changing it up
wow it’s hard to believe we’re half way through may already. summer is going to be here soon and it would be great to savor every minute this year instead of remembering it fondly once it’s flown by. for now i’ll settle for a quiet and peaceful spring sunday at home making little improvements. i’ve been surfing this morning and thought i’d just share a couple super easy of DIYs that popped up.
paint a window frame a cheery color
paper the inside of a drawer
or a cabinet
or a little more ambitious, paper the inside of a closet
pinterest.com/pin/38702878020602149
make panels out of foam core and fabric
add a fat trim to plain curtains
use gold paint to trim prefab doors
rearrange wall art
paint a staircase in color
add something lacy to a window screen
use plain 12 x 12 tiles to separate herbs
use that wagon wheel!
trick out a single planter
if you’re home i hope you enjoy a little nesting. i may start the herb garden today. have fun with whatever you’re up to!
and if you’re just not in the mood to do any of it, pull out the glitter, it’s the fastest way to improve almost anything!
what happens in the middle of nowhere
There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.
-Bern Williams
good norning and bon weekend! it’s memorial day so i’m sending thanks to all the troops who’ve worked hard to protect our freedom over the years without judgement or politics including my own dear dad and brothers.
we’ve been working non stop lately but last night i had a chance to do a little armchair traveling and explore the idea of going to a couple upcoming events with volunteers for peace (vfp.org) this summer. below are two happening in july. there’s something for everyone including boys and girls, single adults and families. they’re held all over the world and range from archaeological digs to bringing clean water to communities in need. the sky’s the limit! normally i’d never travel to the mountains or far inland as a coastal lover. still these are good jump offs to start an overseas trip. take a look at the site and if you decide to go, let me know!
FRANCE
The Valley of Wonders (La Vallee des Merveilles) is in the French Alps. There were more than 40,500 protohistoric rock carvings dating from the Chalcolithic and the Bronze Age discovered throughout the region.
this one is near the Côte d’Azur. it’s also known as the valley of marvels.
way up in the mountains someone stumbled onto ancient rock carvings that are thousands of years old. what were they doing up here way back then?
It’s accessible only by hiking which is why the prehistoric site has been so well preserved.
Mount Bego, which rises to 2,872 meters, dominating its imposing stature valleys. The terrain has been shaped by glaciers that ran down its slopes there some 10,000 years ago.
this little guy has become the poster child for the region.
the work will be done in one of the caves of marvels
so many ancient sites have the spiral as a recurring theme. some of the oldest are in france.
breteau-photographe.com/galerie/vallee_merveilles
and thousands of carvings like these are all over the rocks. i’m fascinated with the petroglyphs. what were they trying to say?
Vallée des Merveilles-fr.wikipedia.org
this traveler made a panoramic interactive of the region which he uploaded below:
360cities-vallee-des-merveilles
ITALY
anyway after that i’d head to italy where they’ve been creating a sustainable eco- friendly town from ancient ruins. again, not in my first choice for a travel destination necessarily but a good starting point nonetheless! granara-eco-village-green-camp
flickr.com/photos/franci86/2911938134/sizes/m/in/photostream
it’s supposedly close to parma
and picturesque to say the least
it looks like the town was once abandoned
groups of dedicated visitors have come and put their hands on it to bring it back to life and repurpose and modernize it while maintaining its beauty and history.
of couse you always eat well in italy, even in the middle of nowhere!
youtube.com/watch?v=bv9Bm1PbKoA
above is a good photo video just to get an idea.
anyway VFP offers so much that it’s impossible not to find something to sink your heart and/or teeth into. they offer over 3000 projects in more than 100 countries around the world. below is just in europe! visit their site to open up the rest of the world. in the meantime have a great weekend with the ones you love!
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- England UK
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Lithuania
- Moldova
- Northern Ireland UK
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Scotland UK
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- Wales
what can i do
good morning all! it’s uber early and i’m sending a bouquet your way to make sure to and smell the roses. (even if they’re ether :)
as i watch the news it’s apparent not everyone had a peaceful night as tornadoes hit texas and demolished homes and lives. many hit were under construction by habitat for humanity and it’s prompted me to get it together and finally register to work on the sites currently underway here in florida.
it was surprisingly easy to register and if you want to check it out in your neck of the woods, follow this link and choose by project or date from the calendar:
i’ll be heading to Liberty City which is one of the towns we usually just pass through (really fast) to reach our upholstery factory. it’s a community that is in desperate need of love and this is a chance to spread a little!
they need volunteers in all parts of the country so if you are working on a project or end up volunteering for one, let me know. well i’m off to get this day started. have a wonderful weekend!
fork in the road
good morning and happy tuesday! tuesday is reason enough to celebrate, isn’t it?
lately i’ve been torn between the status quo and moving in a different direction. i’m excited at the prospect of change. something yet undiscovered.
i blame it on a fortune cookie that said that i’d be switching professions. kind of vague but it planted a seed and for the first time in forever i’m playing with the idea of what taking a different direction would look like. how could i make the second half of my life a bit different than the first?
so i nope you’ll indulge me exploring the idea. still the same old me but looking at things in a new way, to see where i can fit in, make a difference! the first step is starting with myself, breaking bad habits and trying to be more conscious overall. ok well, more soon, til then, have a great day whatever you’re up to!
Happy Mother’s Day!
catster.com 7-reasons-to-foster-a-pregnant-cat
hello everyone and happy sunday! i hope you’re having a great weekend. i’m sending love to all my friends, moms of people, moms of pets and my very own beautiful mama. i see it can be a thankless job and i’d like to say thanks here and now for your undying love and encouragement (and that’s for all moms). i don’t take a day for granted with you in my life, mom! have a beautiful day everyone!
from here to eternity
instagram.com/theparisapartment
good morning and happy sunday all! it’s a bright and early morning and another chance to have a great day. sometimes that means lounging around and other times it’s getting out into the world and exploring. i came across this montage yesterday and it’s been on my mind ever since. there really is nothing like traveling is there?
it cures what ails us, sheds a different light on the world, makes our problems seem trivial and connects us in a way that only being there can do. i know myself well enough to know that wanderlust is coming on strong and maybe it’s time to book a trip. do you have plans this summer?
well so, even if we stay in one place we can still create something out of nothing! have a beautiful day where ever you go!
the breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. don’t go back to sleep – Rumi
facebook.com/SacredSpaceSoulReflections
bonjour, sweet friends, Ça va bien? it’s close to midnight and just about time to close up shop for tonight. it’s utterly silent outside and i’m hoping for a good, deep sleep.
littlesacredspace.wordpress.com
the events of the day all over the world have been hard to comprehend. when things get overwhelming it always makes me think about having some place to decompress and what a relief it can be.
oakandwillow.org/YAD6%20Overview%20of%20the%20Lesson.htm
i spent way too much time surfing images of those sorts of spaces but then again, they say the time you spend wasting is not wasted time. if you enjoy it, that is :)
ferananda.com/sacred-space-and-how-to-retreat-at-home
so this is just a compilation of some inspiration i gathered to start my own sacred space beginning with the basics.
geomancygroup.org/sacred_space.html
i’m thankful for a simple life and having the basics like clean water and a bed
i’m looking for the in between times, the quiet moments where there is peace.
trying to make sense of this life…i find stretching helpful
demandrd.com/photostream/photo/pictures-lotus-flower.aspx
do you have a personal place where you celebrate or meditate?
some of these links have great tips on making that hallowed place
examiner.com/article/creating-sacred-time-and-space-our-lives-and-homes
with very little
etsy.com/listing/110468120/sacred-smudge-blend
just by collecting something that’s a favorite color
(i’m a fool for turquoise)
arolinebakker.com/yoga-meditation-room-inspiration
or gathering special objects to create an altar
pinterest.com/pin/183521753538195918
with what’s sacred to you
parkstepp.tumblr.com/post/6068662035/not-much-to-offer-you-just-a-lotus-flower
simplicity and complexity
pinterest.com/pin/268667933992380154
i’ve always wanted to collect crystals
and bask in their beauty.
we can always count on nature for infinite inspiration.
theseagullsjourney.wordpress.com
well now it’s off to bed in the most delicious space in the house, under the cocoon of covers. hope to see you soaring by in a dream! good night!
the goddesses wore flats
wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Knossos_fresco_women.jpg
allo dear friends! i hope you’re having a grand weekend! it’s sunny here and finally time to put away the sweaters and break out the spring dresses. now that i’m a woman of a certain age, it’s become apparent that i have to adapt my style to reflect a more, if not mature, refined, me this summer.
but then, no matter where we’re from or what age, some things stand the test of time, even the stone age look can work today.
startistics.com/2011/06/ophiuchus-family-tree-iii-egyptian-branch
women will always be beautiful in all forms and at all ages. strong, curvy. mysterious…
Spiral Goddess – c. 4000, Romania, withhiddennoise.net
gentle, timeless and goddesses in our own right.
flickriver.com/photos/eoskins/6900340308
hard to think there have been times i haven’t even wanted to get dressed for feeling ‘thick’
Dreamer of Malta, 3000 BC
but i hope on this wonderful day, we all can embrace our inner immortal and enjoy ourselves whatever our size or age!
ancient greek statue
anyway maxi dresses and sandals will never go out of style and look great on everyone! so go be a queen and have a fabulous day!
brand new day
tanyahalligan.tumblr.com/post/45183297375
bonjour mes amis, ça va? i hope you’re having a beautiful early morning. maybe you have a moment to yourself?
pinterest.com/pin/49539664624085872
i’ve been here for about 2 minutes too long but wanted to stop by today with some sweet shots that kickstarted my morning. i’m still debating whether to get a dog or a cat. who do you have?
ok well i better get going, have a wonderful day! à bientôt!
keeping up with our ancestors
are we genetically wired to believe our own generation is more advanced than the last?
hello guys, how’s your night? it’s after midnight so technically already tomorrow and i wanted to stop by and update the last post from earth day. when i posted about the world grid, some of your comments got me thinking about a truly wireless world so i started looking into it. please pardon the technical diversion but i got a little obsessed with what i found.
nicola tesla was known as the “father of free energy” about 100 years ago. he was praised and celebrated and even heralded as the “the man who invented the 20th century” for inventions such as the x-ray, neon and fluorescent lights, motors, generators, coils, robotics, radar, remote control, scalar energy, the system at niagra falls and the humble radio to name just a few (he had 700 patents)
(above is the westinghouse booth where some of his inventions were on display at the world’s fair in 1901).
his last and possibly most important invention was the wardenclyffe tower which in the few test runs it had, was able harness the earth’s power using the electromagmetic field, the ionosphere and solar energy.
i’m not sure about the technical part but somehow hot air in the aether could help transmit energy world wide. he was determined to use the earth’s natural frequencies instead of coal, oil or gas. his dream was for everyone to have access to electricity that was free and could be easily tapped.
he was truly the ‘electricity whisperer’
local exeriments at the time showed it worked beautifully but when the backer of the project (JP Morgan)! realized it could upset the world’s fossil fuel industries, he pulled the plug (so to speak) and said if he ‘couldn’t put a meter on it’ then it wasn’t going to happen. that simple act changed world history and tesla’s life. he fell from grace and became broke and ridiculed. and, well, we know what we’ve been up to ever since!
surprising how everyone turned on him. he simply said the world may not have been ready for it at that point:
Let the future tell the truth, and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I have really worked, is mine. -Nikola Tesla
i wonder if we have the ability to pick up where he left off?
as he said:
i sure hope so. bueller?
