Work.

Posted on February 5, 2013July 23, 2020 Posted in Grateful, work17 Comments

I thought I’d share a little of what I do since this is a question I get quite a lot. Custom sewing is somewhat of a lost trade and the only one I’ve ever really known. I was taught by my sweet mother who practiced for nearly 30 years.

Generally I work for designers doing interior work such as window treatments, bedding, small slip covers and cushions etc. I also take occasional mending/alterations.

My dream as a girl was to actually be the designer contracting the work out but alas it appears I’m stuck. I certainly can’t complain.

In light of this, today I’m grateful for…

1/ the space to create freely 2/ a mother who invested in me 3/ my boys being extra patient today so I could get what I needed done 4/ jobs (small or big every penny counts) 5/ truth

Vision.

Posted on February 4, 2013February 4, 2013 Posted in Grateful, Inspiration18 Comments

After a good run I had the urge to do a headstand. I think my brain needed more oxygen. A feeling I get often, makes me feel like a kid plus I liked the view.

“Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for it is now that God favors what you do. Always be clothed in white, and always anoint your head with oil. Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun–all your meaningless days. For this is your lot in life and in your toilsome labor under the sun. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.”
(Ecclesiastes 9:7-10)

1/ Healthy mind/strong body 2/ the simple joy of a new candle 3/ gifts from across the miles that tug at my heart (thankful for friends who get me) 4/ wool socks 5/ you (everyone reading this)

*what inspired you today?

Treat.

Posted on February 2, 2013February 2, 2013 Posted in Grateful, Kitchen11 Comments

1/ good friendships 2/ good food + drink 3/ wheels to get around 4/ my favorite vintage shop 5/ peace

*everything about this weekend. Sheesh! So good.

**treat yourself (big or little) you deserve it.

Moments.

Posted on February 1, 2013February 2, 2013 Posted in Grateful, home13 Comments

1/ this bed unmade (don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed sleep like I do here) 2/ the bite of winter at my window 3/ unexpected quality time with family I love 4/ bath time 5/ everything

Daily River + more gratitude. Please.

Posted on January 30, 2013January 30, 2013 Posted in daily river, Grateful23 Comments

Lets keep this going, no? Love the responses. You all are beautiful!

grace upon grace upon grace (Echoing a lot of you yesterday) / second chances (I don’t deserve them) / work (the joy and stress of being self employed) / a really lazy morning (coffee + long conversations + river walk) / canning party with a dear one tonight (homemade grape jelly anyone?)

*stay inspired loves

Making up. River Love.

Posted on January 29, 2013January 30, 2013 Posted in daily river, Grateful30 Comments

driving/splitting/stacking/watching /dreaming/playing/climbing/smiling

Days like today are few and far between but they have the power to carry me for some time. Grateful for all that was accomplished. The beautiful weather the hard work and now the tired boys sitting at my feet listening to Joni Mitchell on vinyl.

*penny for five things you’re grateful for today?

Effort. Daily River.

Posted on January 26, 2013January 26, 2013 Posted in daily river7 Comments

Out of my character how little I’ve taken advantage of this place so close to my heart and home.

I don’t know how long ill be here, much like every place I’ve lived. I’ve learned lessons at each home from not being “settled” on how to make the best of the two weeks or two years I end up in any given place. First house was to be grateful (check). Second house to ALWAYS plant a garden (check). Third to work hard even if there’s no guaranteed return (check). Fourth always ALWAYS paint the walls (check). Fifth walk to the river every chance I get, the sunsets here are too good to miss (check later).

Starting now I’m making an effort to take daily walks to the river. As long as we’re home. Ill post a shot each trip.

Go make the best of what you have. Enjoy the simple things in life. Be present. Live fully.

*remind me to take my real camera!

These days. This morning.

Posted on January 23, 2013January 23, 2013 Posted in Grateful, home, Personal31 Comments

*something about mornings lately.

Gracious gift from god that I’ve somehow learned to see the good in them. Mornings have always been the hardest part of my day. Something about waking up alone, not having anyone to say “you got this babe”. Not that anyone has ever said that to me… I just imagine life would be so different if you had support. Someone to run this race with. Fact is life is hard. Being on 24/7 for toddlers is HARD. Amaze but hard. Beautiful but hard.

So here’s to the beauty in these mornings I’ve grown to love. To a life that’s not perfect but a race that’s worth running. For myself for my boys and for my father.

xx
-B

Joy comes

Posted on January 22, 2013January 22, 2013 Posted in Grateful, home, Kitchen4 Comments

*grateful for these mornings.

Maasai Mara

Posted on January 21, 2013January 21, 2013 Posted in Africa, safari14 Comments

This week I’ve been back to the drawing board with a little project I’m working on to support the Yadumu project my brother started. Ill be happy to announce soon with more detail.

The project obviously has me reflecting on this adventure that easily made it in my top three life experiences. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.

Along with the incredible memories came the day my camera card corrupted just a few short hours into the trip. I was devastated to say the least upon discovering I’d lost a ton of incredible shots, a close up lion pride as well as video and other great memories. The tragedy forced me to sit back and enjoy it the best I could knowing I couldn’t capture it the way I wanted to share.

That I did.