It's been a long time since I have done one of my favorite types of post.
Hello Monday - Hello Gratitude
Where I simply take the time to reflect back over the last week
(this time it's a bit of catch up, so it's a few weeks)
and
contemplate what
I'm Grateful for.
I know for me
unless I take the time to practice
Intentional Gratitude
I can too easily
slip into thinking about
what I need to do
as well as
my worries and fears and frustrations.
It's so important for me to take a step back
and
refocus
on all that
I am Grateful For!
I have over the last couple of months retuned
to my morning rituals of
Coffee, Candles and Gratitude
before sunrise.
I have also added in an
essential oil diffuser
which has been a game changer
when I was going through the very rough waters.
Essentials oils
really do live up to their reputation.
For me starting my mornings setting my focus on the
beauty in my life
has helped improve the quality of my days.
And it can be as easy as doing a
beautiful candle centerpiece.
Even a few
flowers
can be a reminder of the
beauty in the world!
I have also been in the process of
taking back my house and gardens
from the neglect they have endured the past months.
One of my favorite projects
as far as impact
adding macrame garlands from
to my Costco umbrella.
Before I sewed them on by hand
I Scotch Gaurded them to s
A much simpler garden project
was fluffing our front yard terrace.
This delightful fringed umbrella is also from
As I get better
I am once again able to happily attend events.
Like the one at one of my favorite stores in
They had the lovely Kirsten
the designer and owner of
She designed my fabulous pants here and in the opening shot.
They are her 'Hepburn Pants'
and embrace a fabulous beachy vibe!
Raven and Lily also do a wide range of accessories as well!
Each purchase from this company
"Creates fair trade jobs and funds micro loan programs for
artisan women all over the world".
I was also fortunate to celebrate this gorgeous woman turning 60!
Doesn't Mary from
@livvivid on Instagram
make turning 60 aspirational!
As well as wearing the
Birthday Crown
I designed for her
with such beauty and grace!
Her party was another one for the memory books
done by none other than the fabulous Andrea of the
How stunning is this homemade cake that Andrea
baked, designed
and
found the most show stopping candles for!!
This week I am
Grateful To ...
~
~ do a family birthday party for my youngest son Hunter who turns
22 on Wednesday!
My darling daughter is coming up to help cook!
~ go to Borrego Springs for Memorial Day Weekend with Jeff!
We are planning a romantic desert getaway!
~ go to our marriage therapy tonight
(after which we always reward ourselves by doing something fun afterwards!)
~
Yesterday I
pulled and styled all of my outfits for this week
and
organized all of my closets.
As much as I love clothes
I have been finding myself
in my work out wear all day long!
And a mess of clothes on my floor.
And a mess of clothes on my floor.
Because when I was getting home from working out
I would just go into getting things done mode
then it just seemed like ...
"why bother getting dressed this late in the day "...
which ending up always making me feel icky.
And I am looking for every way to feel good about myself these days!
So this week I have invested in my week
by styling outfits
that I am happy and excited to wear!
I'll let you know next week how it worked out.
~
As I see it
life can be hard somedays
and
maybe all of the little pieces like ...
Creating Beauty
Doing Things For Others
Working on Relationships
Self Care
and
especially
Gratitude
can bring more
peace and calm
in the everyday.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy
as you style your life
