{give thanks}

{happy thanksgiving to you all!}

In honor of today, I wanted to make a list of 10 things that I'm thankful for right now:

1. Jyl, Tristan, Debbie, and Ben for letting me spend the day (and last night) with them.
2. Warm socks.
3. This blog, how it gives me a place to store all of my creative inspirations.
4. Vanilla scented candles.
5. Friends who will come visit me from halfway across the country (that's you Sondra!)
6. People who donate their time to help those less fortunate. You inspire me and many others.
7. Chocolate.
8. My family, and their constant support in my life.
9. The creative process, and how it allows you to make an idea come to life right in front of your eyes.
10. New opportunities, and how they always seem to come into your life at just the perfect time.

What are you thankful for today?

Oh, and because I am such a visual person, here are a few of my favorite thanksgiving-themed images ... enjoy!

via jennie inspired. on Pinterest

via jennie inspired. on Pinterest

via jennie inspired. on Pinterest

via jennie inspired. on Pinterest

{a new perspective}

20 days ago, in search of a more positive spin on life, i decided to start a list of things i’m thankful for. 1 thing each day. surprisingly, i’ve been really good about it considering i usually quit projects before they’ve even started! anyways, here’s the first 20 things. i must admit, no matter how bad of a day i’ve had, it’s always a good ending to the day when i can add something to the list. here goes. i’m thankful for:

1. sunshine

2. the fact that for every uphill, there is a downhill 

3. movies, pj’s, and comfy couches

4. sushi. mmm.

5. my mom, and the random e-mails she sends me

6. creativity in any form. 

7. vintage dress-up clothes, and how fun they are to try on

8. hot showers at the end of a long day

9. unexpected surprises that turn out better than imagined

10. knowing so many amazing people, and having them be a part of my life

11. good wine and good conversation

12. possibilities, and long walks at dusk

13. my bed, and how i can curl up in it and shut out the world for a moment or two

14. musicals, and how they can uplift your spirits with a few catchy songs

15. genuine hugs from people who truly care

16. laughter

17. motivation

18. ideas that turn into a reality

19. friends

20. dancing