cup of kindness

happy new year!

I must admit that I am extremely glad that 2009 is over.   For some reason getting through 2009 was like trying to eat spaghetti with a spoon.  

On this eve of the new year, however, I am hopeful.  

The years are flying by (can you believe it's been 10 years since we were ringing in 2000?!) much faster than I'd like.  My 'bucket list' is getting longer instead of shorter!  

I typically do not make resolutions, but there are a few things I'd like to work on.....

In 2010 I resolve to:

ease up on myself

turn the music up louder

hug my 14 year old more - even when he pushes away

say yes more

walk the dog a little longer

give my husband more unsolicited massages

Whatever it was that held you back in 2009, 

may this be the year you go for it.  Holla.

Artwork: An Hoang, found here

this year

Do you hang a wall calendar?

 I do.  Without fail, I get a new calendar every year and hang it in the kitchen.  Since I've been married to John, we take turns picking the calendar.  Even though this was his year, I cheated and bought him (us) one for his birthday.

I love calendars because every month, it's like getting a tiny little surprise every time you flip the page.

And I love the fact that no matter your passion, hobby, or fetish, they have a calendar for it.

This is the calendar I got John for his office.  (Not a joke to him -- he loves it -- and our dog!)

And this is the calendar I got this year for the kitchen!   ;)

Tell me what you chose for 2010.

calendars

winter wonderland

I just love this scene.....

pixadus photo

glass me

I stumbled upon these on the web today.  

I LOVE THEM.

Glass Art by Elizabeth Lyons

green with an edge

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The organic cotton in Plover's linens comes from non-genetically engineered seeds grown in soil that is of pesticides, herbicides or other cytotoxins - keeping poisons away from those you love and out of the echosystem. We use a hydrogen peroxide bleaching process and only low-impact, fiber reactive dyes.

Plover Organic is designed in the U.S.A. and make in India using Fair Labor.

--- Plover website

Purchase Plover here

have you ever....

used  henna  on your hair?

If you have, you know of the hell I just subjected myself to.  If you haven't, well, you're lucky.  I can say with confidence that I will never do that again.  The good news is that it worked and I have nice, richly colored dark brown hair.  The bad news is that the smell is so horrible (even after rinsing and washing) that I am nauseous beyond belief.   

Time for a nap.

it doesn't show signs of stoppin'

The snow started yesterday at about 4:00 pm EST.  And it has not stopped.  

It just keeps snowing....

and snowing......

and snowing......

and snowing......

and snowing.......

and snowing......

{this one's for you, Carol!}

Photos:  Pixadus and Flickr

i've got ya covered

When I was doing preliminary research for the shop, I fell in love with the images on the Denyse Schmidt website.  Her quilts are stunning works of art!

However, it was seeing (and feeling them!) in person that completely won me over.  These quilts are 100% cotton, the perfect "quilt" weight, and so soft.  Out of all the bedding in the store, it is one of these quilts that my son chose to have on his bed!  I don't blame him a bit.

for baby too!!

Denyse Schmidt at Pillow Mint

photo of baby: Andrea Shirey Photography

oh so pretty

....and on sale!  

(like 40% OFF on sale)

don't miss it.

SERENA & LILY FIONA DUVET

lullaby and goodnight

We know the holidays are *hectic* and we know that when sleep needs are met, everyone is in a better place.

   

A Dreamland CD by Putumayo is a must-have; the gentle  music truly lulls babies -- and adults -- to sleep.

And to all a 

good night......