Remember the beloved children's tale The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch? She had only a paper bag to wear after a dragon destroyed her castle and belongings. The shallow prince whom she rescued showed his true nature by complaining she didn't look like a princess dressed in that bag. Good riddance to the prince but here are some paper dresses any royal or awesome regular girl would be proud to wear. I came upon these works of art at the Oakridge Mall in Vancouver. Hopefully, they will end up in a local museum or someplace where more people will enjoy them. The lovely regal garments made of paper capture the elements and majesty of the natural world. The Langara College Paper Couture Exhibition by Vancouver design students explains what materials are used to create the clothing: "All of the dresses are made from a variety of recyclable white or brown paper, tissue, tapes, glue, spray paint, adhesives, paper twine, coffee filters, cardboard, string, thum...
Nothing like wandering around, looking at nature, and taking photos to get chill.
ReplyDeleteI loved going for a walk with you and seeing all the views. My favorites are the mother duck with ducklings.
ReplyDeleteAfter all the months (years?) of enjoying your blog, it finally strikes me how you are actively not wasting the beautiful environment around you, but appreciating it to the fullest. Thank you for sharing it with us, too.
ReplyDeleteLove that sign as opposed to "keep out". Lovely photos. Baby chicks shout Spring!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. That old gate has a lot of character!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spring photos. I could watch the ducklings for hours.
ReplyDeleteI so love the joy in your posts - always leaves me with a smile - Jae
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos! Gives me the travel itch again.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely walk with you, Maria, feeling the balmy breeze of May. I especially like the waterfront and the forest path in the sunlight filtered through the fresh green leaves.
ReplyDeleteHello Maria :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful nature shots. The Mallard Duck with her chicks are lovely captures- Mother duck seems to be smiling in your first photo.Lovely country lane and water scenes.
Have a happy Weekend
Sonjia
Hello, Maria
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your walk in nature. The ducks and the ducklings are just adorable.
Lovely views of the park, trails and the water! Beautiful post and photos.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.
Such cute ducklings!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and lovely poetry!
ReplyDeleteI love the mental image of songs at the shores of your mind ~~ a gorgeous poem!!
ReplyDeleteLovely sentiment and imagery. Nature truly is a balm.
ReplyDeletenature is such a gift and your photos capture it so elegantly ~ love the ducks ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores ~ clm
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Gorgeous shots! That weathered gate holds so many untold stories.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the beautifully peaceful images.
ReplyDeleteI love, "shores of my mind".
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos!
Leaf, bird and river , a good combo :)
ReplyDeleteChilling with nature sounds nice.
ReplyDeleteAh love this natured inspired photos. The ducks are so cute!!
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A fabulous post, so many photos to enthrall us and delightful words, a leaf, bird and river. Thank you so much and I hope your week is going well.
ReplyDeleteEach spring the waterways are alive with ducklings and goslings and the sight never fails to stir the emotions. Some things just never get old.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post and beautiful photos!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to have found you again! We used to follow each other's blogs when I was at Linda's Peaceful Place. I had no computer for more than 7 years and because of the amount of time that had passed I lost access to my old blog. I have missed you!
I started a new blog at Linda's Relaxing Lair at the end of March (link to my new blog is in my profile).
I wanted you to know that I have been thinking of you, that I have started blogging again and where you can find me now.
Take good care of yourself, and warm greetings from Montreal, Canada.