Lovely Little Things V.IV

Back to school, back to monthly volumes of lovely little things. This will be a special summer-themed edition since I missed all the summer months


1. Making/Drinking drinks with little skewers of fruit and adorable little umbrellas.

2. Summer Romances

 3. Warm evenings and long, late sunsets

4. Going on picnics (ignore how retarded I look in this picture)

5. Taking day trips to swimming holes, rivers, etc.

6. Spending a whole day in your pjs, doing whatever the eff you want.

7. Eating nothing but a plate of fresh, cool, in season fruits and veggies for a meal

8. Having the time and freedom to discover new hobbies, reach into your creativity, and rediscover lost talents and interests.

9. Dining outside

10. Having a reason to run through sprinklers at any time of the day or night.

Happy September/end of summer my lovelies. I know I'm sad to see it go... but then again I'm going to have 100 degree weather for at least another month :/ Sure do miss the freedom though! See you next month with another volume of Lovely Little Things

Lovely Little Things V.III

Another new month means another installment of this wonderful little feature! Hooray for appreciating the small, cheap things in life :)

Lovely Little Things V.III

1. Giving hugs

2. Receiving (and giving!) an honest compliment.

 3. Looking in the mirror and being happy with what you see.

4. Playing hookie! From work, school, whatever. Just deciding to do what you feel like doing, instead of what you're supposed to be doing!

5. Listening to that guilty pleasure music you wouldn't dare admit to (we all have it!) while you're alone and singing at the top of your lungs. 

6. The wonderful stream-of-consciousness that flows through your mind before turning into dreams at night

7. The feeling right after working out, especially the five minutes immediately after when your brain is flooded with endorphins, your skin is hot and damp, and your muscles are slightly (but not unpleasantly) sore. 

8. Wearing high-heels and feeling instantly just a little bit more sexy and sophisticated.

9. Dressing up in costumes- for holidays, themed parties, whatever. Costumes are always, always fun.

10. Getting butterflies in your stomach at the sight of someone. Good butterflies.

Another volume of Lovely Little Things in June! Have a wonderful, beautiful month of May :)

Love,
Em

Lovely Little Things V.II

I just love this feature! I think it's such a spectacular way to start out the month. Be sure to check out last month's Lovely Little Things- the first volume.

Lovely Little Things V.II

1. Indulging in gross, fatty, not-good-for-you-but-kinda-really-delicious snacks every once in a while. I love Kettle salt and fresh ground pepper potato chips, jalapeno cheddar cheetos, and anything barbecue. What's your fave?

2. A good kiss :)

3. Being told that you are beautiful

4. Falling asleep to the sounds of rain and thunder (april showers!)

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5. Good beer

6. Cuddling in the freezing cold

7. Making dough/batter and never intending to bake it

8. Sharing a floor or a bed with blankets and friends

zombie eyes! agh!!

9. Iced coffee early on a spring or summer morning

10. Crying (I love crying- it's such a release and it always makes you feel better!)

Have a wonderful april full of lovely little things! 10 more in may!

Lovely Little Things V.I

I've done a post like this before, but it was one of the first 10 or so blogs I ever posted, and I decided I'd like to elaborate on it now as a new feature on this blog. Today is March 1st, so I think I will do it on the first day of each month- because what better way to start the month than with 10 lovely and simple little things that can be enjoyed in life?

About 2 and a half years ago I started writing an ongoing list which I titled "Small Things and Large Things, Mostly Inexpensive and In Fact Free to Enjoy in Life". The things in these posts will largely be taken from that list, but there are lovely little things that happen every day that can be added! If you have an idea for one, feel free to comment or email me at girlof1000faces@gmail.com :)

Lovely Little Things V.I

1. Sitting around a campfire with dear friends in the middle of the night  

2. The feeling on long hair on your back or blowing slightly in the breeze (this feels nice with short hair too! I just have very long hair^^)

3. The feeling of July sunlight warming your skin, perhaps while lying tummy-down on lush green grass.

4. Clutching a hot beverage with cold hands on a windy October (or any) night- holding it to your nose and sipping it sloooowly as though it is the only sustenance and comfort you'll ever know (in a good way!)

5. Having a crush. Like I do in this picture of stewie and me before we were dating!

6. Singing your thoughts to no predetermined melody, without even knowing the next words that you'll say. Have you ever done this? It's a great stream-of-consciousness stress reliever. Try it the next time you're home alone! 

7. Buying cheap candy at the Prescott Food Store, or wherever your favorite little hole in the wall convenience shop is!

8. Getting dressed up for nothing in particular.

9. Sitting on the roof and gazing at the stars/sunset/sunrise.

10. A night of good drink, good company, and good conversation.

Hope you guys enjoyed this first volume of Lovely Little Things! Have a wonderful March- 10 more in April!