This December is calm and bright. And merry. So merry!
If you have seen my posts recently on Instagram, you know that I am taking time to list the things I am grateful for everyday. Inspired by my dear friend, Emily, this gratitude practice was just what was I was missing. Taking a few minutes to review what I am thankful for each my day has been the best reflection for me. I hadn't realized just how much I missed taking a photo every day and saying a few words about it, like I did for 5 years on Flickr. Although the gratitude practice that I am doing now is different, I believe it fills the hole that my 365 projects left. I did not realize how much I missed it (and habit! I still miss habit). Life is hectic and busy and messy and lovely and wonderful and loving and energizing and I want to feel it all, love it all, live it all.
Among the many things I am grateful for is this blog and all of you who read it. I don't say it nearly often enough, but I do so appreciate the time it takes to stop here, read my words, and comment on my posts. I love sewing and knitting and making things, and having people to share it with has been a wonderful blessing in my life. I love knowing that like-minded people are out there, following along. Thank you. Truly, I am grateful for all of you and everything you do to support my endeavors.
I'm not signing off for the year, yet. I do have some posts planned, but I'm soaking in every moment of this holiday season and don't want to miss the opportunity to wish the best. Whatever holiday it is that you celebrate, I hope that it is full of love, kindness and gratitude.
Merry Everything, Happy Always, my friends!
Loving your gratitude posts – and the quiet moments at the end of each day I find to be thankful. Happy Holidays to you and your family, Erin. (And Habit! Yes, I miss it too! xoxo)
Well said😍 I am grateful for a friend like you. I wish you the best Christmas ever and the happiest of New Years to you and your family🎄
And to you – xo
You inspire. Would love to know the paint color shown here. Your home is absolutely beautiful.
Am loving all of this, Erin! Happy everything! xo (and your home looks gorgeous!)
love the gratitude posts. i STILL miss flickr. and those flickr days… but i’m sure i would miss instagram the same way if the times were reversed.
love, love, LOVE being connected in this beautiful space. all the happiest to you. xoxoxoxo
Everytime I read your posts, I am so proud of who you are and all the creative things you do. You are amazing!
Love, Mom
i miss habit so much… the collective voices of women from different backgrounds and places and circumstances… the gratitude lists are so good, they bring a perspective that over time really makes for a new way of thinking… having gone a week without making them, it’s time for me to pick up the pen again. merry christmas, erin!
Happy celebrating and happy holidays, Erin!
I love your blog and following along. Thank you for sharing your space with such grace and beauty.
Merry Christmas!
i stopped by to catch up while eating my breakfast. so grateful for you, my friend. your words here are beautiful, as always. xoxo.