It’s hot here on North Carolina coast, and the beach is filled with folks celebrating the long weekend. I love feeling the sweet ocean breeze on my skin and hearing the rolling tides everywhere we go. I’m excited to embrace fall when it arrives, but in the meantime it’s extra nice to have such summery days in September…
The weekend has arrived, and with it brings a fresh creative weekend to-do list. We are heading to the beach for this season’s last seaside hurrah. Rain or shine, I’m looking forward to lounging in the sand and laughing with friends. This week’s list features the creative insight of a fellow sparklista…
I felt a hint of autumn’s approach for the first time yesterday morning. As I drove to work, I noticed the sky was darker than usual. It caught me by surprise, especially since the weather will stay warm here in Raleigh for a little while longer. A change in seasons always provides an opportunity for reflection…
Since writing about my craving for cooler temperatures, I’ve received hints to appreciate the seasons as they are. I invite you to soak up summer along with me. Nosh on fresh fruit, go for a late-night walk, relax by the pool, make homemade ice cream, pick up flowers from the farmer’s market, grill out with friends, and cherish the sun’s warmth on your back…
I love going to the beach. Growing up in Northern California, I always knew the ocean was nearby. We didn’t visit often, but I felt a sense of comfort in having the big blue sea next door. After spending years in land-locked states, I am finding myself calling the other coast home now…
Happy Weekend friends! Hope you’re staying cool and refreshed in this hot summer heat. I’ve enjoyed a short work week, but am still very excited about the Saturday and Sunday ahead. It’s been a long time since I have gone away on vacation and I’ve forgotten how jarring it is to come back to a busy desk and dirty home…
Well hello there my lovely friends! I have missed you dearly. On Friday my mister and I scooted out of town without saying a proper goodbye to the interwebs. My plan was to sneak away to a beach weekend and focus on blogging. Return to my creative passion. Journal a bit. Hide in the quiet peace of vacation…
Happy Saturday my friends! I hope you’re enjoying a summery day full of joy and creativity. I’m feeling a particular brand of lazy—the kind that visits during the hottest, most humid days. This week, I’ve listed a handful of things I promise not to do in the weekend ahead…
Happy 4th of July, friends! I hope you are enjoying beautiful weather and patriotic celebrations. This last week has been an interesting test of stamina, patience and passion. Between quarterly reviews and pulling together a presentation for a last-minute meeting, I found myself examining my strengths, areas for improvement and places to apply more focus…
It’s time to celebrate the arrival of a new weekend. After five days of mind-bending work, I am ready for a little sunshine. The following collection of creative to-do’s are intended to inspire extraordinarily joyful weekends…
