Once upon an ocean, there was air to breathe and love for all…
An Original Oceanic Collection by Amor Milagre
Ethically Handmade Art, Photography, Stationery, Organic Apparel, Books, and More for All Ages!
Coming 2021 (Delayed a year until 2021)
Music of the Moment: La Mer, Charles Trenet
The moment a seedling blooms, after a year of peaceful patience, the senses dance and celebrate the miracle of Nature’s gifts. Our children’s garden sways with beautiful tall foxglove ladies, in their pretty gowns where faeries sleep and children smile. I am forever inspired by the wonders of Nature. View the ever-growing, unique, and customizable Illustrated Garden Alphabet Letter Collection here. These little darlings are for all ages, but especially sweet in a baby and child’s nursery room. (Original Paintings, Art Prints, Stationery, and Custom Options are available to purchase for this collection). Bring Nature in, and she will inspire you to go out to play! Happy Summer Gardening! XOXO ~Amor Milagre
Coming Up:
~More New Illustrated Garden Alphabet Letters and a matching Children’s Book
Music of the Moment: The Secret Garden Movie Soundtrack, Zbigniew Preisner
Hypnotic blues from light to dark kiss the sandy shores in water, forest, and stone. We explore, meditate, and restore in Nature’s watery blues and blacks. Beachcombing in cozy layers, reading antique stories made in transplendent detailed form, and delighting in deep berry bakes, this cool oceanic Springtime rushes up the branch buds and winds down and around to rest in the wake. Somewhere, Spring is warm pink winds. Here, she runs through the towns, cool and blue. XOXO ~Amor Milagre
Coming Up: More from The Colour Mood Series.
This journal post is a part of a new series by Amor Milagre that provides Designer Tips for a Gentle Life: Ethical Fashion Design & Personal Style. Many more Colour Moods for women, men, Baby & Child are coming up! Film will follow shortly here. There are so many connections made by colour. Memory-driven and emotional connections. To explore this further, please check out my upcoming Design Books.
Designer Tip of the Day: Rich Colour Layering
(Featured in my Upcoming Design Book).
By layering colours in the same depth and temperature, but in different textures and weights, one can accomplish a level of visual and textural coziness that feels richer than an outfit of one colour shade. An outfit using well-fitting, classic wardrobe pieces is a helpful go-to for every wardrobe. Why not have a smaller wardrobe where every piece is classic, well-fitting, and timeless? This way, you can easily mix and match to combine many outfits for maximum wear and versatility.
Blue & Black colour combinations are beautiful for women, menswear, and baby & child. Lovely for the home, garden, and menu. Beautifully dressed books in blue with golden edges and satin ribbons. Water and sky, shining stone and hedge leaves, moon and star…natural blues of all shades and hues…soulful and true.
This weekend, I chose moody blues and blacks to wander the chilly windswept beach: A navy blue fisherman knit sweater, a corduroy dusty blue skirt, black cable knit stockings, boots, and topped with an Irish cap in navy tweed. Another day, a simply elegant look: well-tailored black cropped trousers, black sandals, a black ballet wrap sweater, a blue neck scarf, and a navy blue velvet beret. Accessories accent an outfit. Keep them minimal for a look that is effortlessly chic. For Spring & Summer, a simple basket purse or small cross body handbag is light and easy. A larger basket or tote is helpful for outtings to parks and beaches. A quilt and a picnic basket for lunches on the lawn or sand. Scarves and hats help keep good health during the transitions between seasons. Always a hat and scarf for us, but the type changes with the weather. Another: A navy print fitted sundress, a sheer black blouse, and black espadrilles. Endless possibilities!
As with all shopping, look for ethically well-made items, that fit your beautiful body very well, and are healthy, durable, and comfortable. Do the fabrics use vegan organic non-toxic dyes and materials? Darker shades are generally more difficult to find healthy options in, but not impossible. Are conditions healthy for the makers and areas around the production houses? How does the fabric feel on your skin and senses? Are the colours flattering for your skin tone? What is the silhouette? Is this piece a classic, timeless look? How do the items work together as a family or wardrobe? How do you feel in these colours and shapes? How can you layer your colours for a cohesive mood?
Blue and black together catch the light and create interest and richness in the shadows. More colour mood journal posts are coming up, as well as some outfit inspiration! XOXO ~Amor Milagre
A sketchbook and pen, a quilt on the sand, a family at play, and fresh air all day…
For more information about finding and evolving your very personal style,
check back for more journal posts and new books!
View the Colour Mood Journal Post & Gift Guide for:
Below is a gallery full of oceanic blue and saturated black inspirations
for your home and personal, customizable gifts for your Dear Ones.
Visit My Shop to view each item’s product page.
To me these colours are: Refreshing, moody, reflective, calming, grounding, connecting, cozy, and meditative.
See below how the moonlight and sunshine shade and light these honestly soothing colours! Fascination…
Coming Up:
~More New Items for The Stationery Shop with Customizable Gift Sets (Ethical, FSC Certified Papers, non-toxic inks, and original Amor Milagre designs). This shop is now open with new products trickling in each day!
~New Collections: Photography & Woodworking
~More Colour Mood fashion & personal style tip journal posts & books.
~Sylph: A New Amor Milagre Apparel Collection, made with Ethically Sourced, Organic Cotton Fabric in Natural Cotton Colours as well as organic vegetable-dyed hues. Pieces will be available to purchase soon for Summer 2019, here on the Organic Apparel & Toys Collection page, for women and toddlers. Menswear and baby clothing is coming up, too! A journal post to celebrate the release of these lovely, handmade garments will appear on this NEWS! page this Spring season. Subscribe at the bottom of the page to stay tuned!
XOXO ~Amor Milagre
Music of the Moment: Rumble, Link Wray and His Ray Men
Cast a spell of enchantment! Spell a special name, favourite word, elegant initials, or a beautiful letter to accompany other pieces in my collections and your existing artwork gallery.
Many more new unique letters will be added to this growing collection. All of my collections live with us in our home. They are my first choice for interior design because they are soft, sweet, and natural. This is a soothing atmosphere for a nature-loving empathic family and all! Atelier Amor Milagre is an ethical design studio for every collection created and in every direction expressed for a healthy lifestyle. Personal, delicate designs like this collection grow well with historical artwork and my other collections. Pair these letters with sweet animals and colour abstracts from my shop for a darling New Baby Nursery Gallery Wall. Children love these little darlings. They are gentle teachers and inspiration for A Gentle Life. Give a newly married couple a gift of their initials for a unique wedding shower present! More still, a very special gift for a long-married couple’s very tender anniversary. Spell a word to inspire your daily life to be how you Love to be! This fun collection has endless possibilities for your gift-giving enjoyment. XOXO ~Amor Milagre
A little film to celebrate my evergrowing Original Illustrated Garden Alphabet Letter Collection.
A Gentle Life Collections by Amor Milagre.
Romantic Ethically Handmade Gifts for All Ages!
New products and collections release each week, please check back for your custom, unique gifts!
Custom order your very own originals by sending your design & colour ideas to me here.
Lovely Gifts for Spring-Summer Weddings, New Babies, Graduations, Birthdays, and Everyday Love!
Happy Spring Sale! Enjoy 10% off All Orders with Code: SPRING19
Ethical stationery sets and children’s books
will be added to the purchasing options for this collection very soon!
Music of the Moment: Love is Here to Stay, Gene Kelly & Leslie Caron in the film, An American in Paris, Song Written by George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin
We freshen the house each week during the year, but in the Autumn and Spring, it feels especially healthy to reorganize, sort, and reset plans for good, useful household routines. Each item has a home and a purpose. I always adore the last part of my favourite show, Gardener’s World, when they give “Jobs for the Weekend.” You can apply this list idea not only for gardening, but for housekeeping, business, and outtings! Instead of Jobs for the Weekend, we call it Pleasures or Ideas for the Weekend. Set up pleasures for yourself. Like Mary Poppins says, “In every task that must be done, there is an element of fun!” Here are a few ideas that we’re doing this season. Happy Spring! Please visit my Shop for fresh inspiration for your home and a healthy lifestyle. I’ll share a few ‘Pleasures for the Weekend’ each season, and you can read more in A Gentle Life Book Collection. What kind of pleasures will you plan for this weekend? XOXO ~Amor Milagre
~Sort and review items. Keep the useful for the every day, used lately, and useful for this season. Organize one area a day/week so you take your time mindfully. Sell, donate, gift, recycle, or reuse unwanted items in another way. Gently and lovingly organize useful items with tidy, beautiful aesthetics. Repair any items that need mending. Crack the windows and clean your home with non-toxic cleaners. (We use vinegar for most things. It works wonderfully for organic beauty routines, too! A post for this is coming up.)
~Wash windows, inside and out, for a clear view and mindful perspective.
~Go on outtings to seasonal local places that are now open for Spring. We enjoy strolling plant nurseries for fresh inspiration. (Remember to look for sustainable packaging when plant shopping. Bring reusable shopping bags with you when doing any kind of shopping! A post about this is coming up.)
~Cook with seasonal, farm-ready vegetables and fruits. Revel in the beautiful shapes, flavours, and colours of Mamma Nature!
~Browse your library and request specific books. Read stories and poems about the current time of year. (A favourite book list post is coming up!) Notice in your daily surroundings what is revealed in the book illustrations. What wonders are around you that you may have overlooked? How refreshing it is to be aware of life regrowing this month!
Coming Up:
The Organic Vegan Cookbook Collection
Photography Art Print Collections, featuring a Botanical Series that includes flowers from these posts.
More romantic, healthy lifestyle tips are coming up in my new book collections. Inspiration is written into the books already in the shop.
Check back often this Spring as I’m releasing many new adventures here.
Live in the Light with Amor Milagre!
Music of the Moment: For the Glory of the Earth, hymn
