Hello Monday ... Hello Gratitude

I believe

 a good life

is made up of small beautiful moments.

I also believe the more focus 

we put on the good moments

the happier we become.

Precious moments don't need to be 

expensive or even unique

but 

experienced on a heart level.

Today I'm doing a short little post

to remind myself

of the beautiful

life affirming moments of last week.

What better way to start a Monday

then reflecting on a week of joy.

And what better to remind ourselves

to be on the look out all the time

for 

heartfelt moments of 

Beauty and Joy!

I'm talking as simple as early morning coziness

with a great cup of coffee

and 

the morning light streaming in!

I am grateful always 

to do my hikes in nature

not only to take in the majestic vistas

but also

that I am fit and healthy to do so.

I have been on a journey

to love and care for my body

with such a grateful heart

for this body that has served me well over my 63 years.

I no longer look shamefully at the aging process

just the opposite

I champion my body

for all that it does for me every day!

Happiness of a sunny backyard.

The morning light 

spilling into the living room

stops me in my tracks every single time.

There is just so much beauty to be found

if we just take the time to tune into it.

Fresh flowers 

always make my heart happy.

I usually do new flowers every week

doing my arrangements on Sunday

so my Mondays start off with 

some added beauty.

One of my most favorite things

this walk

overlooking San Clemente 

on a sunny day!

My heart os so grateful 

every single time!

Walking for cocktails

is such a favorite of ours these days.

Getting in our miles

and 

finding so much beauty along the way!

A glass of wine over the water at sunset

with Jeff

just fills my heart!

This week we grabbed

 coffee afterwards and

sat on the steps ....

and

 listened to a wonderful musician

it was magical!

 

Jeff and I have been working 

on some house projects the last four weekends

so this Saturday 

we took the morning off and went to

the Laguna Beach farmer's market

which if your'e in area 

I highly recommend!

I was beyond tickled to find 

a whole bouquet of orchids

fo just $15!

And

I can't tell you how much 

JOY

I got out of 

'wearing' them in my backpack!

I'm talking

what felt like

childhood glee!

Afterwards we ended up exploring neighborhoods

in Laguna Beach

while getting in our daily miles.

I just love our new lifestyle over the last year of

 walking and hiking daily!

It has added so much 

joy, beauty and connection

to our relationship

let alone the health benefits!

And

 oh the beauty we found!

So many amazing homes!

Jeff and I both have

big heart for 

little homes and gardens

Laguna Beach is absolutely rich 

with so many visual delights!

It felt like every time we turned the corner

there was another wonderful street

full of the most charming

homes and gardens!

Discovering Laguna Beach charm 

was a perfect way

to savor a Saturday morning!

Well that wraps up my weekly Joys!

I would love to hear about 

your joyous 

Heart Moments!

Here's to a brand new week

of finding

Joy and Beauty!

 

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style you life