A Carefully Curated Life

Loving the Ordinary

Summer Loving: Our 100 Days

Loving the 100 Days of Summer. Are you ready for the 4th of July? “Summer Loving...Had Me a Blast…” cue the music. One of our ladies mentioned this song was a must on the summer playlist. Most certainly, boy is it! I've added it to my playlist. If you don’t know it is from the movie Grease, here's the video. That is to say, 'Loving our 100 Days of Summer'. So, have you  I must ... View Post

Catch that Idea! Use a Journal to Capture Ideas

How I Use My Journal to Capture Ideas & Bring Them to Life I have ideas that pop into my head all the time. Ideas for room details, garden projects, parties, sewing projects, a gift to make, the list goes on and on and on. How about you? How do you keep track of them? I can capture ideas and bring them to life using my Curated Life Journal. I sketch out the ideas or write them down, or if ... View Post

20+ Ultimate Ideas for a Porch Party

Porch Living, another term for “Let’s have a Porch Party” Ideas for a porch party. What? Am I thinking of partying all the time? Yes and no. I believe a spell on the porch or patio is special. Whether it is a moment for ourselves, a special afternoon catching up with our spouse, or fun with a group of friends, time on the porch elevates everything. I love the term “spell” as in “come in and sit ... View Post

Design 101: A Study on Small Porch Spaces

Let's talk about Design 101. A study on small porch spaces. I chose this picture ((it is from Better Homes & Gardens) because it represents the creative use of elements in a small porch space. Many people think smaller, matching furniture, using fewer pieces of furniture, and using a single color is the way to go. But that isn’t necessary. For example, this picture shows us that a large sofa, ... View Post

June’s Loving the Ordinary List for Each & Every Day

30 Ways for Loving the Ordinary Each & Every Day Every month, I create a list with 30 ways to Love the Ordinary each and every day. It is a list to help you enjoy life by Carefully Curating the days with home, garden, and life, taking time to enjoy the moment alone or with someone special. I’ve expanded on some of these ideas to inspire you further. Please find one or two to love in ... View Post

How will you keep a record of your summer?

Here is how to set up a CLJ to capture and record your summer. CLJ? That is a Journal, My Curated Life Journal, for the 100 Days of Summer. Or create a seasonal journal like our Summer Playbook. A creative memory book to record the summer, all the adventures, and all the thoughts and ideas. Now, that may sound lofty, but it's a notebook of your life as you live it. Subsequently by setting ... View Post