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As always my friends
I wish you love and joy
as you style your life
Family Backyard Fun
*** (I've recently been editing and organizing my blog here.
After spending so much time on Instagram
I am really missing my blog
and
want to give her the attention she deserves!
I have found so many unpublished posts
that I wanted to get in their proper side tabs.
All that to explain the sudden new posts. )
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Sharing some shots of our
Family Backyard Fun
when we were lucky enough to have
a visit from our grandchildren and their parents!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy
as you style your life
January Recap ... A Gratitude Post
These days seem to speed by so fast.
So this month I decided to take the time
to reflect on all of the good in my month.
Intentional Gratitude
has been on the top of my list this year.
This month begins my third year of making
Gratitude Lists
I can't tell you how
Life Changing
my lists have been to me.
As much as I love my lists
they have felt like a bit task
Something on my list to do
because I have been doing them so long.
So I know I need to go deeper
and
really feel my
Gratitude.
To truly take the time
to fill up my heart
with Gratitude.
In a sort of meditative way.
Focusing on
the joy and beauty in my days.
Pressing into my heart
even all of the micro moments of wonder and joy.
Holding it there long enough to make it a memory.
I know at this time in my life
I am closer to the exit
then the entrance of life.
I have spent so much of my life
distracted by the business
of to do lists
in my attempt
to prove worthiness to myself
that sometimes
I fear I may have missed so much magic along the way.
So now I am on the look out for all of the magic in life!
The big moments and the small!
I am not saying
that by any means do I not have goals and aspirations
I absolutely do.
But I want to find the balance
of doing
and
just being.
Being truly present in the good moments
whatever they are.
Taking the time to
Savor and enjoy.
No more living in the
someday
everything will be in its place.
No longer trying to prove my worth to myself
through what I accomplish.
Instead making the decision
to see myself with loving eyes
and
knowing the safety and relief
that comes with that simple
mindset change.
Which gives me so much more opportunity
to love on others!
Speaking of others
our grandson turned one this month!
And his sweet, creative and talented momma
did the cutest party
to celebrate!
Talk about adorable life moments!!
I am forever grateful to live where we do.
We have so many opportunities
to get out in nature everyday!
Whether hiking trails, walking cute towns
or
kayaking in the ocean
getting out in nature always
renews my soul!
I have always worked out
but now at approaching 64 in a couple of months
( I only mention the number
because I am trying to get used to it! )
it is So Much more important!
Movement seems to be one of the keys
to longevity and happiness
in this phase of life
so I am all in
when it come to actively pursuing
physical fitness and good nutrition!
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One of my favorite days is January
is always celebrating
my darling daughter Ellis's Birthday!
This year we got to go shopping and lunch
just the two of us!
I definitely savored every moment!
We had lunch at the stunning
Afterwards the four of us
had dinner at a new spot in La Jolla!
a charming Italian restaurant
in a historic building with a beautiful patio
for the most lovely alfresco dining!
I couldn't be prouder of
the wonderful young woman she has become.
The gratitude and love I have for my girl
is beyond measure!
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These two fill my heart to be sure.
It's such a wonderful feeling
as a parent
to see your children
truly thrive all on their own!
Life Moments that I cherish every single day!
Speaking of life moments
Jeff and I had the honor of attending
the wedding of one of my dear friend's daughter!
We stayed the night in the new
in San Juan Capistrano
and
I was so impressed with our stay!
The occasion was a perfect opportunity
to dress up
(which you know I love)
I wore my
beautiful Monique Le Huillier lace dress
with my fabulous new coat
which was an amazing vintage find last month
at the mazing
vintage show in Los Angeles.
Their next show is May 13th and 14th
and
it's definitely in my calendar to attend!
It really is a collection fo the best of the best
when it comes to fabulous vintage!
which is part of Marriott's
Autograph Collection
really speaks to the Spanish history of the area
as well as
maximizing the Southern California weather opportunities!
I finished my outfit with my
Pearl Headband designs.
I love how the pearls play so nicely
with the French black lace and coat textures!
The wedding was so beautiful!
I was moved to tears during the entire procession in!
To see families come together
all the generations
and
the uniting to two people in love
and
the promises of a new life together
had me crying more than I could have ever expected!
Thank goodness my wonderful husband had
a silk pocket square that he shared with true chivalry!
The privilege to celebrate
Life Moments
with friends
you've literally been together since our kids were in kindergarten
filled my heart to the brim with
Gratitude!
So much of my month
has been about slowing down daily
to really assimilate
all the good in my life.
From the simple morning rituals of
Coffee and my Gratitude lists
To the privilege and opportunity to
Celebrate Life Moments
with
family and friends ...
To getting out each day in nature making
Self Care
in the form of
physical activity and heathy nutrition
a priority.
I truly
believe the quickest way
to improve our life
is to
Be Grateful
for everything we have
right now
and that
We get more of what we think of most.
Trust me
I have spent so much time on the other side.
The practice of
Intentional Gratitude
can definitely be
life changing!
What are you grateful for this month?
I'd love to hear!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy
as you style your life
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