On my mind today…

Today I am thankful for people. The people in my life. People that give, invest, and say the affirming words. People that make me cry and maybe misunderstood me. People that forgive and hug. People that support. And make me feel big and sometimes small. Little ones that give me sticky kisses. Older and wiser that counsel. Friends that share wine and french fries and the messiness of life. People are never clean and neat. Or predictable. People see the world in two million colors other than I do. People are complicated. But always beautiful. People make my world rich. And I wouldn’t trade ALL that comes with people for anything in the world. Nothing makes me as fulfilled as doing life with people.

This week I spent with the CHAR co team. They are the best….so wise and so capable. And my family, my husband…they are my rock. I get to spend the weekend in a cabin with friends.  And you…who is taking time out of your busy life to read my Friday rambling….I am so grateful.

Here is what we are loving…hope these loves inspire you too.

Char: A wedding magazine that has fantastic style.

Kathleen: One of the best places for brunch in Portland, OR is La Petite Provence.

Grace: The dress on my wish list for the summer…

Claire: 40 years of portraits of sisters. Fantastic images and article!

Karen: Can breakfast get any better?! I have lost track of how many times I’ve made these.

Anna: My favorite Etsy store

Andrea: Why you should NOT dress for your body type.

Emily: In love with this swimsuit!! Eagerly awaiting a sale… And summer for that matter.

With love, Char and team