A simple Sunday postto share some weekend gratitude.
I think one of the easiest ways toCrown Ourselvesis to take the time for intentionalgratitude.
Too often I follow my thoughtsof worry and anxiety
and
just plain melancholyso I realizeI must put more energy intofocusing on the beautythat is in my lifeand be grateful.
I was most grateful for getting out this weekend with my wonderful husband.
He brought me the most exquisite'Friday Flowers'they always make my heart melt.
We went down to the beach Friday night toBabette's a new to us destination
in Crystal Cove
that opened in October.
They serve some of the most beautiful hand crafted cocktails I have seen.
From insideit was a wonderful view to watch the drapes wafting in the wind as the sun declined in the skywith the fresh ocean air settling in.
I received a most beautiful Friday present
from my love,This little pitcher will be making it into my morning ritual of coffee and candlesbefore sunrise.
As a lover of stylish placesI am always drawn to a restaurants ambiancebefore the foodandrestroomsare always a place to see just how well attention to detailcarries through ….Babettes gets an A for sure!
I love the luxurious simplicity and interplay of texture and tone.
Saturday I was back at the French Basketeer's French Food Campwhich is what Andrea's cooking classes have morphed into.So much more than a classAndrea aptly describes the camp as"a book club about food … minus the books".
I appreciate Andrea's foodbut it is her attention to detailgenerous spiritand collector of fabulous womenthat has me returning month after month.
I have realized at this time in my lifeI am not so much into cookingas it takes me out of my studio for too long …but boy do I relish and appreciate people whose art formand creative outlet it is!
One of my favorite parts of classes in Laguna issunset cocktailswith my husband afterwards.
One of our favorite places to do this isThe Deck in Laguna.
Not seen from the streetyou really need to know where it is …and once you do …You will be so glad you found this little gem!
We had a perfect table up frontwith enough timeto slow downandtake in the wonderand magicthat is always to be foundat the beachfor sunset.
I press these moments
deep into my heart
as a reminder
of the spectacular beauty
to be found
in
the simple moments
in life.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
