For SIGNS SIGNS. Thanks to Lesley.
This sign was painted on a mirror in the ladies room in a small cafe where some friends and I had coffee recently. It didn't make it real easy to put on lipstick, but I'd rather see this picture and thought than my reflection any day!
(The thistle blossoms really don't have a thing to do with the post, except that the sign somehow reminded me of these pictures from my files.)
ah spring and butterflies..so far away
Posted by: Rambling Woods | November 17, 2012 at 12:40 PM
I like a lot your "signs signs", all these little things which give joy or beauty to our days. Kindness is good for us ! Thanks, Sallie.
Posted by: Annie | November 16, 2012 at 07:06 AM
Love the quote, too!
Posted by: Inside Cambodia | November 16, 2012 at 01:31 AM
Wonderful captures and I do love that quote. Have a great weekend :)
Posted by: Denise | November 15, 2012 at 03:20 PM
Your thistle shots are outstanding!
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | November 15, 2012 at 02:48 PM
It is a great message. I wondered how you got the photo without your reflection. Clever.
Posted by: diane | November 15, 2012 at 12:29 PM
a lovely sign...and the thistles are pretty!
Posted by: Luna Miranda | November 15, 2012 at 11:27 AM
I love the second photo!
Posted by: lindyloumacinitaly | November 15, 2012 at 10:28 AM
I've just spent some time catching up this morning, Sallie. Loved the painted sign. With something like that, who needs lipstick?
Posted by: Penny | November 15, 2012 at 08:40 AM
Isn't that a lovely painting! Great thistle shots, I like them and they grow in my yard. I know they are a weed, but I let let them stay put!
Posted by: Karen | November 15, 2012 at 08:14 AM
Looks like a beautiful ball with spikes !
BTW the Yoga book I got from a friend to do my Yoga exercises. Instead of a human, somebody drew cats ! Isn't that cute ?
Posted by: Gattina | November 15, 2012 at 06:34 AM
Beautiful shots..:-)
Posted by: Ed | November 15, 2012 at 05:03 AM
Actually...that is pretty cool on a mirror....love these 'gentle' reminders.
Posted by: Danielle | November 15, 2012 at 04:37 AM
Love the sign! Funny to see it like this on a mirror.
Posted by: Marleen, NL | November 15, 2012 at 01:29 AM
Adore the delightful image of the butterfly! And the mirror sign seems to dominate the whole mirror! Interesting!
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | November 14, 2012 at 10:47 PM
Sign, sign everywhere a sign but they aren't all as beautiful as this!
Your butterfly and thistle shot is lovely! I bet you could take that into picmonkey and make your own lovely sign. :)
Colin is right - you do find the most interesting signs. I'm still loving that big girl panty sign. :)
BTW: Yes, I did take the butterfly shot with one hand leaning against my house for support. I never dreamed I'd get that good of a shot.
Posted by: Carletta | November 14, 2012 at 10:27 PM
Ah Sallie
You see some strange things in the best toilets with signs at top restaurants and hotels.
There is one very good restaurant here in Cleveland, Brisbane, which has brilliant instructions for the males on how to do the "wee wee".
I won't ( giggle,giggle) go into details. Use imagination, carefully - ha ha. The name of the restaurant is "gross", where the name came from (??) - belongs to a chain of restaurants and they are not cheap. Oh God, what the hell - "Hogs Breath" - terrible eh?
I have a 25% discount card for 5 years from them after my last meal, they messed up everything, well I suppose a kitchen explosion can't really be blamed - a very funny day with friends indeed.
Looking forward to your next sign!
Cheers
Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
Posted by: Colin Huggins | November 14, 2012 at 08:42 PM
Now what a great reminder that is! And such a good place to have it - reminding us to be kind about our images in the mirror.
Posted by: Lady Fi | November 14, 2012 at 08:27 PM
These are great, and I enjoyed the quote. Great to stop here!
Posted by: Sandy Carlson (USA) | November 14, 2012 at 07:31 PM
Beautiful photos, and that is a nice (and true) quote. Flowers are nice to see as we head into winter!
Posted by: Al | November 14, 2012 at 06:19 PM
It is a very nice quote. And your pale lavender thistle is beautiful. :)
Posted by: Gail Dixon | November 14, 2012 at 05:51 PM
you're too cute. :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | November 14, 2012 at 05:39 PM
Wonderful sign, perfect message. Your photos of the thistle blossoms are beautiful ... love the color!
Posted by: Strawberry Lane | November 14, 2012 at 05:36 PM
I love the sign and it does remind one of thistle. Lovely shots.
Posted by: Carver | November 14, 2012 at 03:17 PM
What a beautiful saying AND picture! This is why it's always good to carry a camera with you - even in the bathroom!
Posted by: Pat | November 14, 2012 at 02:27 PM
i'd rather see this too than my face in the bathroom :)
Posted by: Ewok | November 14, 2012 at 01:40 PM
Nice thought for them to place in such a well-used location.
Posted by: RedPat | November 14, 2012 at 01:04 PM
Your are too funny! It is nice, but an odd thing to paint over the mirror like that!
Posted by: Lesley | November 14, 2012 at 01:03 PM
What a wonderful sentiment! A great reminder.
Posted by: EG CameraGirl , Canada | November 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Yes, there's always something to see and photograph when we go out!
Posted by: Hazel | November 14, 2012 at 12:44 PM