On the way out the door this morning my youngest daughter pointed out this little volunteer bloom on our front walk; hopeful beauty growing up from the cracks. Get a picture of it Mom. All I needed was that invitation. Not only is discovering something as sweet as this...
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. - Marcus Aurelius As my days sometimes begin earlier than the sun (thanks to our small furry friend) I vow...
When the magic starts, you've just gotta go with it. I picked up this little plant at a gardening shop on a whim. The blooms that sit perched upon the long slender stems have become muses. When shots like these come SOOC, who knows what other...
Seriously. I am beyond words. But, Jen stated it perfectly today at Shutter Sisters. She really did. This is a victory that belongs to all of us who Dream Big, Love Always and Hold onto Hope. What is to unfold now, I can hardly imagine. The mountains...
My offering for Wordless Wednesday. ...
coveted chair - anthropologie My oldest daughter and I had an entire day to ourselves this weekend and we did nothing but wander. And take pictures. It was non-eventful in the best possible way. Just being together. Talking, laughing, shopping, browsing, snacking, snapping, playing. A relaxing...
"I believe a joyful life is made up of joyful moments gracefully strung together by trust, gratitude, and inspiration." -Brene Brown A little gratitude on a Friday is a really good thing. And of course there's the trust and inspiration part. Thanks Brene for jarring me out of...
I don't think I have yet to participate in the wildly popular Wordless Wednesday at 5 Minutes for Mom. Because words often fall short and images seem to speak volumes (especially in these days of slowing down and taking mental inventory) I think it's a...
- waking from an afternoon nap "The most important thing she'd learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one." - Jill Churchill The more I slow down, the more of these moments...
Over the last few weeks I have dug out all of my favorite books for inspiration. When I need to 'check in' with myself or take a few minutes to decompress (or unplug) I will pick up a book, open it to a random page...
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