♥ springtime is the land awakening.

spring is in the air... can you feel it?

well, to be honest, i couldn't until i discovered the gorgeous

blog & shop of artist paula valentim, otchipotchi.

a veritable study in nature, paula's blog & flickr page

dissects and highlights the beauty of her natural

surroundings, literally beckoning you to stop

and smell the roses- or peel them away,

layer by layer (whichever you prefer!)

and as if her photography weren't enough--she also

makes the most delicate, nature-inspired ceramic

vessels and pebbles i have ever seen.

love. them. all.