Peaceful Beauty

These images bring peace to my heart. Breathe them in. 

All Images Via An Apple a Day

The Dragonfly Inn/ Frost B&B

Gilmore Girls- quintessential quaintness of the purest form through wit and rhetoric. And never-you-mind that ridiculously amazing B&B, The Dragonfly Inn. Of which, is what my dreams are made of. Breakfast, no doubt is the first thing I think of when I wake up and for sure the best meal of the day. I am queen of breakfasts in our house and by queen, I mean, I make it and eat it by myself because the hubbs isn't interested.

 What the what? Any who...

 Owning a B&B would be stressful and so very rewarding. It would combine my love of all things Martha Stewart (organizing, gardening, decorating, planning, etc.) with Kurt's expertise in all things restaurant. I love the idea and hope to one day make it reality.

Do you have something you dream of one day accomplishing?

Turning 25, and Other Mind-Boggling Things...

Each year up 'till now has felt like another day has past... blah blah blah, NO! I don't feel older!

 It was not a change that I had geared up for, wished for, or even thought was possible. But this time around, when I woke up on the day of my birthday to get ready for lunch with my hubby and parents, I actually felt older. My thoughts and moods were different. I have always had a little meloncholy-ness on my birthday (thougth, I've tried very hard in the past to not feel that way) and this time around, from the literal minute I woke up April 7th 2012, I felt older.

 Very strange, but very welcomed!

 To more explicetly explain it, I feel like I have more of a right to be who I am without explaination. I'm determined to maintain and grow from here and develop those skills that I know God has given me to use on Earth for a more devine cause. Family and friends are not just cool, they are necessary for my ultimate happiness and sucess. I'm so very gratefull for the wonderfull time I have had in the past two days, staring with my birthday and then again on Easter. Kurt and I thank our lucky stars to have such close families who actually like eachother and get along on a regular basis!

 Letter to my husband:

 And to my dear, loving, husband, I could not ask for more. You are simply amazing. I am so blessed to call you my lifetime friend and partner. You spoil me to the bone, and for that, you have no one but yourself to blame! :) I enjoy every minute with you and am looking forward to the day when we sit in our rocking chairs on 50 acres of land thinking about our memories.

 I could not ask for more.
 I love you forever and always.
 My eternal compainion and best friend.
 I'm your's forever baby.
 Love, Your quirky wife. (smelly cat, smelly cat)

One Sentence.

Realizing I like spring and summer more than I thought!

One Sentence.

Taking time to enjoy the little things is monumental.

You Give Me Fever

Cabin Fever...not in need of spring, but instead, for an actual cabin...

My heart swoons, check out these cabins~ Cabin Love
A cabin near here would be good.

(image via: Lyla & Blu)

The perfect spot for an afternoon nap and/or book!
(image via: Houzz)

I love the light and airy, almost earthy feel of this room. Check out that map on the wall too!
(image via: Houzz)

Ultra-luxe cabin, no doubt!
(image via: Houzz)

One Sentence A Day?

So, I just heard of a journaling technique that consists of just writing one sentence a day. To be brief, on the Tiny Devotions website-which is rad-I stubbled upon their blog. One topic they discussed was this journal. I love the idea! One sentence, each day. Seems easy enough! I'm thinking about posting my one sentence everyday on here, or maybe I'll just keep it more personal? What do you think? Is that a type of journaling that YOU could commit to? Should I post mine? ...curious!

P.S. Part of the reason this caught my attention at all is because my dad journals. I am so very grateful for his journaling! He will be giving his journals to me when he passes (no time soon, hopefully). I've always wanted to journal but it's always felt very overwhelming and too much. One sentence though, I think I can do!

P.S.S Tiny Devotion's Mala Beads are amazing and beautiful! I want one!

By candlelight

Today I lit some candles throughout the apartment during plain daylight! This may be common to some, but I usually refrain until it's dark outside and more than just my lowly-self is wandering through the place. I enjoyed the scent and knowing that a type of "life form" (being fire) is present. Having the elements around you-water, fire, wind, sun-makes you (me) feel alive and not alone. I think that's why getting outside during the winter months is so important. You feel the wind, you may or may not see the sun...etc. 

What do you think? Do you have a mini fountain around? Do you light candles during the day when you're alone? Do you go for walks to feel the sun and wind? I'm super excited to have this new discovery! :) It may seem silly but the elements really do make me feel less alone! Interesting. 

Finding Peace of Mind

As Goldie Hawn so eloquently put it, "I lost my smile". I will read her book, soon, too! I'm sure it will be inspirational and full of funny reminders on living the life I (we) are supposed to live!

It being the beginning of a new year, I'm determined not to live one day without being the most honest to myself that I can be. I've done a lot of trying to make myself feel a certain way (about a job, a person, a place, a hobby) and I don't find it that great!

I'm a happy person. I always have been. I'm determined to always remain that way.

I will take more walks, do things more independently, read more books (again, after reading Boosypants by Tina Fey, I'm setting out to read Goldie Hawn's 10 Mindful Moments: Giving Our Children-and Ourselves-The Social and Emotional Skills to Reduce Stress and Anxiety for Healthier, Happier Lives, says a mouthful doesn't it?), express love to my husband to my fullest potent, and create healthier and fuller relationships with my friends. It may seem like I'm asking a lot of myself, but really it just comes down to my Peace of Mind...

Surrounding myself with people and things I love...

Doing things I love...

Remembering to stay positive...

Enjoying nature at it's finest...

Taking time out for myself (and trying HOT yoga!)...

Traveling to beautiful places with Kurt...

Enjoying the simple things in life...

What are you doing to make sure your living a happy, healthy life? I want to hear! :)