Created by the young and very talented artist Philippa Rice from England, these illustrations can’t help but make you go “awww”. Rice is the author of a book called Soppy, which features gorgeous illustrations where she brilliantly finds the beauty in the simple things of every day life, especially the times spent in the company of your beloved.
Philippa is the author of a whole book of gorgeous illustrations called Soppy. It’s clear to anyone who has the pleasure of seeing her work that Philippa has a brilliant ability to express the beauty of day-to-day life spent in the company of one’s beloved.
When we’re busy living life, going to school or rushing for work, sometimes we tend to forget the little things in life, especially the small things that hold us together with our partners. These heartfelt illustrations are a great reminder for some of us to take a step back and appreciate what we have.
Sometimes, love can be found in the simplest things, like spending a blissful morning in the kitchen
You can be in the same room without having to do everything together
It is hugging each other accidentally while sleeping
Even the most mundane tasks are more fun when you do them together
Even shopping for food can be exciting
True love means putting everything aside just to hug
The biggest dilemma is often what to eat for dinner
Even if you’re feeling a bit blue, there’s always someone that will hold your hand
Love is about the little things
Happiness is when both of you read in bed after an exceptionally tiring day
Building IKEA furniture is like playing with LEGO when it’s just the two of you
Sometimes, you have to ask hard questions
Cooking together often becomes the most challenging and the most fun task
Even the tiniest problems matter to your loved one
It’s having those long talks in bed about everything and anything
It’s when you know your favorite cuddling positions
It’s having a favorite cafe, where only you two matter
The cold autumn wind can’t touch you because your heart always stays warm
Love means knowing when you need to say sorry
There is nothing more comfortable than falling asleep on your loved one’s lap
It is about exploring new things, even if it’s just your neighborhood park
It’s knowing that it’s not always rainbows and butterflies, it’s compromise that moves us along
As long as both of you are headed the same way…
…Everything will be just fine
