Simple Pleasures

Good morning and merry Tuesday! I had a fabulous Monday and have high hopes for the remainder of this week. I wish I were better at remembering to thank the Lord for the many blessings he pours out on me; none of which I deserve. He is constantly surprising me.

I’ve been thinking a lot about simple pleasures, the little, day to day things that make me smile.  I’ll share a few of mine with you and, together, let’s appreciate the details.

Falling asleep to a good book

I’m currently reading “The House at Riverton”

It’s about the war, love, and an aristocratic family. Read reviews. Highly recommended!

The ten minutes after finishing a workout when endorphins are in full swing

Hot deals while shopping; aka more bang for your buck!

Playing with children and witnessing their imaginations, innocence, and joy

Slowly sipping an iced coffee in the summer time

3 pumps caramel and a splash of milk, please. Aj’s Fine Foods knows what’s up.

Talking on the phone with a dear friend

When time seems to fly by at work

The sound of rain on a rooftop (hello, monsoon season!)

Those outfits that I adore and don’t mind waking up extra early to compile

Great hair days; these make me feel borderline invincible

Writing myself encouraging post-it notes

Yes, I just admitted that

& reuniting with great friends

This is JACK: Jane, Alexa, Chelsea, Kristin

These girls have seen me through thick and thin, and I love each of them very much.

Cheers to the past, present, and future!

Dandelions, I hope today is sunshine for you. The good kind, not the AZ heat kind. Be warm and be loving.

XO.

Snail Mail

Good afternoon, blog goers! I hope this Tuesday finds you in high spirits.

Let's talk about letter-writing. Well, in case you haven’t guessed, “snail mail” is used to reference the slow lag process between a letter’s send off and its arrival to the recipient when compared to its electronic equivalent. Unfortunately, the medium of technology is becoming increasingly popular and physical letters are becoming less and less frequent. I think this is tragic. Hand-written letters express more gratitude, character, love, and authenticity than any electronic portal. So, let’s change this.

Here are a few pictures that highlight some perks that come with snail mail:



If you don't have some pretty stationary, get on that.

An old war letter, in honor of the up and coming 4th of July!

Pure class.

If it tickles your fancy, send a post card instead.



Vintage Marilyn stamp.



Sound of Music style!

Lovely.

Have a great Tuesday, blossoms.

Today, take a minute and practice your penmanship by letting someone you love know you care.

XO.

Summer Pieces

Hello and good morning Wednesday goers! Can you believe we are already half way through the week? I can’t believe how time flies during the summertime.

This morning, I woke up and started my usual routine by flipping on the news while I made breakfast. I just happened to catch the weatherman predicting a day of 111 degrees for tomorrow. 111! Oh Phoenix, we have different definitions of summer.

Let’s try to not let this rain on the parade, though. Think beyond the heat and try to remember summers in different years and places that could capture the magic of this season. Here are a few summer staples I remember:

Flowers are my number one.



Spending time outdoors in the sunshine
(One day I'll live in a place where this is possible)

The sea. It always seems extra blue in the summertime.

Traveling to magical places while wearing beautiful clothes and sun hats.

Beautiful spots to escape the routine.

Summer love is so cliché, yet so marvelous.

Don't give up hope, cherubs; this heat will pass. Summer is a state of mind, not just a passing season.

XO.