Sunday, January 11, 2015

Lazy Days in the Now






Touching- a scattering of baby books to be read and picked up/ brushing away hair from tiny foreheads/ a warm cup of coffee carried with me but rarely drank/

Hearing- the silence of a baby napping and children immersed in their play/ the crackling of a fire and the groans of an old house with ice clinging to it's eaves/

Seeing- a home, filled with dust bunnies and smudges and so, so much love/ vintage children's desks newly purchased and sitting squarely in front of the window/ imagination at work/

Smelling- wood smoke mixed with orange and cinnamon/ lavender soap/

Tasting- nuts, fruits and home grown meats/ minty kisses/

I am so enjoying a relaxing day of quiet, everyone moving in near slow motion as the weather turns glacial, pushing us in and forcing us into a calm. A day where we rest, and play and read and drink hot drinks and snack and just be.


//I got this idea from the oh so lovely Katie at Katie's Pencil Box- one of my favorite blogs around.


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20 comments :

  1. SarahJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    I love this post so much! So many wonderful things to enjoy! Have a great week! xx

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    1. Hollands ReverieJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:13 PM

      Lots of loveliness all around, just have to remind myself to stop and take it all in:)

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  2. Sophia January 12, 2015 at 4:58 AM

    What a great idea. Life is so much richer when we enjoy it with all our senses. Those little vintage tables are to die for btw. Have a nice day!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    Ooh love this list! I may join in myself! Beautiful post.....everything I've ever read about 'writing' says writers should attempt to 'show not tell' and your writing definitely shows, with all the evocation of senses. Delightful! Off to look at the blog you recommend!

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    1. Hollands ReverieJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:14 PM

      Thank you, those are such kind, encouraging words. You definitely should check it out, seems like she doesn't blog that often now, but I could back read for days!

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  4. Jennifer ProdJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    oh gosh, the photo of your kids studying/learning melts my heart - so sweet <3

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  5. UnknownJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    this list is so sweet and it is a wonderful "peek" into your life at this moment. the vintage desks were an amazing find, i love them! also, the smell of wood smoke... SO cozy. enjoy these lazy days! xo

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    1. Hollands ReverieJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:15 PM

      I am so thankful for them, they have been a huge help with their schooling!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Lavender soap. Mmmmm. :o)

    V
    www.lifeplus1.me

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  7. LyndsayJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    I love this idea for a post, especially since you've painted the picture perfect winter day.

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    1. Hollands ReverieJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:12 PM

      Thanks! It feels like its been so dark and dreary- trying to make it as cozy as possible.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 12, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Such a sweet post :)

    - StyledByBlondie.com

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  9. IwonaJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:10 AM

    Hi :) I'm Iwona and I am a blogger and illustrator :) I just found your blog, which is interesting and cute:) I really like it :) I would like to show you my blog and my illustrations and If you get a second, I' d love to hear your thoughts on topic my illustrations and blog:) I greet:)

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  10. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:30 AM

    Awww loves.

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  11. awhiteJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:46 AM

    What a lovely post. And look at those faces! In love. :)

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  12. Parrott PonderingsJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    I love this post idea! It sounds like a perfect day of calm. :)

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  13. JJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    What a lovely post and beautiful pictures. Hope you have a great week!

    Jessica
    the.pyreflies.org

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  14. Simply Alexandra // My Favorite ThingsJanuary 14, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    I love the desks. That's so fun. Orange is one of my very favorite scents. I love to clean with the oil. :) We're bundled up here too, though from now on it is supposed to be 45+ degrees... KS has the most bipolar weather. XO -Alexandra

    Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things

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  15. Tina @ Girl-Meets-GlobeJanuary 16, 2015 at 2:51 AM

    Love your vintage school desks! How sweet!!!!

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  16. RachJanuary 21, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Sounds just lovely. :)

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