#simplejoysaturdayvibes

[yes-iamthemadhatter]

This week my #simplejoysaturdayvibes is light! I've had two different times this week where I was photographing my handmade jewelry to get ready for my Black Friday sale and the light hit the jewelry so perfectly that I had to capture that beauty. The photo here might have never happened if I hadn't been carrying these necklaces at this exact time of day. I usually wait to take jewelry photos on overcast days because there aren't any harsh shadows, but this day I felt good enough to take a lot of photos so I did even though there was bright sun. I believe that God gives us special little moments like these when we keep our eyes open to little details and look for beautiful things as we go about our everyday lives. Regardless of whether you believe the same or that this was a just a happy coincidence I hope you enjoy this photo from that special moment I got to experience this week. The other time where the light struck my jewelry perfectly was as I had been taking photos of just one pair of earrings for that day. I left the earrings sitting where they were laid out as I took and shared a little sneak peek photo from the photoshoot on Facebook and in my IG Story. The light changed during that time so the glass beads were almost glowing with the light shining through them, so I went back to my room to get my camera and photograph it. I'm not sharing those photos here right now because they are still on my camera, but I will share them in the future if I remember to, even if the earrings have sold before that. Do you look for special moments of beauty in the small details of your daily life? If you don't I recommend trying it, because you see the things that you look for. Stop reading here, hashtags below. . . . . . . #aslowmoment #simplethingsmadebeautiful #astilllifestyle #beauthentic #the_gentle_manifesto #livebeautifully #gatheredstyle #hyggelife #seeingthepretty #forprettysake #holdthemoment #ofsimplethings #forahappymoment #mystoryoflight #thesimpleeveryday #ofquietmoments #alifeofintention #alittlebeautyeveryday #savouringhappiness #myeverydaymagic #choosehappiness #liveyourbestlife #recklessimage #reclaimthehappy #alliseeispretty #atouchofkind (at Carson, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5N5gdzh2zU/?igshid=1tfbkc1cqd47b

[yes-iamthemadhatter]

This week my #simplejoysaturdayvibes is trees. I love them in every form but I think their Fall changes are my favorite, from the changing leaves to the bare branches and everything in between they're just beautiful to look at. I'm so grateful that I was raised in the Columbia River Gorge right by a national forest so I've been surrounded by trees and stunning views of nature for my whole life. The tree in this photo is right across the street from our house. What nice experiences did you have this week? Are you doing anything fun this weekend? I'll be making ornaments and jewelry today while listening to podcasts. I'll also be doing a ton of reading. . . . . . . #fallfoliage #thesimpleeveryday #ofquietmoments #alifeofintention #alittlebeautyeveryday #savouringhappiness #myeverydaymagic #naturecolors #explorenature #kinfolklife #mybeautifulsimplicity #naturenotes #alovefornaturesbest #thewildnesstonic #mynaturestory #natureinspires #spreadnaturelove #simplenaturefinds #aseasonalshift #changingseasons #embracingtheseasons #wearestillwild #inspiredbynature_ #gowildlyandslow #stayandwander #natureandnourish #wildandlovely #quietinthewild #realfolklife (at Carson, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B478-fPl1pV/?igshid=1964b2yxkifap

[yes-iamthemadhatter]

This week my #simplejoysaturdayvibes is learning how to take better photos on my digital camera. I have always used manual mode but I had to figure out the settings and if I turned off my camera I had to set it up all over again. I used Indoor mode yesterday to take photos of my ornaments and got great photos of them faster than I ever get on manual mode, and honestly the photos are way better than I get on manual mode too. (You can find my ornaments for sale on my Facebook page at https://facebook.com/HoneybeeAlley/albums/2826713994008206 or at the link in my bio) With my chronic fatigue anything that can save me some energy is a big win. My other joy from the week is elderberry syrup. My mom made it for us to try this year. I came down with a cold this week so I tried the syrup for it, and on day 2 it was already decreasing my coughing fits and sore throat. I typically catch a cold in Fall and it hangs on throughout the Winter and sometimes into Spring. Elderberry syrup really helps me and it tastes really good too. I have really enjoyed making these posts because I notice the nice little things more throughout my week and then on Saturday I reflect on the nice things from the past week. I would love to hear about your simple joys or moments of contentment from the past week in the comments. You can also make your own post and tag @growingbliss_farm and use the hashtag #simplejoysaturdayvibes This week my health was pretty bad but with my cold almost gone things are looking up. I will hopefully be able to make a self care for the senses post next week. Stop reading here, hashtags below. . . . . . . #momentsofjoy #simplethingsinlife #alwayslearningsomethingnew #stopandnotice #littlemoments #sickgirlsclub #worksmarternotharder #reflectingonlife #itsthelittlethingsinlife #solovelysofree #littlestoryofmylife #stilllife_perfection #simpleandstill #enjoythismoment #takethemoment #collectingmemories #momentsofjoy #lovelytime #enjoyeveryday #happymood #feelthemoment #momentsoflife #fullofjoy #somuchtobethankfulfor #wherethetiredgirlsare #chronicfatigue #makeitlovely #calmversation #makersmovement #slowlived (at Carson, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4qFXgQhkng/?igshid=zn136tigy4fi

[yes-iamthemadhatter]

Today my #simplejoysaturdayvibes is pretty sunsets with bare branched trees silhouetted in the foreground. I am all about pretty sunsets, and I am all about trees in all of their forms but especially trees with changing leaves and trees with bare branches. I was lucky enough to see this sunset through a living room window this week. Sunsets always make me so excited and it makes my day when I can capture their beauty in a photo. What is your #simplejoysaturdayvibes from this week? You can comment her or make your own post with that hashtag. Make sure to tag @growingbliss_farm if you make a post because she started this hashtag to reflect on simple moments from your week. Stop reading here, hashtags below. . . . . . . #changingseasons #chasinglight #prettyskies #ilovesunsets #holdthemoment #solovelysofree #littlestoryofmylife #enjoythismoment #takethemoment #takingpics #mysomewhere #greatmoment #collectingmemories #momentsofjoy #lovelytime #enjoyeveryday #happymood #feelthemoment #momentsoflife #fullofjoy #somuchtobethankfulfor #cherish #loveandjoy #delighted #feelsoblessed #gratefulforlife #mystoryoflight #embracingaslowerlife #worldinmyeyes (at Carson, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4X15Y1hme7/?igshid=11h1idgwyyh2m

[yes-iamthemadhatter]

It's time for #simplejoysaturdayvibes ! Post your own simple joys from the week using that hashtag and tag @growingbliss_farm in your post because she's the one who started this. My simple joys this week have definitely been Fall leaves. This week I felt well enough to go for a short drive with my mom and take some pictures of the leaves changing colors. While my photos didn't all turn out how I wanted them to it was still nice to think of how to show the beauty of the leaves in interesting and unique ways. My favorite leaf photos this week are the ones I took on a different day. My fiancee is living with his parents in Virginia until next Summer and he is so beyond ready for Fall. They are still having Summer weather there though, so I have been gathering the prettiest Fall leaves I can find and I'm going to put them in a little care package for him. That brings me to my next #selfcareforthesenses . This time I'm talking about sight. Now I'm aware that not everyone has the same ability with sight, but if you can use your sight for self care here are some ideas I have. My first one is Fall leaves. If you're somewhere that the leaves are changing colors I highly recommend looking closely at them, maybe even collecting the ones that you like best, like I do. It can be a very relaxing activity (if you are able to get outdoors; I understand that some of us aren't able to for whatever reason). Pay attention to the differences in color, shape, and size. Maybe take some photos of a leaf bouquet like I did. If Fall leaves aren't your cup of tea try looking for nice pictures with Google or Instagram. My go-tos are sunsets, wildflowers, and cute animals. You can even save a folder of your favorites for when you need that pick-me-up. Other things you could look at are artwork, a pretty jigsaw puzzle as you put it together (I am all about the jigsaw puzzles), a coloring book as you color it, or any nice craft you are making. What other ideas do you have for using your sight for self care? Stop reading here, hashtags below. . . . . . . #selfcare #alliseeispretty #aseasonalshift #aseasonalyear #lookclosely #smalldetails #fallleaves #autumncolor #howihue (at Carson, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4F5Mi0FQVJ/?igshid=vuyv7mqy5rou