Right about now, we should be drinking cortados and eating paella.
I cannot wait to catch up with you all on Monday
with photos from Madrid! See you then!
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We are flying out today for a few days in Madrid, Spain.
Here are some of my must haves in my travel bag…
a Rifle notebook, eye glasses, sunglasses, change of clothes for the little guy,
wallet with Danish kroner, euros, id, and credit cards,
our favorite Danish candy, which will be replaced with a Spanish bag for the way home
first aid kit (you never know when someone will fall down and need a band aid),
my favorite lip gloss, hand sanitizer, and my new business/credit card holder.
Now, I just need to run and grab some wipes, a few books and some hot wheels cars!
I will be buying some of my favorite magazines in the airport for me as well!
What about you? What goes into your travel bag?
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Oh, to look half as chic as I travel the world…
I am not sure those heels would allow me to chase
down my run away three year old…
but a girl can dream, right?
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This little corner has been in transition for a few months and since it is now
all packed up, I suppose it will have a whole new life in our new home.
This is where Traveling Man has been sitting to work and I felt a tad guilty about how
feminine the artwork was. I had hoped to replace it with more masculine artwork, but
hadn’t found anything that really jumped out at me. I tossed my hats on there as I was
packing other things, but other than that, this is how it looked each day. I meant to
show you the typewriter we found at the flea market last year, but I kept waiting until
I was “finished” to take a photo, and obviously that day never arrived!
I’ll give you some links for the artwork in case anyone is interested!
Starting from the top left: Belafonte, an original by my littlest,Stilleben, Tollipop,
and a little stamped note I made for my guy.
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I am feeling a bit wild today… perhaps it is from the cardboard fumes?
Either way, hot pink and a black chevron is what the day demanded.
My resolve to actually send these cards is diminishing as the pile of boxes
around me increases… I am now throwing myself full on into
crafting therapy. I may have to call in backup.
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Their little faces were filled with wonder and excitement and accompanied their shouts of joy…
as large fluffy flakes floated down from the heavens…
It felt as though we had waited forever for our first wintery white,
especially since last year it came two months earlier.
I suppose this year it was hoping we would never grow weary of it…
It did not stay long, though I expect we shall see it again soon…
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Some one asked me recently if I am as optimistic in real life as I portray myself on my blog. I have thought a lot about
that question because I feel compelled in the deepest of ways to present myself here as I truly am. I do not hide
behind my screen, but merely use it as a way of projecting myself into the world… or at least that is what I hope to do.
I talk a lot about living your dreams and striving for those things that you want most in life…
and about living every moment to it’s fullest as though it is the very last…
But what do you do when life doesn’t go the way you hoped or when all of your greatest efforts produce a result that
look nothing like what you expected? I consider myself to be a fatalistic optimist. I hope for the best but when I
face my deepest disappointments, I just take them as part of life and make every effort to learn from them.
I seek after what is good, what is worthy… you know, that something to hold on to. And when the worst of times
come, as they have for all of us, I cling to hope because some days there is nothing more than the hope
that hope will return.
I have faith in God and that faith has brought me through times that even still make my heart hurt at just the
thought of them. Living overseas and traveling extensively has also made me realize how blessed my life is.
A defining moment in my life was when I visited the cold South African bush at the young age of seventeen and
watched children attend school with nothing more than a thin shirt and a frayed pair of pants… and no socks
or shoes. Some days I feel overwhelmed by how small and insignificant I feel in this vast world… that there are not
enough minutes or hours in a day to help those who have lost all hope. I feel compelled to help others, and right
now I am considering some new ways for 2012 that I can use my creativity to be an encouragement to others.
Perhaps some of you have some ideas or thoughts that you could send my way?
Have you used your creativity to help others? If so, how?
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A have a simple little card to share today. I had the cute button flair in my old stash and
thought it was time it made it’s way to a project.
Now I just have to decide who will get this one for Valentine’s Day!
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We went to see the townhouse on Monday. I expected to be elated once again,
but instead I was filled with the most troublesome fear. Actually, it was more
like total panic. As I looked at the rooms upstairs, I realized that I had not
really thought through furniture placement, and despite the fact that the rooms
were large… I had no idea how I was going to fit our furniture into two of them.
I didn’t want to admit to Traveling Man how sick I felt. He knew how much I wanted
this place, and honestly, it seemed like it was the perfect place and the perfect timing.
But what was I going to do if I couldn’t fit all of our beds in there??
So, I came home and looked up “attic” on pintrest.
And after finding rooms like these, I realized that my panic was unwarranted. It might be
a squeeze to get the beds in there, but it was going to be totally worth it! I was able
to sketch out a plan for closets and beds for everyone, so now I am back to smiling
and daydreaming. whew. Have I ever told you that I am prone to dramatics?
I guess you probably already figured that one out, right?
It has been my dream for years to have a cozy and quirky home to live in, but
sometimes these homes demand a little creativity. I like to think that we will be up
for the challenge. If not, would you mind if I hang my clothes in your closet for a while?
Or better yet, I could just convert the top story attic into a closet. Not a bad idea!
The Tribe would be very upset, though, because I promised them a magical
playroom. I cannot wait to share more with you, and I do so hope
that you won’t mind talking me down from ledge as we embark on
this newest home adventure!
You can find all the links to these photos and more on my pintrest.
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Open publication – Free publishing
I am absolutely delighted to introduce you to the newest issue of yet another online
magazine that will surely bring you delight. It is the white issue of
Gatherings, a magazine lovingly created by Heather, of Heather Spriggs blog.
I am so honored to have my home featured in this magazine and
really have no words to describe how great a compliment it was to be asked
to be a part of a publication that I love so much.
Heather is an absolute sweetheart and a constant source of inspiration
to me, so please be sure to stop by her blog and check out Gatherings!
You can also order your own print copy or digital version here.
I am certain that both will leave you feeling inspired today!
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