Coloring Book Wallpaper by Jon Burgerman

Isn't this great for a kids room? How could you step foot in a room like this and not want to color? Coloring is very meditative,mesmorizing.... and such a great escape from the stressors of everyday life.... This wallpaper was designed by Jon Burgerman, a UK based artist famous for his doodling, drawing and illustrations....

My Other House...

Or did I mean to say...I wish this was my other house!

I have had this photo saved on my desktop for quite sometime and can't seem to recall where I got it from or what I'm to do with it.... All I know is that everytime I'm going through files on my computer and stumble upon it,I am transported to a far away place where there are no disruptions and little stress... A place where I can think clearly and calmly,feeling the warmth of the sun upon me & appreciating all of god's creations that are here on this earth for us to enjoy....

Today it also makes me think of how much I would love a much needed vacation with my family...

Memories of my 70's Childhood...

I had this same phone growing up, only ours was gold! My parents remodeled our kitchen when I was around 10 and although it was small, it mimicked the style of "The Brady's" kitchen with orange formica counter tops and walnut cabinets. The wallpaper was gold with spices all over it... and a gold phone to match. It sounds horrible now but we were really stylin' then... 
My mom had a blonde shag haircut and my dad had a longer style haircut parted on the side, and they were sporting maxi skirts and leisure suits! Those were the days! How groovy was our family in the seventies... Oh by the way, we did have the long phone cord on ours so you could reach everything in the room. I guess we were privileged(not). The problem with the long phone cord was that it would get so tangled and twisted, that you would have to stand on a kitchen chair and unwind it every once in a while... 
Remember that? Or am I dating myself....

How Pretty is This Picture?

I love this photograph....Brunettes with blue eyes are always so stunningly beautiful and the necklace is great too... It would be so easy to make...

I love this video and song....Makes me sooo happy and inspired!

Inspirational Post....

I just wanted to say.....thanks for all of the comments on my last post! I am new to blogging and who would have known that all of you, like me would find the video of that little girl....chanting in front of the mirror about what she loves.... so thought provoking... It made us all want a little piece of what she has... the love of the life that we are living right now...not worrying about has happened in the past or what's in store for us in the future...but loving what you have right now... Each day is a fresh start, a new beginning... something we all need reminding of from others all of the time to keep us from not missing out on our very own life... Slow down, have faith, and listen carefully and you will be amazed at how it can transform your day, your week and your life! So on this day....Wednesday... if you have been racing uphill through the week at full speed, try coasting through the rest of the week...looking around and  putting the breaks on a little to slow down and experience all there is to see, experience and be thankful for!

Check out Jane's post today from her inspirational blog.... The Painted House
Thanks Jane!

XO Jill

I Want To Be A Little Girl Again....

Don't you want what she has?
I am going to try to remember to start each day being thankful for everything I have and stop focusing on what I don't have or what is not right in my life. Life can be tough but I do believe that a positive attitude goes a long way along with slowing down and being present in your life. We are all rushing around, trying to get so much done in a day, that we're missing life!

 Take time to thank God for all you have and then listen for his voice,all day... Slow down and appreciate all this world has to offer! Live your life today like a beautifully innocence child....taking in all of the wonders of the world ....

Have a wonderful day!

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