Go Green. Go Affordable. Go Library

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.

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.

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.

Need a new year's resolution? This is an easy one. Go Library.

Your couch misses you.

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?

Farmer Fun.

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.

And one last thing... 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!

Have a delightful day!

Unplanned nothing.

Tonight. My husband went to join friends.
And my plans fell through.

So I found myself home alone. Just me and the two furry animals.
Unexpected but welcomed with open arms. Everyone needs a bit of time alone.

The thunderstorm was a very unplanned, but incredibly delightful treat as well.
I hope you get your time just how you would love it!!

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!

Take a Break. Breakfast that is...

First, let me say that something out there doesn't want me to spread delights.

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!
Second, I lost a SECOND list of notes that I made to blog here that make my days delightful to share with you.
I even saved one on Evernote and it was lost in mid-air!

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!!

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?
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Take a break. Breakfast.


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. Everyone can have a nice relaxing meal but it was the first portion of my day starting off just right that counted.

This weekend, or next....do the same!! It was quite delightful and the most enjoyable change to my recent tornado of a life.

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. :)

Give Back

A friend told me today that they logged onto this blog and read it looking for a little delight.

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!

It made me so happy to hear that her day was made though!!

Give back...it feels just delightful.

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.

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....

Olive Wine and Hummus

Not literally "Olive Wine"

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.

So "Olive Wine and Hummus"... translates into "I love olives, wine and hummus."

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!

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.

"Hello, you...come in and relish in me and put your feet up"

~ Love,

your olives, wine and hummus....cheese if you please

PS: Don't forget the basics...low lights, music and a lovely candle lit