25 February 2013

Gratitude Monday

Gratitude for a Monday. 

Today, I am grateful for quiet repose in these very busy times. Even if the repose is stopping for 5 seconds to take a picture of something that catches your eye. 

I am grateful for all the ways my life interlocks together. gold boots, screens, blossoms, & my feet. somehow it all works together to make life more interesting.

I am grateful for black & white images. You don't need to see the overlaying tones of green to know that they are there, mixed underneath the shades of grey. These images I took are not perfect, but I love the way the light dances between all the dark.  

I am grateful for my love of art. I am grateful when my the boys come to me with arms filled with paper, pens and brushes, asking for a space at the table, ready to create. Ready to just lose themselves in a little project.  I love watching the process unfold, on making a dull space more vibrant. I am grateful for art projects completed, for displaying things hand-made proudly on our walls.
I am always grateful for moments when I see light at the end of the tunnel and can distinguish the forest for the trees. thats a hard one, but I am always grateful for it when it comes.


What are you grateful for in your life this week? 
                           XXOO

20 comments:

  1. Those are all beautiful! I especially love that you are fostering a love of art in your children it's a beautiful gift to give them,

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    1. Thanks Lila! Your sweet comment has made my morning! xo

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    2. I've linked back to you in my most recent Gratitude vs Greed. Love the blog style update btw.

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  2. Love these images and the positive attitude of the post... Have a nice one!

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    1. thanks so very much! have a fabulous start to the week. xo

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  3. Your images are so interesting to look at and ponder! I am grateful for winter even though I'm kind of tired of it, because it helps to cultivate my loves of knitting and reading. ;)

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    1. winter can be tiring, but it also always makes me want to knit and read more! It also makes me so very grateful for spring. Have a lovely Monday. xo

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  4. What a beautiful post, Rebecca! This week, I am grateful for the first rays of sunshine that are the promise of Spring. I'm grateful that the dark, cold mornings are finally a thing of past. I am grateful for amazing movies: Midnight in Paris is on top of my list right now. And I'm grateful for being able to dream, and plot the ways to turn my dreams into reality...And I'm grateful for finding your blog which has given me the inspiration to think of all the things I'm grateful for :)

    xx Ivana

    Macarons and Pearls

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    1. Oh beautiful! What lovely thoughts. So many things to be grateful for! I too love when this time of dark winter nights slowly start to pass into the lighter ones of spring. I love hearing about dreams and the plotting ways that other's turn those dreams into a life well lived. I am grateful that you left a note that made me smile! and so grateful that you stopped by! xo

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  5. So many happy thoughts and images. I love your family art, the best way to pass the day.

    xox Lilly

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    1. Thanks so Lilly! I am sure you do loads of art with Little Smith. have a lovely day!xo

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  6. Loving the positive energy of this post! Thanks for sharing! Xo, M&K at BT

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    1. Thank YOU both for stopping by. Love the title of your Blog "Brewed Together" sounds as if you have loads of fun together. xo

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  7. Your images are so pretty!
    I took a day off today and went to a walking trail nearby. I felt utterly grateful for the time I had today enjoying nature and waking together with a person I love. Reading this post reminded me of a thousand more things I am grateful for. Thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts.
    :) Liz @ rusticpeach.com

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    1. ohhhh I adore walks in Nature! They are always made more special when done with the one you love. thanks so very much for stopping by! I am very grateful! xo

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  8. I LOVE that set of black and white images! The light and the different textures all go so well together. And I also love all that watercolor- I always enjoy seeing the artistic process of others!

    P.S. Thanks for your sweet comments on Kelsey's blog yesterday- they totally made my day!

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    1. Oh Kate! YOU made my day by not only commenting on my post, but by "following" me as well. Eternally grateful! I love your blog and I think your creative cleanse is awesome! xo

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  9. That was lovely, lovely, lovely. A little break in my day. Thank you. x

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    1. thank you for stopping in to say hello! love the world wide gratitude movement. It is like giving the world over a big embrace. xo

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hello there! I love it so when you leave a bit of a note to let me know how you are and what you are thinking. I always love to hear about the things inspiring you and moving you through your day.

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