I'm so grateful for a good and full week! Thought I'd share some random bits of what's making me so happy:
- The cleansing feeling of getting drenched as you run outside to empty the compost bucket (truth.)
- Crafting with my daughter by a crackling fire as the rain taps against the window panes.
- A renewed appreciation for the best family rug (ever) by the stove and under our dining room table: 4 years of major action and still going strong.
- Having so many natural materials to work with out my back door (more details when the sun returns for decent photos)
- The thought of the fun that this book
(that I just ordered!) will afford us during the long winter months.
- Reading this article: The Key to Creating Remarkable Things (via Creative Thursday) and saying: YES.
- Stumbling upon an old friend on Etsy unexpectedly... and discovering that she's just as wild and wonderful as she was the last time I saw her 20 years ago during the vagabond days!
- And lastly: The Squam Journal won the 2010 Award for Excellence in the Category of Art Books, and I couldn't be happier! Read more about the award here and get your own journal right here. I feel so blessed that I was able to be a part of such a special book. I don't think I've ever shown you my contribution... see it larger over at flickr.
I hope your week was a good one, too!
Maya, I do a 'Grateful Saturday' linky every week and I would love it if you would link this gorgeous post up to it tomorrow. It's just such a lovely way to spend a little time on Saturday, zipping around to all the grateful posts and soaking up the happy. x
ReplyDeleteoh what a collection of loveliness! the article really struck a chord, the sweaters are AMAZING, and i'm off to order a journal. thanks, maya, for the "happy list".
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend!
Thank you for posting such a lovely post, it is so easy to lose sight of what is so good in our lives!
ReplyDeleteThe top photo is so lovely and quintessential autumn.
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping a beautiful, heartfelt blog, Maya! It's so easy on my eyes and thoughts - need that sometimes!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait until my girls are a bit older and we can try out the sewing projects! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour list of Happy is bringing a bit of cheer to my work day. Thanks for all the great links - the Journal looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful weekend to you. Cheers~
Not so good here, but it makes me glad to read yours was and renews in me the desire to connect with my son.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful week! Mine went by so fast I can't even believe it. Thanks for the 99% article link, it really gave me something to think about. Also, I have had my eye on that same rug (in teal) for a long time and it's nice to know that it's so durable!
ReplyDeleteHope your weekend is as nice as the week that preceded it!
Love that rug. And the spruce cones. I have a bag I want to play with soon.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the book!
Jody
Maya I have been reading your blog for such a long time,you are much like a comfort food.Everything you post, your photos and your text calms me.But this photo of the pine cones in front of your fireplace is one of my favorites.Because of you I have taken the scary step and started a blog.Maya,you simply make people want to do better,to live better,and to leave better behind us.Thank You!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad a little bit of happiness was spread!
ReplyDeleteMy dear anonymous friend, your words mean so much to me. I think you will find that blogging has the power to be many things, all of which have the potential to bring growth and change. I wish you love on this new path and gentleness as you learn to navigate the virtual waters.
it is so easy to lose sight of what is so good in our lives.Thanks for the kind words and the plug. Much appreciated.
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