Leave it at the Door..

Glassybaby.. I love these grouped in threes.

What, you mean my shoes?

Nope, I'm talking about all the stuff you can't do anything about.  

I say this to myself, 
my family,and my
friends. 

I believe there does come a time when, if there is nothing you CAN or CARE TO do about something, 

you just have to move on.

Out and about in Seattle.  Such a darling little chair. I may need to pick up one of those towels!

.. so come on over, have a seat, let's visit, but leave it all at the door.

Emotional clutter.. clear it out and make way for clear, positive thinking.

  

Our winter in WA state. 

 Here we are at a local winery.  

Grapes are grown and harvested in Eastern WA and then they come here where the fermentation process begins.  This winery used to be a dairy farm in the 1800's.  

Do you believe in destiny?  Are some of us born lucky and others not? What if something bad happens.. get dealt a bad hand of cards? ..or what if we get struck by lightening? Are you then an unlucky person.. ?

We can't control everything that happens in our life time .. but we CAN manage our lives on a more positive note.

How pretty is this moss growing on the trunk of this gorgeous tree? Mother nature really has an eye for decorating doesn't she?

Topiary..  Love the way these look in the soft clouds of the day.

This beautiful peacock crossed my path and stopped for a quick photo:) I felt so fortunate to have this encounter. 

We all have "stuff" .. it builds character and they say if it doesn't kill you, it makes you stronger.

The entrance at sunset..

How do you see it? Is your glass half full or half empty? Is life a celebration or a drudgery? 

Celebrate ..all in moderation.  

Here.. my glass is sadly :) empty.. but my heart is full as I am surrounded by all that is important to me. 

I don't want to make this sound like I am miss HAPPY pants because if someone seems that way, they really aren't.  We all have "stuff" and get grumpy from time to time. 

It takes work to keep everything in check!

A winter wonderland.. what better place to have some quiet time?

Rest, restore, revive.. this is the season of Winter.

  

Think, BE, move, walk, run, ski. 

Use it or loose it, and if something doesn't work well, use whatever DOES!

Layla running in the snow.  Springers have a never ending desire to run, play, be, please.  They really love life:)

Stay in a cabin ..and maybe it will snow. Get cozy and make some pop corn, have a cup of tea or glass of wine.  Read a good book, watch a movie. 

Laughter.. the best medicine.  Do it daily:)  (And you all know I have no problem with that! .. giggles with girlfriends:)

The feel of warm, soft clothes.. layering.

Perfect for the cold weather.. I wear Mou Shearling boots when it's cold and snowy. 

  I may need these jeans ~ and

how about that Donna karan cardigan? Love it!






If you aren't up for skiing, enjoy some quiet time in the lodge.  Hot cocoa? How about a coffee drink? 

I had the Spanish Coffee and it was delicious.  A little giggly.. we decided to play cards.  

When I got home I searched for a recipe on line.  This was the closest to what I had, however mine was not flaming. 

 Sometimes I imagine myself doing this kind of thing and then I laugh because I know that something entertaining will likely happen;)  

Indulge a little here and there and enjoy the little things!

Leave it to me to find a candy shop wherever we are..

these candy canes are so pretty!

  Wishing you a fresh start to the new year!

Thank you so much for being here.

xxleslie