A couple weeks ago my sister and I met up for an overnighter in Santa Barbara. If I had my way, we’d do this at least once a month, but kids, work and other responsibilities make that really difficult. So we do it as often as we can. And every time we get away it’s like food for my soul. We laugh, we talk–about little things and big things. We soak each other up and enjoy every minute.
I always leave refreshed and inspired. I think it’s time to get our next getaway on the calendar! What’s something relaxing you’ve done to refresh your soul lately?
Hi, I’m Lisa-mommy to my boys, David, 9 and Matty, 7 and wife to Steve. I create handmade jewelry and love taking pictures. Stick around and get to know us!
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Archive for the ‘finding beauty’ Category
sister getaway
February 16th | finding beauty, thoughts
what if?
December 2nd | david, finding beauty, thoughts
the other evening after tucking the boys into bed, steve came downstairs and said, ‘i just had the most surreal experience. i was telling david to lay down and kissing him good-night and as i looked at him i saw a nine year old boy–no disability. just david. it was like our souls had a connection.’
as soon as he described the interaction the tears began to roll down my cheeks. i knew exactly what he meant–there are times, moments, i see beyond david’s disability and into his soul. and i see a little boy stuck in a body that won’t cooperate with him. i see him wanting to speak words and unable to get them out. i see him wanting to tell me something, to ask for something or describe something but there is a chasm between us and it’s too wide to cross.
i’m blogging over at {in}courage today. hop over and read the rest of the post here…
hello monday
August 14th | adventures, finding beauty, hello monday
hello church steeple at sunset
hello canopy of leaves with sunlight peeking through
hello cousins who just met, but have known each other forever
hello seeing england through david’s eyes
hello scones, clotted cream, jam and coffee. heavenly.
hello cousin in law sara and her darling girls
hello little ladybug with well placed spots
hello bright colors from a summer market
hello birds in a cloudy sky
hello union jack–we are having a wonderful time in england!
today we are going to explore oxford and maybe do a little antiquing.
what are you saying hello to on this sweet, new monday?
sunflowers
July 21st | finding beauty, thoughts
“the sunflower is mine, in a way.”
— vincent van gogh
it’s true, sunflowers always remind me of vincent van gogh. i am always amazed at how hardy sunflowers are, and how much water they drink. but mostly i love their bright color and how happy they are!
have you ever grown sunflowers or do you purchase bouquets for your home?
serious inspiration {via pinterest}
February 27th | finding beauty
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what’s inspiring you today?
my happy place
February 8th | david, finding beauty
this week’s video answers the question, ‘where is your happy place’.
i gave it a lot of thought and the three things that make me happiest are
1. my boys 2. the beach and 3. creating something beautiful.
david and i went to the beach and played and the weather was so gorgeous i wanted to stay all day. here’s a little video of our time together. i think it turned out so lovely, i hope you’ll take a moment to watch it!
{music by nickel creek, ‘out of the woods’}
where’s your happy place?
winter walk
January 5th | finding beauty, videos
i took a walk this morning and wished you were with me.
we’d be bundled up {it’s cooold outside} and sipping coffee.
i’d tell you how i had a great day with the boys yesterday, but then got really grumpy at bedtime. and you’d listen and tell me it’s okay.
then you’d tell me how you felt blah this morning and just wanted to stay in bed. and i’d listen and nod.
and then we’d laugh about a funny story. and talk about how life is sometimes hard, but there is so much beauty. so much to be thankful for.
here’s a little video my walk this morning. it’s just about a minute and a half. song is ‘can’t go back now’ by the weepies. {love}
winter walk from lisa leonard on Vimeo.
how’s the weather?
December 17th | finding beauty, san luis obispo
last week i took a walk around the lake. with the chilly temp, fog and morning dew, it was absolutely breath-taking.
today it’s rainy and about 60* on the central coast of california. and i just want to stay in all day! what’s the weather like in your corner of the world?
pretty {winter}
December 6th | finding beauty
old dress/new skirt
November 26th | finding beauty
i bought a red, polka dot dress at my fave thrift store a few weeks ago
only $10 and it fit perfectly!
buuut it had a high neck and a big bow and every time i put it on, they bugged me.
so after a few try-ons and not wearing it, this morning i decided to make it into a skirt.
i mean, what’s the risk. it was either get rid of it or do something drastic!
i paired it with a v-neck tee, aqua sweater and anthro boots.
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do you ever alter clothing? have you ever cut off sleeves
or made a skirt into a dress? {or vice versa?}