of... wishes!

I wish for... JOY
I wish for PEACE
I wish for... LOVE

More ART, and more SIMPLICITY in my life, too!

What are your wishes for 2012?

-Vic from TeaButterfly.




mercredi 7 décembre 2011

Hello December!


Hello Lovelies, how are in this beginning of a new month?

 Wow! What a lovely "December fog"! found here.

"I'm so glad I live ina world where there are Octobers." OK, and Decembers, too!

I'm re-reading my list of Winter Essentials, so I won't loose courage and won't forget what I'm thankful for!

Life has been really tough for me and my family the last couple of months and I'm just recovering... But I'm glad and happy for this new season of merriness.

So I'm sharing with you my ideas for a simple, lovely white handmade Christmas, just here!

Have a great time decorating your house!

-Vic, from TeaButterfly.

lundi 14 novembre 2011

Et la vie continue...

Hello Lovelies!


image found via OhOcéane

Is it November already?! Wow! Time for some blog updating!

 image source via pinterest

Turns out that, well, Mom is very ill but faces her illness with a smile. I admire her, she ages so gracefully...

I want to take care of Mom, but she wants me to go back to "normal" life. So here goes: life goes on! Or as we French people say: "La vie continue".

I don't know yet if I'll be ready for Christmas, art and shop-wise, but I'll do my best. And will keep you guys informed, of course.

Talk to you soon,
-Vic from TeaButterfly.


vendredi 30 septembre 2011

"Birds Flying High..."

Hello Lovelies!

 photo, my own. (c) Lipson 2011.

I'm out of the hospital and free as a bird! Finally ready to blog and post here photos and scans of my latest drawings.




Talk soon,
-Vic from TeaButterfly.

jeudi 15 septembre 2011

The Magic Park

Hi there,



This is Vic from TeaButterfly speaking from the hospital. Now forget what you know about hospitals. This one's special. It is set in a beautiful old, decaying palace with a great big park with a magical atmosphere, moss-covered statues everywhere, the hospital's cats napping in the sun, and koi fish swimming in an old pond. Recent additions include fountains and the water murmur in the morning while you stroll there is most uplifting.

The whole place is so picturesque, it is sure to lift one's spirit and and a quick cure is sure to happen soon. I've been taking lots of photos and will show you a selection when i'm back.

I've also taken my black ink and my brushes with me and i've been drawing this morning, so more to come art-wise.

Talk to you lovelies soon,
-Vic

mercredi 14 septembre 2011

Pale September

Hello Lovelies!


autumn still life with books - source : http://pinterest.com/pin/100460524/

September is one of my favorites months, down here in the South of France, it's like a long Indian summer, with bright light and just a hint of crispness in the air. Just lovely!

Unfortunately this bright september has turned a bit pale for me, for I've been ill lately and will need to go to a health clinic for a few days.

But at the end of the day, I remind myself that "Pale September" is one of my fave songs by fiona Apple. So here goes:



-Vic from TeaButterfly.

mardi 23 août 2011

Heat Wave

Hello Lovelies!



The heat wave is in its 4th day now in the South of France (while the rest of the country is experiencing big summer storms) and I. can. barely. type.

It's just too hot!



I just can't write or blog right now, all I can think of is big naps in fresh linens... And lots of homemade lemonade, too!



I hope to be back blogging real soon,

-Vic from TeaButterfly.

note: all photos found around the web. sorry, source unknown.