I found Christina at Soul Aperature from a post on Liz’s blog at be present, be here. And I instantly knew I wanted to ‘play’ along with her simple things that make me smile series. The first post was back here and I love the idea of a bunch of blogs coming together and doing this. Maybe if enough people participate we can send a simple shock through the world. A bit of peace to be thrown out there. Christina’s writing is pure poetry and magic. If you don’t want to play along with the simple things, then do at least check out her blog.
Simple things that make me happy:
:long & flowy dresses to cool the summer heat:
:the cool cotton on my pillow against my tired face:
:the gorgeous smile of my girls as they say ‘mama’ to me:
:cold beer and hot summer nights:
:my husband’s reassuring hand:
:books, books, books. i never tire of the magic within:
:glossy new magazines, full of possibility:
:stove top popped popcorn:
:campfires & s’mores:
:records slowly turning:
:chocolate, all kinds but especially good dark chocolate:
15 Comments
July 8, 2009 at 7:42 am
Great list – especially loving the “cool side of the pillow”!
July 8, 2009 at 7:59 am
By the way….what are s’mores?? I keep seeing them being mentioned on blogs but have no idea what they are….don’t think we have them over this side of the world!
July 8, 2009 at 9:10 am
“glossy new magazines, full of possibility” So true, I see them in the bookstore, and I end up leaving with an armful of them and much inspiration.
Exactly!! We can all come together and create a peaceful day that allows us to look at what is real to us, what we feel the most, what we want to look back on and remember one day.
Such beautiful words you have placed here.
Glorious!
July 8, 2009 at 9:50 am
Jack at slightly off center plays this as well. I have a private blog with my family, so now every monday my sisters and I make a post about the simple things that made us smile through the week. It helps me start the week with a positive attitude and a grateful heart
July 8, 2009 at 11:36 am
I’m nodding along to so many of these simply beautiful things on your list! Long & flowy dresses would definitely be high on my favourites card too and this year we’ve actually had some sunny enough days to wear them – what a pleasure!
July 8, 2009 at 12:03 pm
oh so much yumsciousness!!! simply beautiful!!!!
kindest of wishes
July 8, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I love this list. Books, chocolate and love.
It’s very nice to find your blog. Have a great day!
July 8, 2009 at 3:14 pm
All lovely, particularly love books, books, books, magazines! And campfires!
July 8, 2009 at 4:50 pm
long flowing dresses and books and the popcorn! yes! wonderful list of the good and simple.
July 8, 2009 at 5:43 pm
A great list!! Cheers to long flowy dresses, chocolate and books.
July 8, 2009 at 6:51 pm
I love your list and parts of it…well, I could have written it on my own list….
“my husband’s reassuring hand”…..perfect !
July 8, 2009 at 11:03 pm
yummy, yummy list! books, books, books, books, books and MORE books! yes! and magazines too.
July 8, 2009 at 11:59 pm
i could do with my husband’s reassuring hand – actually arms i what i need – right now. your list is great!
July 9, 2009 at 4:30 am
*SIGH*…love the every day magic here…pure delight! Thanks for sharing with you…and very glad to find your lovely blog!
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July 9, 2009 at 4:59 am
And bikes!