LaLaLand

(This picture is courtesy of Christa Wagner)

Yes it's true, I have been somewhere other than here. Well I am here of course but somewhere deep has been occupying my mind and body. The kind where you don't know what it is but your heart tells you to keep quiet, spend lots of time alone, and do only the things that keep you fulfilled . The things that don't require a lot of energy. I also have been nursing a cold that is trying to keep me down but it 's not just a cold, it's also LaLaLand which I occasionally visit to sooth the soul. So here is a list of things that help me when I feel the need to visit LaLaLand...

*A gallon of whole milk to use every drop in a long hot bath, in the dark, with a candle and the curtains open so I can see the stars.

*Home made chicken soup that sooths the body.

*A clean kitchen floor free of the previous weeks traffic...this is one of those things that truly does make me feel better and does not require to much energy.

*A quiet home with only the sounds that a home can make, also the occasional cats meow telling me it's time for snuggles.

*Tinctures and concoctions from Dr. Jess  that sooth the soul and body.

*Fresh flowers and pumpkins that remind me the seasons are changing...so important here in hot, hot, hot Arizona.

*Sleeping in...ahhh love this one.

*Lounging around in my most comfy pants.

*The sound of the laundry machine doing it's magic

*Girlfriend phone dates.

*Paying a visit to all my favorite blogs, saying hello and maybe stay for some tea.

These are just a few of my favorite things I do more of when I feel this way...

Open heart

Over the past few months I feel as if I am living with my heart wide open. I notice lots of lil moments that leave me feeling so peaceful & grounded & and just plain happy sappy. I'm not sure if it is all a part of being engaged and living off a daily dose of happy endorphins or just a process, a layer of being in the middle of a life altering rite of passage but it all feels so right and so good. I have worked hard to get to this place in my life and I want to just absorb all the juicy splendor I can stand! So here I sit, honoring my feelings, taking every opportunity I can to connect, feel, and be a witness to this open heart adventure.
What kinds of things are you witnessing in your life? I would love to know!

Life

My latest lil piece of art..tiny yet significant

Crafty goodness

My my my I have been in such a productive crafty mood! Since I have been on break from school life has slowed down enough to catch my breath, fill my cup and renew my mojo. Here are pictures of some of the wonderful things that I've been up to...

I made these adorable house pants out of 2 pillow cases

 My famous Jammy Jam in the making

♥The complete product ♥

 Home*made Strawberry Ice cream...ohhh man

This post was from earlier in the summer and for some reason I left it behind...But it's never too late as now with school, new office & wedding planning I've been on a roll today!

Alaska Adventures

Doesn't this place make you want to just cozy up with a good book or a girly outing

One of my favorite places in Alaska....Homer. You must visit the spit and throw rocks in the ocean

Im a happy girl

Do you see what I see?

Our dear friend Miss. Carol is passionate about her "Junk Yard Art"...*Love*

The vibrant colors of Alaska are awe inspiring♥