The Simple Life

Napping in the sun.

Pattern

Gorgeous tile work on a house we saw on our walk this weekend. If you look close you can even see more tile on the interior porch area.

I think this weekend might include some baking....should it be lemon cupcakes or something chocolate? Oh the dilemma.

Reality Check

This is my grand nephew Jack. The simplicity of a child blowing a dandelion brings everything into perspective. Pure Innocence. His talented mother is the photographer - www.photosbyglamourpuss.com

The Simple Life

Nothing is so rejuvenating as a nap at your desk.

Happy Weekend

Wishing you all a happy weekend. It's gonna be gorgeous around here.

Coveting the new iPhone but refuse to get a new one so soon.... what would I do with my old one?

I know it sounds a bit morbid but it is so true!

The Simple Life

Often Overlooked

The beauty of a simple lunch with a good friend is priceless.

Desert Days

This was taken on a drive out in the desert. Something so nostalgic and mysterious about old garages and barns.

Like Clock Work

Every year I wait for this particular Jacaranda tree to bloom. It is such a great color story against the shades of blue on this building.

Innovative Ideas that Disappear

I have been wanting to invent a wedge shaped fridge with spinning shelves for years and ran across this version from 1948. Why do great inventions die?

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Simple yellow flowers can make a table shine.

New Outlook

Would this not make you smile every time you looked in the "mirror"?

From Amanda Nisbet http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/

Smell Memories

Living in Southern California where it hardly rains has advantages, but yesterday when we had a sudden small thunderstorm I was drawn back to my childhood in North Carolina. The smell of rain on hot pavement is something that stops me in my tracks every time. Driving home with the windows down to have the scent swirl around me made for a magical ride.

The Simple Life

In these days of bankruptcy and constant bad news I find myself looking at the simple things. Watching Gladys enjoy herself in the tall soft grass brings me a feeling that money could never buy. Maybe all this uncertainty was meant to reintroduce us to our basic selves?

Does your work week seem to start with only putting out fires?

Monday Inspiration

Here's to looking for the beauty that surrounds us.