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 meunless I take the time to practice
Intentional GratitudeI can too easily slip into thinking about what I need to doas well as my worries and fears and frustrations.
It's so important for me to take a step backand refocuson all that I am Grateful For!
I have over the last couple of months retuned to my morning rituals of
Coffee, Candles and Gratitudebefore sunrise.
I have also added in an essential oil diffuserwhich 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 lifehas 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 oftaking back my house and gardensfrom the neglect they have endured the past months.
One of my favorite projectsas far as impactadding macrame garlands from Target's Opal House collecftionsto my Costco umbrella.
Before I sewed them on by handI Scotch Gaurded them to s
A much simpler garden projectwas fluffing our front yard terrace.
This delightful fringed umbrella is also fromTarget's Opal House Collection.
As I get betterI am once again able to happily attend events.
Like the one at one of my favorite stores in Lido Marina VillageAlchemy Works Harbor House
They had the lovely Kirsten the designer and owner of Raven and Lily!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 forartisan women all over the world".
I was also fortunate to celebrate this gorgeous woman turning 60!Doesn't Mary from @livvivid on Instagrammake turning 60 aspirational!As well as wearing the Birthday Crown I designed for herwith such beauty and grace!
Her party was another one for the memory booksdone by none other than the fabulous Andrea of theFrench Basketeer!
How stunning is this home made 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!)
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Yesterday I pulled and styled all of my outfits for this weekand organized all of my closets.
As much as I love clothesI have been finding myself in my work out wear all day long!
Because when I was getting home from working outI would just go into getting things done modethen it just seemed likewhy bother getting dressed this late int the day ...which made 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 weekby styling outfits that I am happy and excited to wear!
I'll let you know next week how it worked out.
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As I see itlife can be hard somedaysandmaybe all of the little pieces like ...
Creating Beauty
Doing Things For Others
Working on RelationshipsSelf CareandespeciallyGratitudecan bring more peace and calmin the everyday.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
