How My Journal Captured A Year of My Life on Paper.A Curated Life Journal: A Year of Life on PaperWhat is it? Why do it? How do I create one? The short quick answer ~ First, it is a notebook of this year’s life broken down into dreams, goals, and activities. Secondly, a place where you can turn for information. Thirdly, a record of things you did, you read, you listened to and ideas you are ... View Post
Gardening Grace Notes, My Garden Journal
This quote called to me - every word and every sentence. It has all the grace notes of gardening.“I love to grow plants inside and out. Furthermore, gardening brings me peace. My mind eases as I weed. I can get lost in a seed catalog. Reading an old book on gardening or flower arranging is a favorite way to spend a rainy afternoon. In short, I record all ... View Post
3 Steps to a Festive & Easy Fourth of July Party
Celebrate Independence Day in Style without a lot of work. Do these 3 steps, and then sit back and enjoy the day. Let’s make it an easy Fourth of July celebration.Step 1 - Hang Bunting and Flags to Add FestivityFirst, one of the quickest ways to add a patriotic theme is to drape bunting over railings or from the eaves. You can also hang flags from the porch columns, place flags along the walkway, ... View Post
Summer Fun Journal Layout for My Curated Life Journal
One place for all the great ideas to do this summer. A Summer Fun Journal Layout to plan your summer activities, music and recording memories.I wanted to start the summer with a list of things I wanted to enjoy this summer. Last year I got to the end of the summer and realized I had done half of the things I had wanted to do. Ugh, I thought 'I should have written it down'. So I am writing it down ... View Post
Ultimate Summer Fun List
Ultimate Summer Fun List - 10 Items to Help Enjoy the SummerThe first thing to remember is that the Ultimate Summer Fun List is to help create and curate a pleasurable summer season:Here are the Reasons Why I believe These Items Help Me Enjoy the SummerWith this purpose in mind, the 10 items for an ultimate summer fun list will help you enjoy the summer with style, fun, and memories. #1. Sun HatA ... View Post
Porch Living, How to Create Your Dream
The universal appeal to us. And how to create onePorch living has long had universal appeal. Porches are a place to catch a breeze, socialize, and chat with a passing neighbor. These days, porches also have a nostalgic quality as we rush through our day. A porch is the space between the outside world and our inner home. It is the space where we show the world a bit of ourselves and our home’s ... View Post