Keeping it light today with a little visual eye candy. I was inspired to look around and think about what makes me happy. What inanimate objects bring me the most joy? What are some of the things I could not live without? How about you? What makes your heart soar?

remember when
I love all of the little quotes and sayings that are found in my home. They make me smile, they keep me grounded, and they add a touch of whimsy and truth to my space.

flowers
My yard/gardens are a labor of love. The second I step outside or pull into the driveway, a smile crosses my face. I find working with soil very relaxing and the visual reward is stunning! As you can see, I love the color red and incorporate it in the yard in as many ways as I can. It just POPS!

nuskin
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things i like
I don’t know where I would be without my technological gadgets! They keep me connected for work and for play. I can’t exercise without my iPod! My phone and my laptop allow me to work seamlessly — whether at my desk, at a local coffeehouse, or by the seashore. I love that I am free from the confines of an office! My camera is often at my side. From it, I pour over images that eventually become scrapbook pages. Capturing the everyday, creating a legacy for my children, engaging in a couple forms of art and stress release. The final image is just a small portion of my sea glass collection. The summers are full of trips to the ocean where I scour the shore for treasures, often accompanied by my daughters (and occasionally my mom — she is the one who started my sea glass tradition). These things all make me so happy!

Favorite things

A few of my favorite places and things to do are: sitting on the edge of the shore with my Kindle, watching my beloved Bruins play, the DeCordova Museum, and my bedroom. As far as I am concerned, I feel most at peace when the lull of the waves are close by. The DeCordova is a great place to connect with the outdoors and experience the art all around me, and my room is a sanctuary where I rest and recharge.

Share your favorites with me. I would love to see them! XO