Hi everyone. It’s Catherine Greer writing to you, author of The Bittersweet Bakery Cafe, lover of this beach above, mum of adult sons, believer in early mornings, hot coffee, small dogs and long walks.
If this week has been tricky for you I have something to share today.
Honestly, truly, give yourself permission to let in some joy.
Without even realising it, our lives can become so full of what we should be doing—or even what we should love.
Instead, just for this day, think about what honestly gives you joy.
And do a bit of that.
For me, here’s a quick list:
First-thing-in-the-morning coffee in my favourite chair, laptop on my lap, writing.
Planning a family Sunday dinner and deciding which dessert I’ll make.
Setting the table with candles, and clivias from the garden. The orange blooms look gorgeous in a vase (no arranging required, see above).
A dog walk and a phone call with a favourite cousin.
It’s the simple things, right?
It’s always the simple things.
I hope you find a way to take charge of this day and make yourself happy. You deserve it. We all do.
Love Catherine x
P.S. The Fun Stuff!
These peanut butter cookies. Wow.
Any midlifers feeling like you just can’t bear to always, always wear a bra but you want something super light for, say, evenings when you might be in your pjs but your 21 year old son invites four mates over for a late night barbecue, and you zoom around to help? These extra light, simple, totally inexpensive ‘sports bras’ are perfect. $6 each. Give it a whirl.
Still love these cute Mary-Janes for work. Come in black and white. Why are they so comfortable?
Heading into autumn? I love the look of this simple faux suede jacket. And if you’re in Spring like me, I loved these cute bathers from Target. In person, so fabulous!
What I’m reading: Lucy By The Sea by Elizabeth Strout.
I want to make the classic 7 Layer Salad for lunch, with a few twists by Southern Living. I think I’ll sub Greek yogurt for all that mayo!