A Few of My Favourite Things

Dear readers, what started out as a brief journal entry is now yours to muse.

Plants, citrus, floral prints, earth tones, shades of green, terracotta clay, sea glass, indie folk-pop, softback notebooks, lined paper, coffee table books, flowy skirts, funky metal jewelry, vintage stores, used books, old photographs, postcards, chandeliers, cathedral ceilings, macramé, wicker furniture, bare feet in the grass, golden hour sunlight, stardust, Christmas lights, snow on tree branches, blankets, dark chocolate, a cold glass of water, simplicity, familiar favourites.

Handwritten letters, feminist poetry, orchestral harmonies, backcountry roads, early starts, late night drives, morning glories, stained glass windows, mismatched dishes, herbal teas, homegrown veggies, overgrown gardens, dried eucalyptus, lavender, daisies, warm winds, campfires, childhood friendships, goodnight texts, family brunches, deep conversations, lingering hugs, slow dances in the kitchen.

Lazy Sundays, French toast, warm milk with honey, cinnamon, rosemary, hot showers, Himalayan salt, coconut oil, terry cloth robes, soft edges, slow motion, sparklers, twinkle lights, Dutch braids, bulky socks, burning candles, thrift shops, small towns, patio cocktails, lake house docks, summer barbecues, the sound of wind chimes, the crunch of leaves beneath my boots, belly laughter.

Jellyfish, pinky promises, butterfly kisses, thunder storms, flannel shirts, crescent moons, Saturn’s rings, smoky quartz, brass fixtures, Moroccan rugs, linen, lace, the first frost of the season, forget-me-knots in April, Asters in September, fields of clovers, dandelions, blackberries, honeydew, acorns, driftwood, pebbles, pumpkin patch visits, orchards, farmers markets, second-hand sweaters, freshly washed sheets, lists like this.

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