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| Natural Beauty |
I noticed that I kept thinking to myself that I should have something more, I dunno, weighty maybe, to write about and I kept searching for the big thunderclap of nourishment to appear. Yet there wasn't one. Maybe there won't always be. It's funny, putting myself under pressure to produce something interesting to read and trying to find something important to write about, is so not what this whole series of posts is about. I think this is what these bite sized pieces of goodness have been teaching me. That it's ok to find our pleasures in small things. A five minute knitting break, a ten minute sit down with a good cuppa, a few seconds of deep breathing and steadying. It all adds up to so much more.
And so, I will once more share my sweet nourishy bites with you.
:: watching :: The trees starting to change colour as Autumn takes delicate hold around me; hilarious new US TV series 'The Modern Family' - pure genius; fantastic new US TV series 'Boardwalk Empire' about prohibition - very engaging; and of course True Blood - Series Three - again - so good!
:: loving :: my daughters new school (and it's not even Waldorf!) - can't believe my little Beanie will be at school next February - how fast the time goes!; the decadent delights of Connoisseur caramel, honey and macadamia nut ice cream..uh oh.
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| Autumn Nature Table |
:: looking forward to :: I'll say it again - Winter days at the beach; mulled wine; hot chocolate; open fires. Especially since I finally got my new order of organic hot chocolate mix. Best hot chocolate EVER! Oh and so excited about our forthcoming family photo shoot with the talented and lovely Lausie of Warmth and Light Photography. Any time with Laura is wonderful and I get the added bonus of some wall worthy photographs of our whole family at one time!
:: heading towards :: Easter and some quality time with my man; the installing of our brand new, thrifted, $20 toilet; a little painting; my new online writing course (starts tomorrow!). It's called 'Writing Our Way Home' and you can find out all about it here.
:: enjoying :: just looking at all the books on my shelves and dreaming about the wisdom they hold and some time to read them; the last of the summer strawberries and raspberries before the season finishes; evening walks with my hubble and the kidlets - one in a backpack and the other on a thrifted $2 scooter. I don't know what I love more, the scooter or the fact that is was only $2!; the few moments in bed I get before the small and smaller squirmy people invade; finally sending off some of my craft swaps (very satisfying);
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| Easter Bunnies & The Bluebirds of Happiness |
::making:: cute little peg people for my two Easter swaps. The little guys above are going to a new home through the Four Seasons craft exchange. The bluebirds were inspired by the lovely lady at We Bloom Here. Check out her gorgeous crafty blog. Whereas these little guys
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| Little Flower Children still sleeping in their leafy winter beds. |
are going to someone lovely from the Bits of Goodness Easter Swap. This group does regular swaps on different themes, the last one was gardens. If you're feeling crafty, I recommend this group because they swap often and they are so creative. These babies were inspired by the wonderful Twig and Toadstool. Another absolute gem of creativity.
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| Ready for her close up. |
:: surprising myself with :: how much I don't seem to care about what I eat. Bad Kitty, smack paws!; how much I enjoy handwork and all things crafty - still not bored with it even though I'm still not that good at it!
:: feeling :: up and down. Had some seriously 'bad mommy' moments this past week, followed by some much better, much happier days. But that guilt is a killer.
:: hoping :: for my mums parcels to arrive from the UK; my new books to arrive; some time to rearrange the laundry and all of our craft stuff; that my course will help me to connect with myself more deeply.
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| Hoot and Little Red - for Beanie |
:: grateful for :: moments of peace in my daily life; moments of grace in my emotional life; you guys.
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| Bugs & Dirty Little Fingers = Happiness |
What you all been up to? Are you bounding into Spring or slowing into Autumn? What's been nourishing you this week?
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| The Good Witch of the Green Woods |
Namaste
4 comments:
Love all of your crafty goodness!! Have you read _Gift from the Sea_ by Anne Morrow Lindbergh? It's an oldie, but still holds so much relevance and wisdom. She talks about women (particularly mothers) and the struggle/secrets to nurtur/ing oneself. She makes me feel so much less lonely in this process. The chapters are very short, but packed with loads to think about. I usually get through a chapter every few days. So, it's not a huge time commitment, nor does it suck you in like a good novel :-).
Your creations are absolutely darling!! And I totally couldn't agree more about finding nourishment in the little things, as you have so beautifully laid out here!!
Your peg dolls are darling! Also, thanks for your comment on todays post... I thought your boy was a bit older because of the photo of him standing (my 9 month old can barely sit up unsupported, but only because he'd rather be scooting around on his fat stomach than anchored to the floor with his diaper-bottom in one spot!) How fun that we have same-age boys!
Lastly, I tried to email you last week but the email bounced. I was commenting back to you about the comment you left on my fairy-door post. You mentioned a red fairy door you have spotted on a tree in a forest near you? Photo please!!!
xo
MB
lovely, lovely, lovely
such clever and adorable creations for your swap! I'm sure the receivers will be most delighted. Very nice shots of them too.
the little moments all add up to a big tub of juicy nourishment, don't they?
very much looking forward to spending time with (and capturing) you and your wonderful family in foresty surrounds xx
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