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March 29, 2015

In the Presence of Joy

Filed under: Food for Thought,Gratitude — gardener @ 12:09 pm

This afternoon I was thinking about the weekend I spent with some amazing women- the joy that I feel not only in their company, but in seeing them and everyone around me thrive in their lives- It is my wish for everyone- and I realized just how amazing the people are who I choose to surround myself with. There is no better feeling.

In the midst of this introspect- I posted this on my personal (and private) Facebook page. It’s a great way to start the new week.

When I think of the things that bring me the greatest joy in life- they are the ‘joy rising’ moments that rise up from the depth of your soul and bring tears to your eyes. It isn’t in pomp and circumstance or grand gesturing- it’s in being able to do something small to create a smile on someone else’s face, or make their life a little easier- in seeing others celebrate their life successes- and living their best life their way.

This life is so precious- Celebrate the people around you- embrace them, build them up – and encourage them to empower themselves. TELL THEM how much they matter. WE ALL Matter! BE the reason that someone smiles today.

March 19, 2015

Home Projects

Filed under: Home — gardener @ 10:45 am

The home projects continue with Marcel being ‘almost’ done with our outside furniture- We decided earlier this week that we would leave them all taken apart- which would give us more space to take everything off the two walls that need a paint update- From there we’ll wash down the walls, give them a fresh new coat of yellow paint (it doesn’t get happier than yellow), and then start working on getting the gardening done. I’m very much looking forward to seeing my herbs and vegetables grow this year, plus seeing the flowers blossom and grow.

I’ve even got a few gatherings in the works as the days get longer.

Speaking of longer days- we did postpone the inside painting until we can leave the doors open for the paint to dry- so that my allergies won’t suffer.

What house projects are you working on?

March 11, 2015

Home Projects

Filed under: Home,Inspiration — gardener @ 1:38 am

The longer daylight hours, plus the addition of sunshine and the swiftly approaching Spring has us (Marcel and I) bursting with energy for new projects.  

We are finally working on getting some painting done in the home, plus my plan to finally put my Annie Sloane paint to good use with a shelf and letter project that I have had in my ‘planning’ since last year.  

Marcel has been cleaning our wood garden furniture.  First with a bleach mixture to clear the greying of the wood, and yesterday he started adding boiled linseed oil.   The difference between the ones he’s done and the ones that still need to be done is amazing.     There is still a lot of life left in that garden furniture we ‘almost’ got rid of.   

As Spring comes to life in your world, what projects do you have happening?  

March 6, 2015

But First- A Long, Hot Bath

Filed under: Home,Life — gardener @ 12:33 pm

I’m in for a night home alone while Marcel works, with a line up of some of my favorite TV shows to play catch-up after a busy week, and an even busier weekend on the agenda…

I have so much to share- but it’s going to have to wait until after tomorrow, where I should find something similar in relation to balance between busy and rest time-

For now- I’m off for a long hot bath- How are you kicking off your weekend?

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