Joy List Monday
♥ a weekly ritual ♥
a reminder to stop and pay attention to the little beauties and graces that make life magical and to set aside time for gratitude each day
♥ the beauty of frost
♥ warm soup ... Butternut Squash Soup
♥ warm tea
♥ the first Christmas carols
♥ curling up in front of the fire place
Hello Friends,
Wishing you all a great week. We enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving and weekend.
Looking forward to the busy of December, yet at the same time, I am going to be intentional about slowing down and enjoying the magic that comes with December.
Good Monday morning, Carla. I am trying to remember to slow down and enjoy the season, too. Blessings to you and your family- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThe dusting of Frost is so Magical... alas, don't get much here in the Desert, but when it comes on rare occasion it Transforms the Desert into a Breathtaking unusual looking Winter Wonderland! Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your joy list, my friend. Yesterday we sang some Christmas songs at church and I couldn't help but grin from ear-to-ear. How I love this time of year :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week, dear Carla. Hugs to you!
Beautiful photography, Carla. You've captured the season perfectly. Everything on your Joy List is what I love about this time of year. Slowing down is a good thing. We miss so much if we don't. Have a great week. Hugs, Nancy
ReplyDeleteYour photos depict December beautifully! The second one looks like milkweed pods. YES, so important that wee slow down so we can look, enjoy, and appreciate.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great Joy List. Yes, it is good to be thankful for the little blessings in each day.
ReplyDeleteHello Carla and Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteI loved these words so much I've repeated them!!!
♥ the beauty of frost
♥ warm soup ... Butternut Squash Soup
♥ warm tea
♥ the first Christmas carols
♥ curling up in front of the fire place
Sounds perfect to me.
Have a good week
All the best Jan
The first Christmas carols!!! Yes!! We have been singing since Saturday! ;)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a good one my dear friend! Yes Dec is magical!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Carla, A sweet post and gorgeous pictures. What is your favorite tea this time of year? Love to you all.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite teas are Earl Grey and A Rose and French Vanilla tea by Dilmah. Pumpkin Soup and garlic bread - perfect winter lunches. Your list is the perfect representation of winter, though Christmas carols are on the summer list here.
ReplyDeleteI need to be intentional myself, thank you for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteYes, I really appreciate your thoughts on December. I've tried very hard to have most of my work done by December 1st so I can enjoy the Advent season. The past two years have been fairly successful, but it's required lots of planning and work in October and November! Your words are encouraging me to remember what my mind should truly be on (as I just wrote a post about fun Christmas ornaments... :/ )
ReplyDeleteLovely list. I enjoy these Monday posts of yours!
I always love reading your joy list! I have had a very busy time lately and I'm going to enjoy slowing down soon...I hope. And I'll think of you this week when I go to the Farmer's mkt. It was closed last week so I'm excited to get my fresh fruit and veggies this week. Sweet hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteOo - gorgeous shots.
ReplyDeleteAnother great joy list Monday Carla. I too am going to slow down and embrace December. Happy New Week.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kris
That sounds like a great plan and one I need to remember!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images and warm sentiments. Thanks for sharing such hopeful thoughts as we begin the busy holiday season. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a joy list.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Each and every item on your joy list makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for the season :)
A great list, and like you, I find such beauty in frost....crisp and clean look. And who can't resist curling up in front of the fire and listening to Christmas Carols! Love and hugs!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving my Christmas music!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect Joy List, Carla! And those photos! Glorious!
ReplyDeleteHope you've had a wonderful week!