Saved for Beauty's Sake

Some people loathe faux flowers, others love them.

Personally, if the flowers are well made and rich in color, I'll love and use them.

Now living in a small apartment, however, during a de-cluttering afternoon, an entire plastic bin of faux flowers got hoisted onto the back seat of the car.

They were reluctantly and sadly left at a thrift store donation center. There simply is not enough room in the apartment to accommodate an entire collection of faux flowers, no matter how beautiful they are.

However, a big bouquet of deep pink and cranberry colored flowers, and a few yellow and orange ones,  didn't make the cut.

They have been placed in the huge, crystal/glass vase and set on the kitchen countertop.

Nearby is a lovely Old Country Roses sugar bowl. 

It's always a joy to surround one's self with something beautiful so my dishes and accessories in that pattern are used daily instead of for just special occasions.

While it'd be nice to have fresh, expensive flowers, the faux bouquet is still quite lovely and makes me smile when I look at it.

DO YOU LIKE SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH DECORATIVE ITEMS YOU LOVE OR ARE YOU MORE OF A MINIMALIST?

Winter Blues

Winter in New England is usually hard and long.

It's only January so we have several more months of weather that often feels unwelcome and difficult.

A friend told me today she was already "sick of winter."

Well, we have quite a few more months of it to go so it's probably wise to just make the most of it.

I'm more vigilent to avoid falling, especially if there's ice.

If there is a bad snowstorm, I stay blessedly home and don't venture out until it passes.

Today, it's raining which is better than snowing, unless temps drop and it turns to ice.

Wherever you are, I hope you have a good day, despite the weather!

WHAT DO YOU DO TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES?

Time Goes By, So Use It Wisely

It's really shocking how fast a day can go by without any

planning.

For sure, eight to ten hours could easily and happily be spent in front of my computer, if I let it.

I'm happiest when writing, making lists and plans, writing to loved ones, and checking emails, messages, etc.

Even though there has been less and less tuning into the depressing news, I still like seeing what is happening in our world.

Making a list of what needs to be done is extremely important.

I can look at the list, happily cross some things off as they get done, and it gives my day focus.

A recent trip to Goodwill's donation station resulted in giving away a large plastic tote, filled with silk flowers of every color, shape, size and so forth. 

It was HARD to let it go but necessary. There simply is not enough room in this apartment for too many things.

Spared was a bouquet of deep pink and yellow flowers and a fat bouquet of very real-looking pink roses.

The latter I always love putting into my round vase with little feet, given to me by a dear girlfriend who has died. 

I loved her, love the pink roses, and love the round, footed vase.

Now I am getting off this computer!

May your day have purpose and peace.

Scented Gift Is a Hit

 

Oh wow. I heard about the diffusers that use long, wooden sticks-of-sorts that rest in scented liquid but never had one before.

Well, actually, come to think of it, there was one here in the past but it gave off very little fragrance and it was dumped.

This past Christmas, however, my son and daughter-in-law sent me a Pottery Barn diffuser with a Harvest scent, as one of my gifts.

It's fabulous!

Every time I pass by the open door of the bathroom in my apartment, I catch a whiff of the lovely, spicy scent.

I am so thankful!

HAVE YOU EVER USED THIS TYPE OF DIFFUSER? 

Wishing Peace

                    A Roman Catholic church in Western Massachusetts

Wishing peace to anyone reading today's post.

The sun is shining and I am deeply grateful for that!

Even opened the car window while driving. Fabulous!

Had a cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee and one old-fashioned donut.  

Both were delicious.

Attended a church service and two people were especially kind to me.  Bonus!

The day is so good so far.

So peace is what I wish to You!