Sunday Spruce-Up

I am not writing much on this post because I have a bathtub, chilled white wine, and nice clean sheets waiting for me, but I spent today sprucing up the place and taking a personal day.  For me, that means lots of yoga and reading, with some cooking sprinkled in.  I tried to cook up some kale, and I'll recap that in my next post (accidently ate ALL the garlic and onion mixture before I was ready to cook the kale...whoops).

I FINALLY hung up my prayer stick today.  I feel stupid for not doing it sooner, because it literally took one thumb tack.  However, I did get out my measuring tape and find the middle of the wall, so I was feeling pretty handy.

It really pulls the room together and makes everything look much better.

I also spruced up my bedroom side table.

I bought some fake lilacs from the store and trimmed off all the leaves.  I didn't realize I would need wire cutters, so I was a bit frustrated that I couldn't cut the flowers like I wanted, but it will work for now.

The star is a little candle holder from my grandma that I filled with lavender.  Lavender is supposed to improve the quality of your sleep, plus I got a big bag for only $2 and I think it smells good.  It reminds of my favorite ice cream from back home: Honey Lavender.  YUM! Some people hate it and think it tastes like perfume, but I adore it.

I also picked up some items I have been meaning to get forever.  A new eyeliner, Black Cocoa powder (non dutch process cocoa powder that is actually very good for you), white balsalmic vinegar to try out, spicy brown mustard (also REALLY good for you -- I just discovered it has turmeric in it), truvia, and blueberries.  Sadly, I ate the entire thing of blueberries before I got home, but it was delicious.

Hope you all had a lovely Sunday.