Part of my ongoing project for “creating a beautiful life” includes an afternoon tea ritual. I’m happy to drink tea anytime but setting aside a special time in the afternoon to take a break gives me a bit of breathing room during a busy day. Create an afternoon tea ritual There is something about preparing…
My Favorite Home Design Blogs
I’ve been interested in home design ever since I was a tiny little girl “playing house” with my dolls. In junior high I sent away for information about becoming an interior decorator. So it should come as no surprise that some of my favorite blogs focus on design. My Favorite Home Design Blogs Here are…
Etiquette ~ Thank You Notes
Do you write thank you notes or do you think it’s an outdated custom? I may be old fashioned but I still think a handwritten thank you note is a lovely idea. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Thank You Notes My mother…
What would Aunt Hazel do? ~ Southern Hospitality
I’ll never forget my first truly memorable trip to Oklahoma. I was about 11 or 12 years old at the time. My mom and aunt loaded up our station wagon and took off from California with me, my two brothers and my cousin on a two week road trip to visit relatives in Oklahoma, Tennessee…
Make someone else’s life beautiful by volunteering
It’s been over 20 years ago but I still remember exactly when I determined that volunteering is something that I *do* have time for. I was working full-time as a hospice nurse, plus on-call hours. I also had two young children, a husband and a home to care for. To say I was busy would…
My Morning Basket
An acquaintance shared a video in a Facebook group in which she showed us her “Morning Basket” and what it contained. I immediately fell in love with the idea and decided to create my own. So I went to one of my favorite places – Staples (anyone else have an office supplies fetish?) – to…
Summer Fun ~ 10 Things on My Fun List
Have you ever felt regret at the end of summer for all the things you didn’t do? I have. It’s all too easy to let the summer days slip by in a haze of heat and humidity. But I’m determined to not let that happen this year. I started making a list of the fun…
Resources to Help You Create a Beautiful Life
Creating a beautiful life is my passion. It’s a work in progress, though, so I continually seek out resources which inspire me. I look for people who not only share helpful information but also radiate joy. Here are several online sources I adore and consider these lovely women my go-to gurus for living beautifully: This…
Create a Beautiful Life With an Evening Ritual
A good day begins the night before. I think we all know this. A little preparation the night before makes our morning less frantic and much more likely to be the beginning of a good and productive day. Taken to the next level, creating an evening ritual finishes our day on a pleasant note, as…
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