A Carefully Curated Life

Loving the Ordinary

Thanks for Giving an Annual Tradition

Giving Thanks to the Extra-Ordinary People in Our Lives. This Thanksgiving, I'm going to ask one thing of you. It is Giving Thanks to the ordinary, extra-ordinary people in our lives and writing to those special people who have helped us in big or little ways. It is something that I found that I enjoy. Giving thanks is my annual tradition. I will write one letter to a person in November. Let ... View Post

Life as Art

I wanted to share this picture and quote by Helena Bonham Carter. As an illustration, it speaks to me about everyday life as art. Every day, we can celebrate our life in little ways. As I have said, it is “Loving the Ordinary.” I wish you all an extraordinary, lovely day. Don’t you like what it says – “Everything in life is art.” We create art daily if we take the time for the ordinary ... View Post

12+ Culinary Herbs to Grow

These are the culinary herbs to grow; I use them daily in my cooking. I have a spot in my garden for them, so I can run out and snip as needed. If you have any questions or need further information, hop over to our Facebook group. Growing culinary herbs is fun and easy. Perennial Culinary Herbs These culinary herbs grow back every year. 1. Chives ~ Use the flowers and leaves singularly or ... View Post

A Year of Life on Paper – My Curated Life Journal

How My Journal Captured A Year of My Life on Paper. A Curated Life Journal: A Year of Life on Paper What is it? Why do it? How do I create one? The short quick answer ~ First, it is a notebook of this year’s life broken down into dreams, goals, and activities. Secondly, a place where you can turn for information. Thirdly, a record of things you did, you read, you listened to and ideas ... View Post

Gardening Grace Notes, My Garden Journal

This quote called to me - every word and every sentence. It has all the grace notes of gardening. “I love to grow plants inside and out. Furthermore, gardening brings me peace. My mind eases as I weed. I can get lost in a seed catalog. Reading an old book on gardening or flower arranging is a favorite way to spend a rainy afternoon. In short, I record all ... View Post

3 Steps to a Festive & Easy Fourth of July Party

Celebrate Independence Day in Style without a lot of work. Do these 3 steps, and then sit back and enjoy the day. Let’s make it an easy Fourth of July celebration. Step 1 - Hang Bunting and Flags to Add Festivity First, one of the quickest ways to add a patriotic theme is to drape bunting over railings or from the eaves. You can also hang flags from the porch columns, place flags along the ... View Post