Last week, we turned a spotlight on our love for blue.
Now today, let's lovingly gaze at blue's twin sister, green. Not an identical twin mind you, a fraternal one.
Green is the background that lets life appear.
It does not compete. It supports.
I'll claim that green is a neutral, and I bet you'll agree. It pairs easily with blue, pink, yellow, brown, purple, and even animal prints.
Because green already belongs to everything. READ MORE
Blue endures. We all love it. We all look good in it. I'd venture to guess that everyone reading this has at least one blue room in their house. Blue feels steady and familiar, kind of like home.
When I'm buying stones, I'll buy half in blue and split the rest among all the other colors. Why? Perhaps because our subconscious tells us that blue evokes calm, trust, steadfastness. After all, it's the color of deep water, wide skies and open horizons. I think it invites me to pause, to breathe, to see with more clarity.
Let's turn our collective Love Note gaze to the why. READ MORE
Ah January. It may just be my favorite month. And by the time it arrives, I am more convinced of it.
I made it to the finish line - of another holiday season in retail, and of another year of challenges and joys, victories and losses.
Now, at last, it's the season for my favorite avocation: navel gazing. What brought me joy? And I know, my dear Love Note readers, that you share my pleasure in gazing at the night sky and pondering life's imponderables. Of searching not just for answers, but for the questions that lead us to where we are meant to be. READ MORE
Let's talk about Christmas magic for a moment.
If Christmas were a stage production, I think we can all agree:
Mothers would be the lighting designers, set decorators, costume department and stage managers - quietly cuing the magic while everyone else applauds the show. (Not to mention taking a stint as head of craft services*.)
And so, today I have a little something to help celebrate your magic making. Go ahead ... do a little lipstick refresh and take a deep bow. Gaze up at your own name in bright lights at the very top of the marquis because ...
You've earned it sister. READ MORE
At this point, I'm not going to take up much of your day. Merry Everything! Happy baking, gift wrapping, grocery procuring, bedroom spiffing, UPS running, firewood hauling, and champagne popping!
I do have a little inspiration to start your week - I've watched this delightful clip six times this morning alone. This little fellow is describing his role in the nativity pageant to his mum, and he's my new hero. He's got one of the classic roles, and the joy with which he claims it everything. Have a look here. Isn't that exactly what Christmas feels like? It's a reminder of how good it feels to show up (no matter how small the stage), to be chosen, and to celebrate our unique place in the story of the season. Get in there - LET'S GO - YES! I love you Milo. READ MORE
