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Did you know Vanessa means butterfly in Greek? It’s one of my favorite things about my name.

Needless to say, I was kind of butterfly obsessed when I was younger.

The obsession still exists, but I like to think it’s more refined.

I knew a girl in middle school who was terrified of butterflies. I always thought that was so sad–I think it’s hard not to appreciate their simple yet complex beauty.

Clockwise from top left: Butterfly painting by Osso, Photo by Irene Suchocki Photography, Interiors shot from Decor8, Photo by Julcha on Flickr