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The Art of Intentional Living

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The Art of Intentional Living
  • The Poetry of Everyday Life

    The Poetry of Everyday Life

    May 5, 2023March 30, 2026 Quiet Notes

    Looking for beauty and noticing the poetry of everyday life, in a world that often seems to be governed by brutality is not naive, nor is it frivolous. It is sustenance. It ignites creativity. It activates the brain’s capacity to solve problems. It activates the imagination needed to…

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  • Intentional living and the power of words

    Intentional living and the power of words

    April 24, 2023March 30, 2026 Home & Garden, Quiet Notes

    Words are magic. They speak reality into existence. Words can create an oasis in a seemingly infinite desert, or they can turn vast oceans into wastelands. Words shape our carefully curated narratives. Even when we’re not consciously aware of it. Sometimes these narratives speak the truth. Other times,…

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L'art de la vie There's a lot we can't control in L'art de la vie There's a lot we can't control in life. But there's a lot we CAN. Simple, everyday things turned into art. By paying attention, being intentional and caring for ourselves and the environments we shape. This is why I love French culture so much. They understand that life is both a gift, and an art form. They understand that we have the power to bring beauty and care to our days. There might be tragedy, there might be loss. But beauty remains, even if we are temporarily unable to see it. Go ahead... Wear your favorite shirt. Put on some lipstick and your favorite perfume. Drink tea in a beautiful cup that belonged to your grandmother. Watch the sun set while standing in the middle of a green meadow. Giggle out loud at your dog's silly antics. Eat your favorite dessert with all your senses heightened. Hope you have a joy filled Sunday.🩷 #intentional
Snippets of life in the countryside. Dogs Gardeni Snippets of life in the countryside. Dogs Gardening Delicious food The coziness of home #countryside #dogslife
Focusing on the love that surrounds us. Some of m Focusing on the love that surrounds us. Some of my favorite things: Happy dogs Fresh flowers from the market Dogs Our home The garden Dogs Delicious food Dancing with Marlow Upbeat songs Dogs #life #happiness #dogsofinstagram #happy
Snippets of life. Home The countryside Moments i Snippets of life. Home The countryside Moments in Paris Gardening as medicine Rescue dogs turned into Chic Dogs #life #dogsofinstagram #paris #countryside
Life lately and the beauty and abundance of simple Life lately and the beauty and abundance of simple things.🩷🌸🐶 #homeandgardens #homebody #simplethings #softness
The April Garden There are many things I love abo The April Garden There are many things I love about April: The return of strawberries Happier dogs galavanting through the garden Birdsong. Soft morning light illuminating our bedroom. The scent of lilacs blooming. The sense of hope when a seemingly dead Winter garden wakes up after a long slumber. Making everything lush and beautiful. #April #Garden #springgarden
Snippets of Paris! The Parisian Art of Flâner. T Snippets of Paris! The Parisian Art of Flâner. To stroll and indulge in the surrounding beauty, details and delights. Without urgency. Without destination. Intentionally being in a world of mindlessly doing, is also rebellion. #paris #flanêr #artdevivre
The deliciousness of everyday life. Sometimes we The deliciousness of everyday life. Sometimes we grow so accustomed to what we have that we become blind to it. In today's world, I am particularly grateful for: - calm mornings - homemade dinners - reading - planting trees - sitting close to the ocean - noticing how a dog's breathing softens as they fall asleep - enjoying coffee and a warm waffle - buying fresh flowers - opening up all the windows - invigorating walks in the countryside - the comfort and safety of home - chatting with a colleague, not about work but instead, about gardening. Intentional living is by definition an act of defiance, because it forces you to pay attention to the seemingly small things of everyday life. It nudges you to soften. In a world that pushes us to harden, suppress and be distracted... this is rebellion. It isn't loud and it doesn't roar, but it is rebellion nonetheless. It is a quiet resistance. Hope you are well and safe, wherever you may be.🩷 #intentionalliving #everydayliving
A cozy home that feels like a warm hug. Filled wi A cozy home that feels like a warm hug. Filled with books, dogs and candles. One that feels both grounding and soothing to the soul, and nourishing to the heart. #homebody #cozyhome
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