Evolution Of A Wiser and Happier Broad

Took a mini road trip to St George, Utah

yesterday with two gal pals.

Gone are the days of long or even several day long

 road trips and a frenzy of buying.

 I happily returned home with this meager selection,

and with memories of 

a delicious lunch and happy conversations
on the road...

As I continue to evolve into the 

woman I wish to be,

I know I need to be wise with whom
 and what I include in my world, 

if I hope to stay true to my goals.

Those of you who have kindly hung around here over

the years know that I have been "internally" downsizing,

even though right now 
I am unable to "externally" downsize

(actually move out of this too large abode)

This means I now have more empty drawers, 

empty closets and my under the bed spaces

are no longer crammed with stuff

and the garage has empty boxes and bins.

All of this makes me soooo happy.

I still have stuff,

don't misunderstand...
I still buy a few selected things,
after much, much, nauseatingly much consideration, 
with apologies to anyone who has to witness me
 giving items "a ride in my cart".

Accumulation however is not desired,

and I am committed to always have FAR

more going out than coming in, until
I only possess what I need, use and adore.

I am not there yet, primarily because to do 
that now would leave me in a house with
many totally empty rooms.
Unless I purchase gym equipment for an entire room,
 roller skates for another, do wall to wall yoga mats
for a third and maybe a hot dog stand for the fourth,
that seems kinda silly.
So I do what I can as I can..
Evolve 

About 12 large boxes and 3 huge bins

of holiday decor left

this house since summertime,

so 1 small box of a perfect hue of wee

reproduction Shiny Brite ornaments came in.
The rest of my road trip stash
 will go into the studio,
to be used in projects, for myself,
 my friends, and the booth.

If I can keep this kind of balance going,

a much wiser and happier gal I'll be.

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local friends

Ronda and I worked in the booth
 a couple hours today.
We have loads more going up each week,
with the goal being to have 
completed stocking for Christmas by 
"Doodlebug" on December 6th. 

Ronda has the loveliest stocking shaped
wine holders for hostess gifts,
 and gorgeous Holiday themed table runners,
in a variety of fabrics.
 Her last series sold out quickly, so
don't wait too long.
And for your Vintage Loving friends,
her "Vintage" embroidered
caps and tees are best sellers 
and she has them in my favorite color
grey.

Have a great week chickadees