ingredients for CALM



 

 As we usher out February
with its sweetness
(or sweet chaos?),
it's as good
a time as ever
to focus our attention
on finding more
C A L M
in our
everyday
lives.

Okay, I'm not sure
how a love for fashion
and calm jive exactly...
 

but aren't these 5 ingredients
kinda perfect?



Vanessa Mooney

SIMPLIFY.
This can mean any number of things,
but in terms of your wardrobe, may
I suggest stopping into the shop
where I can make suggestions
for a few pieces that can
simplify dressing yourself?




And how about simplifying some
of the rooms in your home?


 

This bedroom is a testament to how just a

few simple objects can lead to calm.



Vanessa Mooney

 

BE INSPIRED.

Ooooooh, One Girl has oodles

of ideas for helping you with

inspiration as well...

come see our

Vanessa Mooney

goodness!

 



 

 

How does inspiration lead to

CALM?

Check out the above.

A little gold,

a little crystal,

a little calm.

 

 

BE ORIGINAL.

Ya know?

When you decide

to let go of

following the pack

and get your

creative juices flowing

by giving your life

(and wardrobe and attitude)

its own signature,

you just may

discover

new freedom,

new calm.

 

 

Don't be afraid to mix it up

and explore unexpected

combinations when

it comes to

your fashion

and home.

 

 



WORK HARD.

Calm often follows

the contented feeling

which comes from

diligent hard work.

 

* * *

 

And there's a good chance

you will enjoy the hard

days at work if you feel

awesome in your

ensembles. 

 



 

ENJOY.
Oh, enjoy your life
to find your calm!
Enjoy your pets
who so naturally
lower blood pressure
and bring peace.

 

 

 

 

Enjoy all those little things that
aren't really little at all.



And here's a 6th bonus ingredient
for calm:

Carve out plenty of time to
let yourself dream.

Peace.

 





images:
aprilandmay

sanctuary

brattebakka

svenngaarden

stilinredning

elv's

frufly



today's mood: WHITE

"God paints in many colours;
but He never paints so gorgeously,
I had almost said so gaudily,
as when He paints in white."
-- G. K. Chesterton


 
via

What is it about a new year,
a blank slate,
an open calendar,
and fresh hope
that energize us at OG so much
this time of year?
 

 

Maybe it's this blanket of snow
or these short days,
but I am in the mood for
the purity of white right now.
 

 

White has such a sexy innocence.
 

 

A refined simplicity.
An understated elegance.

Years ago, white walls and interior design
were not friendly with each  other,
but now!
 

Now white is fresh and modern
and sooooo cool again.
 

 

It's not just for summer either,
and it's most definitely
not just for
playing it safe.
 

Consider the myriad shades of white
and how they work so well together.
Do you ever pair white and ecru?
It's a combo made in heaven.

 

 

“White covers a multitude of sins.”

-- Jonathan Milne

 

A group of white objects massed

can be dramatic and fabulous.

 

 

And if you are lucky enough to have

dark hair (ha!), I bet white looks

stunning on you.

 

Did you know that white affects us physically?

 

 

According to Kate Smith of Sensational Color,

 

white

*Aids mental clarity

*Encourages us to clear clutter or obstacles

 

*Evokes purification of thoughts or actions

 

 *Enables fresh beginnings

 

 

Omg!
Let's clear the clutter.
Let's purify the thoughts.
Let's welcome new beginnings!

 

Think of a white flag...
a truce!
I know you are feelin white by now.
Even lies are better when they're white.
Whatever. Not a good example.
 

White is clean, not just the absence of color,
and is an emblem of the divine.

It is the color of light,
and I am sending out some
to you right this moment.



Pop into One Girl soon
where you can snag 40% off
the whole month of January!
I've missed you!
 

Peace.
 

NEW year, new YOU

 

 

Katie Daisy

 

It's a new year, sweet OG friends!

 

2013

is

upon us and

brings so many gifts...

 

i love wildfox

 

1.

We have

a fresh

clean slate.

 

A new year to become who we were meant to be.

 

j. leavau

 

 

2.

We have

an opportunity

to let go of being perfect.

 

 

A new year to live as our true selves.

 

 

me and alice

3.

We have a chance

to become more organized.

 

A new year to get our crap together.

 

 

censational girl

 

4.

We have a brand new

year ahead to

choose

happiness.

 

A new year to turn away from despair.

 

i love wildfox

 

5.

We have the gift of

seeing our lives

with new eyes.

 

 

A new year to embrace new attitudes.

 

 

decor de provence

 

6.

We have the ability

to commit to

better health. 

 

A new year to get into great shape.

 

i love wildfox

 

7.

We have a chance to

gain more wealth.

 

A new year to be rich, economically or otherwise.

 

decor de provence

 

8.

We have a full twelve months

to connect with friends

old and new.

 

A new year of enjoying happy times with kindred spirits.

 

decor de provence

 

9.

We have time to

grow richer

in spirit.

 

A new year of soul seeking.

 

 

 

i love wildfox

 

10.

We have the possibility of

learning new skills

and hobbies.

 

A new year of stretching our talents.

i love wildfox

 

We have the gift

of each other

so that we'll

never truly

be going it

all alone.

 

One Girl

happily welcomes you

into the shop

in 2013.

 

Let's make the

year count, friends!

 

Happy New Year.

white christmas

 

 

 

The merry day is almost here,

and One Girl hopes

to spread good cheer.

 

 

 

 

Even if that means bustin'

rhymes no mid-life mama

in the fashion biz ought

to bust.

 

 

Fine.

I'm feelin charitable so I'll spare you.

Because Christmas is about...

 

 

generosity, and wait for it...

 

 

opening your heart,

 

 

 

tasting deliciousness,

 

 

savoring simple pleasures,

 

 

and finding peace

in a season

of

rebirth

and

love.

 

 

It's about opening our minds,

and in some cases...

 

Louboutin tree. Seriously.

 

our wallets,

 

 

to express the joy

and gratitude we feel.

 

 

This year I am choosing to celebrate

my loved ones who continue to

inspire me with their courage

and understanding.

 

You give me wings.

Do you know this?

 

 

With hearts wide open,

OG wishes you a very Merry Christmas

and a fabulous 2013.

 

Peace.

 

 

 

images via

tonje boganes

french by design

hege

sequins and stripes

basic label sweden

cecilies lykke

hampton hostess

auntie b's

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