Monday, September 26, 2011

beauty

I believe there are moments when beauty is so huge, so real, so overwhelmingly present that it can't help but be recognized and noticed and, of course, fawned over.  The birth of babies.  Weddings.  Sunsets.  This is beauty that is unabashed and big and, well, usually undeniable.

Then there is beauty that is much more timid.  Subtle in its offerings, modest in receiving praise.  This is beauty that is much more interesting to find, because it comes as lovely little surprises as you open up yourself to life around you.

A delicious peach pie made for my birthday by my sweet, and very talented, sister-in-law


An organized sewing supply drawer


A banana getting perfectly brown, meaning banana bread is in our near future

Discovering art supplies in simple paper towels (yes, Lovey is writing on the wall, a newly embraced hobby)


A stone path with just the right crunch when you walk


Cool, tangy Concord grapes, from our local CSA no less


A loving hands pillow made just for me by Nonnie and Poppy


A new family picture of that same Nonnie and Poppy


A stack of fun books fresh from the library


A stack of fallen leaves fresh from the trees


A stack of chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven made by Honey, just because

Just because everyday beauty is so so good.

What beauty are you seeing today?
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9 comments:

  1. Baby By The SeaSeptember 27, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    What a lovely post. There is so much joy and beauty around us. You, clearly, have a lot to be thankful for.

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  2. affectioknitSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful!

    Have a lovely day!

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  3. GinaSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I love where you see beauty. I continue to learn so much from you.

    I've found beauty in my children, their laughter, their understand and not understanding, their play, and their joy.

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  4. ivey@durangomom.comSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    all so beautiful...tried to pick a favorite but can’t ....it’s a draw between the pie the cookies and the family picture!

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  5. DanielleSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    the beauty I'm seeing right now is a glass carboy filled with hard cider in the making. our first try.

    and that pie looks AMAZING. And I love that you recognize the talent behind that pie. You are lucky and blessed.

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  6. TonyaSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Ah, lovely! The pie is absolutely gorgeous. And I love the pile of library books. Nothing better than a new bunch of books - I've been wanting to read the Backyard Homesteader as part of my quest to someday have chickens!

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  7. mamascout (amy)September 29, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    we just got back from an afternoon at the beach - so salt in my nose, thousands of birds overhead, warm bath water ocean, paintbox colors in the sky ..... i am filled with beauty right now.

    wonderful post!

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  8. Lady CordeliaSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    you're living the life!
    It's so great to really notice the little things, isn't it?
    XO
    C

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  9. mollySeptember 29, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    timid beauty. that, my friend, is beauty right there.

    as is elizabeth pantley. we love her in our house.

    happy fall to you, claudine!

    molly

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