Beauty In a Carton of Eggs
I am often struck by the simple beauty of simple things that fill our day. I marvel in them often, finding it really helps to slow down the moment and makes me ever present in it. All from a carton of...
View ArticleFinding Beauty at Every Turn
Standing in line waiting for a coffee, making breakfast in the morning, doing a little shopping on a Saturday–beauty is around us always. You all know I have said this so many times, and I am sure I...
View ArticleThe Stillness of the Moment
I did a quick walk through the Market yesterday to shoot some flowers for the post today, but nothing grabbed me. Then I got back to the shop and my in box of e-mails had a bunch of images sent to us...
View ArticleThe Beauty of Food
Before we eat our food, really take a moment to look at the beauty of it. Let it feed our souls as well as our bodies. Revel in the textures, the color variations, the aromas. Giving thanks for the...
View ArticleUnexpected Beauty
There they were, bucket after bucket of them. Such unexpected beauty. Incredible stalks of flowering Brussels sprouts. We went to the Hudson Farmers Market in search of apples of a crisp, which we...
View ArticleThe Doors of Troy
Our niece Aisling lives in historic Troy, New York, not terribly far from us. We visited her the other day for lunch and meandered around Troy. My oh my, I was in heaven. The architecture was...
View ArticleSurrounding Ourselves with Beauty
The idea of each of us surrounding ourselves with beauty is so much of what I try to capture on the daily blog post. As well as reminders for all of us to be on the look-out for it, in many things, in...
View ArticleBeauty Abounds
The grocery store floral section had the sweetest hyacinth bulbs started in clear containers that found their way to our dining table. The beauty of the roots captivating me as much as the bloom. I...
View ArticleThe Lovely, Lovely Stems
Water has such a beautiful way of making things appear to be frozen in time. Much is the case with flower stems. Often, the stems can be as spectacular as the blooms. Typically I would clean off all...
View ArticleThe Beauty of Andrew Wyeth
We had the great pleasure of seeing Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect at the Seattle Art Museum yesterday, on its final day. To be surrounded by such a vast amount of his works was inspiring on many levels....
View ArticleTed’s Tip No. 155
Beauty abounds and can often be found in unexpected places. The grandness of old architectural elements just needs to be noticed to be appreciated. Think of all the history those buildings have lived...
View ArticleTed’s Tip No. 221
When you buy beautiful looking produce, leave it on the counter to appreciate the beauty if you are cooking it that eve. Your eye will catch it when you walk by and be instantly pleased. It is natural...
View ArticleThe Beauty of a Handwritten Note
Never underestimate the powerful meaning of a handwritten note or card, as well as the envelope. In this day and age of texts & e-mails, receiving something in the mail that has your handwriting on...
View ArticleThe Beauty of Fresh Eggs
We made a stop in Millerton on Saturday at their Farmers Market on the way to Millbrook. Many of the stalls had fresh eggs. I am always so taken with their simplicity and beauty. They are such a treat...
View ArticleSingular Sensation
There was a burst of sun after a quick rain last night creating the most gorgeous light. It lit up this lone peony that stopped me in my tracks. The post Singular Sensation appeared first on Ted...
View ArticleTed’s Tip No. 313
Each day search out a bit of beauty. Find it in unexpected places. Big or small. That beauty has a way of multiplying right in front of your eyes. The post Ted’s Tip No. 313 appeared first on Ted...
View ArticleReveling In The Beautiful Details
To me, so much of a life well lived is noticing and reveling in the beautiful details that swirl about us each day. This bunch of baby carrots from Forest Garden Farm a detail from cocktails before...
View ArticleTed’s Tip No. 324
Always be seeking out beauty. Even in times of stress, a dose of visual beauty can turn the situation from dark to bright. The post Ted’s Tip No. 324 appeared first on Ted Kennedy Watson.
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