Thursday, May 28, 2015

Being Good to You


Alexandra Stoddard, interior designer and author, has written many wonderful books.


 I have most of them, purchased primarily second hand, in my home library.

She has a nice website, too!  
If you are unfamiliar with Alexandra, check it out: 
 http://www.alexandrastoddard.com/meet.asp

  In one of her books, she highly recommended always having living flowers in one's house.


 I loved that idea and have tried to follow through.
The flowers shown in today's post were a gift to me......from me!  Ha!  

There was a time in my life when I would never contemplate buying myself a present but, thankfully, that time has passed.

Thanks, Alexandra!
Stargazer lilies and roses make a stunning combination and are so fragrant, too.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU BOUGHT SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF?
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7 comments:

  1. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMay 28, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    I made another trip to the bookstore yesterday and got another crochet book and craft supplies. I like flowers but not the fact that they die. New plants here either get eaten by Jingles or just do their best to survive in this harsh environment. I love giving flowers, especially to deserving folk. Have a wonderful day. Tammy

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  2. UnknownMay 28, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Hello from Spain: I really like these flowers. I'm sure Alexandra books are fabulous. I will visit her blog. We keep in touch

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  3. Chatty CroneMay 28, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    You bought yourself a very pretty gift there girl. So pretty.

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  4. diane.stetsonMay 28, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    I buy myself books for my kindle...last month I spent over 60 dollars on several books...that's my gift to myself as I LOVE reading and am not a fan of tv. I never buy flowers but have gotten beautiful ones in the past from the school where I taught after the concerts were over. I do miss that since I've retired.

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  5. BookieMay 28, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    I haven't thought about this gal in ages! Thanks for the link and reminder!

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  6. JoanMay 28, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    Very lovely flowers photo's!

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  7. Linda @ A La CarteMay 28, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    I need to start buying flowers for myself, it does make a difference in how I feel.
    hugsLinda

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