Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Change It
Top row: Creature Comforts; Homes & Gardens; Pinterest; and Billy Buttons
Bottom row: Weekday Carnival; the kitchn; Pinterest; Caramimi; and Kate
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Things I'll Do, Things I Won't
I'm totally smitten with the honesty and hint of sarcasm revealed in the daily notes on To My Wife. This clever blogger shares with his future wife {whomever she may be} tidbits of his personality, preferences,
and quirks. That's one lucky lady to receive a heads up to all her future hubby's peculiarities. It's makes you kind of wonder what your own list would include, doesn't it? Hmmm. Social media is taking dating to a whole 'nother level. Brilliant.
{Here's a taste below or read them all on To My Wife}
SNOOZE
Always hit the snooze button, 10 more minutes.
You don’t have to like my friends (because I won’t like all of yours) but please respect them. Unless they’re total douchebags to you, in which case I will vanquish them.
I like Pepsi, but I’m not going to hold it against you if you like Coke.
Time my airport pickup so you see me standing like an emo statue at the top of the escalator but I’ll be there, somewhere. Airports confuse me.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Something about this...
living room makes me smile.
Could it be the melon hues? The comfy sofa? The neutral walls? Or the tastefully arranged art wall? It just might be that it reminds me of this pirouette marbled paper I've been admiring.
Which would be a marvelous addition to the art wall as framed art {as seen here}.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Together Again
Our family was reunited yesterday after my husband's stint in Kuwait. I can not put into words the happiness when I first set my eyes on him at the airport. He's actually here. The culminating moment that makes the past two and a half months worthwhile. Even though we missed out on spending four holidays together, somehow the time flew by. Luckily. My son and I successfully held down the home front while my husband did his respectful duty for our country. We are so proud of him and his service. But it's nice to have him back in my arms I must admit. Nothing can describe the overwhelming happiness we're blessed with today. I'm just going to let all this joy rise to the surface and simmer in it for awhile.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
pinot + peonies
Meet pinot + peonies. My inspiration wall has taken on a new look in the new year. An ideal spot to collect all of beautiful images I happen upon while perusing my favorite blogs and such. I heart visual stimulation. So when my eyes rest upon my inspiration wall I get that warm fuzzy feeling inside just like those moments enjoyed on my front porch sipping on pinot with the heavy scent of peonies in the air.
PERFECTION.
Clockwise from Sofia: Dull Diamond bracelets via Pretty Mommy; bright outfit via sfgirlbybay; felt circle garland pinned from the purl bee; a joyful moment on a playful rug via Pinterest; necklaces via Katie's AT house tour; Jason Polan framed art wall via West Elm; and illustration by fernn notebook via it's mary ruffle
Monday, January 10, 2011
Have faith that...
My husband is on his way home to us from Kuwait. I pray for a safe journey and a sweet homecoming.
Image via knack
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
I'm Obsessed With...
the new trend colours (as seen here).
Everything about them screams, "find something to paint, pronto!"
Friday, January 7, 2011
Peace + quiet
I had my fill of sweet, sweet solitude today.
Wet and grey with slight snow flurries outside.
Yet inside, it was as if I was upon my own private island...
only in reality it was in my hive sweet hive,
but you get the picture. Peace and quiet.
My day was filled with all sorts of wonderfulness:
slowly, methodically chopping vegetables
while listening to James Taylor,
glue sticks, magazine clippings,
(hello! this is the {unplugging} I was referring to)
catching up on some DVR'd shows,
leisurely meandering around my home,
(one of my favorite things to soothe my ADD brain)
and all the while breathing in the fragrant
aroma of those veggies roasting.
Pure bliss {for me anyway}.
Sigh.
Images via kate / for me, for you & Lou, Boo and shoes
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Infinitas
"Unboundedness"... I like the sound of that. When in all reality I'm only bound by my own mind. But, it's such a bitch that I wouldn't mind a break from it every now and again. That's why I'm totally digging these infinity tattoos. A little {permanent} reminder for myself of the true organic simplicities that exist. I'm such a wuss when it comes to needles though. These are small enough that it might not be as painful. I think I could do it though. Subtle, understated, hidden... yes, please.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Aurora Borealis
This is something I want to experience before I die or I could just move my family there and experience it all the time. Norway seems like a pretty rockin' place to live after all.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Twenty Eleven
My New Year's resolutions are simple and sweet.
1. {unplug}
2. recharge
3. journal more.
4. blog less.
I have some things to work out in my head. Putting pen to paper is so much more productive since blogging allows me to filter a lot and that only results in less substance or me not writing at all. Yet it still takes time to compose a daily entry so that also means that any type of journaling has really become nonexistent. I need to write in order to organize all of my many {rampant} thoughts. So, with that said, I'm going to {unplug} and concentrate more on becoming a better person so that I can become a better person for my family. It's about damn time (didn't I just say this?). Time for a change. I need to face my fears. I should add that...
5. face my fears
Image here.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Auld Lang Syne
Cheers to living a simple, kind, and healthy life!
Plus a reminder...
Images via vi.sualize.us and {not your average ordinary}
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