Cheer Up

Yes, it's Monday and we are all dragging a little (or a lot!)  It's just another day, but isn't everyday a blessing and a chance to make the most of what we have?  So, why don't we cheer up and get after it.  That's what I'm going to be telling myself today.  I'm in such need of a vacation!

Happy Monday!

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(This post is mostly dedicated to myself.)

Adventures

Aren't these images stunning?  They are from the great Katie Quinn Davies from What Katie Ate.  (Only one of my most favorite food photographers and bloggers.)  These shots make me want to get in the car and take a great road trip adventure around old towns in the South.  (And trust me, that says something because I am usually not the road trippin' type!) 

But don't you ever get the urge to just get up from your day to day life and do something crazy? Adventurous? Scary?  The hubby, being the philosopher that he is, asked me this question - "Do you think those sudden impulses to do something crazy are moments of insanity or moments of clarity?"  Wow!  That's something I could ponder for quite some time and don't know if I could ever say I was 100% certain which it is.

I would love to hear what you think. (It will be great motivation for our weekend!)

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That 70's Style

Call me a flower child.  Call me a bohemian.  Call me a hippie.  I don't care because they are all true, and I have been diving into the 70's deep end lately. 

I am totally taken with the colors, fabrics, patterns and design the 70's bring to fashion (and design!)  There is something so free and easy to the pieces and everything just seems to . . . flow!  (And that is probably what I like the most.) 

What's your decade of choice?

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I made it!  Didn't know if I could hold out until Friday, but here it is and here I am.  (Sigh)  Do you ever have those weeks that just push you straight to the edge and drain every last bit of energy out of you?  Please tell me yes, and that I'm not the only one who struggles.  This week was a drainer! 

I'm so glad it's over, but most of all, I'm so glad my love is home.  Yay!  You don't realize how much you could miss someone until they go out of town.  It's a hard adjustment to do your normal routine when your other half is gone.  (Can anyone else relate?  Or am I just a sissy?) 

I don't want to keep complaining about how this week was so rough because it's in these weeks that make me appreciate the little things - a good workout to boost my mood, grocery shopping on the weekend with my love, making dinner together and just resting together.  Those things are pretty great and help me look at the brighter side of life.  (So cheesy. . . I know. . . but I don't care!)

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It's In The Details

Design is all in the details.  (I've probably mentioned this a time or two . . . or three.)  It's the small touches that scream to me most of the time.  The way you arrange your side table, the vase you chose to display flowers, the combination of prints you put together.  The big choices are easy and straight forward, but the small ones, the small ones speak volumes.

I love this vignette going on above - low key and simple.

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Love

Now isn't this just the cutest thing.  It takes me back 8 years ago when two 19 year olds feel into a young love.  A young love that then turned into a deep, true, never ending love.  A never ending love that then turned into a marriage.  A marriage that then turned into life, my life.

I can't believe it's been 8 years, but I consider myself blessed every single day.

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Friday Flowers

Even though this has been a short week, it has definitely taken its toll on me.  (A lot of times those short weeks seem to do that.  Am I the only one?) 

But, I'm sure glad it's Friday, and one of my favorite things to do on the weekends is buy myself some pretty flowers.  Yep -  I buy them for myself and then place them all over the house.  They just seem to brighten my days.  You should try it this weekend, it's a pleasant highlight!

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