I attended a university that was two hours away from home. It was the perfect distance for me. Far enough to feel like I was “away” from home but close enough to be able to get a break from campus life and do my laundry for free.
Every time I would leave to go back to school, my mom would take pity on me and hand me some spending money. Without fail, I would take some of that money straight to the farmer’s market to buy fresh flowers to take back to my dorm room.
My mom would laugh and shake her head at me, marveling that a college student would use extra cash to buy flowers instead of food.
But, in a stage of life where I was on the threshold of adulthood, those little $5 bundles of joy were a symbol of comfort and of home. And all of these years later (twenty to be exact), I would still rather spend a few dollars on fresh flowers than on a cup of fancy coffee. Not that you can’t have both, right?
They just do my soul a world of good every time I walk past them and it amazes me that something so simple can have such a powerful impact.
So, here’s my question for you today. What is something small and simple that you do around your home that fills your soul with joy? I’d love to hear from you!
Happy weekend dear friends!
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21 Comments on "Just Sweet and Simple"
I agree a fresh flower arrangement brightens my day. Another thing that I love to do is make seasonal vignettes for my kitchen counter and coffee table. Just makes a room look better. I almost always use a real or faux candle as part of vignette so have a bright spot in the evening.
I love vignettes too Kathy! They are such a simple way to add seasonal touches and make spaces feel cozy. Hope you have a great weekend!
Classical music to suit my mood is my simple joy that I don’t do every day. Watching the birds flit and perform around the backyard feeders relaxes me. Both together can be a symphony or a simple melody.
Wanda, we just started hearing the birds chirping again here in Oregon which gives us so much hope of Spring coming and you are so right that it’s truly a joyful sound. I listen to classical music while I work which is definitely calming. Hope you have a great weekend!
Our birds have begun chirping again too!! Don’t realize how much I miss that until it starts again! Yay spring! (Michigan)
I love to have fresh scented candles and christian music playing.
That sounds absolutely divine! 😉 Have a great weekend Shannon and thanks so much for stopping by! ~ Vanessa
Funny you mention this. Just yesterday I bought myself some flowers – I need have been having a rough go with health, and I needed some flowers. I have the prettiest bouquet with roses and tulips – and all sorts of color….not me at all…..I usually like to buy white and green only.
So I love this post and am happy to say I have a pretty flower arrangement I am enjoying too. Spring will come, sometimes we have to just buy it, haha.
Snow melted a bit today – so there is hope. There is always hope. : – )
Michele I’m so sorry you’ve been having a rough time lately! I’m glad you are enjoying a lovely bouquet and that it is bringing you joy. And yes, there is definitely always hope! Much love to you friend and thanks so much for coming by. ~ Vanessa
I’m the same way! Love fresh flowers! Makes me smile!
They really do just brighten everything up don’t they. Both my home and my mood! Thanks so much for coming by Susan!
I just made two terrariums for my table.. love the green color it adds to the room!
Oh I need to try making some too Barb! They seem easy and so perfect for adding that pop of freshness to a room. Hope you have a great weekend!
It’s fresh flowers for me too! (And since I got a Keurig – I do love to have chai tea pods on hand).
By the Way, do you know of any ladies going to the Becoming Conference from Salem?
I love flowers too! ❤️💐
Light a candle
Yes! I love candles! Thanks for stopping by Peggy. 🙂
I love having fresh flowers on my kitchen table! it is just one of my “things.” I almost always pick them from my yard, although I don’t really have a beautiful garden or even an abundance of flowers. Sometimes it’s actually only greenery, but it still brightens my day. I just enjoy bringing the outside in, where I can enjoy its beauty even more. Thanks for sharing!
Flowers! Always flowers. I miss being able to cut my “yard bouquets” so I buy them at the grocery. Also, like mentioned, I love to make little vignettes around them.
Yes to flowers!! I totally agree Mimi!
I love having a Saturday morning to myself to leisurely clean house while listening to Christian music. Love to put essential oils in my diffuser to get a springy, clean smell going on at the same time.