Today I’ve reminded myself to stop and take time to use and enjoy some of my beautiful things. Rather than slopping a tea bag into a microwaved, chipped old mug for my breakfast tea today, I’ve taken the time to brew a proper cup. I’m drinking my tea out of this charming antique tea cup…
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Let’s start off our day by finding two things to throw away. Recycle magazines that have sat unread on your coffee table for more than a couple weeks? Old cosmetics? A mismatched sock you despair of ever finding the mate to? A pair of pantyhose you’ve been hanging onto despite…
Whimsy Collection Holiday Decor, at Z Gallerie Today November ends. December begins, with its month full of wintry cold, dark nights, seasonal holidays, festive parties, fancy dinners, and family gatherings. Let’s make sure to have some fun tonight or this weekend before the crowds completely make restaurants and malls unbearable. We can enjoy ourselves just…
Green Tea and Lemon Candle, from The Body Shop August is over, but that doesn’t mean summer is gone. Here in Seattle, it’s pleasant – maybe not sunny, but dry and in the low 70’s. I’m so hoping we have a relatively sunny and warm September and October like we did last year. Look back…
Enjoying this summer evening outdoors with my dogs – reading and drinking iced tea, burning candles and incense, listening to sprinklers Tonight is the last evening of July. I’m worried that summer is going by so quickly. I’m trying to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible, knowing Seattle’s long rainy fall and winter are…
It’s the end of the month. Look back over your March, reflecting on how you did on your personal goals. Did you accomplish things you set out to do? Did you create a happy balance between work, family, friends, kids, pets, and yourself? You ate healthily, treated yourself on occasion, exercised, stuck to your budget?…
Spring Fling Truffle, at Moonstruck Chocolate Company Happy Leap Day! February is ending. How did you do with your goals this month? Did you remember birthdays, pamper yourself a couple times, go to any parties, throw any parties yourself, read your book club book, exercise, spend time with your family and pets, spend time with…
Sicilian Orange Candle, from Williams-Sonoma Now November ends. December begins, with its month full of dark nights, wintry cold, seasonal holidays, festive parties, and family gatherings. Let’s be sure to have some fun tonight or this week before the crowds completely make restaurants and malls unbearable. Let’s enjoy this before we get wrapped up (so…
Fall Mosaic Candle Holders, at Cost Plus World Market Do you have all the things you’ll need for fall ready? Are they stored where you can easily find them when needed? Fire logs, matches, rain boots, raincoats, leaf bags, a rake, caramel or pumpkin scented candles? Kleenex packets for coat pockets? Caramel for dipping apples…
Easing into autumn with Slatkin’s new Apple Crumble candle Today is the first day of high school for my foster daughter. It’s still summery here in Seattle; she will most likely wear a t-shirt to school, and not need a coat or umbrella. Just one of the trees along the road has turned orange. I…