Happy New Year Everyone

Here's to a serene and happy 2014.  May everyone have the opportunity to find their inner peace and happiness this year. 

 

Moet - my favourite champagne

 

 

It's a New Year for me and hopefully an easier year than the past two have been.  I've decided to turn my focus on relaxing and enjoying myself this new year.  With the passing of both parents in the last two years moving on has been difficult and a bit scary as I miss they're presence in my life daily.  However, neither would want me to grieve for them so it's time to turn a corner and move on.  A New Year seems like a good time for just that. 

 

So here's to a Serene 2014.

 

 

We Miss You

When I was a little girl I used to pick Queen Anne's lace for my mom because it grew everywhere around our house.  Never mind that it was a weed it was pretty.  Today is the one year anniversary since her death and I'm picking some in a different medium for her.   She's greatly missed.  It's been a really horrible year for my family with more to come.  However, I'd rather remember her with warmth in my heart so the mourning period is over.  We love and miss you mom.

Moving On

The last few days have been really difficult ones for me and my family.  My mother left a letter for each of us telling us not to grieve for her for long so we've all agreed that we need to get back to our lives and take stock today.  Keeping a blog filled with pretty images can sometimes feel superficial, but it's who I am and I've found comfort and inspiration here at times.  As such, I'm going to keep going with the blog.  We're talking about taking a vacation for a change of scenery soon rather than waiting for winter, but for now I've decided it's time to get back to work, and my regular routine. 

My mom loved fall when the leaves had changed the most and she loved to take long walks through the woods.  I choice this picture for her since it reminds me of where I grew up and one of my mom's favorite trails.  Thank you to whoever took this photo.

Image source tumblr

For My Mom

For my mom who passed away in her sleep last night.  We love you and we'll miss you always.

I hope you're at peace mom.   With all my love.