tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44181293141560232592024-02-19T16:35:04.289-06:00Mavrik LaneA blog about Romantic, Europeon, Tuscan syled living.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-63289842650561713132016-03-21T13:38:00.000-05:002016-03-21T13:38:21.903-05:00Living a positive lifeI try to live a positive life so when I am around negative people and hear negative stories ...I get frustrated. I'm working hard to go in the opposite direction ...you see.
I'm going to be honest here and list things that tend to temporarily cause me to spin out of control.
People who walk through a door that I've just opened for myself when the door on their side is available Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-35561202030741606232015-06-08T10:38:00.000-05:002015-06-08T12:11:52.374-05:00Good Morning
Good morning.
Sharing a view of the ducks feeding this morning
and the gorgeous lake backdrop.
A wonderful day and great way to start off the week ...
wouldn't you agree? How do you start off your day?
I changed things up a bit for myself this morning.
Decided to go out to commune with nature
rather than sit inside the sunroom and check my email today.
It is easy to get Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-48777894528209905082015-06-02T10:39:00.001-05:002015-06-02T10:39:39.576-05:00I Gave Her The Privacy She DemandedDuring my morning coffee, I glanced out of my sun room window toward my patio. Something caught my eye ...it was moving at lightening speed (not really...just kidding about the speed), but it was moving faster than I could ever imagine it could.
She was on a mission up from the lake to bury her eggs so that no human will find them. She was in a hurry too and I grabbed my camera soUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-31642973714176701942015-05-10T13:10:00.002-05:002015-05-11T10:33:07.628-05:00Morning Ritual: Stage OneSometimes all one really needs is a bit of courage to take that first step; however, it is of utmost importance that when one decides to claim that courage, one holds on to that courage for that courage is yours and yours alone to keep and use . . . whenever and wherever needed :)
~jan hale
Do you start each day out differently or the same way? In other words, do Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-91273155862065440222015-05-08T12:51:00.001-05:002015-05-10T13:36:47.191-05:00One Shot Was All I Asked ForIt was a typical Monday morning much like any other, and the wet grass beneath my feet felt like a nuisance which was an odd way for me to be feeling knowing how much we needed the rain from the night before. Nonetheless, walking on this particular cool and damp morning, I felt tired, empty and down ...wondering what exciting and positive thing lay ahead Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-10922599532017203952015-05-07T10:50:00.002-05:002015-05-07T11:04:57.852-05:00Eleven Tiny Ducklings Up From The Lake
Each year I look forward to catching a glimpse of the babies. This particular crisp and cool morning I was gifted by a sighting ...my first for this year. The ducklings are so small that at first I thought they were little birds, but then when I saw them all marching in a row behind the adults I instantly knew they were ducklings. I grabbed my Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-63662898702308690672015-04-07T16:40:00.003-05:002015-04-07T16:40:57.084-05:00A Gift Of Flowers - A Gift Of Kindness
It's time to add a bit of joy to the spaces that surround us.
I love colorful flowers in my office and these silk beauties sit right on my desk. They remind me of all things kind and beautiful.
This arrangement ...a gift from my daughter ... reminds of Spring.
Treat yourself or someone you care about with flowers this week and see the beautiful smile they bring.
by Hans Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-68619488458679087162015-04-05T15:08:00.002-05:002015-04-05T18:35:42.928-05:00Happy Easter to All!
Happy Easter to All!
With a chill in the air, today I spent re-thinking my home projects for the Spring. About to partake of a wonderful dinner, I relinquish my computer for today to eat and watch yet another one our beautiful sunsets on the lake ...my favorite time of the day.
I will return ... do hope you will as well :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-48357292832497395222015-02-17T15:10:00.000-06:002015-02-17T15:10:10.784-06:00Articles, Tutorials, Workshops for the women in the know
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-11813932513615409382015-02-06T15:48:00.002-06:002015-02-06T16:48:55.539-06:00valentine's dayYep, Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I'm not one of those people who tries to top the holiday every year with something never been done or more exciting, but that's just how it turned out. This year ...it is something new and exciting.
I will tell you this... I'm already there ...before Valentine's Day! I didn't write about it here before leaving Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-72144367121231746242015-01-12T17:25:00.002-06:002015-01-13T11:41:01.914-06:00be more proactive
I imagined 2014 would be a great year. It went pretty smoothly. I made it through. I am grateful.
Here I am at that peek of another new year feeling as excited as last.
What can I make better?
Looking back at last year I realize I forgot to remember to have a great year as planned. About mid 2014 I started realizing my Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-56972658207977579492015-01-10T14:26:00.002-06:002015-01-10T14:30:44.219-06:00Joy & Happiness in 2015
I've been busy this year doing my creative stuff. I had this thought and just had to get it out of my head. It was creating something to express my joy and happiness and to learn to "stretch" myself.
"my life has been a series of twists and turns, ups and downs, and exciting experiences ...I feel joy and happiness!"Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-4799943528821972832014-12-23T12:27:00.004-06:002014-12-23T12:27:55.356-06:00Merry Christmas 2014!
Merry Christmas!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-17210554323294062172014-12-18T16:58:00.001-06:002014-12-18T17:12:30.998-06:00don't forget the bubbles
If you are anything like me, you are already working-in those daily soaks BEFORE the holidays. Between the cleaning, decorating, shopping and baking it is what I most need to unwind and relax. It's a pre holiday gift I give myself. So I'm sending this your way as a reminder not to forget to relax
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HINT: This is a great time of year to buy yourself a new Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-58748831676145973022014-12-11T13:17:00.002-06:002014-12-17T12:42:28.834-06:00hot chocolate pleez
Today I'm sharing a few hot chocolate recipes from bloggers you may know. Enjoy!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-18377067969325873672014-11-20T13:23:00.002-06:002014-12-11T13:26:41.132-06:00Special = Fresh Fish or notIf you eat out during the holiday season. . .
give some thought to the waitress that serves your table.
Perhaps she would like to be spending time with her family rather than be working...
Maybe she has no family and wishes she did...
She wishes she could afford to take her family out for a meal and can't...
Consider her service and the time of year and tip her a little extra this time of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-77314027812695238262014-11-13T18:10:00.001-06:002014-11-13T18:10:23.070-06:00Hot Chocolate and Apple Cider Station
While I certainly have nothing against drinking hot tea year-round, I do look forward to setting up my Hot Chocolate station every year.
As always, there will be mini marshmallows, cinnamon and gingerbread cookies (from Holland) on the station handy for when the mood strikes anyone to serve themselves.
The Keurig coffee machine will have plenty of hot Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-60252666901071622332014-09-30T11:22:00.003-05:002014-09-30T15:22:24.404-05:00The two most beautiful blooms this year
What amazing weather we have had ...I love this time of year!
In my opinion, it is simply the best time of year to walk.
On this one particularly cool morning ...I discovered this amazing and brilliant red flower in my garden. What a pleasant surprise. I always forget exactly when it blooms so I'm not usually prepared to look for it.
It was so easy to paint and the color Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-384856269206647852014-08-05T17:05:00.000-05:002014-09-24T15:47:54.450-05:00Creativity, Positivity, Imagination
You are welcome to go see what I have been spending all my time working on this year over here. It has been exciting, fun, time consuming, and oh so gratifying work.
If you do visit, leave me a comment here and let me know what you think.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-57867033219913234912014-07-31T16:11:00.002-05:002014-07-31T16:26:09.508-05:00Walking In The Rain
Do hope all is well! Wanted to share something from my studio with you today.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-52473443172050816202014-05-19T09:00:00.000-05:002014-05-19T09:00:00.883-05:00
She is old ...but built nice and sturdy. She is our new TV entertainment center. The one we currently have is metal and looks too contemporary for our home. She is just right!
She used to be all stained dark and pretty. Now she is bright with all her finery showing through.
I'll soon introduce her to the world for all to see the before and after shots Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-49863786979926381222014-05-18T13:05:00.003-05:002014-05-18T13:05:47.604-05:00Awesome, breathtaking sunset
A beautiful sunset last night across the lake I did see.
Oh how grateful I am for Thee.
I looked up to see this awesome sunset from my sunroom windows and grabbed my camera. Wouldn't you agree that it is breathtaking?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-40468254486433014252014-05-16T12:28:00.002-05:002014-05-18T11:57:57.389-05:00The Beautiful Iris On Mavrik Lane
Several weeks ago when I thought Spring would surely never stick, I painted this artwork of one of the irises in my garden. The vibrant colors tugged at me on that very chilly Spring day. Today I decided I wanted to share it with all of you on this super fine Friday. Have a great weekend!
Sharing at WhereWomenBlog.com
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-53536634957768368282014-05-12T14:55:00.000-05:002014-05-12T15:14:06.167-05:00Mother's Day 2014
I hope you all had a beautiful Mother's Day.
My husband made me a delicious scallop dinner on Saturday
On Sunday he took me to brunch and a visit through the historic district.
I felt so wonderfully pampered after the weekend which ended with a visit from my daughter and grandson plus a phone call from my son.
Ah ...life is good!
P.S. The beautiful roses are from my husband.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418129314156023259.post-40277767217505778222014-04-28T11:43:00.004-05:002014-04-28T12:44:00.981-05:00Lanai chairs
Spent the weekend shopping for new furniture for the lanai and was fortunate to find this woven chair ...got two. Will be picking up the coordinating bench next week. The furniture is very well made and fits perfectly in the space. We still need to re-stain the teak bar, but the room is slowly coming together. Accessories will be the last to be added so right now the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0