Hello Gratitude … Hello Spring

Hello to a whole lot of gratitude this week!

First off

I am so grateful for this 

INTERVIEW

about me and my transitioning life

at Readers.com

If you ever get an opportunity 

to work with Krista

who part of their PR department

I highly recommend not only the experience

but Readers.com stylish and affordable glasses as well!

Hello to SPRING gratitude!

Hello to a spring break visit from 

my darling daughter!

Hello to much gratitude for new vehicle transitions!

As I wrote here last week

after 12 years with my 'mom' car it was time to down size

and

get a new car that fit my lifestyle today.

I pushed myself through the discomfort of change ….

and 

this week I can happily report

I am so very glad  and grateful I did!

After I got used to driving my crossover

I set out to quickly personalize my car and make it mine!
I was so happy  in the back, my trusty hiking stick is a perfect fit
as are my

 wicker baskets

that have been in the back of my cars since

my kids were tiny!

 they fit perfectly inside my new car

as if  this vehicle was made especially for 

these sentimental baskets filled with memories!

These baskets

have been home in three cars now

form diaper days

to days  being filled with

waters and snacks for our daily hikes

when we homeschooled.

Today they are still filled with waters 

for my daily workouts

what ever they may be.

I  also have my shopping bags as I try to train myself 

to bring them into the stores when I shop.

Sunblock, lotion, lipgloss

 a facial cleansing set for 

post surfing
and
a blanket for alfresco dining
also reside inside.

I also keep a back pack

with a canvas sun hat and flip flops

for impromptu walks on the beach

which joyfully

I know have more time for!

One of the very first things I added to my new car was

a hitch for my bike rack.

Even having a car for a couple of days 

with no rack 

made me appreciate so much more

the pure joy that can come

being out in nature mountain biking!

I had one of my most enjoyable rides ever this week

when I set out for my ride with playful anticipation 

for the exhilaration

of the ride!

What a tremendous difference it makes

changing something in my head

from

I need to work out for this long…

to 

I can't wait to go play on my bike!

That is a shift in consciousness

I hope I can remember!

Especially next week 

when my surf racks are installed!

It's been far too long since I've been out!

With spring literally in the air

I made it down to Crystal Cove

to my all time  favorite store

Juxtoposition

for some spring decorating inspiration!

And it worked!

I now have my living/dining room edited  down to neutral

waiting for it's newest incarnation!

Things are progressing nicely in the studio

with my newest

Coastal Inspiration Collection!

I must admit I'm having some major beach anklet love right now!

Remember in my latest installment of 

WRITE THE BLOG YOU WANT TO READ

It can help you find the life you want to live

I wrote about 

beautiful connections 

that can come out of blogging.

Well this week I am most grateful to be joining some of my 

favorite bloggers

who I am now also lucky enough

to call friends

in

Napa!

It is my first ever sponsored trip 

and
 I couldn't be more excited that one of our sponsors is the

absolutely hip hotel

Andaz Napa

located in the newly revitalized downtown Napa

Our other sponsor is Napa's  highly regarded

Napa Valley Tours and Transportation

who will be providing our blogging group with a limo

 for a day of wineries and tastings!!

I am so grateful to be joining

Adrienne

of 

The Rich Life On a Budget

Adrienne who is an expert on all things

Napa wine country

has for the most part

single handedly made all the arrangements

for this wonderful trip!

I am also so grateful to be joining

Heather of Style Mind Chic

Kim of Northern California Style

and 

Jennifer of A Well Styled Life

So now you know when I write about 

the power of blogging building 

true connections

with wonderful people

you can see it really is true.

And on that note

I want to thank you my wonderfully

supportive

encouraging

loyal

and
loving readers

without you

this blog would be just

words and pictures

because it is you

 my readers

who have been there in support 

when I needed it most

It is through our exchanges

that I have been able to grow

and

transition

in

 empathy

 and 

love.

for that 

my heart is full of so much
gratitude.

xoxo

Tamera

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life