The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ May 19

I just discovered a charming weekly activity hosted by Peggy over at The Simple Woman.  It's called The Simple Woman's Day Book and it reminds me somewhat of Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach.  I used to love to read that book every day; it truly does celebrate the simple joys of this world and our lives in it.

FOR TODAY

Outside my Window... the sun sets over Spring's newly green trees and rolling hills. 

I am thinking... what a lovely weekend I had, spending time with my family and watching Miss Potter yet again. 

I am thankful for... good news that my sister's health is stable for now, and cooler weather than the 100 degrees days of late last week!

From the kitchen... ice cold soda and, later, a bowl of refreshing sherbet sparkled my taste buds.

I am creating... a job opportunity for someone who is interested in working part time.

I am going...to have a routine week working full time during the day and enjoying beautiful evenings at home.

I am wearing... black jeans, black ballet flats, a black tank top, and a crisp black and white tailored blouse, plus gold watch, necklace, bracelet, and earrings.

I am reading... all my favorite monthly home decorating magazines, and want to soon dive into the pages of a good summer read!

I am hoping... the decisions made in the impending political elections lead this country and the world to a peaceful state of being, and I am hoping my sister's energy remains good.

I am hearing... birds chirping and my favorite music playing from my iPod.

Around the house... a huge new white hydrangea plant located at my front door is beginning to bloom, birds sing all the live-long day, a heritage oak right outside my living room and dining room windows make me think sometimes that I live in a charming tree house, the swimming pool is lit by sunshine by day and by underwater lighting by night.

One of my favorite things... the sight and smell of fresh cut flowers on surfaces in my home: dining room table, coffee table, bedside table, and kitchen table. 

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week... think ahead to the 3-day weekend and take full advantage of that extra day to optimize how I spend time with family and friends, and fine tune my home to make it feel even more welcoming. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you... I love the sturdy hydrangea blossom comprised of delicate petals in blues, pinks, and whites; the more flowers per plant the better!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Comments

[llisa]

I love hydrangeas! We grew up with them all around our neighborhood in Virginia, but they're the dickens to try to grow in Colorado. I love how they dry so perfectly for fall arrangements. Lovely day to you! It's been fun stopping by! &:o)

[meg]

Your hydrangeas are lovely~ they are among my favorites & I'm anticipating the first bloom on mine in the couple of weeks (if the heat doesn't get it first :-()
I see that you are a "Snapdragon" also & are familiar with "Simple Abundance"- have you read her "Romancing the Ordinary"? A truely wonderful book.

[Kelli]

I enjoyed reading your Daybook! I love Miss Potter, too and your hydrangeas are gorgeous!
~Kelli

[Kathy]

I enjoyed reading your daybook. You have a really lovely blog! Your picture is beautiful. I've always wanted hydrangias and I can't seem to keep one alive! I read some of your page about your sister. It must be very difficult to see her going through such a serious illness. Have a perfect weekend…Kathy@ Mimi’s Garden

[(((((HUGS))))) sandi]

I am enjoying these daybooks sooo very much! I'm a hydrangea fan too~I have a beautiful blue one beside my front door. Sadly, I don't have a digital camera to capture it! (((((HUGS))))) sandi