Hello my friends!I'm back today talking about gratitude.
I am always in awewhen I remember to slow downand just think about what I'm grateful for in a dayhow much better my life actually is.
So this week I have spent much time focusing on being gratefulfor the small things and the big.
From simple alfresco meals in the backyard …
to simply taking the time to sitand watch the afternoon sun flicker through the treesand paint shadows everywhere it falls.
Just taking the time to sitand watch our trees dance in the windas the sky changes color.
I have had so much fun this week'playing in my own backyard.
From doing little projects to fluff it dailyto making sure to take the timeto slow downand savor and enjoy it.
I am absolutely loving my summer tepee still.I know it will only last through the summerso it's impermanence makes me want to savor time in it everyday.
Up until this year I have always loved fall best of alland summer was something to almost 'get through'waiting for fall.
But at my age nowI realize the importance ofsavoring and enjoying every seasonto the very best of my ability.
This summer I definitely have.
With a fully emptied nestand the wedding behind usJeff and I have set out to change up our lifestyle.To find something fun to do nearly everyday.
Even if it's a small way to find simple joysor a mid week champagne harbor cruise.
I have been intent on spending quality timewith our kids every two or three weeks.I am now always on the lookoutfor new and creative things to dowith our wonderful beloved adult children.
I have moved on from grieving their departureto marveling atwhat wonderful adults they all have become.
I have moved to adoring spending time with them as adultsmoving happily from the parenting role.Now they are truly some of my favorite people to hang out with.
On that noteI am ever so gratefulJeff and I were able to go back down to San Diego last weekendto take our kids to brunchat a brand new spot in North Park.
I got to see Ellis's favorite store Pigmentthat I will share more of at a later date.
I am very grateful to have time to finish up some mosaicsthat have been on my list for oh so long!I am taking back all of my backyardone area at a time.
I have even returned to working in my studioin the hopes of reopening my shopwith a fresh new collection!
One of my favorite things this weekbesides my weekly kayaking that is always on the top of my list …
sunset beach picnics with lovely friends!Jeff and I are lucky enoughto go to many different types of restaurantsbut a sunset beach picnicis really hard to beat!
Every time we are at the beach at sunsetgratitude rushes into my heart.Just the immense grandeur and beautyspeaks right to my soul.
This has been a beautiful week.With a lovely balance ofnaturefamilyand creativity.
My heart is full and ever so gratefulfor all the big thingsand each of the little thingsthat make up a wonderful full life.
Intentional gratitude truly can be life transforming.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy
as you style your life