Purrfect Pause

I took some time yesterday to pause.

To enjoy the cool front that blew in and made me bring out my slippers and scarf again.

To eat mint chocolate cookie ice cream during the cool front...

(for some reason I always crave ice cream on cold days)

I found some inspiration in rocks and the concept of just taking it slow.

I bought some flowers for the house.

I always try to have fresh flowers around the house for little doses of happiness throughout the day.

These were just the leftovers that had fallen from the bunch.

They were too pretty to just toss without capturing their beauty first.

Miss Kitty was looking so sweet among the flowers.

But...

 she did get tired of me taking her picture and demanded I make her dinner.

It was nice to take life a little slower.  

I feel ready to tackle my long 'to do' list now.

How do you make time for yourself to take a little pause?

Have a lovely day!

"Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."

~ Guillaume Apollinaire

Plans

So the plans for today:

Take dog to doggie daycare.

So he can do this...

and this...

Giving me peace to clean as much as I can around the house and vacuum...

So that then I may get my chance to play...

 with a friend at the Botanical Gardens...

There is a big chance it will rain today.

If that is the case we have back-up plans.

Drink a margarita and eat queso if it keeps raining.

Drink a margarita and eat queso even if it doesn't rain.

Pick up a dirty dog from daycare.

Drink another rita...

 (while the dirty dog messes up the clean house with muddy paw prints...)

Yay!  It's Friday!!!

Have a lovely weekend!

Peekaboo

There is a challenge this week over at the 365 project to focus on self portraits.

This was my first attempt.

So this is me...

I like to hide. I'm not much of a center stage type person. I'm one of those people that has their sleeves pulled down over their hands like a security blanket most of the time. I love my husband and my dog... on most days I love my cat too. :) My family means the world to me and always knows how to make me laugh. I adore cupcakes and chocolate. I work at a small family owned dog boutique store and have a degree in Interior Design. I *heart* all things that sparkle yet gravitate towards anything vintage and rusty. My favorite two movies of all time are The Never Ending Story and Legend. Buffy the Vampire Slayer kicks butt. 

Just giving you a peek into my world. :)

Enjoy your Thursday!!

Snail Mail Love

Ahhh the handwritten note.

Sounds so old fashioned doesn't it?

I'll let you in on a little secret of mine.

I still get giddy with anticipation when I check the mail.

I can spend hours hunting for the perfect stationary set.

The word, letterpress, sets my heart fluttering.

I'll let you in on another little secret.

I practice my handwriting before I write a note....

just to make sure it looks worthy enough to adorn my stationary.

Enjoy my snail mail goodness.

You may just be inspired to write me a thank you.  

(just make sure your handwriting is pretty)  

From top:  So Much To Tell Postcard (Ragamuffin Press), Tricycle Notecard Set (Petite Marionette),

Dancing Bear Postcard Pack (The Black Apple), Hedgehog Birthday Letterpress Card (Lucky Bee Press),

Cupcake Letterpress Mini Card (Missive), Noir Thank You Gift Cards (Ave 9 River Studio),

Snail Mail Tags (Hop Art Studio), Bluebird Shipping Labels (Whisker Graphics),

Little Heart Card (Story By Mia)

Have a lovely Wednesday!

"And none will hear the postman's knock
Without a quickening of the heart.
For who can bear to feel himself forgotten?"

~W.H. Auden

Storybook Dreams

I was wandering around the house listings yesterday and found a little gem.

Oh the arched doorway.

Brick fireplace.

Pitched roof and fun windows.

Original wood floors,

wood burning fireplace,

and glass front cabinets

just to name a few.

Oh and did I mention it's in a great neighborhood with tree lined streets.

A park within walking distance...

I'm drooling.

photo courtesy of Austin Home Search

I wish they had more pictures for me to show you.

But they won't load on this site and it won't let me save them.

Of course this little charmer still needs work,

but ohhhh ian't it dreamy??!!

Happy Tuesday!

Casualty of Time

I have found out that if I make plans and post them on the blog.

They will change.

So far it has been a good change.

But I think I will hesitate next time before I pronounce my awesome adventure plans for the day.

There was no Enchanted Rock.

We still went hiking.

And there was much enchantment to be found.

At Cat Claw Ranch.

(click on the images to make them larger to really enjoy the detail of this hauntingly magical place)

"If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten." 

~ Rudyard Kipling

Carefree

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend filled with sunshine and laughter!