A Little Break

I listened to my body and it said whoa there, take a beat—so I did

A little experiment with a new-to-me art supply, tempera paint sticks. It will take some getting used to, but I am liking them so far!

Dear Friends,

I took my own advice this weekend and gave myself a break. After the past two weeks*, I didn’t just deserve it. I needed it.

And that’s why I’m here on a Sunday afternoon, ending the weekend with a hello rather than beginning it with one.

Hello.

I hope you’re finding some good things to brighten your day and lighten your load. If not, you’re always welcome to mine.

xo Christine

*Nothing major, thankfully. Just some small surprises and minor inconveniences.

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Good Things

• Sliced peaches, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, and a balsamic drizzle

• Tidying up that takes shorter than you thought it would

• Girl weekend

• Bookstore and matcha run

• Watching one of my favorite movies with my favorite girl

• Being reunited with our boys without whom the house is way too quiet

• Spontaneous drives to the other side of town with no traffic and pretty views

• Tender Greens delivers

• A summer ‘do

• Listening to our bodies

• Tempera paint sticks

• The thrifting gods smiled upon us

Tempera paint stick from Michaels

Good Mail

I look forward to receiving The Cloud Report every month. It’s such a delight. Christine Tyler Hill has a beautiful perspective on life and the world around her, and her artwork is simple but often profound.

Good Quote

Good Deed of the Day

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