Guest Post: It's the Little Things #6

Thursday, October 21, 2010

I haven't been able to put my finger on it but for some reason Vanessa's blog, Hey, Lady Grey, has a calming influence on me (for which I'm very grateful.) Likely due to her beautiful photography (including the one below), she has a way of capturing the everyday moments that we sometimes miss. Reading her weekend recaps always makes me want to spend one in her shoes just enjoying the surroundings. A visit to her blog is the perfect treat when you need a little breather or as she says a bit of 'nurturing for the many sides of our eclectic souls.' 


Photo by Vanessa of Hey, Lady Grey

Hi there, this is Vanessa from Hey, Lady Grey. It's an honor to fill in for the lovely Ashleigh while she takes a well-earned vacation at the beach. It certainly is the little things in life, like a day at the beach, that feed our souls and keep us happy in the end. For me, it's my morning coffee. I love the feeling of a hot mug in my palms, the awakening aromas, the rich taste. But it's not just the coffee, it's the ritual. It's the 10 minutes I allow myself each morning to just be. Sometimes I read a few blogs or a magazine, and sometimes I just sit there and take in the day. I know what Carly Simon meant when she said "I had some dreams, they were clouds in my coffee"... or when T.S.Eliot said that he measured out his life with coffee spoons. I totally get that.


Thanks so much to Vanessa, for allowing us to 'get that' too! Sometimes, taking a few minutes at the beginning of the day may be the only chance you'll have. Do you have a daily ritual to refresh and reflect? What are the clouds in your coffee??


12 comments:

  1. I know what you mean..I love morning little rituals. Have a wonderful day,sweetie
    Kisses

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  2. I couldn't agree more, it's the little things, isn't it? A lovely and very sweet tribute to wonderful part of the day - thank you :)

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  3. Followed you over here! I am a fan of the little things too...do you use the same cup every day as part of your ritual - or is choosing your cup one of the little things?

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  4. Great post! I too love Vanessa's blog...and now yours!

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  5. I love Lady Grey! And although I don't drink coffee I certainly find comfort in my hot cocoa in the morning.

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  6. Aw, you guys are all so sweet!
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    lizabeth, you're totally right, I always pick my mug carefully to match my mood. I own so many different styles of mugs (It's kind of ridiculous actually!).
    oxo

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  7. What a beautiful post. I'm a tea drinker, and whenever I pour my English breakfast into my beaded teacup, I feel like the day just got a little bit brighter.

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  8. the perfect description for morning coffee =) i love the aroma best

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  9. I love my morning coffee as well! I just need it to get started...like you said: My 10 minutes!

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  10. 10 mins in the morning is a must :)...sometimes longer

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  11. I drink tea, but I understand how you feel about the ritual of it...

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  12. That's such a sweet post, and I absolutely relate. I love my morning coffee and my quiet little morning time. I used to watch an episode of I Love Lucy every morning as part of my routine - it was my favorite show growing up and rediscovering the reruns was such a fun trip back to a simpler time in my life.

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