From the window

In these rooms where I live out our days,
I wander round and round
trying to find the windows.
It will be a relief when a window opens.
But the windows aren't there to be found -
or at least I can't find them. And perhaps
it's better if I don't find them.
Perhaps the light will prove another tyranny.
Who knows what new things it will expose?

The windows

Constatino Cavafy (1863 – 1933)

 

 

Gorgeous afternoon, blue sky: we used to give these little pleasures for granted; taking a relaxed moment by the balcony before a night date.
The new normal.

Flame cocktail dress, black heeled sandals and silk shawl, my favourite  rebozo; beautiful mexican black and white handmade piece and a vintage embroided clutch.

 

 

Ahora que vemos el mundo tras la ventana y pasamos horas en el balcón, pareciera que apreciamos más las pequeñas cosas; un cielo más que azul y una tarde espléndida. Me tomo entonces un momento para respirar, antes de salir y disfrutar una velada de las que antes dábamos por hecho.

Dos piezas favoritas: Rebozo de seda, tejido a mano, hermosa artesanía mexicana y un pequeño bolso bordado con lentejuelas que usaba mi madre en ocasiones especiales.

 

 Flame colour Pantone 17-1462: Red-based orange, described as a wonderfully theatrical shade that’s gregarious and fun loving, as well as flamboyant and vivacious.

 

 

Cocktail midi dress: Vassilis Zoulias / Black heel sandals: Steve Madden / Black and white silk rebozo : Mexican hand-craft / Vintage embroidered clutch / Silverware : Rosa Aceves