enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
Enchantment in April Front Porch Tea That 's the wise thrush; he sings each song twice over,Lest you should think he never could recaptureThe first fine careless rapture! Robert Browning, 'Home Thoughts from Abroad'. Browning shared his thoughts on the marvels of an April morning in England. April, the Angel of the Months. … [Read more...]
Some Days are Filled with Music and Harmony This was one of those mornings. I am delighted when my daughter is home for the weekends and especially on Sunday mornings. She is our pianist at church, so she begins her day by practicing and choosing her music. I love the house filled with music. I sit here at my desk enjoying my breakfast with a … [Read more...]
Early Morning Tea in a Cafe Happy Monday to you all! I traveled this morning with Dearest to shop, have lunch with him and to explore. Before starting my shopping, I stopped off at a local Coffee Shop Cafe called Blackbird. Here at Blackbird they roast their own coffee right at the front of the cafe - it is a fascinating … [Read more...]
Finding Your Passion Welcome to the first A Return to Loveliness post for 2013!I am so excited about what the year has in store for us. Blogging has been such an adventurethat I just love sharing and learning with you all. The first of the year grants us much opportunityreflect, review and to prepare for the upcoming days, weeks and months. … [Read more...]
The Rhythms of LifeI have to be honest, adjusting to my new schedule to includework days and blogging has been a wee bit difficult.There are days that are pure bliss and days that makeme want to pull my hair out!Having recently taken a (sick) few days - unexpectedly - to rest and to reflect, I have taken a look at making adjustments.Life is … [Read more...]
The Bliss of SolitudeFor oft, when on my couch I lieIn vacant or in pensive mood,They flash upon that inward eyeWhich is the bliss of solitude;And then my heart with pleasure fills,And dances with the daffodils.William Wordsworth – ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’I find myself on my own more often than not.This is the perfect time to reflect … [Read more...]
Creating Your Summer BlissIn the 1999 and the 2000 issues of Victoria magazinea 'Bliss Team' was created -Tricia Foley, Leslie George, Nancy Lindemeyer, Susan Maher and Robin Reiser."Be Happy. It's one way of being wise"~CollettePlanning Your BlissFirst up in the morning..."Put aside a pretty cupSome Irish Breakfast teaBuy a dozen orangesFind the … [Read more...]
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. Click here to contact me.
