a thousand thanks.

i am grateful for. . .

a 38th birthday. an equal measurement of awe and gratitude for the last few decades, and my tremendously bright outlook for many more. . .

the snow falling quietly this morning. as though the world graced me with a blank canvas on this special day of mine.

red velvet gelato a lovely gifted me last night. yum.

lunch this afternoon with my mister. a date without the lovelies. it's kind of a big deal.

the pitch perfect soundtrack i've been running to this past week. i love me a good mash up!

the day last week when i saw 9 red cardinals. it was like good luck was around every corner!

a run in the rain.

downton abbey. so, i came to the party rather late. a-hem. and i know i cannot possibly contribute anything more to this fete. instead, i'll share my favorite maggie smith line yet . . .

I always thought this family might be approaching disillusion; I didn't realize disillusion was already upon us.

{maggie smith is just exquisite, right?}

rainboots.

the lovely women at hello monday who are going to revamp this-here blog of mine.

any question i have an answer for — i am surprised any time i realize i knew a little more than i thought i did.

natural sunlight flooding our home.

my tibetan wind chime. and hanging it mostly by myself.

the names of lipsticks. ruby woo, lady danger, diva, fabby . . . as if i assume an alter-ego with a simple swipe of color.

a puddled blanket seducing me to bundle in and read a good book.

a three-day weekend ahead.

the kindness i am joyfully surrounded with at my blog. you each add so much sparkle to my day!

and. . .

the birthday wishes i've received. each one feels like a gorgeous
trinket from a time in my life filled with beautiful memories. every single wish is adored.

thank you.

xo