Christina at Soul Aperture wrote a post on "Simple Things in life". I am following suit, as I believe in gratitude so deeply. Little things do make our lives what they are. We need to just pay attention. So for my rendition, I'll walk you through Greenwich Village, the first of two posts I'll do on this trip. Come along, and if you haven't already counted your own blessings, you may want to do your own post! According to Christina's rules, it's a list, some photos, or a post on the "simple things". The first photo I've shown you here is a gorgeous apartment on Bleecker Street, a lovely place to hang your hat and read a book when you are done venturing out for wine and pizza. So home is the first on my list.
A place to eat. Be it a restaurant, your backyard BBQ or a dinner party hosted by a friend. Where there is food, you've satisfied one of Maslow's hierarchies, and henceforth should be grateful no matter what. Each day I hit the "click to give" button on the Hunger Site. I can't imagine being in a place where my children couldn't eat. This sign represents food and also creativity, two things to feed our soul. August is located in Greenwich.
Freedoms. Liberties. Let's not take them for granted. Oh, and by the way...for my American readers....here we just call it "bacon". LOL!
Adding a little "you" to your front stoop. I am so excited about moving to my new home, because it already has a yellow front door! It will save me from painting it yellow. Oh it is a gorgeous, welcoming colour. (I've had red doors for years! Still love red though.)
For any writer, photographer, or artist...a space in which to work can be completely sacred. This is the desk space in the little apartment we rented. Two talented people reside there.
You don't need anything but a pen and a notecard to make someone's day. Christina mentioned loving opening her "snail mail". There is nothing nicer than opening the mail and getting a brown paper parcel or a handwritten letter. I can't go into a stationery store without leaving with lots of new crispy paper. I'm a bit of a vintage postcard addict too.
Last on my list today...warm apple tarts and cool lemonade. Why not???
See you next post for more little appreciations. Enjoy your week everyone! xo
sunshiny wishes to savour every morning
and moony beams to go with the night wine
let the day start with, a feast for the eyes
and end with food for the soul
:D
Posted by: adi | June 15, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Beautiful post. Gratitude is everything. Good way to start out my Monday, thanks!
Posted by: MiddleAgedWomanBlogging | June 15, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Lovely list, I think I'll follow suite! This is a great post project.
Oh, and thanks for the memories of Greenwhich Village...though it's been a long time, I once called NYC home.
Posted by: Maia | June 15, 2009 at 12:54 PM
I couldn't agree more about appreciating even the smallest of things. Today the sun came out in Chicago, and it warmed to the upper 70s - a good 20 degrees warmer than over the last few weeks. Very grateful for that.
Your apt in NYC looks as though it was a lovely, inviting place to hang your hat. Can't wait to hear/see more of your trip!
Posted by: Stephanie | June 15, 2009 at 04:54 PM
Lovely things for which to be grateful. I adore the idea of a yellow front door at your new house! :) xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | June 15, 2009 at 06:59 PM
These are great shots! I love that August sign. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Grey Street Girl | June 15, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Aloha Gillian,
I'm grateful to have you as a friend...and your mum too..
You're both to precious for words..
PEace, Kai
Posted by: kai | June 15, 2009 at 08:25 PM
The first thing I did upon moving to my house was paint the door red. It is the only red door in the neighborhood. Your post, as you dear lady, is lovely.
Posted by: Yoli | June 15, 2009 at 09:01 PM
My Dearie Dear! I adore your post today! I appreciate your friendship! May milions of dollars fall gently at your feet.
Posted by: pam aries | June 15, 2009 at 09:20 PM
bottles of red/pots of hot tea
table and chairs
candles
laughing!
big ass pizza
good music
all my blogging friends
a dream :)
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 15, 2009 at 10:06 PM
MAWB you da BOMB. I appreciate you. xo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 15, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Hey lucky you. If I could choose a second home and money was no object...Bleecker Street. I'm a simple gal.
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 15, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Weather to make you smile, that's awesome. More to come Steph xo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 15, 2009 at 10:08 PM
It's radical. But sunshiney and oh so perfect.
Gateway to happiness :)
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 15, 2009 at 10:08 PM
I love signs too. I took lots of sign pics. Maybe I'll do a sign post.
Get it?
Sign post!!! lol
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 15, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Aloha lovely.
You caught me in a lie. I said if I could have a second home it would be on Bleecker Street.
Well, I'd also take a second home in Hawaii. If I win the lottery, I'll have to choose....
aloha xo
and Mahalo for your friendship xo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 15, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Red doors are so exciting! You know that the person who lives there embraces life!
xo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 15, 2009 at 10:10 PM
and may millions more fall on yours...we'll be rich together...! xo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 15, 2009 at 10:10 PM
I love your simple things post. I'm with you about snail mail, too. It's amazing that I don't buy online more often just to get more mail. I do love mail.
Posted by: Relyn | June 16, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Simple things are best.
For me today it's this moment writing to you,hearing my grandsons voice in the background,my cool beverage,
a deep breath and feeling the love!
Muah
Posted by: gemma | June 16, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Me too Relyn, love it. It seems so much more heartfelt!
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 16, 2009 at 03:56 PM
I was thinking of you this morning...wondering how you are doing! You must have picked up the vibe.xo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 16, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Everything on your list is the best!
A sacred space is important!
xox
Constance
Posted by: Rochambeau | June 16, 2009 at 06:00 PM
great images! tee hee why do they call it "Canadian" anyway? love your list and agree with you about the snail mail, nothing feels better than opening a letter from someone you love. Have a great Wednesday.
Posted by: Suvarna | June 17, 2009 at 05:07 PM
simple things are often the best for sure!
Posted by: simon | June 17, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Neat-O. :-)
Posted by: Fireblossom32 | June 18, 2009 at 10:58 AM
beautiful. simple is always best.
Posted by: soeurs du jour | June 19, 2009 at 07:27 AM
What a pretty and thoughtful post. I'm enjoying your blog very much! Found you through Christina at Soul Aperture.
Posted by: Gigi | June 19, 2009 at 01:44 PM
"For any writer, photographer, or artist...a space in which to work can be completely sacred."
This is so beautiful. The simple things truly mean the most.
Can't wait to do this again.
PS: My heart began beating faster when I saw that first photo. It's positively stunning.
xo
Posted by: Christina | June 19, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Isn't it funny how the simple things do ENORMOUS things for our spirits? I love the little journey through the Village. You're talking my language, Chica!!
Books, pizza, wine, yellow and red doors...let freedom ring, baby! :)
Posted by: Scarlet | June 20, 2009 at 11:02 PM