3-29-2025
What I Can’t Let Go Of:
This blog is publicly, a politics-free zone, so all musings will be “Otherwise“.)
(just like the NPR Politics podcast on Fridays- minus the “Politics or otherwise” disclaimer.
I’m really struggling here!!!
I want to share something meaningful, something intriguing,
or something silly I’ve been stuck on all week.
Something beyond whining about the weather (although there is that nasty wind!!!)
But my head is stuck elsewhere!
I’ll just say it — I am sad!
Surprisingly, exceedingly sad by the crumbling of a relationship in my life.
And if I’m brutally honest, this lifelong relationship has always existed
with varying degrees of dysfunction.
So now, I, a normally very resilient and joy-filled person, am just sitting.
Stewing in dismay and sadness. Trying not to feel hurt.
(hurt tends to beget hurt — and I don’t want to travel down that path)
The Hubs is very supportive, but too close to be truly clear-eyed.
So my friend, do you have any recommendations for me?
Any thoughts how I can put this behind me and move onward in a positive, joyful direction?
(If you can’t find me, try looking in the ice cream aisle)
On the Blog This Week
Fresh + Faux Together!!!!
Yes, it’s the best way to stretch your flower budget.
Can you guess which flowers in this arrangement are real and which aren’t
Jump over to see and for additional Spring display tips, such as what I used for a footed tray.
Great Amazon Spring Sale Bargains
Now this is how a kitchen should smell —
all the time!!!
More than 50% off during Spring Sale $14.99
(+ free prime shipping)
The veggie chopper you’ve been seeing everywhere!!!
For all the fresh eating
For all the garden and Farmer’s Market produce
1/2 Price during Spring Sale
Great Shares From Around the Web
(Click on image or title to jump to these posts)
Mood Boards: What? How?
and Why?
The amazing Amy Sadler, of Amy Sadler Designs, had a great post this week about why you should have a mood board — at least one– for every home renovation or refresh project you undertake.
P.S> I can’t wait to see the full kitchen reveal if this mood board is any indication.
Cute! Easy! Quick! Inexpensive!
Sounds like Heidi at Eleanor Rose Home has come up with the perfect Easter craft for your table!!!
I only wish I had thought of it first — but that’s why I love keeping company with amazing home bloggers, like Heidi.
Origami Bunnies! Who Knew?
Well I sure am glad Caitlin and Manda of The Merry Thought, knew about then and shared them with us.
Aren’t these so fresh and delightful!
And talk about a cinch to store — or just make new ones next year!
Spring Fireplace
Tracy at The Tattered Pew has such a charming style — in everything she does!
I particularly love her wicker demijohn collection that she displays in the firebox.
Not in this picture is a wonderful green chest just off to the side, which really brings this all together. Be sure to jump over to see.
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I hope you’ve been enjoying the weekend!!! Thanks for hanging out with me a bit,
Sometimes we just have to let people go in our lives. It will hurt for a while but try filling that space with other people or groups you are interested in to find new friends. Sometimes friendships are for a season. Be thankful for what you have learned from this relationship.
A good friend’s husband used to tell her that friends and employees have a shelf-life. Some don’t stay fresh and nourishing very long at all. And some are incredibly shelf stable. Yes, you’re right Maureen, I have learned many things from her over the years and for that I am grateful.
Unfortunately, we have to allow ourselves to go through the grieving process. Heartbreaking, and hard to completely heal from some of those losses, depending how close you are to the person. But like the saying goes, time heals and it will slowly hurt less. Give yourself the grace to process it all.
You’re so right! It is heartbreaking. And I guess it is a grieving process — which I don’t initially see. But you and so many more wise friends called it out as exactly that, and now I see it for that. Thank you Lee!
I’m not a sitter!!! I’m a doer, a maker, a creative spirit through and through. And that may be what has thrown me the most, for almost three weeks now, I have lost my creative drive. And that, don’t know what to deal with. Usually, if I’m upset or down, I thrown myself headlong into creative projects — the salve for my wounds.
UGH!
I recommend you don’t try to move past the dismay and hurt so quickly. In doing so you just prolong the agony per my experience. Or worse, lash out at someone or some thing else disproportionally, also my experience. Let yourself feel all the feels even though it’s painful to do so and give yourself time to heal. If this person had physically attacked you you would have bruises or worse that take time to heal. Inside bruising is not much different. Joy will eventually return but maybe not when or how you would expect and maybe not for a long time. There is the one small tinge of joy already available, the knowing you’ve been released from a dysfunctional relationship. The wariness and mistrust of further relationships may take a lot longer to release. We live in a fallen world with broken people but it always comes as a great shock when we are betrayed. God speed you on your healing journey friend.
Oh Pamela, you are so right — inside bruising! I had not thought of this in those terms, but yes, bruising is a good description. I truly appreciate you sharing your advice and what sounds like are insights from experience. I’m sorry you’ve been through this, but I am truly grateful you took the time to help me feel not quite so alone on this journey.
While I don’t know the details of your situation, I know the grief that the loss of a long time relationship can bring. Several years ago I experienced a tremendous loss. I cried every day for at least a year and I still cry sometimes. (I’m not normally a crier”). Give yourself space to grieve, find other ways to focus your love and attention and know that time and distance does offer a path to healing. Unfortunately, there’s no instant fix. Grief is a journey.
Oh Mary, I’m so sorry to learn you’ve struggled with this for so long! You’re right, this is grief and I need to treat it like that. Yes, we’re going to visit our granddaughter (and her parents) in just a bit. I’m planning to focus all my love and attention on this little one. I’m hoping to put many, many miles on her stroller and share lots of kisses and high-fives for her new achievement — crawling.
Thank you so much for offering your support when your wounds are still raw. That says a lot about who you are!!!