Saturday, August 20, 2011

Simple - Part Two

Another beautiful day.  Seems like summer has finally appeared - better late than never.

During our  wet damp Spring I had visions of spending summer days sitting on the deck in the sun, reading, relaxing etc.  I even positioned the birdhouse so I could see it while I was on the deck.   Just a simple thing, but I had a relaxing summer plan.

Well, we all know how that worked out.  I supposed I could have sat out alot this summer under a tarp to stay dry! 

This morning was perfect - just as I had imagined.  So without wasting any time............


I enjoyed a couple of morning cups of coffee and finished reading The Secret Life of Bees.  I enjoyed it and just downloaded One Day by David Nicholls.

Because some of the things I bought yesterday are gifts I am not going to show them here but I do want to show you the simple touches that the owner of Sweet Briar Boutique uses to decorate her packages.

She uses old magazines and catalogs to create bows to decorate a simple brown paper shopping bag.



So cute and so simple.  She also uses magazine pages to wrap small pieces like jewellry.  Add a few cute decorated clothes pins and look how cute her packages are......




Just a little simple can make a big difference.   We all need more simple. 

11 comments:

  1. Very nice. I am so glad you had a nice day in the sun. It makes me happy when I know you are resting and soaking up the rays. :)

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  2. I love cute simple touches like that - very creative! I also loved The Secret Life Of Bees. Great book!

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  3. Kim, better enjoy the sun while it's here. It's been awful shy around here but we had several beautiful days this weekend.

    What a cute but simple decorating idea.

    I'm reading the Help and we were supposed to go see the movie this weekend but I'm having lots of company this weekend. I can't wait to see it.

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  4. I love creative people - they always a maze me.

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  5. We had a wet spring but our summer was wonderful with enough rain to keep the plants in good form
    Cathy

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  6. Yikes....I'd be buying stuff just to see how she packaged it! Fun stuff!!! Enjoy the sun!!! We, too, are late in our summer - and now it's already tasting of fall....Smiles & Hugs & Wishing for 3 in a Row!! Robin

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  7. Love how the simple things can delight the eye and lighten the heart.
    Good book....The sec.life of Bees.
    Enjoy your tomorrow as much!
    Hugs!
    Cathy G

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  8. I loved The Secret Life of Bees as well. Those packages are so sweet. What a clever idea to recycle magazines that way. I'm glad you're having a great weekend...with sun shining and simple pleasures.

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  9. Hi Kim, What great ideas. I have had a busy weekend and finally got a chance to look at posts. I am glad your having a nice day!

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  10. Very cute and yes everybody can defiantly use more simple!

    Thanks for reminding though!

    Leontien

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