five {really} good things and a giveaway
1) Loving the new illustrated Moleskine journals that Kelly Barton has in her shop. I have one tucked into my purse to catch ideas when they come to me when I am out and about. Love is All You Need paired with that happy bunting is my favorite. She's mentioned that will even make custom Mokeskines for you! (And she's giving one away today. See the bottom of this post for more info!)
2) Ellie's new decision that my name is Mama Kitty and she is "Baby Kitty. NOT Ellie Kitty. And NOT Baby Ellie Kitty. JUST Baby Kitty." Love that when she came home yesterday she said to me as I walked into the house from the studio, "Mama Kitty get over here!" There is magic in the air in the midst of the intensity of every day with a toddler. And that magic side by side with the chaos is where I find the joy waiting for me again and again.
3) The truth on this mug is holding my hand on the days I need this reminder to just trust how it all is unfolding around me (mug from The Universe Knows).
4) I've mentioned Anna Wingfield's shop before, but I just have to tell you about two more of her products that I've been using lately because I'm just so happy to have found a "go-to" natural essences shop with products made by someone who puts so much heart into her work.
I go through cycles of not sleeping well (this is NOT the good thing) and in December I had a series of nights where I kept having some really bad dreams. It was pretty intense. For the last couple of weeks I've been using Anna's Angel Whispers Sleeping Potion. I spray it on my pillow before I lay down each night (it has this lovely lavender smell). And I've been sleeping better. No bad dreams.
Yesterday, I had a horrible "going to bed now is the only choice" headache, and used the Migraine Relief I had actually purchased for Jon to use for his migraines. Breathing in the mint + eucalyptus smell calmed me and took a big bite out of that intense pain.
And I've also been using the Trust Yourself roll-on perfume because the name is, well, perfect and it smells so darn good. As you can tell, I highly recommend Anna's products.
5) I am totally in awe of the Your Story Retreat selling out in less than 24 hours. Wow. (Thank you!) Dreaming up a fall retreat on the Oregon Coast in the same place. Yes. We still have spots available for the Feast Retreat this April. It is going to be so lovely and intimate.
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Giveaway!
Artist Kelly Barton is giving away one of her "love is all you need" Moleskine journals today! Yours will be hand illustrated just for you and will look like the one pictured here (and in her Etsy shop).
To enter:
Just leave a comment below in this post (and be sure to include your email address with your comment so that I can contact you if you win).
The giveaway will be open through 9PM PST on Sunday, and I will announce the randomly selected giveaway winner here in this spot on Monday. Please enter only once. Thanks!
Be sure to visit Kelly's shop!
Giveaway Winner: Comment #23 was chosen randomly. Congratulations to Meghan! Look in your inbox for an email!
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Reader Comments (82)
I have the journal Beatles lyrics painted down my staircase!! Love it!
I absolutely love this journal!! I cut out magazine pictures, quotes, and words to decoupage my journals; I wouldn't have to with this one. :)
I used to write a lot when I was a kid and now I have lost this beautiful hobby. I am living my country to study abroad and I will love to retake this hobby to keep the good moments kn track.As well as to write all down in order to distract myself if I get homesick. Thank you for the opportunity. Hugs, ♡
Love the love....this would be the perfect journal to write my recipes in.
About sleeping and migraines ....I have bars of lavender soaps and potpourris in meshies bags in between my pillows. I remove them just before I go to sleep. When I put my head on the pillow I go right out. My pillows smell so good. I love it.
I just adore those notebooks!
I entered this post in order to sign up for the giveaway but I'm really glad I discovered this blog! I suffer from migraines too and usually I end up just popping a bunch of pills and going to sleep but that roller balm seems like a better idea. How long does it take to kick in?
That journal is super cute.
"Trust the process" and "love is all you need." Just the wisdom I needed to hear today. Thank you for sharing such beauty here.
Great stuff! The journal is great.
I always enjoy reading your posts, Liz. Thank you so much for a chance to win the journal! Sweet dreams <3
so very generous of you. writing is the only thing that keeps me sane. good luck to everyone who entered!
New to this practice....amazed at the talent on the moleskin designs! All the moleskin designs & products fit right in with our woody and nature themed home. Will subscribe to newsletter and visit this blog more often! Thanks for giving me a new interest!
"Trust the process" is one of my favorite mantras. So much more than three little words. #WordsToLiveBy AND, I am so excited for the Be Present retreat! Congrats on it selling out so quickly. Wow!
Love is all you need. The statement is so legit I can't even :')
Lovely!
love love love this!!!
I especially dig the quote "love is all you need". So true!
Thank you so much for this!
Have a lovely day😃
Lovely notebooks. Thanks for sharing Kelly's site and this chance to win one!
Such inspiring words, such inspiring YOU!!!
The moleskins are so sweet. I have to agree that the Love is all you need journal is my favorite.
i love that...I say that all the time!
love love love!!! so happy that i know both you and kelly!!!
Liz, so sorry to hear you have problems sleeping, too. I've been this way since I was an infant. My mom says she'd find me in my crib eyes wide open, not fussy, just thinking. I also have the bad dreams issue, too.... I hope this passes for you soon and you can get some much needed rest!
And, let me say... I love, love, love this give away! So cool! Love Kelly's art!
Thanks for the chance to win the journal!
Hugs!
Can't stop thinkin' about this journal, Liz. Thanks, as always, for a post to stomp the Sunday night blues and kick-start my week.