Some of my very favorite bloggers have already been featured, so to have my small blog included among them was an unexpected and happy surprise.
For those of you stopping by from The Lovely List - hello! A few things about me: I started this blog about a year ago, not long after I discovered I was pregnant with my first child. I write because it helps me process change; admittedly, I don't roll with the punches very well. Okay, FINE. I'm sort of high strung. When my son was born, I quit my job in communications and event planning and began life as a stay-at-home mother. It's been strange and wonderful and not anything like I expected, for better and worse. I enjoy taking pictures, but I'm nowhere near as good as my photographer-husband, whom I adore and whose photos I feature here occasionally.
To celebrate my love for the blogging world and all of the lovely ladies out there, I've decided to do a little giveaway of something that every woman should have: a classic moleskine notebook.
Leave a comment with one thing that makes your life lovely today. Comments close on Monday, August 31 at 8 p.m. PST. I'll randomly choose and announce the winner on Tuesday!
The weather makes my life lovely today. After months of wearing summer clothes (which I love), the refreshingly chilly weather today is a little reminder that it will soon be time to bust out all our yummy cozy fall clothing.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog.
-karen
you left a comment on my blog (calicobirdie) and I'm trying to figure out if I know you or how you arrived there! You have a beautiful blog anyway and I'd love to write in that notebook!
ReplyDeleteOne thing that makes my life lovely today is that someone called me really polite hehe I liked that :)
ReplyDeletehello! I found you through the "lovely list" and have been enjoying reading through your older posts. my life is lovely today because 2 of my 4 boys just started school again & I realized that I miss having them home. I know that I will enjoy this time with my younger 2 boys, but I am grateful when I realize I am counting the time until they come home. nice to meet you! -oxo-
ReplyDeleteYou are wonderful, so so glad to have you on. Thanks for inspiring! And today MY life is lovely because I am home, resting and enjoying my family. It's amazing how the simple things are the loveliest. Best of luck on your blogging journey and I will be back soon :)
ReplyDeletei made peace with some family members today =)
ReplyDeletelovely blog. i'm happy to have found you through the lovely list.
My life is lovely today becuase I'm spending the evening at Bennihanna with my lovely husband and some good friends who we haven't seen for a while.
ReplyDeleteAlso, lovely brown blouses have made my wardrobe happy today :)
I love your little blog.
ReplyDeleteToday friendship makes me happy.
I recently moved to a new state and I made a new friend. She is 25 years older than me and I love hearing her stories. We went to the zoo today. It was lovely.
Happy Weekend Hugs To You,
Fritzi Marie
Such a great blog, I love your writing! My life is lovely because I have two beautiful sleeping children in the room across the hall from me right now. I love knowing that they are tucked in all warm and snug while I'm only a few feet away.
ReplyDeleteToday...feeling "settled" and having friends and family safe, happy, and loved in our home. We are so blessed and I am so thankful.
ReplyDeleteSo glad i found your blog. just darling. i didn't roll with the punches very well after i had my first baby a year ago. i found the change super hard! can't wait to read more of your blog.
ReplyDeletespotting a lemonade stand and watching my three kido's eyes get brighter and brigher with excitement...of couse I said yes!
ReplyDeleteLaughter. Any type. Laughter from watching funny movies, from a small child who just discovered something new for the first time...
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through the Lovely List and it is great.
ReplyDeleteToday it rained for the first time in a while where I live and the world is filled by the smell of the rain and earth greeting each other. It is so fresh and clean.
Found you through the Lovely List and have really enjoyed reading your Blog.
ReplyDeleteToday I had a great day with my three lovely children. We went to the pet store so they could figure out what we have to buy before the new member of our family arrives - a Tibetian Terrier! They are very excited though it is bittersweet for me as the little dog in question belonged to my grandparents before they both passed away. Still, the kids utter joy for the longed for arrival of a dog is enough to make this a day special.
Looking forward to more of your writings
V x
PS Document every moment, every finger, every toe, ears, eyes etc etc - photography is something I came to by baby number 3 and I wish I had more shots of the first 2. Enjoy him xxx
today was made lovely by so many things. but, one thing i know for sure is, i have fallen head over heals for the land of blogs. it's like constant, incredible inspiration. so much better than television. today is made lovely by the many amazing, gifted, sharing women i discover daily thru the blogging world.
ReplyDeletethanks for another beautiful blog. xo kim
Hi! I just read through a bunch of your posts and your blog is just beautiful! Thank you for sharing so much of your self and your family, your writing style and reflections are just perfect. What a reminder of what really matters. Today, and every morning, my day is made lovely by my daughter (age 2) getting up and walking into our room first thing in the morning. Sure, it takes a few moments to shake off the sleep but the snuggles are so worth it!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog through the lovely list and I can't wait to read through it.
ReplyDeleteA hot strong cup of coffee, a chilly August morning, and a cozy wrap make my life lovely today.
I found your blog because of the Lovely List too! Your blog is beautiful in its simplicity & joy.
ReplyDeleteHmm. My lovely thing for today, as cheesy as it may be, is my husband. He is so kind & optimistic, & I learn so much from being around him! I am truly blessed.
Regardless of whether I win the journal or not (I used to be a writer, but left a writing job with a bad taste in my mouth from a horrid boss, so I'm trying to get back into it...slowly...), I really do enjoy your blog. Keep up the good work!
Hi Marisa, Just read your comment again on my blog and popped over. Am looking forward to reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like we're supposed to say what is lovely in our lives or something like that.
Yesterday an older woman at church told me how lucky I was to have my fifth little baby in my arms. I know. I feel blessed everyday. I have a lovely family. I am grateful!
Well, it's too late for me to enter, but I'd like to add my comment anyway. Today, what makes me happy is being able to drive to work with the windows down a little because it's cooler this morning than it's been in a couple months and almost feels like Fall is approaching! I am glad I found your blog.
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the cool crisp air and bright sunlight are making my life quite lovely today along with the fact that my parents are here and are quite good at entertaining my 3 year old son. to have him loved and to see that love in action is such a blessing on this fine day.
ReplyDeleteGreat mention, Marisa. Keep up the amazing work! P.S. Watch "Julie & Julia" it was amazing.
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