Slowing down...

The past couple of weeks we have really slowed down...it's been so nice to relax in the garden, create and craft with bits that we have found in the park, the beach or at the local $2 shop. I have been spending a lot of time at home re-organising books, toys, and craft supplies in a way that makes them more functional and user friendly. Today at the beach we collected and also thrifted some wonderful items at a garage sale...exciting treasures for the house. I am thinking it is only 12 weeks until Christmas. I just love the festive season and can't wait to pull out my favorite red and white fabrics, ribbons and decorations. This year I want to make mini bunting to wrap around our tree out of lovely fabrics that i have been collecting. So for now, slowing down and smelling the flowers is nice ... before the festive season really kicks things up a notch.