My gaze carefully swept the room one last time. Each piece of furniture, each little knick knack, each book, and each piece of art wove together the tale of a life independent and carefully considered. They were not grandiose possessions, but they were treasured, and I had treasured spending time among them. I knew their shapes and what they meant to him; I didn’t need to pick them up to know their weight. Besides, it was time to go. As the quality of the morning light brightened from soft dawn to bright sunlight, I whispered my quiet, bittersweet good byes to the room, that little stage our story had played out upon. With a tiny smile, I wiggled my fingers goodbye to all its inhabitants, and left them with the wish to take care of him for me.
Top: Solemio
Skirt: Leaf & Crown
(saffron high-low skirt, fabric from Boulaq Suq in Cairo, Egypt)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Photography: E Lila Stroh
Styling: Dina Arrieta
Mood: Nostalgic siesta