tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78558995665228657222024-03-19T09:27:29.314-07:00Daily DelightLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-79753852275098286112010-07-31T11:21:00.000-07:002010-07-31T11:25:13.505-07:00The little things.It seems like these days it is the smallest thing that I find delight in.<br />I have a cold sort of thing so I bought several soups yesterday at Green Fields Market, a small market focusing on organic and natural items.<br /><br />The Wolfgang Puck's Organic Classic Tomato with Basil is to die for. <br />FYI! Buy if you run across it...you can thank me later!<br /><br />http://www.wolfgangpucksoup.com/my-soups<br /><br />No pictures, I have a cold, remember? ;c)Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-85201983431752702812010-05-23T10:19:00.000-07:002010-05-23T10:43:01.466-07:00You must go...It takes a lot to travel.<br />Money.<br />Time.<br />Planning.<br />Going into the unknown.<br />Time away from responsibility (GASP!) that you might pay for a little bit later.<br />Long plane flights.<br />Jet lag.<br />Did I mention money?<br /><br />But it is so important to go. <br />So very important.<br />You could really find a million excuses to put it off but if you really want to go! GO!!<br /><br />I was born in Eschebach, Germany. <br />Where you say?!?! <br />That is right...Eschenbach, Germany.<br />Pronounced Ess-shin-bock.<br />I heard people say "WHERE!?!?" a lot.<br />In fact I said it.<br /><br />For most of my life that I can remember...I have wanted to visit.<br /><br />I am finally here now. <br />In the tiny, quaint German village of Eshcenbach. WE FINALLY DID IT!!!!!!! We finally came! It has been wonderful to visit where I started. So I did it...I came. Where do you want to go? Get to planning! Even if it takes a year....it will be delightful when you get there!<br /><br />Here are a few "generic" photos! I'll update later with more of my own once I am home!<br /><br /><br />Eschenbach, Germany <br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/2497762114_ec76e2b2e8.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 329px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/2497762114_ec76e2b2e8.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />And our first stop upon arriving in Germany was possibly the quaintest town I have ever seen. Rothenburg ob der Tauber. This is not Disney World pictured...this is a real medieval village. Oh my. Maybe if you don't know where to visit...you should go here. The town was founded in 1170 although construction in some areas began in 950. No Disney World about it!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ferien-hof-strauss.de/bilder/rottenburg-ob-der-tauber.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 472px;" src="http://www.ferien-hof-strauss.de/bilder/rottenburg-ob-der-tauber.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And in two days...I will be visiting the Neutschwanstein Castle. Unbelievable and I cannot wait!<br /><br /><a href="http://yolycuccio.org/Neuschwanstein_Castle_1869-1884_Schwangau_Germany.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 338px;" src="http://yolycuccio.org/Neuschwanstein_Castle_1869-1884_Schwangau_Germany.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Happy planning and dreaming about it! Auf Wiedersehen!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-11073398673955122152010-04-24T08:09:00.000-07:002010-04-24T08:19:37.149-07:00Content.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdoSkEFnaObv0XETGBXdFckZJaI1LCfvTm2HvwoVxkK3BRP1xM-BmbjYo8ZcxhyphenhyphenRqKlgpo6xPwv5rqx7RV3PQcNwgbvmbW5hvX6XBAWvyG5ieG2xwT_4jASDtLgpVG0thrt0lAMYzKQ0/s1600/content3.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463723770535783074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdoSkEFnaObv0XETGBXdFckZJaI1LCfvTm2HvwoVxkK3BRP1xM-BmbjYo8ZcxhyphenhyphenRqKlgpo6xPwv5rqx7RV3PQcNwgbvmbW5hvX6XBAWvyG5ieG2xwT_4jASDtLgpVG0thrt0lAMYzKQ0/s400/content3.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">I don't know about you but I am always working towards something. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Always working to better myself.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Always working to beautify something in my home or life.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">But if you take a moment and enjoy today and leave the efforts aside,</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">you actually step back and see all your hard work from all the time before.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">It feels great.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">And there is always tomorrow to work towards something.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Today, be content.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">If you need more motivation p</span><span style="font-family:courier new;">rint the image at the beginning and go look in the mirror.</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-53202558589123203882010-04-10T19:04:00.000-07:002010-04-10T19:21:23.518-07:00Now this, this....is delightful.<span style="font-family:courier new;">I have no plans tomorrow. That is incredibly delightful.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbMlqDJvmqMBWC9edbqmGDiCGZU2o3j914Ok-tIZII3vL36SVngkPzPb_NtDwMFXVmUw3CPgUYymrJ9XLqr21FKUPRy_lLweGEl8iwi9iHpawnIBEAH4tx1SmOZwKv61_h6L4ZXpaXFQ/s1600/relaxing_dog.jpg"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458696144585572306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbMlqDJvmqMBWC9edbqmGDiCGZU2o3j914Ok-tIZII3vL36SVngkPzPb_NtDwMFXVmUw3CPgUYymrJ9XLqr21FKUPRy_lLweGEl8iwi9iHpawnIBEAH4tx1SmOZwKv61_h6L4ZXpaXFQ/s400/relaxing_dog.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /></span><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">I have been missing lately. From you, from me. I have been so busy I have been spinning. Lets not kid ourselves...this is a historic repeat. I am a stress junky it seems...but lately has been a roaring monster of being busy that I certainly don't welcome, don't love and I just spin. An unusual, unwelcomed, busy. Part of me wonders if I created this blog to make sure I find delight in times like these and then I get lost. I hope you are better at repeating some of these things in your daily life!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">So tomorrow...I have no plans. As I already said. I have to say it again because it is like the best rare vintage find at a sale that you have been hunting for, for a decade...it is that good. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">But I might, if I so choose after my morning latte, go find some white dishes. I just sold all of my dishes at a garage sale on a whim. We are plateless but I look forward to finding some classic simple ones. Maybe I will tomorrow. Maybe I won't. </span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4I8k4gquTpGkyEyX7ny9aDaJ9dvGCUTMo1QJpnbav6AjNEJIpP6bRdfx4jSBi845V4b8wuoRpnKR0YPAbsR-1Ded7fXHy3qg1EwAadwhVL1Y8Gclrj5u-LFr6296qGkNAGQdlemQZRw/s1600/8-20-white.jpg"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 306px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458696136362864882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4I8k4gquTpGkyEyX7ny9aDaJ9dvGCUTMo1QJpnbav6AjNEJIpP6bRdfx4jSBi845V4b8wuoRpnKR0YPAbsR-1Ded7fXHy3qg1EwAadwhVL1Y8Gclrj5u-LFr6296qGkNAGQdlemQZRw/s400/8-20-white.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /><br /></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">I also might find some bedroom inspiration while enjoying that latte. Outside, on the patio, while the dogs and the white furry cat roam the yard and play. I also sold our bedside lamps. I can never complain about forced redesign. </span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xPtVa03ignRi4W7ytimMA8MlM9SFd3L1cPkZQL3P0eBxIDKcNuA8ow0GaeWoz2i5_rzGk-7vsE-bMaN92LOgDT7AKeB1SEIXLy79Fha4XB2lpKhk5_IV53SJ5_H2fHQZxRXrbEH9jN4/s1600/lonnythompson4.jpg"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 322px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458696131026849378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xPtVa03ignRi4W7ytimMA8MlM9SFd3L1cPkZQL3P0eBxIDKcNuA8ow0GaeWoz2i5_rzGk-7vsE-bMaN92LOgDT7AKeB1SEIXLy79Fha4XB2lpKhk5_IV53SJ5_H2fHQZxRXrbEH9jN4/s400/lonnythompson4.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHi2PE8awDYm3tw_Id_NnKqzJ7Th3h47YhZtSaSMjHpsfCwo-bgQ8eSC8xlBew_JA6D7Ad2hcji_jbl_y3SHvmrQAckqZThuvsqJqPR72RzIMTnem5REvlXxpniy7ieXjPap579E8SAIc/s1600/8-20-white.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCzfyFl0IWD91vpzWNlBB9OC81G0eswilxXHAK0UdghEyKzmN0RFDycOzY3BJS0p6oMW5hEQ9tffP5XLf3d4Lo6SjutNBN6PkZDj04PwBLnDuNLUbqNmDNJRxVqhUneYw10CdbA5PqCE/s1600/relaxing_dog.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">So tomorrow....no plans. No definitive plans and only enjoyable things if I so choose to do them. Now that...is delightful. And welcomed. Happy day to you as well!</span></div></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-81760439490882687262010-01-21T09:43:00.001-08:002010-01-21T10:23:39.363-08:00Economical Enjoyment.<a href="http://www.stcharleslibrary.org/blog/readers/images/paint-chip-bookmarks.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 322px" alt="" src="http://www.stcharleslibrary.org/blog/readers/images/paint-chip-bookmarks.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/l/lu/lusi/584799_in_the_garden_2.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 211px" alt="" src="http://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/l/lu/lusi/584799_in_the_garden_2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">I am *notorious* for go-go-go. For those who know me in person it is clearly something that I need to work on. I have the most incredible on-going to do list that keeps building by: </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">- dreaming up of new wonderful things to do</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">- running errands to get supplies for the to-do list</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">- shopping and finding new projects from great finds</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">And ZERO of this includes my full time job that I work very hard at staying in high achievements at. So...as you see above none of my "running around town" and staying busy actually gets this to-do list done. It only makes it longer. </span><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Well we are all aware of the economy and it is about high time my running around town takes a break on the credit card and it is about time I actually get to bring some of these wonderful fun projects to life or sit down and take a load off and soak in a great read. If you visit the 'York Design' or 'Augustine Designs' blogs you will find that I have great passion for home decor and clothing design which is where a lot of this to-do list lies. However, if you scroll down a few posts on the Daily Delights you will also see that I likely have several library books in my possession, a latte machine and yes....ALWAYS candles. So what in the world am I doing zipping around town when my own delightful enjoyment is RIGHT HERE AT HOME or a book away in a favorite free relaxing spot!?</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">I get to:</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">- blog ;c)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">- create</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">- read</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">- enjoy a latte</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">- with some tunes on...a candle lit</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">- and watch my to-do list shrink right before my eyes</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">REALLY?!? And most of it is FREE?! Well....the weekend I do it, I won't spend a dime at that time and my to-do list will shrink. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">::hand to forehead, swoon head back in pure delight:: </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">How DELIGHTFUL!!! And why didn't I think of this sooner? </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Stay home or go to your favorite outdoor spot to relax. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Don't be busy...have an economical enjoyment time!!</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-12897240214299351542010-01-20T15:31:00.000-08:002010-01-21T09:41:52.327-08:00Whole Latte Love<a href="http://coffeeandfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/latte-grande.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 294px" alt="" src="http://coffeeandfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/latte-grande.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">For me lattes provide 2 purposes. The first is a caffeine boost but the most important is enjoyment and relaxation which is the delightful thing about them.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;">I was blessed to receive a latte machine for my home and oh how I love love love it. It starts of my weekdays just right and my weekends are made even better! It is also quite nice to be able to offer an espresso, cappucino or latte to my guests. While everyone has their own taste in coffee (have you heard the varations ordered at coffee houses!?!) I hope you find a way to make your own delightful morning beverage...in the comfort of your own home. </span></p>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-91240894491461459332010-01-15T11:00:00.000-08:002010-01-21T09:42:07.283-08:00Hotel Home<a href="http://img4.sunset.com/i/2009/12/handmade-travel-candle-1209-l.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://img4.sunset.com/i/2009/12/handmade-travel-candle-1209-l.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">The traveling professional or vacationer in me likes to take the *Daily Delight Basics* with me. Music, candlelight and the all-so-standard dim lighting make your hotel home purely delightful. Some of the most amazing scented candles come in small tins perfect for popping in the travel bags with your favorite box of matchsticks. If working, don't pretend this won't make the late night of spreadsheets and reports that much more delightful and while vacations don't need much of a boost in the delight department, why not make your hotel home feel more cozy and delightful?<br /></span><div><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Enjoy!</span></div><br /><div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-86707317090774854892009-12-21T15:53:00.000-08:002009-12-27T19:58:30.687-08:00Go Green. Go Affordable. Go Library<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3240910978_15f8a4455f.jpg"></a><br /><div><a href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/130/376152628_249e3630c0.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px" alt="" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/130/376152628_249e3630c0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://alex.state.al.us/librarymedia/LibraryBooks.gif"></a><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Joining a public library is of course a way to go green. It is definitely a way to go affordable. And I found today that going to my library...was quite a delightful bit of needed down time. </span><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3240910978_15f8a4455f.jpg"></a></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">I'm embarrassed to say....I haven't been in a library since the card catalog days. Wow. That is tough to believe. I have found reading to be a new (re)delight in my life. Depending on my time and the book I can go through them relatively fast. With that, purchasing books at the local bookstore got to be expensive and many books I read aren't nice "keepsake" ones if you will and I'm just done with them afterward. SJP did say in the first SATC movie, there is nothing like the smell of a libary book. I agree.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">So today, I joined the public library. I checked out 3 books and 1 book on CD for the holiday drive. By the way...for those who can relate to the card catalog confession, you can hold books online and they email and tell you when they are in, you can tell them which location you want to check it out at AND recheck it online 2-5x depending on what it is and if anyone is waiting for it. This is all my fabulous library of course but I hope yours is the same. This is just a few of the long list of fabulous offerings. </span></div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3240910978_15f8a4455f.jpg"></a></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Need a new year's resolution? This is an easy one. Go Library. </span><div><br /></div><div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-63664411124220131222009-11-06T15:31:00.000-08:002009-11-06T15:38:01.672-08:00Your couch misses you.<span style="font-family:courier new;">I came home from a rollercoaster of a week and the to-do list is lurking. The sewing studio is calling my name, my dogs have done a number on my dark floors, there are clothes to be put up and I am proud to say I landed on my couch. To rest and blog. These are roots that shouldn't be forgotten. It was rather lovely. Delightful, actually. Imagine that! Have you spent some good quality time with your couch lately? </span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34I8O2ANQ_MwWEDKPuhtTWC9N85o5XczcCTD7ADUzPGsFx9RMcEcdSsAw41WQ8vUaAemH8zwDyAa-17_RaGqONk7jcsV_j3plJrGTt5aN9S8agrCgTyJvtQN8aUMZAIRhIdI1MvmpAdc/s1600-h/red-couch-wallpaper.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401137870277138226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34I8O2ANQ_MwWEDKPuhtTWC9N85o5XczcCTD7ADUzPGsFx9RMcEcdSsAw41WQ8vUaAemH8zwDyAa-17_RaGqONk7jcsV_j3plJrGTt5aN9S8agrCgTyJvtQN8aUMZAIRhIdI1MvmpAdc/s400/red-couch-wallpaper.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-81097164055071637572009-08-30T14:19:00.000-07:002009-12-04T22:13:48.169-08:00Farmer Fun.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Z6SVDnoqwSDR_A40GyebCoVOjf__L2NiYnsQoy-9t95C-_qMJbg-1MZtky6xPpDwkZcqsBqJxxNGZlw5paQAgpjOLR-M5vvc0KoyQ2ovCNn3kIxlZJeNiycKQV2UI-U3E562ClvMJ78/s1600-h/P1020200.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375871077123465682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Z6SVDnoqwSDR_A40GyebCoVOjf__L2NiYnsQoy-9t95C-_qMJbg-1MZtky6xPpDwkZcqsBqJxxNGZlw5paQAgpjOLR-M5vvc0KoyQ2ovCNn3kIxlZJeNiycKQV2UI-U3E562ClvMJ78/s400/P1020200.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Supporting your local farmers happens to pay off in more than one way. Of course it is incredible to support your local growers but it is also quite a fun outting!! Grab a basket or a bag from home and head to the farmer's market (search online if you are unsure of where they are-you likely have more than you think!). Ride your bike if you can or zip down with the morning air coming through the sun roof and your favorite tunes-a-playin'! Make it an all-out outing if you wish! First, stop for a coffee and a pastry and think about what you would like to pick up and what you already have at home. Then zip and enjoy talking to the local growers. They love to help and educate so if you see a new fruit or vegetable you are unsure of just ask what you could do with it! If you happen to be concerned with organically grown produce or the way your animals are raised and fed, don't forget to ask the seller! Just because they are at a farmer's market does not mean it is organic produce or animals raised hormone free and with free range. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">And one last thing...</span> <span style="font-family:courier new;">Keeping your fruit and veggies on the counter in a basket happens to be a delightful presentation that is also functional. Have you ever found spoiled fruits and vegetables in your home? We all have!! Seeing them will remind you to use them. I use the basket photographed straight from the market to my counter!</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Have a delightful day!</span>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-49407435663112853772009-08-27T19:28:00.000-07:002009-08-27T20:00:59.112-07:00Unplanned nothing.<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);font-family:courier new;" >Tonight. My husband went to join friends.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);font-family:courier new;" >And my plans fell through.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);font-family:courier new;" >So I found myself home alone. Just me and the two furry animals.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);font-family:courier new;" >Unexpected but welcomed with open arms. Everyone needs a bit of time alone.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18NJJ_yIqwiY5aK6OVcSVkZuMYcP5HPpJ5ovu-Gm3UU9lF0ej_0u1cOel0fMBAJLlVxanOsZHda3Y2pWRv76Puu0q4huNMNPySzhUhGpOH76zb2WnCk0b-eayZuar7hInXFNwK5wZrEw/s1600-h/you+yourself+and+you.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18NJJ_yIqwiY5aK6OVcSVkZuMYcP5HPpJ5ovu-Gm3UU9lF0ej_0u1cOel0fMBAJLlVxanOsZHda3Y2pWRv76Puu0q4huNMNPySzhUhGpOH76zb2WnCk0b-eayZuar7hInXFNwK5wZrEw/s400/you+yourself+and+you.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374842278693659106" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);font-family:courier new;" >The thunderstorm was a very unplanned, but incredibly delightful treat as well.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);font-family:courier new;" >I hope you get your time just how you would love it!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);font-family:courier new;" >Either planned or unplanned...embrace it! Maybe don't 'to-do' list it like I of course tried to do (you can't be surprised right?). Just sit back and enjoy!</span>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-9521339510077568642009-07-18T15:32:00.000-07:002009-08-27T19:55:41.587-07:00Take a Break. Breakfast that is...<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">First, let me say that something out there doesn't want me to spread delights.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">First, I have been busier than I care for. I could list off a gazillion reasons why I have been spinning in life, but I think hearing them would only wear you out and the goal is to do the opposite here!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">Second, I lost a SECOND list of notes that I made to blog here that make my days delightful to share with you.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">I even saved one on Evernote and it was lost in mid-air!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">I also, don't want to post things just to post things...I really want you to know myself or someone I know found pure delight in what I share here. I have a particular lovely friend who razzes me for not updating this DAILY (you know who you are sassy girl!). I told her it is for everyone to help make their lives more delightful daily, not for me to update daily!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">With that said. I have missed it here with life not as delightful as I would wish and have quite a few things to share...so shall we?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">Take a break. Breakfast.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7QWXI7eAi4vzZURMaytUfFAFopjF4oqMt6JszmBAP3trqABDIOXIY3BaAYDBIZ0czVLBuwTuvkjGEGg0tjk6pvVpD0bLw99zL5Jpec9CqAQKDcpHsQTZobINZv4oBNW4l9ZFcFFYEYI/s1600-h/P1020258.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7QWXI7eAi4vzZURMaytUfFAFopjF4oqMt6JszmBAP3trqABDIOXIY3BaAYDBIZ0czVLBuwTuvkjGEGg0tjk6pvVpD0bLw99zL5Jpec9CqAQKDcpHsQTZobINZv4oBNW4l9ZFcFFYEYI/s400/P1020258.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359935777821020802" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">I enjoyed a lovely EASY breakfast this Saturday morning in my home. It was quiet. It was a no muss, no fuss breakfast of fresh strawberries and toast with Wild Elderberry Jelly with french pressed coffee. I had music playing (back to the basics!!) in the background and I took time out of life. I read and just enjoyed.</span><span style="font-family: courier new;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">Everyone can have a nice relaxing meal but it was the first portion of my day starting off just right that counted. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">This weekend, or next....do the same!! It was quite delightful and the most enjoyable change to my recent tornado of a life. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">By the way... my life was such a tornado it has inspired me to have a contest on here. Stay tuned!! I promise. I have a new list of delights to delight you with! Evernote saved them this time. :)</span>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-52149398088553642582009-05-05T18:13:00.001-07:002009-08-27T19:55:57.825-07:00Give Back<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.chopra.com/files/images/giving.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 358px;" src="http://www.chopra.com/files/images/giving.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="font-family: courier new;">A friend told me today that they logged onto this blog and read it looking for a little delight.</div><div style="font-family: courier new;">They wrote down a few things but happened to "Do the Basics" one night (for reminders "the basics" are... turn off the TV, turn on the music, turn on only lamps ,no overhead lighting and light candles). It made her day. She did add a wonderful sit down dinner to this with her husband which of course was a lovely night altogether!</div><div style="font-family: courier new;">It made me so happy to hear that her day was made though!!</div><div style="font-family: courier new;">Give back...it feels just delightful. </div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;">So this week...pick a person or two or a few and think of something simple to make their day delightful. In return, it will delight yours. </div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;">And come back here! Let us know what you did and inspire us all by leaving a comment! It definitely doesn't have to cost a thing....</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artbywicks.com/GIVING%201.jpg" style="text-decoration: none; font-family: courier new;"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div></span>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-46687770667729289262009-04-10T19:42:00.000-07:002009-08-27T19:56:12.516-07:00Olive Wine and Hummus<div style="font-family: courier new;">Not literally "Olive Wine"<div>Remember when we were little and we used to mouth the words "Olive Juice" across the room and this made the cute boy very twitterpated that we said "I love you" when REALLLLLY it was "Olive Juice"? Quite the giggles then. </div><div><br /></div><div>So "Olive Wine and Hummus"... translates into "I love olives, wine and hummus."</div></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/48/162380426_fdfb1bd321.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/48/162380426_fdfb1bd321.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center; font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;">My day is made brilliantly amazing by enjoying a lovely glass of wine, olives and hummus on whatever tiny toasty cracker you have around. Add cheese if you please!</div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;">When I enjoy this lovely little treat, it is like a gourmet little appetizer greeting you at the door in the privacy of your own cozy home. </div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;">"Hello, you...come in and relish in me and put your feet up"</div><div style="font-family: courier new;">~ Love, </div><div style="font-family: courier new;">your olives, wine and hummus....cheese if you please</div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;">PS: Don't forget the basics...low lights, music and a lovely candle lit</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-39401439337613907202009-04-03T16:10:00.000-07:002009-08-27T19:56:24.897-07:00The Basics.<div style="font-family: courier new;">Always. Always. Always. Do. The. Basics.<div><br /></div><div>This is the easiest and most effective way to make your day delightful.</div><div><br /></div><div>At your home...</div><div><br /></div><div>Turn off the overhead lights.</div><div>Turn on the lamps.</div><div><br /></div><div>Turn off the TV.</div><div>Turn on music that you are in the mood for.</div><div><br /></div><div>Light an incredible smelling candle. </div><div><br /></div><div>Always. Always. Always. Do. The. Basics.</div><div><br /></div><div>With the TV blaring in the background you may not even NOTICE how much it is just chipping away at the nerves until you start to have music on more often. Not to mention the topics on our TV these days might be delightful enough just to avoid.</div><div><br /></div><div>And regarding the music may I suggest some of my favorites such as a more soothing 'quiet' sound such as Feist. I also adore the iTunes radio station under "Ambient". Some are odd, most are relaxing. I like to call them my "Chill" tunes!</div><div><br /></div><div>And for the candle....some of my favorites are...the Capri Blue Candles (both Volcano and Aloha Orchid) that you can purchase at Anthropologie. Well worth the $28.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the basics. You can thank me later!</div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/39076_alo_b" style="text-decoration: none; font-family: courier new;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-decoration: underline; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 400px;" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/39076_alo_b" alt="" border="0" /></a>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-32883448872587587072009-03-22T14:51:00.000-07:002009-08-27T19:56:38.529-07:00Be a LUSH.<div style="font-family: courier new;">Maybe not the lush you are thinking about!! <br /></div><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wvjA8W8b7oQ_DAVYYQz7dsg-lV8qFLw6gY9rxtjv32x7QRpNeKHUpgT4HDjOA_GyQYUAuKDuZfhLb9iza5iRoZ_U4cUdylitQDhNlQynZlhjyyNMnSwFXtqcooouTaEzWS8zxdD9a8Y/s1600-h/LushIMAGE.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wvjA8W8b7oQ_DAVYYQz7dsg-lV8qFLw6gY9rxtjv32x7QRpNeKHUpgT4HDjOA_GyQYUAuKDuZfhLb9iza5iRoZ_U4cUdylitQDhNlQynZlhjyyNMnSwFXtqcooouTaEzWS8zxdD9a8Y/s320/LushIMAGE.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317290204539874898" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="font-family: courier new;">LUSH handmade bath bombs are DEVINE. LOVELY and WORTH EVERY FIZZY SECOND!!</div><div><br /><div style="font-family: courier new;">I can't help but be a product rave on here because so many of them create quite the delight. This one tops my charts and can create a delightful bath like NO OTHER. Ever have something that you just NEED people to try and love because you love it so much. This is that level of love!<br /></div><div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;">Lush. Oh Lush bath bombs, you are my little hero all curled up into a ball.</div><div style="font-family: courier new;">These little fresh handmade fizzy bath bombs come with a variety of surprises in some that will fill your tub (flower petals, confetti). I have a 'Youki-Hi' (jasmine and ylang ylang- a small flower of the Cananga Tree) and I am saving it. Savoring it I should say...for now... although I think I'm fast approaching *the* day to use it to make a day perfectly delightful when most in need. I walk into my bathroom and catch scent of my little 'Youki-Hi' and there are times I could pass out cold since I breathe in so deep because I LOVE the scent. </div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;">So you drop these little delights into your warm cozy bath and they fizz like absolute crazy!! They are so fun!! Then....speaking of scent.....it is strong on most occasions and actually leaves you smelling just like the bath bomb. I know many bath treatments are light and won't stick with you. You will smell just delightful. It will make for a delightful day. </div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;">I don't work for Lush so this is not a plug. Although if I did, I would just turn around and buy bomby fizzy delights all day long. </div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;">Lush.com</div><div style="text-align: right; font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">And thank you dear Michelle for making me a Lush Girl and introducing us. ;c-)</span></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-251851825783341402009-03-18T18:08:00.000-07:002009-08-27T19:56:52.696-07:00Spring Out.<div style="font-family: courier new;"><div>Happy Spring!!</div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">While our more northern birds haven't been released from the winter "doldrums" quite yet...there are options to get you Spring ready, Spring inspired and put Spring in your step! Of course all of these can inspire our warmer geographical delightful ones too!<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Food!! Who doesn't get inspired by food?! Put a bit of Spring in your delicious delights...and cool them down to a light fruity taste! Imagine your favorite fruit below with a glass of chilled white wine...</div></div></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrigrApy4Cvv_BfuTWZXbWWtQaqiUCbKZkQyCLDwL5sY5zaepiO-MQyhkZmfHvvLi39adgqjdsno1qQ6kze2hz_iqbxhg85U9PRxFjlsjYFmzkmrNcQ_4aFLALlkGdC40oG6p9MhpxQE4/s1600-h/spring+food.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrigrApy4Cvv_BfuTWZXbWWtQaqiUCbKZkQyCLDwL5sY5zaepiO-MQyhkZmfHvvLi39adgqjdsno1qQ6kze2hz_iqbxhg85U9PRxFjlsjYFmzkmrNcQ_4aFLALlkGdC40oG6p9MhpxQE4/s320/spring+food.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315404306631279218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: courier new;">For those who can....Spring out. What you normally do inside (bills, paperwork, read), think about doing it outside. I am sitting on this lovely back patio as we speak sipping a glass of wine to enjoy our amazing weather. </span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigm0huzWw3ig1EvlnhdOTTjYzcIClc3NIDvjlYy9ns0_FTrAHVf5I27DzVJjRxrf1P87MxV8j8Y8oxD7DKvvLN0roKHDqouJvCOK64fSKutt4pUeP88STgxsedFRo_dNxf-q2GeWaxQIw/s1600-h/IMG_7054.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigm0huzWw3ig1EvlnhdOTTjYzcIClc3NIDvjlYy9ns0_FTrAHVf5I27DzVJjRxrf1P87MxV8j8Y8oxD7DKvvLN0roKHDqouJvCOK64fSKutt4pUeP88STgxsedFRo_dNxf-q2GeWaxQIw/s320/IMG_7054.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315402425659338402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXBgFi80JVss8HY_OfDJmjykClXK6Cr3iQJ-N_IJyM3pi0LbqS8NkoPLKs241E9eNFZUqf0opFxsvhAqdAAKjqp1mGXec__UbyNnDIb67NDeLW77Yp-PMp1ebZQzc4Y47pkvJync_rDk/s1600-h/IMG_7068.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXBgFi80JVss8HY_OfDJmjykClXK6Cr3iQJ-N_IJyM3pi0LbqS8NkoPLKs241E9eNFZUqf0opFxsvhAqdAAKjqp1mGXec__UbyNnDIb67NDeLW77Yp-PMp1ebZQzc4Y47pkvJync_rDk/s320/IMG_7068.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315402088667735554" border="0" /></a><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;">Sprinkle your interior with brighter delights from flowers to a few accents and put the cold behind you. Snow or sunshine...this will put Spring in your mood....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZqINqLu5ME9FRMUD_yxsaRKZKtPcIozSxt0sjxmc1h5RdyYRISCEk4DBueUXqx-irocOv8Pgg17TL656EN78fB32QPjW4PKmZf1N0wjt4aNNQVydt_87bMylVXBy7Ad7V0cvDOCSTk0/s1600-h/flower+srings.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZqINqLu5ME9FRMUD_yxsaRKZKtPcIozSxt0sjxmc1h5RdyYRISCEk4DBueUXqx-irocOv8Pgg17TL656EN78fB32QPjW4PKmZf1N0wjt4aNNQVydt_87bMylVXBy7Ad7V0cvDOCSTk0/s320/flower+srings.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315400056662214178" border="0" /></a></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih06p03ARgDsXPnKiJxYzZ-8tkS1YXuIj4JvoqNFtvu4scvefcLkiL3dnXVa5M6bFWwcMTMoMVl70pUiews9PErtQt7RPgFArtJWdJuwvYbkJorvqGJy6524Pdotdw_T_5EW9zVwEaufk/s1600-h/spring.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih06p03ARgDsXPnKiJxYzZ-8tkS1YXuIj4JvoqNFtvu4scvefcLkiL3dnXVa5M6bFWwcMTMoMVl70pUiews9PErtQt7RPgFArtJWdJuwvYbkJorvqGJy6524Pdotdw_T_5EW9zVwEaufk/s320/spring.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315399988056995810" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjxSAwSRVgoZRjZ-rxbHSc2NM8_JEobuxD8YMjophOjOfAjAw-ILAzgV2_nU7fWOQ5nLd0jqj_WTWrCZERuVJA5uS-lXh9kZSFjdLYXcx_cELPHgTAF8M4dwnY0RowTDYyfiT0tgdcd0/s1600-h/spring.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></a></div></div></span><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Two above Spring decor interior photos are credited to the talent at: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftcreativity/</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">And...you can just close your eyes and dream of sundresses. We'll all be in them soon. The women who read this of course. </span></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-33312826315813274942009-03-10T18:24:00.000-07:002009-08-27T19:57:10.628-07:00Lose the List.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cache.lifehacker.com/assets/images/17/2008/08/494x_to-do-list-managers-hive.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 494px; height: 230px;" src="http://cache.lifehacker.com/assets/images/17/2008/08/494x_to-do-list-managers-hive.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">I had a very unexpected occurrence that brought a lot of delight to my last week!! I went to NYC to visit some friends and that was wonderful enough (which delayed me from blogging ~ many apologies)!!! However, when I returned to my home I seemed to have lost my 'to-do list'. Now... I haven't exactly gone LOOKING for it. Likely it is in one of two drawers, but why seek it out when my week was so relaxing with this unexpected little delightful gift!?! I told my husband I misplaced it, it seemed, and he said..."you <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">have been</span> so happy this week" as he recollected!<br /></span></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">Here is a painted picture of my personality put on paper in 'to-do list' fashion (slightly embarrassing but nonetheless this picture must be painted):</span></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">- I write it ALL down. Repair a button, work out, sew in my studio, get life insurance. You get the picture!</span></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">- If I think of a 'to-do', I need to do it...I hold myself to it and feel like a failure if I don't accomplish all on the list.</span></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">- I come home and never sit down and relax. I am a SLAVE to my 'to-do list' in the end.</span></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">So with that, I recommend we <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">lose</span> our 'to-do lists'. Go away for a weekend (if you can) and do a quick 'clean sweep' and stuff things in drawers...do whatever you can do to put it out of your mind and really, legitimately...lose your list. And....have a delightful week that week...find it next week if need be! Also, no worries in the end...if something is so time pressing, you won't forget it and will get that done. I did learn that delightful lesson for the rest of my life out of this. </span></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-31111253415173253082009-02-20T16:01:00.000-08:002009-08-27T19:57:24.348-07:00Spa on the Spot!<div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">Sure I loved to smell lovely scents but never took aromatherapy too seriously. Until now. You have to find the right scent that speaks to you but I have an arsenal of "Tranquil Mint" Stress relief by Bath and Body Works that I ADORE.</span> </div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLU7nbV5L4-tOFt0qxc86h_C4x5WKT2RlBuzk4J4r_GKA00x0y7XGpY-AtxEVumRrXgJO_8d6jEes53cBW5WrV378ihcJUCPXWgoIwDeyirOk7xcsdOMyfvT2FSKIzpAyfwP6Ne7GT6UU/s1600-h/photo+dump+february+2009+123.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLU7nbV5L4-tOFt0qxc86h_C4x5WKT2RlBuzk4J4r_GKA00x0y7XGpY-AtxEVumRrXgJO_8d6jEes53cBW5WrV378ihcJUCPXWgoIwDeyirOk7xcsdOMyfvT2FSKIzpAyfwP6Ne7GT6UU/s320/photo+dump+february+2009+123.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305040112328523010" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">See th</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">e little guy? He travels with me everywhere I go. I have many of them stashed in a variety of places conveniently located for a spa on the spot moment at any time. Crazy day? Something going a wry? I enjoy a little Tranquil Mint in my hands and fill my lungs with the sweet mint scent, breathing in and out quite a few times. It brings a whole new meaning to your day and I truly feel like Tranquil Mint, at least, smells like a quick trip to the spa. </span></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">Is your co-worker, supervisor, friend or significant other losing it a bit? Lather your paw up with Tranquil Mint, stick your arm straight out and share by placing your hand just right in front of their nose and coach them.....brrrrreeeathe deeply. Just kidding. Hey, why not offer it up for them to enjoy in their own hands too? </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">For yourself at the minimum, enjoy some aromatherapy and make sure you at least have the little guy around for only $4! Your day could be just a little more delightful...smell and see!</span></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-34217537851137709442009-02-14T13:09:00.001-08:002009-08-27T19:57:37.949-07:00Laugh. Just Laugh.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">Ohhhhhhh the news, the recession. It all gets to be a bit too much and lets not forget our own life has likely dished us some doozies at the same time our world seems to be a wreck. I think this blog will help in its entirety but in the meantime, lets laugh.</span><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">Just do it. And no need to wait for it to come to you naturally. </span></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">Bad day? Call a witty friend. Call one of those people in your life that you just laugh until you cry with. Search Youtube for "baby laughing", "dog singing" or anything that tickles your fancy! Pop in your favorite movie, google a joke of the day site, actually read one of your friends forwards or in all necessary measures...go to a comedy club.</span></div><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5-7K7-GCq8CaC8XVQVmOYOPH7DlsvOeukA9Qr8E_jjquYNTF2fTFevR_iKZdWTmULv69KIKTjHuhpgbhiHO9l0zYH6uBjA9TprswQ-rv6oxaJp87MiIk7f2pzlOB62vUeg3gComXeDg/s1600-h/lisa+laugh2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5-7K7-GCq8CaC8XVQVmOYOPH7DlsvOeukA9Qr8E_jjquYNTF2fTFevR_iKZdWTmULv69KIKTjHuhpgbhiHO9l0zYH6uBjA9TprswQ-rv6oxaJp87MiIk7f2pzlOB62vUeg3gComXeDg/s320/lisa+laugh2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302764691895703986" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">Laughter really is the best medicine. </span><br /></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855899566522865722.post-18582265106935421282009-02-14T12:50:00.000-08:002009-08-27T19:57:49.724-07:00Mrs. Meyers...heres to you.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: courier new;">Cleaning is about the least fun thing to do but it feels great once accomplished. Add a little...make that a lot of delight to your cleaning day by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">LOVING</span> your cleaners. They smell great and while you're at it, pick up an organic one to make you feel even more delightful about your cleaning day!</span><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">My favorite is Mrs. Meyers! It comes in a variety of scents!</span></div><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqqLhnFOpirYs95kVasJ43dVlJxvnZnnRLUyEVRxEbLfu5vbB63agOCAiodqim4NgMptkN2O3A748W4TuDTK-nVZhn396i5Kh7jbCKQDtSHuwHICUQW769hhZdPSmvQxGEniGZbqLKPo/s1600-h/800x600px-LL-mrs-meyers-clean-day-handwashing-dish-soap-474b18c7ac9bd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqqLhnFOpirYs95kVasJ43dVlJxvnZnnRLUyEVRxEbLfu5vbB63agOCAiodqim4NgMptkN2O3A748W4TuDTK-nVZhn396i5Kh7jbCKQDtSHuwHICUQW769hhZdPSmvQxGEniGZbqLKPo/s320/800x600px-LL-mrs-meyers-clean-day-handwashing-dish-soap-474b18c7ac9bd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302761296531547218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: courier new;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731349959477103534noreply@blogger.com1