around here

around here i am in utter disbelief that we are at the end of january. dear 2016…we talked about this…

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when skies are gray

when skies are gray

another dreary, gray day in my neck of the woods. but these happy, yellow roses have brightened my day. sharing

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the gift i gave myself

the gift i gave myself

below is a list of five productive activities that i could have done yesterday afternoon: clean out my bathroom drawers

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happiness is….

happiness is…new calligraphy supplies. a new oblique pen holder, my favorite nib, some white ink i’m excited to try out.

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on wrapping up, cleaning out, letting go, and moving on

on wrapping up, cleaning out, letting go, and moving on

i am never five minutes into stripping the clutter from my life before i start running into the clutter that

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connecting :: hands, head, and heart

connecting :: hands, head, and heart

last winter, i was working on craft project for a photography class i was taking. i had punched out little circles

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