Photo Love {Inspiration}: Remaining Young

May 23, 2011
An inordinate passion for pleasure is the secret to remaining young
Oscar Wilde
1, 2, 3
I’m comfortable with my age.  I love being married, having a home to decorate, taking on increased responsibility at work, and thinking about how I will make a life for my future family. But with age, comes more accountability.  Housing prices, credit card payments, and home maintenance have also filled my thoughts.  Is it possible that you don’t have as much fun as you become older?
Sometimes, it is good to step back and think about the world through a child’s eyes.  
Enjoy the small things.  
Become fascinated with the flowers you pass by every day.  
Remember to giggle.  A lot.
Have an appreciation and pleasure for the things that surround you and remain young at heart.
Have a lovely week!

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  • Fashion, Art and other fancies May 23, 2011 at 06:17

    The first image reminds me of happy times in the West indies. I’m always fascinated with life and the beauty that surrounds me. Have a nice Monday.

  • Lisa May 23, 2011 at 06:20

    Love this post. Definitely food for thought.. You really need to take time from everyday stresses to really appreciate things!! I forget that so often!!

  • this free bird May 23, 2011 at 08:12

    I am having a moment feeling as it my “age has caught up with me”. Just today I told the Chef I feel as though my fun years are over. This is a post I needed to see. Thanks for sharing.

    xo,
    C

  • *Allie* May 23, 2011 at 11:18

    I love the clothes of the three little girls on the beach!

  • Etrapar May 23, 2011 at 11:42

    the second pic is my fav 🙂 and when your heart smiles you remain forever young
    kisses&take.care

  • Julie and Lauren May 23, 2011 at 11:45

    Beyond adorable. I agree- it’s so easy to get caught up in the chaos of every day life : )

  • Chocolate Lover May 23, 2011 at 12:20

    You are so right! Way too often do we get caught up in everyday life we forget to enjoy the simple things

  • Tanvi May 23, 2011 at 12:42

    Oh! What a wonderful post. I am going to ponder over a little more in the afternoon. The #2 pic is just toooo cute! 🙂

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

  • style'n May 23, 2011 at 13:08

    so cute but that second one is AMAZING!

  • Tara @ Haute Lunch May 23, 2011 at 13:23

    These photos are so cute! I totally agree that we all need to take time to look at the word through childlike eyes! It makes the little things in life so much more enjoyable!

  • Kim May 23, 2011 at 13:38

    Adorable photos! I love my age too, but life was definitely simpler back then. Good thing I love to laugh and never take myself too seriously. It helps!

  • Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ May 23, 2011 at 14:08

    oh to be a kid again!

  • shooting star May 23, 2011 at 14:40

    oh to be kid again!!!!!!! be foot loose and fancy free
    love the first shot!! speaks of pure innocence!!!

  • Something Old, Something New May 23, 2011 at 15:07

    This is so sweet and such great advice! It’s always great to act like a kid every once in awhile to stay young at heart!

  • Lydia May 23, 2011 at 15:19

    Great post – sometimes life gets overwhelming. I agree it is important to take a minute and step back from everything 🙂
    Thanks so much for your comment!
    And yes, I do make my own clothing sometimes.
    Much love,
    Lydia

    http://www.styleindependent.com

  • Midnight Cowgirl May 23, 2011 at 15:31

    Love the quote, and the pictures are adorable!

  • modanistajunkie.com May 23, 2011 at 15:36

    Beautiful post doll!! I think it’s true- we should appreciate everything and laugh more because having a good sense of humor is good and healthy!
    Sometimes I feel that with me being older now, I’m not as fun as I use to, but then I realize it isn’t true because as you get older your preferences simply change, and it’s ok. 🙂

    xoxo,
    Mel

  • Sick by Trend May 23, 2011 at 15:54

    First picture is lovely!! so cool this post 😀

    xx

    http://www.sickbytrend.com

  • Heidi May 23, 2011 at 16:03

    I think you can still have fun with age, you just have to be intentional about making it happen! Don’t let the big stuff get you down, take breaks from ‘reality’ as it were and do something spontaneous or something fun like going on a picnic or for a ride in the country! 🙂

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE May 23, 2011 at 16:26

    Ah to be young again. It was so much easier then, right? Although I do love my life and I’m not complaining but it’s nice to sit back and remember those times.

    I love that Oscar Wilde quote and the pix are amazing 🙂 xoxo

  • Krysten @ After 'I Do' May 23, 2011 at 18:00

    I love that second pic, her eyes are huge!

  • Brookelyn May 23, 2011 at 18:47

    Those kids are absolutely adorable! So precious!

  • BigAppleNosh May 23, 2011 at 18:50

    Great and thoughtful post!

  • nookie May 23, 2011 at 18:54

    I so agree with you!

  • LyddieGal May 23, 2011 at 18:56

    Aww, such sweet photos, and I think you are right, it’s good to remember how much joy we would get out of the simplest of things.

    Chic on the Cheap

  • Jennifer Fabulous May 23, 2011 at 19:13

    This is a lovely post with such a beautiful message. 🙂

  • FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION May 23, 2011 at 19:15

    Love this post. I told the hubs sometimes I miss the days when playing with your friends was the only thing you had to do…no worries or responsibilities. Sometimes it’s always nice to revert back to your childhood and just have fun!

  • Diana Mieczan May 23, 2011 at 19:34

    Aww..that second image melted my heart! Its so sweet! I totally agree..As much as I love being an adult I miss all the giggles and fun of childhood. Have a great day, sunshine
    Kisses

    Ps: I’m hosting a cute scarf GIVEAWAY today! Just in time for summer!

  • drollgirl May 23, 2011 at 20:12

    what lovely images!

    and there are so many responsibilities that come along with being an adult. i still think i like being an adult better than being a kid. but, it would be good to mix the best of each and get the most out of life! 😉

  • Meghan May 23, 2011 at 20:12

    Great post! I feel like life gets in the way of fun as you get older! It’s great to be reminded to slow down and have a bit of fun once in a while!

  • A Heel in Mint May 23, 2011 at 20:35

    I agree..lovely post! Being into arts and keeping an open mind does wonders for that youthful feeling.

    xx
    Heel in Mint

  • Aquí May 23, 2011 at 21:35

    amazing, love the first picture! So cute and uplifting 🙂

  • Bella @Bellgetsreal May 23, 2011 at 22:02

    Such adorable photos. Definitely put a smile on my face.

  • indie.electronic.alternative. May 23, 2011 at 22:42

    i can’t wait to have kids so i can dress them up in outfits from the last picture 🙂

  • Savvy Gal May 23, 2011 at 23:32

    So true. It is sometimes easily forgotten but we do need to take time off and have some fun. : ) xo

  • designchic May 23, 2011 at 23:32

    So sweet…and yes I totally agree – we should all look at life through a child’s eyes every once in a while…thanks for the reminder!!

  • Isabel May 23, 2011 at 23:53

    these photos are amazing!

  • Alena: Oh, It's Just Perfect! May 24, 2011 at 01:20

    Love this. So true and made me really think. Thank you 🙂

  • quintessence May 24, 2011 at 02:08

    Oh I just love that first photo – how incredibly charming. Sometimes it’s hard to walk to line between the two!!

  • Audrey (hkittygirl) May 24, 2011 at 02:33

    Sometimes, I think that I’m too much of a little kid, but I realized that everyone else at school is just in a rush to grow up too fast! ^^

  • Twenty.Something May 24, 2011 at 03:32

    So inspiring! That first picture is too cute.

  • Dirt On The Rocks May 24, 2011 at 03:46

    i love this post. i absolutely feel like as i was getting older that i wasn’t having as much fun. now that i have my child i sort of appreciate my life much more and i find that i am still having fun and i don’t have to be super young to enjoy anything i want to 🙂

  • simplizer May 24, 2011 at 16:10

    There are so much shining in their smiles. How joyful life is! I hope I can smile like them.:)
    P/S Their dresses are amazingly cute. I am jealous of them. 🙂

  • Oh to Be a Muse May 24, 2011 at 19:12

    love these photos, especially the one in black and white!

  • Samantha May 24, 2011 at 23:47

    Very sound advice. My daughter has not only kept me young but taught me the beauty of stopping and taking in all the over looked details in life.

  • honey my heart May 25, 2011 at 07:04

    i love my age and still feel young. totally think we can feel young forever 🙂

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