the space between ms.and mrs.: whatever makes me happy monday

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9.26.2011

wherever you go, there you are

i have home on the brain...

admittedly i am a bit

ummmm....consumed.

so on this monday...

dreaming homemade dreams
makes me happy

epicenter of the family

alcove of the heart

temple of the body

seat of the soul

mr c and me

we're on a quest

to find our lil space in this world.

let the cozy begin.

xoxo ~ m

5.16.2011

whatever makes me happy monday: reflection

she looked at the calendar above her desk and let out a little gulp….

”why, tomorrow I shall be 35", she breathed.”

nonplussing those closest to her with her reaction to the

mini milestone of a birthday,

the realization in fact brought with it a pinch of apprehension,

a dash of “where has the time gone",

a cup of anticipation

and some aforementioned, rainbow colored

fuckity fuck fuck sprinkles for good measure.

she turned off the coffee pot,

turned on the news

and listened with amusement as she was informed that

evidentially there are now expiration dates on a women's ability

to dress as they please…

leggings should be retired by 45

bikinis banned by 47,

stilettos substituted for sensible heels by 51,

and long hair makes way for the boring, conservative bob by 53,

but miniskirts.......35??

she shot a rather un-lady like finger in the general direction of the tv

and made a mental note to stock up on mini’s

sitting with her hands wrapped around a cooling cup of joe

she lost herself in reflection.

and so it was several minutes before she noticed

the two wolfs lying at her feet.

when she looked at the dark wolf

she saw cars and houses, titles and w-2’s

and things collected for collectings’ sake.

when her eyes rested upon the white wolf

she caught glimpses of people and ideas,

feelings and connection.

she looked at the dark wolf again,

he was much closer now

and she felt her belly tighten with worry over time and money,

image and accomplishment,

conformity and definitely about things like....

babies and birthdays.

but as he pulled closer still she noticed his coat was mangy

and his torn ears.

her hand fluttered to her mouth.

"ohhhh" she mouthed.

his lackluster eyes met her own and trembled.

the white wolf paced just out of reach

but when she looked at him she could sense laughter and peace,

simplicity and contentment,

attitude not age.

he was graceful and lithe

and so close she could almost touch him...

but as she stretched out her hand to caress the chalk white fur

it was only her finger tips that grazed him and just for a skin-stant.

but that was enough…

a knock at the door

brought her back to reality.

she looked up at the calendar...

tomorrow she would be

she smiled and made a promise
that while she would acknowledge both wolves
she do her best to feed the good one.

with that

she leaned out the window to see who had knocked

and laughed as she saw

2 furry tails slowly disappear around the corner.

kisses and hugs ~ m

images found here

5.09.2011

whatever makes me happy monday: yes

fear conquered...

a b+ in my finance class

ummmm i have this feelin that

off to play hookie with some pals
why??
it's a jaw dropping, crystal clear spring day
and
it's just too damn spectacular for anything else...

xoxo ~ mrs m

yes girl found here

5.02.2011

whatever makes me happy monday: designing woman

my mum is a designer.

a designer of interiors,

and of one of society's most sacred spaces....

the home.

she manifests dreams through fabrics and pillows

encapsulates families in joyful living spaces

and like an artist

takes a blank canvas

and turns it into the spectacular

she can weave color and texture

the way a chef blends butter and cream

the result a delicious, delectable

feast for the eyes

she creates boudoirs

that beckon.

...sanctuaries for the soul

and

you should see what she can do

with a loo

she is a master of her trade

and what a creative trade it is....

cuz if home is where the heart is

she has a remarkable gift of giving hearts

a lovely place to live.

xoxo ~ m

images via souled, a kick ass relator to go

with the aformentioned kick ass designer

3.21.2011

happy vernal equinox day....or spring

today we welcome spring back into our lives

like a long lost friend.

in our little corner of the world

she has made her appearance cloaked in

grey sky's and drizzle

with a chance of snow later this week...

but even though sunny skies and gentle breezes
are still a ways off,
i am thrilled at her rebirth

and the pure potential of her next few months.

just a couple things that made me happy this morning...

"why i wake early"

hello, sun in my face.

hello, you who made the morning

and spread it over the fields

and into the faces of the tulips

and the nodding morning glories,

and into the windows of, even, the

miserable and the crotchety –

best preacher that ever was,

dear star, that just happens

to be where you are in the universe

to keep us from ever-darkness,

to ease us with warm touching,

to hold us in the great hands of light –

good morning, good morning, good morning.

watch, now, how i start the day

in happiness, in kindness."

~ mary oliver

create happiness ~ mrs m

3.14.2011

whatever makes me happy monday: fresh new life

who doesn’t love a juicy beginning?

the creaking spine of a cellophane covered library book as you open to…page 1…

the breath in your throat as you turn the handle on the first day of a new job...

the feel of fresh fabric on your skin as you slide into a outfit you adore…

the tingle in your belly as you wait to be picked up on a second date full of promise…

the first daffodil as he pokes his head up through the crusty wintry earth…

the sight out a tiny window as you lift high into the air,
leaving one destination behind in search of another…

the smell of butter and gooey bread the second before it touches your lips…

the site of your life from different angles...

Extraordinary Paths Series - Albert Pereta from Share the Path on Vimeo.

every dawn is a new beginning

so put your foot on the peddles and ride your life…

muah ~ mrs m
ps bowery lane bike intro from not your average ordinary

3.07.2011

whatever makes me happy monday: it's all about...the dress

this weekend a dear friend came to visit

and we got to do one of the most memorable dear friend activities of all times….

shop for a wedding dress!

after being such an integral part of my wedding,

nothing could make me happier than being part of her bliss.

so it is with great joy that i look forward to their summer wedding

and seeing her in whatever amazing dress she chooses….

on this monday…i am happy for

friends

weddings

soul mates

vows

slow dances

cakes

candle light

first mr and mrs kisses

happy endings

and of course

the dress

to k and a....a thousand blessings!

xoxo ~ m

2.14.2011

live...

shortly into our relationship,

mr c took me for a weekends sailing excursion on the chesapeake bay.

i had never been so excited for a trip.

and so it was

that with a heart full of joy, a stomach full of beautiful butterflies

and a bag of treats from whole foods,

we set sail on a voyage from which we have yet to return.

we knew we were falling

but that weekend we tumbled off the edge completely.

that weekend we felt as if the gods,

the universe and all the romantic poets from across the ages

had come together to hang the sun, moon and stars for us alone.

it was perfect
from amazing skies and breathtaking sunsets

to shooting starts and heavenly cloud formations...

to perfect moments strung together one after another like little gems.

from chilly dips in the bay to cozy moments in the cabin,

from washing my hair to watching him sail,

from cooking dinner to baking scones,

from reading poetry to not needing to read anything else,

from the laughs to the non-stop smiles,

from wondering to believing,

from heartfelt conversations
to i love yous….

it was a weekend that changed two lives.

fairy tale wishes and v-day love to all
~ mrs m

ok, so the reading above is a weeeeee bit dramatic ;)
but the poem itself was incorporated into our wedding, really is lovely
and means a great deal to us
as mrs and mr.