It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often it’s not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it’s always there – fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love actually is all around…
Merry Christmas Eve! I hope you are enjoying safe, uneventful travels. I’m writing this from the airport and am looking forward to being home with family for a few days. It was my honor to host a small gift swap this holiday season. With the help of Chelsea and Carolyn, a group of creative and inspiring bloggers exchanged gifts of cheer, sparkle, sweets and warmth…
A few years ago, a friend recommended I check out a podcast called Hip Tranquil Chick. She thought I might like it since we were both taking yoga classes and trying to infuse the things we were learning into our every day lives. There was no way either one of us could have guessed that a wave of inspiration would break from her simple suggestion…
Sending love and gratitude to those of you who came to my rescue last Thursday. I’m constantly amazed by the kindness of others in this wonderful community. I am starting to breathe easier. My gifts are wrapped and cards are mailed. I have a stack of unread magazines to devour and an empty journal to begin…
They say that when it rains, it pours—and it seems like life has been raining and pouring down on me this week. Strangely, I am both overwhelmed and overjoyed for this holiday season. A number of wonderful things have happened the last few days and a handful of tricky situations have bubbled up to the surface…
As 2009 winds down, it is very easy to get wrapped up in the holiday hustle and bustle. We can get so caught up in the pressure of preparing for parties, mailing presents and packing for travel that we forget the real meaning of the holiday season…
Do you have your creative to-do list prepared? This week’s list includes ways to add holiday cheer to your weekend—have a present wrapping marathon, flip through a favorite magazine for inspiration, bake cookies for the neighborhood and meditate on the meaning of gratitude…
During a recent conversation with a colleague, I was asked if I had a mentor. I thought about it for a minute, and there are only three people who know about my personal and professional goals – my best friend, my mister and my dad. Since they don’t really qualify as a mentor, I had to admit that I didn’t…
I know I’m not the only person who has thrown her normal routines out the window since Thanksgiving. I welcome you to join me in reclaiming your sanity—clean, organize, go grocery shopping, cook, journal, read, breathe or bathe—do whatever it takes to grasp serenity this holiday season…
Yippie! The weekend is here—and there is nothing but creative projects and sparkling moments on my to-do list. From waking up with a smile, wrapping a few presents, and cooking delicious treats, the next two days are sure to be a creative adventure…
