A Cinderella Moment

A Cinderella Moment by frenchgirl9 featuring three stone engagement rings

Short prom dress
$51 - bhs.co.uk

Witchery flat
$125 - witchery.com.au

Oasis silver box clutch
$48 - oasis-stores.com

Three stone engagement ring
myjewelrybox.com

Blue Nile earrings
bluenile.com

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Thoughts on us

Sometimes we don't really know why we do the things we do. Sometimes we are only thinking in the present and not to the future. It is a great flaw but also has its advantages for spontaneity in our lives. Sometimes we analyse it all too much and we should just forget, move on and learn from our mistakes. Then you breathe a different kind of air that feels like freedom, freedom to let go.

Typography design

Copyright Marisa Nowland 2013

Maybe I'll Be Free

Maybe I should go down to the sea
Where the birds fly
Maybe I'll feel free
Where the breeze blows

Maybe I should wiggle my toes
In the soft white sand
Maybe I'll feel free
Where the wind greets me

Maybe I should live like it's heaven on earth
Forget the sadness and move on
Maybe I'll feel free
Where the sun shines down on me

Maybe I should dance away into the night
The fireflies will be my friends
Maybe I'll feel free
Where the moon looks on in glee

Maybe I should just be me
And forget the looks that come my way
Maybe I'll be free
Where I am just me

Written by Marisa Nowland 2012

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Colour on the pages

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Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without words,
And never stops at all,

And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept many so warm.

I've heard it in the chillest land,
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.

Emily Dickinson

New blog - Always With Butter

Today I found a new blog. A food and photography blog  http://alwayswithbutter.blogspot.com/ . I love it so much and I'm so keen to try out the recipes! Especially this one: 

   Sugar & Spice Layer Cake With Peaches and Cream

 Yum!

Beautiful imaginations

Growing up, I always had an avid imagination. When I rode the school bus, I used to imagine the road was silver and the trees were gold.

I was always fascinated by the simple things of life, of nature. The droplets of dew on the brightest green leaves appeared like crystal. and the light shining through the leaves presented delicate veins. It is all beautiful artwork created by the Creator.

Awesome sunset!

It looks a bit like a fire in sky aye.

Date and coconut icecream

Today, I decided to experiment and make something out of the ordinary. I used a coconut icecream recipe and just added dates and left out the sugar.

1 cup milk
1/2 cup decicated coconut
1 cup coconut cream
2 tsps honey
1 cup of softened dates

I soaked the dates in hot water and let it sit til it cooled down. Then I drained the dates and placed them in a food processor along with the honey. I poured in the milk, coconut, and coconut cream and beat til combined. Finally, I poured the mixture into a shallow tray and placed it in the freezer for 2 hrs or until edges have frozen. After 2 hrs, I whipped the mixture with a beater and placed it back in the tray to freeze again. Repeat 1 or 2 times. Yummy!

When Love Came To Stay

My heart battered and bruised
Beat rapidly from exhaustion
As I tried to crawl from this pit
That I had dug out for myself

I know not what went wrong
I just know I made a wrong turn
And I’m struggling to pick up
The fragments of my messy life

Until one glorious day
Someone told me about Him
They told me, “God is love”
I did not know what to think

I found out more and more
And thought it was too good to be true
But on one eventful night
I decided to love Him

On that day, sunrise came
And warmed my soul
Breathing life back into me
And that’s when love came to stay


Written by Marisa Nowland 2010

Poem: The Road

I wrote a poem a while ago. I read one by Robert Frost(I think) and it inspired me to write this:


When I had awoken,

I observed two roads before me.
I peered down a wide road;
It looked very pleasant and bright
But I could not see the end.


Then I peered down a narrow road;
It looked very rough and hard,
But I could glimpse the end,
A light was shining brightly there.
This greatly aroused my curiosity.


Which road should I take?
I stood there for long hours
Contemplating my decision.
The wide one offered numerous pleasures,
But I couldn’t stop thinking about the narrow one.

At last, I decided on the narrow one,
And wondered if this was the right decision.
I started on down the long road,
And grew weary quickly,
But I couldn’t keep my eyes off the light.

When I felt I could go on no longer,
I felt a pair of arms lift me up,
And gave me much reassurance.
The voice encouraged me
“Don’t give up, I’m right here.”

 

So I didn’t give up, not one bit.
I spent my life walking to the light.
It was hard at times but I had much joy.
Just as I finished the last few steps,
The light revealed a Being who said,
“Well done My good and faithful servant;
I’m so glad you’re home at last.”


Written by Marisa Nowland 2009

Learning to Fall

Learning to Fall - by  This Beautiful Republic

I've heard it a million times
that I should hold on tight to Jesus
But I took this road so far from Home
and distance came between us
When I walked away
I knew one day I'd need Your grace

So now you'll find me on my knees surrendering
'Cause I know that I'm really not so strong
And now, done fighting for control
Lord You can have this life that I've been holding for so long
I'm learning to fall

You ran so fast to rescue me
While I was barely breathing
You picked me up, You touched my face
an I began to see more clearly
Though I'm such a disgrace You still forgave
And Your love remains

Take me as an offering
I surrender everything
No more living without You

So now you'll find me on my knees surrendering
'Cause I know that I'm really not so strong
and now, done fighting for control
Lord You can have this life that I've been holding for so long
I'm learning to fall
Let my world crumble
I'm learning to fall
Let my world crumble

Great band!!

Pictures of old books

As I love old books and illustrations, I was so excited to discover this new site! There are victorian borders, and lovely illustrations from 'Out to Old Aunt Mary's'. They are free to download from a range of sizes.

http://www.fromoldbooks.org/

My photos

I have upload some of my photos on Flikr.
Have a look at them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39673160@N07/

Flikr

I found this lovely photo on Flikr. The photographer, Kris Kros, has enhanced the colours of the background and made it look like a painting. I also love the setting and natural expressions of the bridesmaids.
Click on this link to have a look:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kros/2796864266/

Holiday in New Caledonia and Vanuatu

It was an amazing trip! When we arrived in Noumea, we walked along Lemon Bay. We found a lovely French cafe called 'Le Fare'. The food was so good.
Next we arrived in Lifou, which was quite remote where we went. Lots of hills. The locals wanted braid our hair. There were also coconuts on sale.

I watched North and South and loved it. I love the costumes and seeing what everyday life would have been like in England in that era.

Sunset

Don't you just love the sky at sunset!
Photographed by Mia