Hello Gratitude

I know by now

my life is so much better

when I make a conscious effort to practice gratitude.

It's so easy to get twisted  up 

about life

and goals

and plans

and 

the quickest fix for me is to stop

and

be grateful

for what is in my life 

today.

I am grateful that I have my little nest

fluffed once again.

This time it's all cozy 

for out SoCal winter weather.

I am  always ever so grateful

for my morning ritual of

coffee and candles

and 

the fresh start of each new day

when anything is possible.

Lighting my candles each morning 

is a time to reflect on the abundance in my life

and 

a time to plan for the new day.

I always have a clipboard full

of fresh, clean sheets of

plain white paper

to begin the new day.

Coffee

Candles

and

fresh white sheets of paper

are a perfectly

abundant start to my day.

I am grateful for my gardens

inside and out

and 

the beauty they bring

everyday

 into my life.

I am grateful that 

I have been very disciplined this week with 

my time in the studio.

I am still in shock how fast time seems to slip by

(as in I can't believe 2014 is done and gone)

and 

the realization

I have a definite need to realign my creative priorities.

I am grateful for the opportunity 

for 

studio time

and 

the crowns I am creating!

I am excited and grateful

to have finally found

the white howlite beads I have been searching for!

They have the perfect cream tone

 and 

matte finish I have been on the hunt for!

I am so grateful

for this new beauty that I have saved for!

Riding out in nature

is always 

such balm for my soul

and

is joy in my heart.

As is hiking with friends!

We have finally gotten rain here in SoCal

and 

it is a magnificent thing to behold!

Shades of green so vibrant

they take my breath away!

Wishing you a beautiful

and

joy filled weekend 

my blog friends!

I am ever so grateful for you!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life

and 

find your gratitude