it felt like the weekend started a day early.
yesterday began with an oatmeal breakfast with my dad.
then out to lunch here.
a new book.
a few thrifted goodies including a parka, a pair of much needed wellies, a button down shirt that speaks spring, and a pair of caramel colored oxfords.
2 haircuts.
and a film fest created entirely by young folks.
i vote for 3 day weekends more often.
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i think certain mugs deserve a little limelight now and again don’t you?
i bet you all have your favorite mug that gives you that comfy cozy feeling.
i know i do.
i de-cluttered the shelves and pantry (something i admit to having a little addiction of) getting rid of what i didn’t need and only keeping what i absolutely love and use (yes i am keeping with that mantra of mine).
what was left were my faves, all of which have some sort of history and purpose and all which are used by different people in our home.
many have been thrifted including my newest fave, the white bennington mug.
some have been handmade.
and others were gifts including the nicholas mosse mugs given to us on our wedding day.
my mugs are a little like my clothes.
some days i use the same mug over and over like a comfy sweater that goes on each morning.
and others only get used for a certain special occasion like that vintage black dress.
and then there are those that i had forgotten all about, and it feels as if i have a brand new wardrobe.
wow did i really just write an entire post on mugs?
automata, sometimes referred to as mechanical toys are marvelous small machines that utilize most of the
mechanical processes which can be found in almost every modern machine employing cams, gears, ratchets and cranks.
along with wrestling a few bodies out of bed a few mornings each week, my day does start with a little calmness too.
sometimes it’s hard to get moving in the morning.
i never got to writing out that new years list.
but i do love a list.
so since there is only one more day before we turn the calendar
here is a little inspiration for February (don’t know about you but i always have to write out February a few times before i get it right).
watch this
and this.
some valentine knits.
a beehive is definitely in order this year.
spoon oil all of my woodens.
make a poodle skirt for a sock hop birthday party for a certain almost 10 year old.
finish a quilt for that almost 10 year old.
put together my seed and plant order. thanks for the reminder shari.
make some plans for a little get away. i like the looks of this or just this please.
and i’ll end this list with some cake.
life throws some serious curve balls.
this week i found myself opening up and thinking about something that i never thought i would.
fun and exciting and a little scary all at the same time.
it’s been a good mental exercise (even in the wee hours of the night)
but like i said before i look forward to what comes next.
even if it involves getting out my catchers mitt.
i had a week long birthday celebration.
lunches, coffee dates and dinner parties.
i am one lucky lady.
the weather is quite mild here.
it felt like spring today.
i feel a little mixed up
like i want to start planting.
but i am longing for a big, quiet snow.
happy weekend.
have a cookie.
i am in need of a new broom.
i really like this one.
my friend thinks i’m funny that I won’t go to target to buy a new one.
but the truth of the matter is i like pretty things and i can’t find one at target that i like.
i know, i know it’s a broom for goodness sakes.
but more than ever i am wanting to take the time to think about my purchases and buy things that are well made and that I really love.
even if it means that I have to save up for something as practical as a broom.
this may all seem a bit complicated for some but for me it seems to simplify things.
it has been my mantra for some time to “surround myself with what i truly love”
and yes this means so much more than just stuff.
but I want to love my things too.
and you know what? I have actually been buying less since really trying to stick with my mantra.
asking myself “do I absolutely LOVE this? Will this bring me joy? Do I really need this? has helped me put many a thing back on the shelf and think about stuff in general.
but a broom?
well that is something I definitely cannot live without
and yes it will bring me joy each time I sweep up a pile of dirt because
gosh darn it i’m gonna love my broom!
39 today.
and each year gets better.
i feel more alive, abundant, and happy than i ever have.
my thirties have treated me well.
i look forward to what comes next.
happy birthday to me.
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