The Hunt Is On...

Good morning.

It's a yucky rainy Wednesday morning and it's the first time I don't feel like going to my work out. When it rains, I just want to stay inside all day. It doesn't help that the weather guy just said we are expecting rain for days and days on end. Better get out my pretty Hunter rain boots {definitely one way to cheer up in the rain!}

Anyway, Mother's Day is fast approaching and I don't have any gift ideas for my mom. She lives out of state so it makes it a tiny bit harder. I was just reading something that said 26 Great Ideas For Mother's Day... my mom wouldn't have liked any of them! She's not picky {well, not really. Maybe a little. But she doesn't think she is so shhhhhh....} So this weekend is going to be my hunt for a mother's day gift for my mom. I am lucky and blessed because I have the best mom on earth. Truly. She is amazing and such a gift to us all.

Wish me luck in finding something for her!

xo

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Yin And Yang...

So the saying goes... opposites attract. Nothing could be truer for one of my best friends and me.

She is glamour. I am more natural.

She loves Louis Vuitton. I love J. Crew.

She is loud and makes friends with everyone. I am more reserved and have a handful of close friends.

She wears lip gloss to get the mail. I run out in my pajamas to get the mail.

We are like yin and yang. And it just works.

We both own our own businesses.

We are work out buddies.

We laugh with each other.

We support each other.

We have been friends since 6th grade. We know everything about each other.

So yes, we are total and complete opposites, but we just work. She makes my life happier when I am with her.


See? Just like yin and yang.

 

 

xo

Happy Tuesday.

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Indulge...

Good morning and Happy Monday!

I had a great weekend. How about you? I caught up on a lot of those little and not so little things that can hang over your head. But I feel organized and productive now that it's finished and behind me. Phew. Sometimes I just have to bite the bullet and get it done... then remember how good it feels once it's actually done!

Today is a beautiful sunny day in Connecticut. Everything is turning green and blooming. It finally feels just right outside... I have a chalk board in my kitchen that I write little inspirational things on... Today is reads: Make sure to get outside and have some fun today!

Chalk boards are the best, right? Like this old school one with a little note:

 

 

 

Have a happy Monday!

 

 

xo

 

 

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A Dose Of Much Needed Inspiration For A Loved One...

So we were talking yesterday. I said a lot. You asked me to tell you more... I did. I hope it got you thinking.

Happiness does not just fall into our laps. We have to find it. We have to first search for what makes us happy, because sometimes we don't even know.

You have to try many new things until you find that one thing that lightens your heart, makes you proud of yourself, makes you happy, fills you to the brim and then some. Then you will know.

Don't let fear hold you back... or excuses. There are a million reasons why you can't do this or that. But you know what? I believe in you. I know you can. It just takes some courage.

It takes not waiting 5 more years... 10 more years. In 5 or 10 more years, you will be right where you are now if no changes are made. Stop waiting, stop making excuses and start doing. I know, it takes courage, but in that big heart of yours, there is a lot of courage waiting to roar!

 

 

You have beauty at your fingertips. It's yours for the taking. Go out and enjoy it. Let it inspire you. Let it awaken your soul that has been sleeping for a bit too long now. Find out when and where you are the happiest. You got this. Yes, you got this!

 



There is a whole, beautiful world out there for you. Heed the words of this quote:

Happiness is in the eyes of the beholder. Your happiness comes from within you, it's not anyone else's version of happiness. Look at yourself in the mirror today. Look into your eyes. Ask those eyes what makes them happy. And listen.

 

 

Grab on, take hold, and start the life that is waiting for you to live. Much love.

 

xo

 

 

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Window Love...

Morning!

Lordy, Lordy I am tired this morning... I had to crawl out of bed when the alarm went off {at least it was birds chirping at me rather than a buzzer.}

I'm rushing, trying to type and gulp my coffee down simultaneously because I have to work out this morning with my trainer. But the good news is that one of my best friend's is signing on today with me. That is motivation to get my butt there for sure. But I am tired. Wah.

Enough about that!

I wanted to talk window boxes today. You know, those lovely little additions that make your home explode with color. I think window boxes are so beautiful.

 

 

This one is delicious with the different color flowers, blue window and stone wall. My favorite by far. Just perfect.

 



I love that each window has a window box; I would have put different flowers in each box but that's just because I like to mix it up a bit. Overall, such a pretty look, right? It reminds me so much of a New England charmer.

I think the simplicity of these are great. Almost any window can have these along it. Gorgeous little potted plants. Great idea. Window love...

Trust me, if when I get my chickens, they will have a window box all their own. How darling is this? Pretty lucky chickens too.

xo

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The World Is Our Oyster...

Treat her kindly... for there is but one.

Do one thing to make the earth a better place today. Just one tiny thing... It will make you feel good in your heart.


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xo

The Land Of Hanging Planters...

Good morning and Happy Monday!

First off, there are now 4 eggs! Hopefully she's done or she'll need to swing by a hotel because her nest is full...

This weekend we did some planting. We're not even close to finished... this is actually just the beginning.

I found these incredible hanging planters {really organic looking} and they reminded me a little bit of bird's nests, so I had to have them. We bought 4 different styles so it looks really eclectic and fun. Here are a few pictures of them!


Aren't they great?!

Each planter is different.

Lots of pretty flowers planted.

I love getting my hands caked with dirt. It's fun and a great stress reliever. Hope you have a great Monday.


P.S. We have yet to power wash the house after the winter so don't judge...

xo