Kindness

Kindness is the act or the state of being kind, being marked by good and charitable  behavior, pleasant disposition, and concern for others. 

It is known as a virtue, and recognized as a value in many cultures and religions. 

Research has shown that acts of kindness does not only benefit receivers of the kind act, but also the giver, as a result of the release of neurotransmitters responsible for feelings of contentment and relaxation when such acts are committed.

(Wikipedia)

I experienced the most random act of kindness yesterday.

Feeling Wholly Thankful.

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Noticing

Feeling Bleh after going to bed with a headache which was so awful it stopped me sleeping.

Pounding this morning but once Mr.L had got some tablets, I picked up this afternoon.

Comforting Chocolate!

I am not good at sitting still and relaxing so ended up mooching round the house and noticing things that make me smile.

It made me mindful that this is what home is for, rest & relaxation.

Here's some of what I noticed.

Brightly coloured herbs & spices in my lovingly restored cupboard.

I paste invitations in the back...

Snoopy for Olly's doggy treats ;-)

Mr.L & I bought this for our first home - LOVE!

Pound shop Buddah bought for Daddy from the kids - I used to take them to the pound shop at Christmas and they would go in by themselves to buy family presents. 

Such fun to see what they had bought. Memories, *sigh*.

Little birdy from 'C' (aka best friend ever!) brightening up the hallway.

Love the juxtaposition of these books - my Son's old Lemony Snicket books 

and his current reads! (Note to self - buy him number 7)!

Crazy Wall in my Son's room, some of which we did together.

 If I stop to look I see something new every time!

Bedside & VODKA!! Teenagers! Abigail Ahern Letter A

Memories hung with simple twine & pegs in A's room.

This was my bookcase when I was a baby - now in A's room - 

decorated by her when she was 8 - really love this and hope she keeps it :-)

Baby present - still hung! After all these years.

 Fishes from a dear friend swimming in the bathroom!

Cosy bed with the patchwork made over hours and hours by my lovely Mama - 

We are lucky to have a few and I would never part with them.

Makes a Home...

& The World go round!

Wishing all a Happy Weekend!

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Bargain Boots

 I LOVE boots and wear them from September through to April.

 I always look after my footwear and have even spent more than the actual cost of the shoes/boots/sandals having them resoled and re-heeled.

This pair were a bargain whilst looking for sandals in June! 

70% off - always swayed by boots - forget the sandals!!

So here they are! 

May be able to wear to my friend's Cowboy & Indian Wedding next year too :-)

I think they'll go with anything.

Share your Autumn purchases with me!

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