happy Sunday! this week I thought it would be fun to share a few random pleasures and things that make life wonderful.... enjoy!
1. Optimism. A hopeful attitude is such an important part of my daily life.... without optimism, i'm a little lost.♥
Cookies from Aesthetic Outburst via Rachel.
2. Vanilla Lattes. I have one almost every day and they're even better when combined with good conversation, planning and daily goal making.
3. Even though we own a warehouse full of stock for our shops, Mr. Larson and I really enjoy going thrifting... just for fun. The hunt for buried treasures really never loses it's appeal for me. It's so relaxing. (photo credit)
4. sleeping in. SO good.
5. 1970s ads. so fun to look at. we have tons of magazines and catalogs at the shop. (photo credit)
6. bubble baths. the perfect ending to absolutely any day.
7. playing dress up. one of the best things in life. (photo by Sherri)
8. messy studios. i love our studio in full swing and seeing other artists spaces when they are being used! 'photo staged' studios are nice, but real work spaces are even more fun.
9. styling. makes me oh-so-happy! (photo credit)
10. creative weekends... speaking of, i'm off to photograph our next Makeover Story right now.
smiles! els
This group of pics are my fave! The colours are magical. I love the wording in the first pic too...that's exactly how I feel! Such pretty pretty pictures!!
xxxx
http://www.curiouskey.blogspot.com
Posted by: Danielle | January 30, 2011 at 03:24 PM
Love these pictures, especially the ads from the 70's. Such a wonderful era, glad it's coming back into fashion...
Vanilla Lattes and Sleeping In are totally on my things I love list :)
Posted by: Jessica (The Style Front) | January 30, 2011 at 03:53 PM
Your creativity is so inspiring. So happy for you, Elsie. Sincerely, Dana Burton
Posted by: Dana Burton | January 30, 2011 at 03:58 PM
Love the photos! Those cookies just put a huge smile on my face, as do the lovely ads from the '70s - they're so bright and colourful, I think I'm in love with that aeroplane!
Posted by: Michelle | January 30, 2011 at 04:02 PM
lovely post :)
great pics btw!
Posted by: Jessica | January 30, 2011 at 04:06 PM
love your 10 picks, the 70s ad's are so good i have a collection of vintage magazines from 1950-1970 and the ad's are amazing.
Dress up = to much fun!
Zoe
http://blessedbeeapothecary.blogspot.com/
Posted by: zoe | January 30, 2011 at 04:07 PM
ahh so so sooo fun
LOVE.
Posted by: Brianna | January 30, 2011 at 04:08 PM
4, 7 & 8 fo sho!
Great post :)
Posted by: Lisa | January 30, 2011 at 04:12 PM
i'm so excited to see the makeover story!
optimism is such a lovely thing. keeping it in mind!
Posted by: laura | January 30, 2011 at 04:16 PM
I am sooooo happy that you love vanilla lattes too! My sister is always saying that my drink of choice is "boring" (compared to her Caramel Macchiato). Now, I think she may just change her tune.... :)
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Posted by: Stephanie May* | January 30, 2011 at 04:18 PM
oooh I can't wait to see the makeover story! :)
and lattes never get old. <3
Posted by: Micalah | January 30, 2011 at 04:42 PM
I love these things too! What a great list...I do alot of Top 5's on my little blog but 10 is so much better!
- jo @everydayjuju.blogspot.com
Posted by: everydayjuju | January 30, 2011 at 04:44 PM
those 70s ads are crazy fun!
Posted by: Nicole | January 30, 2011 at 05:04 PM
I love the sentiment behind this post - I tend to get worked up on Sunday's about what the new week will bring, instead of thinking about the highlights of the week just gone.
And No. 6 for me - bubble baths. Any day of the week is just fine!
Posted by: Tasha | January 30, 2011 at 05:29 PM
Haha, the 70's ads are super fun (and a tad bit funny too)!
-- Maria Elyse
www.uneasyimpressions.blogspot.com
Posted by: Maria | January 30, 2011 at 07:00 PM
very inspiring!!!Great images!!!Please visit our blog
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xox Cybelle & Fabi
Posted by: fabi | January 30, 2011 at 07:01 PM
we have a lot of similar little pleasures.:) thanks for sharing so many pretty things!
Posted by: Mary-Beth | January 30, 2011 at 07:12 PM
Play dress up then build a fort.
Now that's a productive day!
Danielle from
http://inspireddays.blogspot.com/
Posted by: DaniDannyDanielle | January 30, 2011 at 07:15 PM
vanilla lattes are my go-to sbux drink! love!
Posted by: jooleedoh | January 30, 2011 at 07:53 PM
I'm with you on #4. I love sleeping in, and I got to sleep in this morning :)
http://www.abrilliantmelody.com
Posted by: Breeanna @ a brilliant melody | January 30, 2011 at 09:17 PM