Week Two is underway! I am almost over the need to delay my simple life!! After spending two weekends on the studio, I am revisiting my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge and Manifesto to refuel my … [Read more...]
90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 14 {Finders Keepers Syndrome}
I am the master of the ancient art of Finders Keepers. The Keepers part is what precipitated my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge and Manifesto. Oh Lord, it is hard to let go. A Recovering … [Read more...]
90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 13 {Structure}
Structure is essential to the success of my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge as well as my everyday life. I like structure when it suits me. Other times I fly by the seat of my pants. Such flying … [Read more...]
90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 12 {Balance}
I have learned that contemplation is essential to my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge as well as my everyday life. By disposition, I have the tendency to overwork while trying to balance my job, my … [Read more...]
90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 11 {ReFocus}
Today I spent time refocusing as overwhelm threatened my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. Progress in my studio is slow and frustration engulfed me. I had to revisit my Summer Simplifying … [Read more...]
90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 10 {Studio}
I lost focus today as overwhelm threatened my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. Progress in my studio is slow and I am feeling frustrated. You can see exactly what this all about in my Summer … [Read more...]
90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 9 {Studio}
This girl is tired but keeping on with my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. The studio is going to take a while it seems. 30 years of gathering, dissolving a teaching studio in combination with a … [Read more...]
90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 8 {Studio}
Heading into the second week of my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. Week one is behind me...that is a good thing. You can see exactly what this all about in my Summer Simplifying Challenge & … [Read more...]
90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 6 {RV Dreams}
I actually reached Friday of the first week of my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. That is an amazing accomplishment. You can see exactly what this all about in my Summer Simplifying Challenge … [Read more...]
90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 4 {Surprises}
This 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge just might work for me. I feel better that I ever have about letting go. It could be that I have declared to the world that I am doing this in my Summer … [Read more...]
90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 3 {Implementation}
As my Summer Simplifying Challenge heads into day three, I am moving ahead with a steady determination. I am trying my darndest not to over promise and under deliver. I am also trying to stick to my … [Read more...]
90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 2 {The Recovering Magpie}
I suck at simplifying...or I should say I used to suck at simplifying. OMGosh has it been difficult for me to let go. So I suck at letting go also. I know...I have issues. But that is not the case … [Read more...]
Cleaning with Healthy Steam This Spring
It's Spring and deep cleaning my new home is underway with a 'wedding' present - a SteamMachine Multi-Purpose Power Steamer provided by Homeright. I found the Homeright team at Haven in July and they … [Read more...]
New Refrigerator Won on Twitter Finally FInds a Home
I am beyond thrilled that my state-of-the-art Whirlpool - PUR refrigerator has finally found its home. I won this on a Twitter Party over two years ago. It was delivered just before I left my island … [Read more...]
Cleaning My Tea / Coffee Maker Organically
You know that I love my tea. I enjoy probably three cups every day. I start each day with a hot, steamy cup of Bigelow Plantation Mint. I brew it in my handy-dandy Hamilton BeachThe Scoop®. I love … [Read more...]
Home Vignettes – The Kitchen Window with My Blue Mason Jar Collection
I am a collector...a curator of vintage throw aways. If you don't want it any longer, I probably do. I am attempting to simplify, I truly am. (Truth be known, I suck at simplification.) I have … [Read more...]
Home Vignettes – The Breakfast Nook
I am sharing little vignettes with you as we get the new house in order. Here is the Breakfast Nook... … [Read more...]
New Chapter~BELIEVE in the Signs and Synchronicities
A wise friend wrote these words recently. They touched a place in my soul that was in need of refreshment... Trust in God's Divine guidance, for where you are meant to be, you will be. BELIEVE in the … [Read more...]
My Quest for Balance 2013 Update
Balance is my word for this year! I wrote about it in January. I have been taking baby steps toward its achievement throughout the year. That's a good thing...I am making progress!!! Applause here … [Read more...]
The Great #MomCave Makeover Vision Board
Manifesting My Dreams La-Z-Boy #MomCave Online Inspiration Mission I am dreaming again. I have declared 2013 as a year for me to find BALANCE! A major part of that will be taking care of ME!!! … [Read more...]