I didn't mean to be absent for a week. I guess I'm in a slump. It's not that nothing happened blog worthy... we celebrated Youngest Son's birthday followed by Eldest Daughter's. I didn't even take pictures. The weather is great...chilly nights followed by sunny days. I have so much to be thankful for and I'm trying hard to do just that.
Our biggest thrift store had posted on their FB page that they had all their Christmas stuff out so yesterday we took a quick trip there to take a look around. I took the pictures that they had posted on FB so you can see what they did. It's a lot of work and their volunteers are so helpful. I looked but found not as single thing that wanted to come home with me.
I doubt any of you are thinking of Christmas yet, in fact many are still planning Thanksgiving.
Even for me it is just too soon.
Nothing else to write. Thanks for coming by.
I know I'm in a slump. I think it's OK
ReplyDeleteI think its OK to come away empty handed if you enjoyed looking around at everything. A lot of times lately, I think to myself that none of my life is very interesting. But my blog serves as a journal for me. so I talk about some of the same old things often. I guess that's where my mind is at...
ReplyDeleteNice to celebrate Youngest Son's birthday followed by Eldest Daughter's.
ReplyDeleteI was at a local garden centre today and they had a lot of Christmas goodies for sale . . . I resisted but the displays did look nice.
Take care and enjoy the week ahead.
All the best Jan
I understand your feelings. My days all feel the same sometimes even when things are happening!
ReplyDeleteI love those pictures! I know all about struggling with slumps! I'm sending you a hug! I'm wondering how your husband is doing? It can be really discouraging when your best friend is suffering like that! It's hard to be ready for Christmas this early! Though I admit I have a lot of my presents done!
ReplyDeleteHi Marigold, I am sorry you feel you are in a slump I sure know how that feels. We all get blue from time to time. Often the reason isn't glaring and big, sometimes it is just that feeling of "sameness". For me , I felt back in my 40's and 50's like I had a pretty big life with lots of friends dropping by, volunteer activities, trips with family and get aways with my husband, my beloved niece lived with us for a time and she brought with her all her youth , laughter and zest for living. I was invigorated by watching her as she began all her "beginnings". But now with some chronic health problems and being a care giver once again for my MIL who lives with us and has dementia, life feels rather small and focused on getting by day to day. My husband is doing much better now but he has 3 serious autoimmune diseases and it limits us a great deal. We have to be so careful out in a crowd because a little infection can quickly send him to hospital. In the short time I have read your blog I can see that you are a person who is really thankful for all the good things in life, you are positive and interesting and have many creative talents, and a real eye for decorating. Sometimes we just have to remind ourselves of this and be gentle and kind with ourselves. You seem like a person who is kind to all the people in your life, just make sure to give yourself a big heaping tablespoon and I will try and do the same :. Sending love and best wishes for many happy moments tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI really love your photos! So many love things! Well, here in Canada our Thanksgiving was last Monday! I do think of Christmas early, and many do, and having worked in the retail industry for 17 years, I can explain why it is good to plan your shopping early!
ReplyDeleteFirstly, you are assured that what you want to purchase will be in stock! Secondly, you can buy a few items here and there without breaking your budget or over spending on your credit card!
Another thing is less crowds, less chaos, less stress!
So I am all for buying early, this way you can purchase a few items at a time until the beginning of December...then your shopping will be all done and you won't have to worry about whether what you wish to purchase is in stock...or can be replenished in time before Christmas comes! :)
I am sure i don't want to get another thing in a thrift store!
ReplyDeleteBuying early is such a good idea.
ReplyDeleteSlumps are sneaky things... they sneaknup on me and take root! The longer they last, the harder they are to uproot. Who cares if I've cast on 33 stitches for another knitted square? How can sticking a couple of leaves in my book be interesting to anyone else?
ReplyDeleteWell, you'll be reading that on my blog anyway, because my life is Very Small most of the time!
Keep writing - we love reading and seeing your pictures.
Have a nice week!
ReplyDeleteWe are kindred souls GM, being thankful is a year round experience. The "holidays" are once a year.
ReplyDeleteSo gut kann ich verstehen, wenn du dich etwas niedergeschlagen fühlst. Gerade das Herbstwetter bringt auch mich manchmal dazu.
ReplyDeleteDeine weihnachtlichen Dinge gefallen mir sehr. Vor allem die Häuschen. Ich bin noch im Urlaub, denke aber schon öfter an Weihnachten. Wie dekoriere ich, wen lade ich ein. Solche Sachen eben.
Love the thankful pictures. We sure do have lots to be thankful for. Hope you are able to get out and walk more. Maybe that's what putting you in that slump. You can't walk as much as you'd. like!!
ReplyDeleteSlumps happen to us all. Being thankful is always a good idea. I'd love to go through that thrift store and see the Christmas items. I am definitely thinking about Christmas already - I have some things to make and I love to plan!
ReplyDeleteTake good care, GM.
Sorry you are feeling in a slump.
ReplyDeleteWe have all been there.
Cathy
I love your tea cups and pansies header…and the poppies behind! It’s too early for Christmas but I have to say I love looking at all the festive and uplifting decor. (It’s a good thing I don’t live near that thrift store.) Have you put away your darling outside tea cups, lining your garden path? I love those too.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy day, Virginia xo
Happy Birthday to your son and daughter. It was good to just enjoy the celebrations and not take photos. I'm starting to think about Christmas...it came around so quickly this year, it seems.
ReplyDeleteYour opening graphic is so pretty. I just came off a 'slump' I have them often. I've been seeing a lot of Christmas too, much too early for me. But I must admit, I feel the mood coming on. :-)
ReplyDeleteI think that it is nice to have ordinary days.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo