Hello, my friends! The news from this morning is real and raw — I know this is true. Forgive me if I don’t write about it in this small and uplifting corner of the internet. Thank you for your understanding.
And thank you for being here with me this morning. Last night was the longest night of the year, and I was lucky enough to be a beautiful backyard celebration under the stars enjoying it. Fresh air, a fire, lovely company: nothing is better than the simple things.
That celebration made me think about what I wanted to share with you today.
We have a back patio (above) and it can be the prettiest space with fairy lights. The lights, when we put them up, create what feels like an outdoor room…and it’s beautiful. It takes time and it’s a bit fiddly, but all it requires are cup hooks, fairy lights and an electrical outlet.
From something ordinary, it’s so easy to create ritual and even peace. It’s about living intentionally. The fairy lights are in the garage already, those hooks are in place on the patio. To make the magic, it’s just me…getting up on a chair, hanging the lights, and doing something intentional that I know I’m going to enjoy. (And then the beauty is there for everyone).
Being intentional always feels good.
It’s the weekend — but it’s also YOUR weekend. This is your time and mine to enjoy our lives a little. It can be simple.
Here’s my top list:
Care for my face: wash it and put on face cream.
Make sure the electric blanket has heated the bed before I hop in to read.
Get a stack of books! I use the library, sometimes kindle, and buying books is important to me.
Stand outside at night under that shower of stars. Look up.
Use the physiological sigh anytime to release stress (link below).
We’re going to live this day anyway, and we have the gift of being able to do that with some intention. It’s good to ask ourselves:
What makes me happy?
What can I do this Sunday that I enjoy? Night skies, face cream, pot of tea, walk, fairy lights? (What is it for you? You already know the answer.)
I hope you have a beautiful, intentional Sunday. Time to rest, appreciate yourself, and do a few things you love to do.
Catherine x
P.S. The Fun Stuff!
Discovered in the 1930s, here’s how to do the physiological sigh (with the science!)
Love these moisturising foot masks!
This crunchy, crunchy salad looks amazing.
Similar to my pearl hoop earrings above. So fun!