Sometimes I don’t feel like the awesome self that God created me to be.
Sometimes, even when I’m writing posts about Being Grateful, trying my best to make you laugh, and trying my best to make me laugh at myself, I can’t pretend to feel like everything is perfect.
But that’s okay. I gave up perfectionism quite awhile ago and exchanged it for a life of living with as much authenticity as I can, and it is a much easier way to live.
So when I’m feeling a little frustrated that this broken wrist of mine makes it hard to create or write, or even type . . . when slowing down allows feelings I’ve been burying with busyness to surface and reminds me of how much I miss friends I left behind . . . wayyy over on the opposite side of the country . . . it’s okay.
It’s good to feel sadness over being so far from people that I love.
It reminds me that I’ve been blessed with good, good friends . . .
. . . and family who I love more dearly than they can fathom.
So when I’m forced to slow down and the feelings arise I embrace the sadness, thanking God for the many people He’s placed in my life that have brought me such joy . . . and thanking God for the new friendships He’s developing here in this, our new community.
Last week, since I couldn’t paint or construct or sit typing for very long I went to a favorite new place here in Greenville, SC.
TWIGS is a wonderful home and garden shop where I like to go to soak in beautiful displays and be amazed at the creativity of others.
Last week I went into TWIGS to buy a few tulips for my front door arrangement (check it out HERE) and they allowed me to photograph their Fantastic Easter Table!
Isn’t it over-the-top stunning?
I also snapped a few photos of the display that greets you as you walk in the front door.
Do you see the bushels of mini-watermelons? This store always brings a great big smile to my face!
I’ll be in a cast for at least five more weeks so you may see the posts slowing down a bit. While my mind is full of ideas, my right hand isn’t cooperating very well and typing is a SLOW and somewhat painful process.
I hope you were inspired today by some fabulous Easter decor. For more ideas check out my Pinterest board: Spring/Easter Ideas I think you’ll love it!
Blessings,
VMG206, TuesdaysAtOurHome,
In bed this morning hoping to stave a cold so I can hop to it (pun intended) this coming week and get ready for Easter. Saw this extraordinary setting and felt better immediately! Thanks for sharing.
Patti,
Slowing down is a “good thing”, dear friend!!!
Sadness may surface, but blessings abound, also!!!
I, too, have a few places where I go to be inspired
when I’m feeling “blue”!!! Your TWIGS. . .is amazing!!!
I, dear one, am excited about how God is using you
in the lives of your neighbors in your new community!!!
Sending you a huge “cyber~hug”. . .to let you know. . .
“You are Loved”!!!
Fondly,
Pat
P.S. “I am LOVED, You are LOVED
I can risk LOVING you. . .
for the One who LOVES me best knows me most.”
Oh my gosh, they have such beautiful things at that shop, Patti! I would probably have spent quite a bit in there! Love all their bunnies and the table looks so pretty.
Patti, wishing you a speedy recovery! It would be difficult to be so far away from your sweet friends, but you my dear have a great positive attitude! This shop is fantastic and I can see how it would help cheer you up. Love the bunny on wheels with the pea pod and the wheelbarrow displays are so darn cute! I have a small strawberry cart. Might need to do something similar for next year. Thanks so much for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Adorable! Wishing you a speedy recovery! The displays are fantastic! I would have spent a fortune in there! Ha! Happy Easter!
Crazy Fabulous! Love the pinkies out spoon!
What a beautiful Easter display, Patti! Must be a lovely store that we’d all love to visit! Also, I’ve suffered a broken wrist myself a couple of years ago (trying to be a good mom and ice skate with my kids….) It is certainly no fun, but things could be much worse, of course. At least it is temporary. I decorated my cast with pretty henna-like designs using a gold marker!! 🙂 And to blow dry my hair….I duct-taped my hair dryer to my daughter’s stand up microphone, then sat on the floor to dry my hair! One must get quite creative when faced with the challenges of using only one hand… Here’s hoping you recover quickly! Cheers, Catherine
What an incredible table and decor! I can relate to family being far away. ‘When you can’t be with the one you love, love the ones you’re with.’ has been my way through this. It requires flexibility, but I/you/we can handle this. With ease. That’s my affirmation, even though, at times, it’s not easy. But by affirming it’s easy, I find I’m already halfway there! Hugs, Rose
I would just love to stay here! What lovely things and thank you for sharing them with us.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
What a beautiful display!! That store is so very cute! It would cheer anyone up! Hang in there with that cast… They do eventually come off!
Fabolous table decoration! These bunnies are adorable and so cute! Monograms in the plates make it look so stylish and classy. Where I can buy engraved spoons or other cutlery?
My dear friend…. somewhere along the line, I missed that you broke your wrist. My heart goes out to you. Glad it didn’t keep you from the fun of photographing a new favorite store. I’m sure they were blessed and we are too!! [[hugs]] and best wishes for the most speedy recovery!
What a beautiful table setting and great store! Wish there were one here in Nashville! Thank you for sharing!
I think we all need to slow down at times. I know I sure do. I love the shop you have taken us too! What wonderful displays it has. I could spend hour sin there I am sure. Thank you for partying with me!
Amazing!
Love all the Easter! That table is BEAUTIFUL! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
At first look at the table I thought how I’d love to come to your house for Easter! And at how extravagant and creative you are! Until you said it was a local shop! I’d love to recreate that look in my dining room…..but there are only 3 of us for dinner so we are going out to brunch!
Wishing you a speedy recovery! What a lovely shop! Enjoyed the visit as always!
Thank you for sharing with us at VMG206’s Brag About It!
~Laurie
Wow! This is simply amazing. Such a beautiful table ~ to say it’s stunning doesn’t even do it justice. Thanks so much for the inspiration. This will be one of our features from the Project Inspire{d} party . Have a blessed and lovely Easter! hugs, mb
So many wonderful things! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo
What a great shop! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Patti, what a beautiful place!! I hope you are recovering well!! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the fan favorites at the Sunday Showcase at The Dedicated House! Yes, I’m finally back to blogging! Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/04/the-sunday-showcase-from-make-it-pretty.html Hope to see you tomorrow at Make it Pretty Monday! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse