Thursday, May 31, 2012

times like these...

there are times when i would like to come here to my little space and unload all that is in my head and heart and i think to myself that i am going to really post something that gets some attention, 

maybe a real provocative thought or issue and get some feedback and comments...

and then i get here and i often don't really know what to say or how to say it (yep, that is a rarity for this gal), but it is true...
life is not always flowers and fun stuffs, it's not always that great at all, tensions can run high, finances run low, energy runs even lower at times, and just when you are living along your life, you realize that past issues, well, they still reside somewhere inside that you cannot quite pinpoint, nor resolve...

not to blame them but just to acknowledge they are there and have a little part in things & maybe just let them go a bit or a lot, whatever suits your fancy...

not long ago, a very very dear and most loved girlfriend told me that she  realized that the progression of her life clearly had been laid out by the choices she made, this is a simple concept and one that we all most likely have felt, but have we ever really pondered on it (don't do this too long for obvious reasons)

 and she felt that at this point in life, she was afraid to make too many decisions involving change, for fear it would result in the same old thing...hmmm...so perhaps it is simply that in fact we become a bit paralyzed at times and do not want to make changes or move forward just simply because past choices have not always led to the greatest results..

i get this, i am even guilty of this...however, it seems quite clear that we have to keep making choices about things that scare us, or about what makes us uncertain and shaky...for these are the things that make the difference...good or bad...we have to deal with the outcome of our choices and be ok either way the results end up.
Perhaps this was far from profound or provocative, perhaps it did not get much attention, but at least there was a little unloading of head and heart...feel free to do the same and leave me a comment!
happy thursday to all...
kelly

Sunday, May 27, 2012

piggy preciousness...



he was so precious... smart and happy, quiet and polite (well, i may be exaggerating on that one, but when a little guy is so endearing it is hard to not get carried away)..his tail could not stop wagging and his little nose was wiggling and sniffing all over the place...gosh darn it, if you have never met a baby piglet you will never know what i am talking about, but man o man was this little pig a winner! 

he actually had a personality and it was a wonderful thing to be around him for a short time (he was reserved by the way, in case you are wondering why I did not swoop him up and bring him home, plus our two large 4-legged family members may not take too kindly to him...but ya never know, do you)...so here's to you little pig man...maybe one day.

Friday, May 25, 2012

somedays...



are just for getting paint on paper, canvas or whatever i can get my hands on...music turned up, hot cup of tea on my work table and no distractions or thoughts to get in the way...i'd say these are some of my favorite days..
what does your fav day look like?

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

i always will...



listening to this while i work and wanted to share...lovely isn't it?

Monday, May 21, 2012

imagining...

all the possibilities of what i dream...
the wishes i hold close to my heart but which i am learning to let go of and give them wings to fly...for that truly is when they become what we dream, hope and wish for...freedom to be...


may you have this and more... today, tomorrow and just about whenever you please.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

rocks and visions...


it has taken sometime to realize that if i slow enough in my heart, head and soul to stop worrying or dwelling on things, but rather to hold a vision in that very heart, head and soul for what i would like to have come to pass...
some new items here

it does in fact evolve into a reality...and that is what is happening...so, if you truly do long for something in your life to be...hold on to that vision and do not be surprised when it appears to be coming around.  

Monday, May 14, 2012

little luxuries...


it is funny how the perception of luxuries has changed since having wee ones...how the simplest little thing can be so special...to me taking the time to read a book is a luxury, quiet moments, creative time, hot tea in the early morning before everyone wakes, a dog curled at my feet while i type this, music while i work, time alone and time together...

these are just a few luxuries i found this weekend...
how about you what little luxuries are you feeling?


happy mother's...


here is to all you lovely mother's! 

and to my own mum...who has shown me what mother love truly means.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

spinning...




that is how it feels at times...
often reminding myself to come back in, 
breathe deeply,
take it all in, 
revel in the moments...
you know those little ones that make you smile inside 
and be so happy for all that you have...
so i turn off the cell phone,
 keep away from the computer,
 quietly be present, 
hug a lot, 
listen closely 
and keep smiling inside...
how about you?

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

sweet appreciation...

captured our wee man as he entered class today showing his teacher just a glimpse of how much he appreciates her...sweet is this boy...

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

mother love...


i have been busy busy preparing these custom mother's day orders and can i just tell you how much my heart has swelled at the kindness and love for a mother...all these folks sending their mum's special thoughts and sweet, divine words and notes, it has truly been a pleasure and very special for me to be a part of spreading kindness and appreciation to mum's all over the good ol' USA...i am, i might add, very close to my own mum and that makes it all the more special...so, thank you kind lovelies for your orders, support and loving your mums!

Sunday, May 6, 2012

12 years wonderful...


12 years ago today...oh my...the world changed in ways that only love defines...here is to you my love, best friend, amazing father, man...just to name a few...your love and support knows no end and for that, I am so thankful...here's to us.

Friday, May 4, 2012

aaaaaart...








i have not experienced this in my whole life...this feeling of fullness, of watching wee ones exit rooms full of creativeness...it surely takes more than 25 minutes...bring it on...i marvel in the love and bliss of art...in our young ones...ahhhh

Thursday, May 3, 2012

no place like home

 

 there really is nothing that compares to coming home...to one's own wee abode, to the comforts surrounding, to the warmth of the sun through windows (spattered as they may be with dirt), to the routines of daily life that are sometimes overlooked but must be lived in and enjoyed regularly...ahhhh home...i do so love you....

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

however you say it...

mums really are quite cool...folks are sending vibes far and wide to their mother's from Still Lily...cannot hardly keep these on the shelves in my wee shop! have you told your Mum how much she ROCKS lately? Who really needs Mother's Day?