The Earth Laughs in Flowers

I have a window above my kitchen sink.  The view was mostly of the side of our neighbor's garage.  Then the last few weeks, all along the garage, flowers are blooming.  

I love the view.  The flowers aren't noticeable [to others] because of their location.  

Today I thought what a happy view through my window.  I felt like the roses were put there just for me to enjoy.  Facing me.  Thank You, God...You know me.  I see the beauty.    

  

  

 

 

  

 "The earth laughs in flowers."  E.E. Cummings

~Kate

Don't Be Thrifty

There was a time I told my husband not to bother buying me flowers.  They are just going to die, I remember saying.  I really was far too practical and thought it a waste.   
Then I changed my mind.  

Once I remember visiting my sister-in-law's [and brother's] home for a quick overnight.  I don't remember what was going on in my life but I was weary.  My sister-in-law had the guest room made up for me.  As I walked into the bedroom that evening, everything looked so pretty and inviting.  It was dimly lit and on the nightstand she had placed a handwritten goodnight note, with beautiful lettering, to me.  Next to the note she had set a mug filled with a hot drink.  It really dawned on me in that moment how beauty can minister to our tired, weary hearts.  Taking time, giving attention, being extravagant in our display can speak "I love you" to others.  Sometimes there are more important things than being practical.  

~Kate

A Bit Crafty

I found this lovely little project over at Dottie Angel this afternoon.  Oh, for sweet!  

I already had all the materials needed in my "art tote" to create with Grace this evening.  First, we cut out the "valentines" from old book pages.  Then we were on to cutting hearts out of fabric remnants.  Tonight after she went to bed I pulled out my sewing machine and stitched the page edges.  Easy and quite therapeutic, I must say.  The valentines are now waiting on the table for Grace to bring to her girl friends. 

~Kate

A Little Crush

I know money can't buy happiness.  It can, however, buy these beauties.  They called my name at 

TJ Maxx and I answered.  They cost less than I saved in coupons grocery shopping last week and were 1/3 of the price listed on the "Me Too" website.  I walk past my closet, see them, and smile.  

~Kate 

Beauty

"Beauty speaks. Beauty invites. Beauty nourishes. Beauty comforts.
Beauty inspires. Beauty draws us to God." (Eldredge)