Does your brain ever feel completely cluttered?
With thoughts, lists,

to do’s, worries, concerns, this & that?

And all you feel like doing is staying in bed . . .
Sometimes it’s the little Things
Like flowers,

Chocolate,

& beauty that can bring a little comfort, clarity and cheer.

And the surrender to life just sometimes being a beautiful mess.
(Don’t forget to look for beauty : the good : even in the midst of the mess).
Image 1 Anna Wolf Photography
All other images Jennifer Altman Photography
LissyLou
Commented on February 3rd, 2009 at 3:15am
In a word…yes!!
Great pictures x
K. Sundari
Commented on February 3rd, 2009 at 7:37am
They are beautiful images. I love those photographers too. Simple and pretty. I know what you mean about the hectic mind. I’m right there with you!
pinkstilettos
Commented on February 3rd, 2009 at 9:09am
What a nice post! It sends out a really great message. Have a nice day! Daisy~
meg duerksen
Commented on February 3rd, 2009 at 9:27am
amen.
my life feels exactly like this.
and yesterday….i took my kids to school and got back in bed. until noon!!! that’s awful but i was so tired. it was all i could handle. :)
and i felt so much better.
ready for flowers and chocolate.
hope your day is good today. and beautiful in it’s own way.
The Cherry Blog
Commented on February 3rd, 2009 at 9:35am
I love this post!! It made me smile, gorgeous choice of pics too. xx
chizzang
Commented on February 3rd, 2009 at 10:30am
I love the language! and I totally understand….. beautiful photography and precise words!!! I love it.!
paula
Commented on February 3rd, 2009 at 11:18am
your imagery is amazing. “a beautiful mess”, perfection.
Julia
Commented on February 3rd, 2009 at 3:01pm
Yes, yes, yes, yes! What a gorgeous post!
Preservationista
Commented on February 3rd, 2009 at 5:14pm
I love today’s post! I’m having quite a stressful week, so I’ve actually migrated back to your post several times today. The smile it puts on my face makes work seem a little more bearable.
Miss Aimee
Commented on February 3rd, 2009 at 5:40pm
great post!!! Yes!!! Yes!!! and the beauty is where it is.
Melissa Lewis
Commented on February 3rd, 2009 at 11:14pm
Beautiful indeed!! I love these images… gorgeous!
Callie Grayson
Commented on February 3rd, 2009 at 11:34pm
amazing post, so true!!
*smiles*
pve design
Commented on February 4th, 2009 at 4:41am
lovely reminder to make each day more wonderful-
in the midst of messes, spills, wipes and worries.
Blair
Commented on February 4th, 2009 at 5:05pm
First of all, I am now craving chocolate and some flowers!:) Really very lovely post and perfect pictures.
Porchlight Interiors
Commented on February 6th, 2009 at 1:32am
I really needed to read that. Helps to put life back into perspective when you sit back and realise that life is taking over. Thanks for sharing and calming! Hayley
la la Lovely
Commented on February 6th, 2009 at 11:33am
thank you all for the lovely lovely comments. I know you all feel the same at one time or another and it is just nice to sometimes share those kind of thoughts!
Steppie
Commented on February 10th, 2009 at 6:28am
enjoyed this post!
The Red Velvet Shoe
Commented on February 10th, 2009 at 10:18am
Story of my life!
Design Lovely
Commented on February 10th, 2009 at 8:34pm
I love this post! That first photo is stunning and I know exactly how you feel.
sofeaann
Commented on February 16th, 2009 at 12:01am
lovely.!!!
i totally agree !!!
Melissa @ The Inspired Room
Commented on February 19th, 2009 at 7:31pm
Love this post! You should link this up tomorrow to Beautiful Life Fridays on my blog, it fits in perfectly and is inspiring!!!
:-)
la la Lovely
Commented on February 20th, 2009 at 4:34pm
Thanks, Melissa.. I’ll give it a try :)
Teresa
Commented on February 20th, 2009 at 4:51pm
Lovely photos- and just the message I needed- thanks-
Have a wonderful day-
Miss Sandy
Commented on February 20th, 2009 at 11:45pm
Beautiful living is often embracing the messes in life. I happen to think tiny hand prints all over my windows as beautiful while others might see them as messy smudges.
Esther Maria Swaty
Commented on March 3rd, 2009 at 12:31am
such encouraging images & words