Monday, May 18, 2009

Simple Pleasures

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Good morning! I hope you had a nice weekend. Phillip and Benjamin went camping, so the girls and I had a fun movie night and they camped in the livingroom using blankets and sheets. Today, I thought I would share some simple pleasures that I enjoyed last week...

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My lemon balm loves all the rain we've had, and has grown up over my birdbath.

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So, I moved it down by the oregano and vincas.

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I discovered a new Yankee candle tart scent: Lime Vanilla. Normally, I would have never thought to try it, but it is heavy on the vanilla, with just a touch of fresh citrus. My new favorite!

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Crisp clean pillowcases.

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And new throw pillows for my bed.

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I hope you have enjoyed taking a look at a few simple things from my week. Did you notice they were all green? I didn't until I downloaded the pictures off the camera!

Today is Phillip's birthday and he is celebrating with a well deserved day off. Benjamin even brought him breakfast in bed. Later we are going to the Boy Scouts end-of-the-year ice cream social. Summer is right around the corner! Have a wonderful start to your week.

42 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:23 AM

    Peaceful and lovely!

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  2. You are so amazing. I have visited your etsy shop a lot of times and I've been subscribed to you for a long time as well. And you never cease to amaze me with your craftiness. I am NOT a crafty person and I admire you so much for having that inclination! Your home seems so peaceful and like a place I would love to be. I'm so glad you share your talents with us!

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  3. I love your birdbath!

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  4. Anonymous10:58 AM

    The photos are so full of eye candy. Have a great day.

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  5. Beautiful photos! Green seems to be my new favorite color. Thanks for the moment of peace in your post ....

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  6. Summer does seem to be right upon us! Almost time to break out the ice cream maker and lemonade.

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  7. I enjoyed your simple pictures! So
    pretty. I enjoy ironed pillowcases too!

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  8. So pretty and since green is my favorite color it's perfect. I love fresh sheets on my bed and I am going to change them now.

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  9. Sounds like a fun girl night!

    Your pictures were lovely!

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  10. Love the plant in that first picture! And I'd love to find a little birdbath like that.

    Happy birthday to Phillip!

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  11. I love the pictures, Kelli. What is the plant at the top? It's beautiful!

    By the way, I received the kit in the mail. Thank you so much!

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  12. I love your birdbath, Kelli:) All of your photos today are so homey and welcoming.

    Just love to come visit you:)

    Have a great week!

    Linda C

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  13. Happy Birthday to Phillip! I loved all of your peaceful and beautiful green things. I especially loved the plant in the first photo - what is it and is it a groundcover? It is so beautiful.

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  14. Happy Birthday Phillip!

    I loved all your photos, and I didn't catch on to all the green, until you pointed it out. But it is so beautiful and calming!

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  15. Simple pleasures are really the best!! Your little birdbath is adorable!

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  16. Pretty little birdbath. Yhanks for sharing - great photos.
    Glenda

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  17. Happy Birthday, Phillip!

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  18. So beautiful! Green is such a warm and inviting colour.

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  19. Perfectly simple, or is it simply perfect?

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  20. All your pictures are so pretty, Kelli. I love the little bird bath. Happy Birthday to Phillip!

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  21. Vanilla Lime is one of my current favorite tarts too! It smells sooo good. I love your posts on simple things, they are always such a great reminder for me.

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  22. Happy Birthday little Phillip!

    I think I enjoyed your little pleasures as much as you did...thank you for sharing them with us!

    everything vintage

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  23. simple pleasures, those are the best to get you through the day, aren't they? :)

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  24. Ah crispy sheets and pillow cases. I LOVE that. I have noticed in recent years with the new high thread count in sheets I have a hard time finding crisp sheets.
    I miss them. ALl I can find are super soft ones. I like the ones like hotels have.

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  25. Hi Kelli

    Simple pleasures are always the most "beauty full".

    As our temperatures are getting a little cooler, I too am finding myself looking at different scented candles. Vanilla and lime sounds like a sweet refreshing mix.


    Elise

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  26. Yum! I'm going to look for the vanilla /lime tart. It sounds fresh and crisp.

    Loved all your greens.

    Blessings,
    Spencer

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  27. I enjoyed your simple pleasures. And thanks for the tip about the tart scent. I'll have to try that one.
    Mama Bear

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  28. A happy belated birthday to your Phillip. I hope he had a wonderful birthday!

    I'd love to sit in your lovely garden and share a cup of tea. Your birdbath is precious!

    You are cordially invited to enter my May Country Heart Giveaway drawing.

    Gina

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  29. Loved your photos and Happy Birthday to your husband!

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  30. Beautiful! I love the vanilla lime scent too! Simple pleasures make life so sweet.

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  31. Love these simple things....the lemon balm, did you know the botanical name for it is Melissa officinalis? I like that because that's my name, LOL. I love, love, love your products and posted my order from you on my blog today!!!

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  32. That 1st plant is so pretty. You have a lot of simple pleasures that I love. Everything is pretty.

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  33. All your photos are lovely! I love the litte birdbath, how cute!

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  34. I've been following your blog for just a few months now, and I love it!! I've already made a couple of your recipes, and I love seeing the pics of your lovely home! and I can only imagine how good your house must smell.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  35. I love clean crip pillow cases and sheets too. Have fun at the social...hugs, Linda

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  36. Oh, the simple pleasures in life. They are not to be taken for granted. There are so many for us to be thankful for. Thanks for the reminder.

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  37. Happy Birthday Phillip!

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  38. Hola desde México. Admiro mucho tu trabajo, ya que en él reflejas Amor y paciencia. He buscado lograr un oasis de paz y belleza en mi propio jardín y tus fotos son inspiradoras, ojala algún día pueda lograr un jardín como el tuyo. Muchas gracias por compartir tu hogar.

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  39. Very tranquil and pretty pictures.


    Joy

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  40. Anonymous3:57 PM

    Happy belated birthday to your husband. I hope he had a wonderful day !!!

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  41. I enjoyed seeing you simple pleasures! That candle sounds like a very interesting combination. I might like it - usually vanilla is to sweet for me but the lime might take it down a notch.

    Manuela

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  42. Hi Kelli

    Your pictures are all so tranquil and make me want to quietly roam through your garden. It looks so lush and green. Lovely.

    Cheers - Joolz

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~Kelli