Just a little rest

Sometimes we just need a rest.

We try our best, but what we need is a rest. No pressure, no self talk, no judgement, just a little rest. It’s tempting to reflect and evaluate and plan, but sometimes you just need a rest.

Right now I need a rest.

The stripes and trees are out there, and reflections and waffle are in my head, but I know I need a rest right now.

So when I saw this beauty pop up on my Instagram feed out of nowhere (well, via @designmilk) I was so pleased. More than pleased actually. It’s beautiful. It made my eyes and my heart gently smile. I want to tilt the image and see it from all angles. This small branch hugged in thick stripy colourful cotton – oh how I want to be that branch. Check out more @mrscicconicco.

So I thought it would be perfect as my first outsourced photo. I reached out to the artist, shared my appreciation of their work and asked permission to post here. Natalie was so lovely and said yes, all the way from California to Australia!

Thank you thank you universe and all the kind people. May you all have a gentle rest one day if you need it. Hugged.

Love Stripes & Trees xxx