The holiday season is a special time to pause, celebrate, and reflect on the year with gratitude. Whether you’re surrounded by family, friends, or cozy moments of solitude, this season is a reminder to embrace joy, kindness, and connection.
May your days be filled with laughter, your heart with warmth, and your home with love. Celebrate the little moments, savor the festive treats, and cherish the memories you create—whatever holidays or traditions you hold dear.
From my heart to yours, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful, peaceful season for all.
Thanks for stopping by—spread cheer, and always share the happy❤️
Winter’s quiet invites us to pause—to breathe, to reflect, and to look back on the year with softer eyes. As the world slows down, we’re reminded that rest is part of growth, and reflection doesn’t have to come with judgment.
Seeing the Year Clearly—and Gently
Maybe this year unfolded differently than you hoped. Some goals bloomed; others never sprouted. There were bright moments, and there were heavy ones, too. Winter encourages us to accept all of it with honesty and compassion.
Instead of focusing on what didn’t happen, notice what did: the ways you showed up, the resilience you carried, the small wins that deserved celebration.
Viewing Yourself With Kindness
As you reflect, imagine reading your own story the way you’d read a friend’s—without harshness.
When were you braver than you realized?
Where did you grow, even quietly?
What did you learn about yourself through challenge or change?
You did the best you could with the energy and understanding you had. That’s enough.
Honoring Quiet Growth
Not every step forward is visible. Much of our growth happens beneath the surface—like winter roots strengthening in the cold. Maybe you set boundaries, tried something new, or allowed yourself to rest. These are not small things. They’re the foundations of who you’re becoming.
Moving Into the New Year Softly
Kind reflection plants gentler seeds for the year ahead. Instead of pressure, you carry clarity. Instead of criticism, you carry compassion.
Let this winter be a moment to honor how far you’ve come—and to treat yourself with the tenderness you’ve earned.
Thanks for stopping by—wishing you warmth, kindness, and plenty of reasons to Share the Happy❤️
As I take a moment to reflect today, I want to express my gratitude. This year, I’m especially thankful for you—my wonderful community, friends, and customers. Your support, encouragement, and kindness mean more than words can say.
May your Thanksgiving be filled with love, laughter, and all things delicious. Take time to enjoy the little moments, share smiles, and create memories that last.
From me to you, Happy Thanksgiving—and thank you for being part of my journey! 🍂🦃✨
With Thanksgiving upon us, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for each of you. This special day is all about gathering with loved ones, savoring delicious food, and reflecting on the blessings in our lives. Whether you’re hosting a big dinner or enjoying a cozy, quiet meal, I hope your day is filled with warmth, joy, and lots of laughter.
Thank you for being a part of this creative community. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving full of love, gratitude, and happy memories.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂
Enjoy the feast and cherish every moment! Thanks for stopping by!
Here’s to the ones who make every day brighter, every moment sweeter, and who sprinkle magic in everything they do. Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there! Your love knows no bounds, and today, we celebrate you 💐✨
Happy Mothers Day!!
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“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.” ~Unknown
I am passionate about self improvement and feel there is always room to grow. This is a heartfelt quote I wrote which resonates deeply with me and is displayed on my art journaling page:
“Life is precious and if you’re not careful will pass you by if you don’t stop to smell the roses.”
These words serve as a gentle reminder to slow down and appreciate the beauty of life. Even though there may be days filled with chaos, it’s important to remember special moments, no matter how small and reflect upon them with gratitude.
As we journey through life, let’s cherish each moment and embrace the beauty that surrounds us. May we find solace and inspiration in the simple joys of everyday life.
Hope this inspires you in some way today. Thanks for stopping by!!
With Thanksgiving only a week away most of us will be indulging in all the delicious holiday delights. Sadly, our waistlines will be bulging as a result 😂 But have no fear, I have a few tips to help get you through the holidays. What you want to do is limit your calorie intake the week before Thanksgiving so when you go over on that one day, it’s not detrimental to your waistline and you won’t miss out on any of the delectable food. So here are the tips:
Plan your meals for this coming week. Eat clean and lean. Load up on salads, veggies, juices and all things healthy. You can do it! It’s only for a few days😅
Eat well portioned meals and don’t over eat.
Avoid refined sugars like desserts and candies. There’ll be plenty on Thanksgiving!
Steer away from carbs like breads, potatoes and pastas.
Add more fiber to your diet so you’ll feel satisfied and full.
Schedule workouts to burn some extra calories and keep your stress levels to a minimum.
Drink plenty of water.
Planning is key to losing or maintaining your weight. After your grand Thanksgiving meal, go for a nice walk and enjoy the great outdoors. It will make you feel good and help burn some calories so you’ll have room for pie!
If you do put on a little weight, follow these tips for the week after to help bring you back down. Stressing over what to eat and not to eat doesn’t make the holiday enjoyable. So eat in moderation and savor every bite. Then get yourself back on track!!
Hope this helps get you through the holidays, thanks for stopping by!!
There is something magical about Autumn when she begins to show herself. The long hot days of summer slowly begin to fade and are replaced with long cool nights. Breezes begin to sweep in and the leaves change their colors and fall like brightly colored pieces of confetti.
There are many ways to bring the ever delightful scents of the outdoors into your home to create a blissful and serene ambience. One of my favorite ways is to use a mixture of essential oils in a diffuser and allow the tantalizing autumn scents to drift throughout my home.
The enchanting scents can have a calming affect on your mind which makes them that much better, plus they’re natural too. These are a few fall diffuser blends I found online at HelloGlow.co created by Stephanie Gerber. I highly recommend visiting her site which contains a wealth of information including 25 essential blends for autumn, how to make your own diffuser and what you can expect with the different blends. If you’re new to this idea, start with 1 or 2 recipes and see how you like it.
I came across an old issue of Romantic Homes Magazine and fell in love with some of the images. So I thought it would be fun to cut them out and turn them into a journaling layout.
I started with blank pages where I wrote thank you notes to all of my family members who are no longer here but inspired me on my artistic journey. It felt good to create this journal layout with all that gratitude as the foundation for these pages.
It took a bit of time to finish because there were quite a few layers and I had to be patient and let things dry. I was going to for a romantic and dreamy vibe. And I wanted to pull the viewer into my magical garden. What do you think?
Hope this inspires you create a fun journal layout with some images you love!
Thanks for stopping by!!!
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“Gratitude is the single most important ingredient to living a successful and fulfilled life.” ~Jack Canfield
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