Never Lose Hope…Storms Make People Stronger and Never Last Forever. ~ Roy T. Bennett

I have so much to share today! Finding new ideas, people and beautiful images on Instagram and online, gets me so excited and I just want to share all of it!

Let’s start with what I’m listening to…as I sit here and write, I’m listening to the most beautiful Relaxing Christmas Jazz Music. It’s definitely upgraded my time in front of the computer and made this morning so nice! Grab one more cup of coffee and click below to listen while you read this post!

I finished my holiday shopping (for the most part) yesterday and today will be spent putting a few last minute touches on the house, wrapping gifts and just enjoying the beautiful day! I do hope you enjoy this post as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together!

Maybe you are one of the many people who has read Charlie Mackesy’s illustrated book The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse . Either way, the recent interview with Mackesy in his home in Walberswick, England, is worth watching [CBS Sunday Morning]. It touched me so much that I cried a little…I love things like that! You can (and should) follow him on Instagram here). Shop his book below!

Decor Inspiration with Steve Cordony

The pictures above are from Steve Cordony. I recently discovered Steve Cordony on Instagram and to say that I have become obsessed might be an understatement! His homes are so beautifully and simply decorated that I want to move right in! You will be inspired!

A Recipe for Christmas Morning

Leave it to Martha Stewart to update a Hash Brown Casserole! I’ll be making this on Christmas morning!

The Best Advice for Being Healthy and Living a Long Life

You’ll love this article from Well + Good…According to the Blue Zones, beans, greens, grains, and nuts provide the essential nutrients you need to have on hand at all times.

4 Items You Should Always Have in Your Pantry, According to the Longest Living People in the World

More Decor Inspiration from Amanda Brooks

I’ve been following Amanda Brooks on Instagram for years and I’m always inspired by the images of her beautiful home in the English countryside!

Sarah Jessica Parker Wants a Word With The People Who Fled New York

One of the great disappointments of December 2020 for me was that we couldn’t make our annual trip to New York! I miss the people, the hustle and bustle, the beautiful Christmas windows and the food! I can’t imagine New York ever changing! Our trip always puts me in the Christmas spirit and I return home full of ideas for everything! Sarah Jessica Parker agrees and has written an article in Town and Country Magazine…you can read the article here!

2020 hasn’t been the year any of us expected, but in spite of the events of this year, there is still so very much to be thankful for! This world only ever moves forward and I am sure that we’re going someplace better!

Only in Darkness Can You See the Stars. ~ Martin Luther King

As always, I would love for you to share this post with someone who might enjoy it! Follow me on Instagram , Pinterest and Facebook and don’t forget to visit the Holiday Shop for those last minute holiday gifts!