Stopping for directions, need to get back on the road to enlightenment.

I have been on this journey and now I think I'm lost.  The map is not as clear and it is really old.  

These dang Desires keep getting in my way and push me of course.

Courage.

Love this quote.

Quote by Ambrose Redmoon.

Way with Words.

Feeling brave and hopeful right now.  Enjoy, Heidi

All images found on Pintrest

Sleep, a woman's secret weapon.

Summertime means not having to get up early to take the kiddo to school, this means sleeping in.

Without sleep I feel sick and have nonexistent coping skills, but with sleep, I feel like Super Woman.

I need to go now and get some sleep.  Enjoy, Heidi

      Etsy

Here's to the Crazy Ones.

I love this.  Enjoy your weekend.  Heidi

Apple Inc.

Happy Weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Flora Grubb

Gonna Make some pretties inspired by this.

Gonna bake and devour these.            Source

Gonna do some of this.

                                       Money Grabber -Fitz and the Tantrums
  Gonna add this to my iPod and Rock and Roll til I see you on Monday.  Enjoy, Heidi

Ebb and Flow of Life.

Yesterday, I kept pondering the quote, "Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should".  It helped, I also unglued myself from the news and spent some time with my son, potting up some new plants we recently purchased.  I bought my first Meyer Lemon tree and have had it in my home for the past few days, the fragrance from the blossoms is magnificent.  I cooked chicken and broccoli, a recipe I found over at Annie's Eats and it was delish.  So what I am trying to say is, "Keep calm and carry on".  I made a donation, said many prayers, added a link on my blog for Japan.  Now, I just need to be the best me I can be and do what I do, because that is what makes the world go round.  I spent some time (5 to 10 minuets) at the home of Sting and his wife, Trudie while I was pondering the Universe.  A beautiful Tuscan farm near Florence, that over looks the Valdarno Superiore valley.  Breath taking.  Enjoy, Heidi

 Wisteria vining up the arbors, star jasmine growing on the walls and agapanthus blooming all around, these plants are easy and beautiful.

 Italian cypress tress, box woods and lavender were everywhere. (easy plants for Texas as well)

                                                     List of things to do: Learn to play chess.

                                Check out the old olive trees in the back.  Olive trees grow very well in Texas too

and..... several hundreds perhaps thousands have been planted on the farms around Burton. (where I live)

                                        This view reminds me of the Claire Valley in South Australia. 

Oh yeah, this is Italy.

                                                        Dining Al Fresco.

The perfect pool, the perfect view.  I think all I need is a Sangria.

All images via Architectural Digest.

If you can do this....

If you can start the day without caffeine;

If you can get going without pep pills;

If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains;

If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles;

If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it;

If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time;

If you can forgive a friend's lack of consideration;

If you can overlook it when those you love take it out on you when,

through no fault of your own, something goes wrong;

If you can take criticism and blame without resentment;

If you can ignore a friend's limited education and never correct him;

If you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor friend;

If you can face the world without lies and deceit;

If you can conquer tension without medical help;

If you can relax without liquor;

If you can sleep without the aid of drugs;

If you can honestly say that deep in your heart you have no prejudice

against creed or color, religion or politics; then, my friend, you are

almost as good as your dog.

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Images found on Pintrest

Setting the Standards.

Happy weekend to you all.  Heidi

Beautiful People.

The most Beautiful People

we have ever known are those

who have known defeat, known

suffering, known struggle, known

loss and have found their way

out of the depths.

These persons have an

appreciation, a sensitivity of life

that fills them with compassion, gentleness and a deep loving concern.

Beautiful people don’t

just happen.

 

Elizabeth Kubler Ros

I am drawn to these people and now I know why. I don't see suffering in the same way I used to.  Heidi

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A New Year's Toast.

Wishing all my lovely peeps a FABULOUS NEW YEAR!

        Found here

BFF=Best Friends Forever

            I have the greatest friends here in Texas as well as all over the world, you guys ROCK!!! 

                                            Print by Ros Shiers  found on Rockett St. George

This is Powerful Stuff.

Music and words have the power to change your mood and to inspire. 
Being raised on Motown, I am loving me some  Sean Hayes - This is Powerful Stuff and When we fall in. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.  Love, Heidi

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                              Mod CLoth

The 7 rules to understand design and designers.

I love how ya find a quote or a saying that resonates with you just at the time you need it the most.

(Imagination is more important than knowledge, Albert Einstein).

Fabien Barral is an awesome graphics designer.  He and his wife have the company Harmonie Interieur, a company that makes and sells wall decals.  I am loving this designer.  Enjoy, Heidi

Harmonie Interieur

Harmonie Interieur

Harmonie Interieur

                                                                  Harmonie Interieur

Kindness

Found on We Heart It.

Found on We Heart It.

Found on We Heart It.

Found on We Heart It.

Found on We Heart It.