Summer is all about color. Everywhere we look, vibrant hues pop across the landscape of our lives - in every storefront window, throughout each summer travel commercial, and across the pages of our supermarket flyers. It's all very exciting and refreshing. Somehow the colors of summer make things lighter, fresher and more playful. I am a HUGE fan of color. Plain and simple, I feel at home with color; it energizes me and makes me happy. So when I thought of writing a summer splash series, my mind went first to color. How I crave color in every part of my life and how it makes me feel alive and refreshed. Colorful food...books...office supplies...walls...friendships...dinnerware...restaurants. The list goes on and on. Splashes of color make life interesting. For me, color represents so Continue Reading
How to Savor and Share the Art of Handwritten Letters
Call me sentimental, but I have a love of all things handwritten. So when my parents recently showed me a letter from the nanny who cared for my brother and me in France, I was mesmerized. Not only by the beautiful penmanship and age of the simple lined stationery but also by how the heartfelt sentiments transcended time, bringing to mind sweet memories and emotional ties for my parents. This nanny was my namesake, so to see a picture of her and to be granted a personal glimpse into her life through a handwritten letter from so long ago was a moment to savor. These were precious years of a young couple trying to make their way in a foreign country, raising small children, and our nanny occupied a tender spot in their hearts, even after all these years. This letter was a Continue Reading
4 Ways to Inspire Creativity
I believe deep down everyone wants to create a beautiful legacy. But beautiful legacies don't just happen on their own; they require consistency, intention, and an abundance of creativity. For me, creativity is the fertilizer that cultivates intention and consistency in whatever choices I make. I simply can't thrive without it, and when life speeds by too quickly, it's usually creativity that suffers first. Sometimes it's time to take a step back, disconnect from routine and reconnect with ourselves. So, for the past 60 days, that's exactly what I've done. Without a plan or an explanation, I completely disconnected...from all social media, including my blog. No emails, no tweets, no pinning, and no posting. I just stopped.. not because I wanted to. I tried Continue Reading
When You Need a Little Christmas Spirit: Hope for the Holidays
When you' need a little Christmas Spirit... “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ” ― Norman Vincent Peale Sometimes..... we need a little help finding beauty and creativity. “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” ― Calvin Coolidge Sometimes..... we need a little help dreaming again. http://youtu.be/ozVmO5LHJ2k “I truly believe that if we keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit, we can bring joy and happiness and peace to this world.” ― Norman Vincent Peale Sometimes..... we need a little help Continue Reading