the bed nook...

I hope that your week is off to a flying start! It has been a bit hectic over here, with a laundry list of things that need doing. And although I know that I need to keep forging ahead, the winter weather has me drawn to the  coziness of nooks and niches, and dreaming of getting under the covers with a good book. And although I don't see that happening anytime soon, a girl can dream...

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happy sunday...

 

a clean slate...

It's so great to be excited about setting new intentions and feeling that you are ready to start anew.  A clean slate... For many of us, that time is every new year. However, if you are truly determined to make a change, you can do it at any time. There is no perfect time, no deadline, no limits, no rules. It's all up to you... So get out there and make it happen! 

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feeling a bit nostalgic...

Remember the days before the internet when... The book, 100 Things We've Lost to the Internet, by Pamela Paul, reminds us of how things were before the internet played such a big part in our lives. And it has made me a bit nostalgic.

I am not denying that the internet has contributed to our lives in many positive ways. For instance, I am able to sit here and type this up to share with all of you! And  that is great! But I have to admit, there are some things, pre-internet, that I do miss, no matter how impractical they may now seem. For example...

being in the moment...

There was a time when people were able to enjoy a moment for what it was, without feeling the need to "share" it with the world. It was a moment that they experienced with the people that were there, sharing the same experience. And the only place that the moment lived was in their memories. And that was enough... Today, it seems that if we aren't busy capturing everything on our phones and sharing it with the world via the internet, it didn't actually happen. I miss the days when we were all less distracted and able to be fully-present (guilty as though I may be)...

window shopping...

Recent years have made it painfully evident that the in-person shopping experience has deteriorated beyond recognition. Where are the inspiring window displays? Where are the friendly and knowledgable shopkeepers? Come to think of it, where are the shops??? 

the filofax...

I remember when everyone was on the hunt for the perfect planner, and all of the inserts that were needed for the fabulous year ahead! Pens, stickers, post-its... The essentials! The type of planner you had really said something about you. And although having Google calendar is extremely effective, it doesn't give me the same satisfaction as writing things down and crossing them off my list. What can I say... I am that person that still has the giant desk calendar and paper planner. Shhh, don't tell anyone...

Be sure to read the book to be reminded of another 97 things that you may remember, and miss.

With life changing at such a rapid pace, it is important to remember that although there are many wonderful things ahead, with everything that is gained, something is lost...  

 

onwards and upwards...

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It's 2022! Can you believe it? The past two years have been challenging, to say the least... And although there have been good times in between all of the madness, I definitely feel like I have been in survival mode. So this year, I don't have any resolutions, but I do have intentions. Rather than setting goals that are either kept or broken, it seems that setting intentions that promote a positive shift in mindset, concentrating more on the journey than the destination, is the key to thriving this coming year. I wish you all a happy, healthy, and triumphant year. Onwards and upwards! 

 

happy new year...

new years eve inspiration...

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holiday storage solutions...

 

What goes up, must come down... It was great while it lasted, and when you decide it is time for all of the holiday decorations to come down, properly storing your them will help to ensure that they are in good shape and ready to go up next year. But before you start packing it up, you may want to give away or donate anything that you don't absolutely love. Once you have done that, and assessed your needs, here are a few storage solutions that will do the trick!

merry christmas...

 

Merry Christmas!

its a wrap...

If you are anything like me, you will be frantically wrapping presents the day before Christmas and realize that you are about to run out of wrapping paper! You then rush to the store in a panic, believing that there is still some chance that you aren't going to be left with the ugly sweater equivalent of wrapping paper... You stand there, for a good twenty minutes, faced with choosing the best of the worst paper that may ever have been created... Well, just forget all of the "Christmas" wrap, and head to the stationary section of Target (lets not pretend that this is not where we all end up) and pick up a roll of kraft paper! It will fit in with any paper you already have and is easy to dress up with some ribbon and gift tag. There are a number of ways to use kraft paper  for wrapping those last-minute gifts. Here are a few... 

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happy sunday...

 

stocking stuffers 2021...

Today we are wrapping up our holiday gift guides with stocking stuffers! Stocking stuffers can be so much fun, adding to the excitement of Christmas morning! They are the little luxuries that someone may not get for themselves, but that you know they would love. Here is a roundup of some great little items that will bring big smiles to the day!

gifts for her 2021...

This one is for all of the moms, sisters, aunts, daughters, besties, and other important women in your life! Giving them a little something to let them know how much they mean to you is more meaningful than you know. So have some fun finding something that will bring a smile to their faces and warm their hearts this Christmas!