Exactly two years ago, I watched the movie “Paris When it Sizzles” for the first time. As I embarked on a New Year’s Eve Audrey Hepburn marathon — watching a few new ones I received in an Audrey Hepburn DVD collection given to me as a Christmas gift — this line jumped out at me. I just liked the idea behind it. As we begin not only “a whole new other day,” but also a whole new other year — it seemed like something fun to share. Enjoy . . .
PS: I even incorporated it into one of our wallpapers this month!
Wishing you the happiest of new years! Download one or all of these free January wallpapers and start your year off with a new look! We’ve got a quote that makes me smile, a gorgeous and crisp winter shot from Oana Hogrefe Photography, and something clean, simple and fresh for you. Enjoy & be sure to comment below and let us know which is your favorite!
[Instructions: Click the image of the wallpaper you'd like (only doing one size this year). A larger version will open in a new window. Place your mouse over the image, right click on your mouse, then select “Set As Background.” Voila! A great new wallpaper for your computer screen!]
02 December 2011 | By Kristen Leigh | Comments Off
A little late, but here they are!! Get your December calendar, featuring photography by Oana Hogrefe. Enjoy & be sure to let us know which is your favorite!
[Instructions: Click the image of the wallpaper you'd like (only doing one size this year). A larger version will open in a new window. Place your mouse over the image, right click on your mouse, then select “Set As Background.” Voila! A great new wallpaper for your computer screen!]
Happy Tuesday! Today, I’m having tons of “celebrate and be grateful” prompts.
First, I saw this video on The Today Show about two women who opened an ice cream shop in New York City and — in Rwanda. As I watched the video of the Rwandan women dancing and singing about this new ice cream shop, it took me back to my trip to Uganda 10 years ago (where we experienced similar singing and dancing, constantly, in every village we visited). I thought to myself “Wow, Africans seriously sing and dance about every little thing.” (I realize that this is a major generalization, but I’ve seen and experienced it enough to happily take inspiration from it.)
{I decided that I would be on the lookout for something special (big or small) that I could sing and dance about.}
Then, I saw this video posted today by the Happiness Project which talks about things like keeping a gratitude journal (or not) and looking for cues in everyday life that will remind you to be thankful.
At this, it really seemed like a theme for the day that was worth sharing.
So, not likely a coincidence, it looks like the rest of November will be spent contemplating celebration and gratitude. I haven’t burst into song and dance yet (though I did experience joy and gratitude when the autumn leaves fell and swirled around me on my walk this morning), but I’m keeping my eye out for an opportunity to celebrate.
On a side note: Join me this weekend for my Gratitude Flow Yoga if you’re up for a little gratitude and celebration too!
This month, as Thanksgiving approaches, we wish you 30 days of celebration and gratitude. Grab your November calendar, featuring photography by Oana Hogrefe. Enjoy & be sure to let us know which is your favorite!
[Instructions: Click the image of the wallpaper you'd like (only doing one size this year). A larger version will open in a new window. Place your mouse over the image, right click on your mouse, then select “Set As Background.” Voila! A great new wallpaper for your computer screen!]
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