A Carefully Curated Life

Loving the Ordinary

Dreaming of Home: Beginning Thoughts

The 2nd part of the Dreaming & Creating a Home Series Dreaming of Home: Beginning Thoughts We are starting Dreaming of Home with beginning thoughts. Previously in the blog, December Musings, stated, “A Home, I believe, that supports us allows us to go out into the world and build our dreams. Our relationship to home is like our relationships with others - as we nurture, grow and spend ... View Post

2023 CCL BOOK CLUB, Please join us

THE BEGINNING IDEA OF A CCL BOOK CLUB What I said last year about a CCL Book Club, “Starting a Book Club has been calling to me for a few years. In 2021, I asked if anyone was interested, a few of you said “Yes”. But I didn’t jump in – to be honest a bit of overwhelm jumped into my head. I couldn’t decide which books to read. So the idea has been swirling around for a year yodeling at me. ... View Post

How-to reflect on your goals and dreams in three steps

A simple rhythm for revisiting what matters — anytime you need clarity There are moments when we feel the quiet nudge to pause and ask ourselves a simple but important question: How am I really doing with the life I’m creating? Reflecting on goals and dreams isn’t something reserved for the end of a year or the beginning of a new one. It’s a practice we can return to whenever life feels ... View Post

5 Fun Activities to Enjoy this Summer

Take a moment to pause and enjoy this summer Part of living a Carefully Curated Life, a CCL life, is enjoying the months and seasons. Take a moment to pause and enjoy the moment, whether you have a few minutes, an afternoon, or a whole day. Summer is full of special days, times together, and sun-filled activities. Make time to enjoy this summer. That is why I came up with my loving ... View Post

Have you heard the rumor about tulips and daffodils?

Rumor about tulips and daffodils: Some people tell a rumor about tulips and daffodils, “They don’t play together well.” Others say, “Each wants to be the star of the vase”. And well, I can’t repeat what others say about them. Lol. Let’s just say each of them has its own “special distinctions.” Now, I will tell you information I’ve heard from seasoned florists since I was a child in my Aunt’s ... View Post

The 5 Criteria to Make a Loving the Ordinary List

How the lists received the name Loving the Ordinary Loving the Ordinary Lists, I have decided to call it that because it fits us. We are living this one life to the fullest – the awe-filled ordinary days, the little special treats, and the big moments, where we pause to enjoy this ordinary moment.  The ways we can build our lives to cherish who and what we hold dear, our values and ... View Post