Monthly Archives: January 2010

Reclaiming Simple Sunday

Posted on January 31, 2010 by

I felt the need to make my reclaimed Simple Sunday be an at home day. There is nothing like slowly, quietly puttering around at home, with cups of tea on the ready and music on the go! After an early morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 32 Comments

Recovery and Renewal

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

Wake up to find the sun shining, hit the pool for a refreshing swim; arrive home to find a beautiful bunch of tulips and a gift certificate for a massage from a very lovely person. Leave home and head towards a farm, enjoy chatting away … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Around Devon, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 24 Comments

Off Searching

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

Today will be spent searching for light. Often found when I take the time to do what my soul craves: time with friends, escaping to the sea, hiking in the wild, dreaming of that farm, nourishing my body, taking the … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 12 Comments

Weekending

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

:: Attending my book group with the most wonderful tribe of ladies [I’ve decided not to go to my bookgroup sadly, I have a very sick kitty who bled a lot today (just back from the vet now) who needs … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 32 Comments

Friday Finds – Edited to add Homebase deals

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

Around the WWW A brilliant blog all about plastic and how to eliminate it! I admit I disdain plastic yet still have a long way to go to cut down my consumption! Some very funny cakes on the site Cake Wrecks … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Financially Savvy Fridays

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

Oh it feels good to be posting about finances again. My tip this week [and I find it slightly ironic that I’m giving out tips in this season of my life, but then I remember my financial journey and feel … Continue reading →

Posted in Financially Savvy Fridays | 4 Comments

Must always remember

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

:: When working hard all day plumping pillows (and the like), one must stop at 3:30pm for a spot of tea (in an Emma Bridgewater cup of course. Can you guess which one? Prize to whoever does!) :: And a snuggle with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 23 Comments

Must Get Things Done

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

Some days you just know you need to buckle down, stop finding excuses and just accomplish. There are days when the list seems a mile long – and yet you know, deep down, each item completed and crossed off the looong list brings … Continue reading →

Posted in Get Busy! | 18 Comments

Slow Cooker Wednesdays

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

This recipe isn’t made in the slow cooker, but it’s that good I just had to share it. As you can see, I’m a stickler for rules 2 tablespoons Olive oil  (for saute) 1 x 6 ounce can of corn … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipe | 11 Comments

Let Me Be Frank!

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

I have a confession to make. This girl you all think is always grateful, always counting her blessings, always thankful -well I fail miserably at times. To be clear, and in the spirit of honesty, I admit that I failed miserably yesterday, … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Adoption, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Dreams, Lessons Learned, Making lemons out of lemonade, Oh so Blessed | 39 Comments