Posts from the ‘Beauty Juls’ category

Just add glitter.
When in doubt… just add glitter. Life has it’s ups and downs. Bad days sneak up on us when we least expect it (or maybe sometimes we even will them to happen). Instead of being held back by those downer days, add a little sparkle to make it all better. You know what I mean… Hug someone unexpectedly. Eat a scoop of ice cream for breakfast. Play “Monday Monday” by the Mammas & Papas really loud in your car (admit it, you know the words). Just a little something to make the ends of your mouth turn up. Smile friend, it’s going to be a great day!

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Take flight.
Most everyone I know has dreams of flying. They speak of it with a sparkle in their eye and would choose it above any other wish to be granted in real life. The ability to soar above the earth and see things from above… To feel the wind in your hair and experience the freedom of a weightless being. Sounds glorious! I, however, have never dreamt of flying. I’ve tried to talk myself into it before closing my eyes – attempting to will my dreamstate into obeying. Sadly, I’ve never been rewarded with the joy of free flying. I guess I can’t be too disappointed. Truth is, I don’t actually know what I’m missing. So for now, I’ll live vicariously through the dreams of others, and continue my wish-quest to take flight.

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Locked out … Or in.
Key to a coy heart. Could be a hotel room key for a secret rendezvous. Could be a locked mailbox in a old world village waiting for a letter from a lost love… Whatever it is, let it unlock the inspiration in you.

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Freedom recognized.
Independence Day, July 4th 2013. More than 200 years of freedom to do as we choose, say, live. My 90 year old grandfather reminds me that freedom is not a right, but something that’s earned and defended. It’s not long ago that we struggled for what we enjoy today. Celebration and recognition are not only necessary on this fine day, but required.

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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 …

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