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A Carefully Curated Life

Loving the Ordinary

Dreaming of Home: Beginning Thoughts

Dreaming of Home: Beginning Thoughts. The 2nd part of the SeriesDreaming of Home: Beginning ThoughtsWe are starting Dreaming of Home with beginning thoughts. Previously in the blog, December Musings, stated, “A Home, I believe, that supports us allows us to go out into the world and build our dreams. Our relationship to home is like our relationships with others - as we nurture, grow and spend ... View Post

2023 CCL BOOK CLUB, Please join us

THE BEGINNING IDEA OF A CCL BOOK CLUBWhat I said last year about a CCL Book Club, “Starting a Book Club has been calling to me for a few years. In 2021, I asked if anyone was interested, a few of you said “Yes”. But I didn’t jump in – to be honest a bit of overwhelm jumped into my head. I couldn’t decide which books to read. So the idea has been swirling around for a year yodeling at me. ... View Post

How-to reflect on your goals and dreams in three steps

3 Steps for an End of the Year Goal ReviewHappy December! We only have a few more weeks of the year. I would like to ask you. “How did you do on last year's goals, resolutions and adventures?” It's that time. Time to reflect on your goals and dreams - let's take a moment for an end of the year goal review. Here are three easy steps for your reviewIt's the end of the year, let’s reflect on the ... View Post

5 Fun Activities to Enjoy this Summer

Take a moment to pause and enjoy this summerPart of living a Carefully Curated Life, a CCL life, is enjoying the months and seasons. Take a moment to pause and enjoy the moment, whether you have a few minutes, an afternoon, or a whole day. Summer is full of special days, times together, and sun-filled activities. Make time to enjoy this summer.That is why I came up with my loving lists—ordinary ... View Post

My Seasonal Home-Keeping Ritual Revealed

A Little Bit of History about This Early Summer Home-keeping RitualA seasonal home-keeping activity I grew up with was when my Grandmother washed and put away the woolen and winter clothes every spring. Then, she would put them in the cedar closets and add cedar shaving sachets. I had friends whose mothers would use mothballs. But have you ever smelled mothballs – Whoa, that is an aroma. Have you ... View Post

Have you heard the rumor about tulips and daffodils?

Rumor about tulips and daffodils:Some people tell a rumor about tulips and daffodils, “They don’t play together well.” Others say, “Each wants to be the star of the vase”. And well, I can’t repeat what others say about them. Lol.Let’s just say each of them has its own “special distinctions.” Now, I will tell you information I’ve heard from seasoned florists since I was a child in my Aunt’s kitchen ... View Post