We are surrounded by beauty.
We just forget to notice. As a not-so-subtle reminder for myself to stop and really see the beauty around me – be inspired by rich images and pretty things – I’m (over)committing myself to post one “bit of beauty” a day. Most shot by wildly talented folk, and possibly a smathering of a few captured by my trusty iPhone. Hopefully you’ll take pause to appreciate as well. Here’s to all things beautiful …
Who knew…? Oscar the Grouch was originally orange.
When he first appeared on Sesame Street in the original show in 1969 (Lordy, I feel old), Oscar was not green, but orange! No explanation on the color change in Season 2, other than Oscar’s story that he changed colors while visiting his cousins in a swamp. Based on the personality of a “magnificently rude” waiter, Carroll Spinney has been Oscar’s voice since his premier – wow, 44 years voicing our favorite crabby trash-lover.
Hungry for more Sesame Street and Muppet trivia? More fun tidbits, like Kermit was first fashioned from Jim Henson’s mothers’ coat and ping pong balls.
There is so much complexity in this world. The daily crush of busy lives. Sometimes it’s the most simple of things to bring us back – to find a brief moment of peace that lets your shoulders drop as you take a deep breath.
I love fresh flowers in the house, and lately I’ve been drawn to simple greens in glass. Lasting longer than blooms, giving that moment of ahhhh. In the powder room, on the patio, on the dining room table. Wait… I need some on my bathroom vanity. How did I miss that?
Glass with a single twig, or even with a few brown stones at the bottom is my favorite.
There’s also something about greens in a stark white vase. Still simple, but cleaner, with a hint of modern.
Either way, it’s time to breathe deeply add a bit of the outside to the inside. I’m off to hunt for the perfect twig for my vanity…
:: Juls
There’s something about the kitchen.
It’s the hub that makes a house a home. Ever notice how everyone congregates there when you have a party or dinner with friends? I think it’s the idea of the center-point that draws me in – it makes me want to add special touches to raise the interest level for those who gather there. These are four of my favorite kitchen accoutrements, some owned, some on my wish list.
In honor of my aunt’s amazing talent… I’m sharing her adorable idea on how to make paper plate bunting. For grand daughter’s 5 year old birthday, she creating the princess party to beat all princess parties. For this “once upon a time” bunting, you’ll need:
Glue a doily between a plain and a pink paper plate – pink paper plate on top. Press tightly together so the doily ruffles (so cute!). Then glue the patterned scrapbook circle onto the pink plate. Add the letter to each plate (glue or double-sided tape) and pin to a ribbon or twine. Super easy and especially precious!
Juls Juls 