Bless My Nose

For the last week and a half I've self-imposed a heaping dose of pressure on myself to get STUFF done. A list of things that's been hanging on the fringes for a while. Not ignored. Simply there for the next day. And the next. Working my rear off to make BIG red checks beside completed tasks. That inevitable angst of the time evaporating too quickly this afternoon made me anxious. Walked outside to take a break.

FRESH MOWED GRASS welcomed my arrival to the out-of-doors. Closed my eyes. Deep breath. Another one. This unexpected gift nudged me to a happy place.

I'm a scent-kind-of-girl. Drives my hubby crazy sometimes -- "Don't you smell ----? You don't?! Really??" "This ---- smells just like ---- tastes." "Here. Smell this. Doesn't that remind you of ---?"

The grass evoked a short list of others I like. While standing there on the sidewalk. To help dig me out of my momentary funk. Let's see. New leather purse smell. New car smell. Walk into a florist shop smell. My friend Anita's house when she bakes her INCREDIBLE biscotti smell. Candles labeled 'Rain' smell.

I'm better. Back at my desk. Going at that dang list again. But at least it 'smells' better. Now.

When STYLE Catches Your Breath....

Saw this photo on RL's FB page. LOVE the rich cardinal red shade of her gown. ADORE the wide cuff silvertone bracelet. BLENDING the elegance of smooth flowing satin contrasted against the stiff steely metallic. A. Definite. YES.

Springtime = Shopping for a Few New Girlie Things

Got a phone call from a favorite boutique letting me know EVERYTHING IN THE STORE is 40% off today thru Sunday. EVERYTHING. I ask you: How could I not go look. Crazy I am not. Hopped in the car to check things out. Sun was shining. Blue skies above. 70 degrees. Rolled down the windows. And turned the radio. UP.

Found two skirts, a jean jacket and a black sleeveless spandex-y top.

Love the skirts. They make me 'happy'. (psst...I'm not buying anything anymore that doesn't make me happy.) You know what I mean.

They are both full with little pleats. Perfect to twirl in.

I plan on twirling. Alot.