everyday beauty :: day 1
This is one of my favorite spots in my house. I can't help but feel good when I look at the pattern of the dappled sunlight filtering though the wooden shade and linen curtains. This scene only happens for a little while, so I have to capture it while I can. When I see those white pillows, I think "comfort". Really, I just love this spot. To me, it is beautiful. - it is a bit of "everyday beauty" that I often take for granted.
This week, I am challenging myself to find the everyday beauty all around me. I know it's there, but all too often I'm too busy to take notice. Every day I'll be posting photos of things that are beautiful to me. It may be a corner of my home, a blooming flower in the garden, or a smile on my kiddo's face - anything goes. It's been about 6 months since I gave myself a photo challenge, so I think it's time. I invite you to play along too, if you wish. Go ahead, look for the everyday beauty, I'm sure it'll put a smile on your face :)
this sounds like a great project... I'm looking forward to your entries. :)
Posted by: Liz | November 10, 2008 at 07:50 AM
The way the sun enters the house can be so stunning. Look forward to the rest of your pictures and I may play along!
Posted by: Stephanie B | November 10, 2008 at 08:15 AM
My pics may make you laugh! Presently, my sewing room is my living/dining room. And it often looks trashed! I do clean it up once in a while but you would never know it within 24 hours. I will post pics of before and after. HA!
Posted by: Darlajune | November 10, 2008 at 08:39 AM
That is such a cozy, pretty little spot!
Posted by: Keri | November 10, 2008 at 09:21 AM
So serene.
Posted by: Kristena | November 10, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Ok my pics are posted!
Posted by: Darlajune | November 10, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Great challenge, Beki. This is a beautiful spot, indeed!
Posted by: miss chris | November 10, 2008 at 10:47 AM
What a wonderful project. I am looking forward to seeing your photos. That is a beautiful spot, it does look really comfortable!
Posted by: Hannah Shaw | November 10, 2008 at 11:26 AM
oh, i love this idea!
Posted by: katie | November 10, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Fun challenge
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | November 10, 2008 at 01:27 PM
what a super idea!
I have been in a total blog rut...this could be a good project to take up.
Thanks for the inspiration :)
Posted by: kat | November 10, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Great idea Beki!!
Posted by: tamara | November 10, 2008 at 07:15 PM
Everyday beauty...what a perfect theme! I can't wait to see what your day-to-day beauty is...I'm going to start to look now!
Posted by: jessica | November 10, 2008 at 07:27 PM
love your cozy little corner!
i, too, have been thinking a lot about trying to find the "chic" in every day life and to "stop and smell the roses" so to speak. that was sort of the reason i started my blog and how it was named, but i seem to have lost my way a bit by getting caught up in the "every day" craziness.
i love your challenge idea! i've been trying to think of a good challenge to start, but while i work on one, i think i'll take a stab at yours - sounds like fun and a great reminder to appreciate the everyday beauty!
:) D
Posted by: Diana | November 10, 2008 at 10:20 PM
sounds fun and a good reminder to appreciate the world around us!
Posted by: melissa s. | November 10, 2008 at 11:23 PM
great idea-maybe it'll help me get out of my funk to appreciate what i do have. thanks.
Posted by: suesue | November 11, 2008 at 05:24 AM
That is a beautiful spot. I love the few spots that the light is beautiful for a few moments each day.
Good for you on the photo challenge! I would play but all week I won't be home while it's light out. Boo.
Posted by: Tracy | November 11, 2008 at 07:47 AM
that is a great idea---althought, it is hard to find beauty in the mounting pile of laundry and the dirty dishes in the sink!
Posted by: carrie | November 11, 2008 at 08:15 AM
I love the idea of finding a little piece of beauty everyday - very positive thing to do ....
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | November 11, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Thanks Beki for the inspiration. I am playing along. Can't wait to see what inspires me as beauty today.
Posted by: cindygert | November 11, 2008 at 10:49 AM
this picture looks like it's straight out of lifestyle magazine, beautiful!!
Posted by: Brigitta | November 12, 2008 at 02:26 AM
I love your "beautiful spot." My house is small and FULL, and I long for a comfy corner to relax, read, knit, or whatever. My favorite place for now is on our patio swing with a glass of iced tea, sun shining, and whatever project on my lap. But that only works when the weather is cooperative, and those days are extremely few and far between this time of year in Michigan. So, maybe I'll try to set up a cozy spot in front of the LR fireplace with my back to the rest of the over-furnished house. Ahhhhhh.
Posted by: Robin | November 13, 2008 at 02:51 PM
I love your "beautiful spot." My house is small and FULL, and I long for a comfy corner to relax, read, knit, or whatever. My favorite place for now is on our patio swing with a glass of iced tea, sun shining, and whatever project on my lap. But that only works when the weather is cooperative, and those days are extremely few and far between this time of year in Michigan. So, maybe I'll try to set up a cozy spot in front of the LR fireplace with my back to the rest of the over-furnished house. Ahhhhhh.
Posted by: Robin | November 13, 2008 at 07:05 PM
what a beautiful spot in your home!
Posted by: amandajean | November 17, 2008 at 06:57 PM