things that make me smile [yellow edition]

The sparks of light in peacock feathers,

well worn patches in a hand-sewn quilt,

records,

wearing scarves in fall,

tea at the johnson public house,

giving sunflowers to dinner hosts,

and the perfect summer dress for a night of live music.

{photos by stephanie claire birr}

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6 comments on “things that make me smile [yellow edition]”

Heather

August 4, 2011 - 11:37 am

a wonderful happy post – i love sunflowers too and scarves in the fall!
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Erika

August 4, 2011 - 2:56 pm

Lovely – thank you for sharing your happy inspiring pics.
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Mrs Balfour

August 4, 2011 - 5:09 pm

Beautiful pictures – this is my favourite set :o)
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starrybluesky

August 5, 2011 - 2:16 pm

Very lovely yellow edition 🙂
Has your painting been in a yellow mood today too ?
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Juliette Crane

August 5, 2011 - 2:19 pm

went to milawukee for the day…but i did happen to pick up the most beautiful summer dress covered in a lemon print 🙂
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Cameron

August 7, 2011 - 7:45 am

I think yellow is the color of happiness…..wonderful post!
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