Early Mornings

My husband stayed up late to watch football and my Daughter was out late with friends.

So I have the indulgent early mornings to myself. I heat up my lavender neck wrap and turn on the Keurig.  I love to Heat a quest protein  bar/ rocky road ( new flavor)  and grab a bottled water. I sit in my favorite white velvet chair  and peruse social media and look up diy tutorials on how to change a MK watch battery… Really the jewelers charge a bit much for that service . Watch makers should include a spare battery and tools because that would be a wonderful marketing idea.

I also get to look at my handy work of Christmas decorating…. Solitude is not overrated In My book… I enjoy the quiet time of early mornings. How about you?

Sunny Daze

After the third rainy Monday in a row and the last one was truly a monsoon! Enough already I say. Well the weather Gods must have heard me because it has been a beautifully sunny week! There is something about those warm rays that that cause the slightest tickle at the corner of your mouth…. Yes I am smiling. My eyes are sparkling and my wardrobe has improved with this change in weather. 

Sometimes it really is the small things that I cherish. A beautiful day after much rain and in the Month that hints at even bleaker weather.

Photography credit: me

Location: Conover, NC

  

Paths

Speed is my middle name… I talk fast, ( funny because I am southerner) walk, eat and think way to fast. It creates an anxiety atmosphere for sure. Sometimes that little voice whispers slow down. Well this week the voice said slow down and take some pictures at Rotary Park… This path was a reminder to me when my family was very young we would cycle this path But now the children are off making there way in Life and I need to slow down and inhale natures boundless beauty.

    
 

Room with a view

Capturing everyday beauty… Take time to appreciate the immediate aesthetics around you… This is the view from my dining room window.. I am always aware of the beauty surrounding me and I am happy that I possess a handy tool.. Aka the  

 iPhone.. To quickly capture the beauty my eyes behold… What everyday things do you capture? 

Grooming/ Pedicures

I love finding the perfect polish for the changing of seasons. I am very open to everything when it comes to my toes. This shade is #OPI New Date at the Golden Gate.. It has the trademark color of a rich burnished orange. So Perfect for Fall Weather.. Ladies if you are wearing ooen toed shoes please please have well groomed feet..

inspiration for Nail Polish

Pink Sky

The poodle is aging rapidly and so is his bladder. So I diligently walk down stairs to let him out and I noticed the morning sky possessed a beautiful hue of warm pink. In my pajamas and bare feet and bed head  I run to the top of the driveway to capture a shot of that sky.. 

 

The importance of good Morning Rituals

Let me say for the past two months I have started a calming morning ritual. My workplace and mental space occupied way to much of my energy. I found myself not looking forward to getting out of my bed. I started playing morning meditation radio on Pandora. Very yoga and zen like with lots of nature sounds. I like . Then I stepped it up a notch I began burning a scented candle. I just purchased a new from Yankee Candle I believe it is titled mountain lodge?.

I also add a few drops of lavender and gardenia essential oils to my steaming shower. It is a way to start my day off calm and relaxed.

So dear reader and fellow bloggers share with me your rituals.