24 May 2016

What is making me happy - plants

Last month Hubby and I bought some new pot plants to brighten up our back deck and create a space where we could sit in the sun and enjoy a cuppa.  

The deck had a large table, chairs, and BBQ which we loved to use, but the area was crying out for some colour and leafy plants.


So over a couple of weekends we made some trips to hardware stores and nurseries searching for plants and a stand.

The girls loved helping us pick out plants with lovely flowers, and interesting foliage. We also picked up some strawberry plants and an olive tree which they helped plant. We are keeping our fingers crossed that we get some fruit from them.

Its been so nice sitting outside with the sunshine on my back either eating lunch or reading a magazine.

Most of our household is sick with hand foot & mouth at the moment, so yesterday I treated myself to an hour (might have been more, the time got away from me!) of drawing all the things that are making me feel happy. I think it was something I needed and will be doing more of. I am thankful that Hubby has taken a couple days of work to help me out, as I've been feeling sore and not 100% with mouth ulcers!

My little drawing of what is making me happy

Lately I have been trying to focus more on things that make me happy rather than stuff that is out of my control. I thought of having a weekly post, with maybe a sketch or drawing to go with it. If you like this idea, I'd love for you to join me each week. Maybe we could share the hashtag #whatismakingmehappy


What has been making you feel happy?

10 comments:

  1. I'm
    Trying to do the same thing, focus on what makes me happy but not working too well. I need to try harder #teamIBOT

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    1. Hi Natalie, I have had plenty of days lately where I've felt overwhelmed with crap that's been going on in our lives. Its taken me some time to refocus my thoughts on what I am grateful for and what is making me happy -- even the smallest ones like my plants, enjoying a coffee or listening to music. I hope you start noticing the things that you bring you happiness soon. x

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  2. Hi Julie - love your pot stand and plants! I love plants - they make me happy. What makes me happy at the moment is my morning walks along the waterfront near where I live at sunrise. It's the perfect way to start the day and some days it is just so beautiful down there. I hope all the family are well again soon! xo

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    1. Hi Min, Thanks so much. The plants with their different colours and patterns, have brightened our deck and my mood lately! Going for a walk along the waterfront at sunrise sounds wonderful!! x

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  3. Oooooo! I like that hashtag! Sorry to hear about Foot & Mouth. My BFF kids have just come down with that too so no visit this week :( Hope your all on the mend. What's making me happy is yoga - I've discovered a new teacher and HOLY SMOKES!! This meditation you people talk about... they really are onto something xx

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    1. Thanks Jo. Yoga would be great, I loved the meditation bit at the end it used to make me so sleepy and relaxed :)

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  4. It's amazing how just a few plants can make such a difference.
    Sorry to hear your family has been feeling poorly. Hope you're all feeling better soon. xx

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    1. Thanks Jess. Its lovely sitting outside having lunch in the sun and taking in the plants, it always seems to brightens me up :)

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  5. It's the simple joys, isn't it? Love your plants - the pots are also very colourful :) x

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