One of my favorite things in the whole world is waking up before the whole house does. When everything is quiet and still. In those moments when I come down the stairs sleepy eyed with my hair wild and my cozy sweater on I notice my favorite spot in my home. A place where I can think and feel safe. So I thought I’d share that special feeling I have with you. I always start my mornings (if I’m off that is) with strong coffee. I can’t help but admire my newest addition to my desk. I’ve never bought peonies but since Ina Garten always raves about them I quickly snatched them up and put them in my buggy a few days ago. The only thing that kinda sucks is they all seem to have these ugly brown spots on some of the petals once they open. Still they smell and look beautiful. 
I like to adorn my desk with cute little “doodads” as David calls them. But items that have meaning. I love old globes because they remind me of all I still have to see. I am a big collector of pins. Some of my favorite ones are from coffee shops and a macaron stand in Seattle. I love sea rocks and shells. Many of which are from all over the world. I have some from the tallest hills in Ireland, the waves in Maui, the beaches in the Pacific Northwest, and along the east coast from the Hamptons to the Florida Keys. Some of these friends graciously brought me on their trips but mostly I’ve gathered them myself. I just love them.
I’m a big time plant lady. I won’t lie to you I’m surprised some of these have stayed alive for so long. It takes a very long time to understand which kind of plants need light, darkness, water, talking to!? Just kidding. But seriously it’s rough for someone like me who just doesn’t have the time! But these are my survivors that have stuck with me through the last few months. I’m so in love with my green ivy. It just keeps growing and growing. 
When I feel creative that’s when I see my desk getting crowded and cluttered but that’s when I think it’s the prettiest. I love to Bujo, wrap things, write recipes, color, and just plain have fun. Also gotta have that music blasting. Depending on what kind of mood I’m in I’ve come up with several different playlists. 
I have a small corner in my office that’s dedicated to my Grandma and Grandpa. I miss them both so much and think about them everyday. I dream about them all the time. I like to think they stay with me that way. In my dreams. The pines cones I have randomly picked up everywhere. Some in my front yard and a few in Seattle. 
It’s unreal the amount of books I’ve collected over the years. When we moved that was the majority of what I had packed up. 
I love walls art and can’t get enough I tell you! 
These little creeps are the best part of my quiet mornings. If I wake up first Tobi always follows me down. But if David stays asleep then so does Harvey. It’s kinda sweet. So me and little Tobi enjoy the silence. Then Harvey joined the party an hour later. And so they continue their own neighborhood watch program. 
All morning I look around at my place. My quiet place. I sip coffee, read the news, look up recipes, old photos, and just enjoy it. Then it opens your mind to inspiration. Which is why I though today would be a prefect day to cook. And look how amazing it turned out. Well at least I think so. 
What is your happy place? Where do you find comfort, tranquility, and inspiration? Until next time loves.
