I was at a funeral for a neighbor’s father. It was a lovely ceremony and very moving. The church had a beautiful niche on the side for the Virgin Mary. I lit a candle.

A statue of the Virgin Mary with a basket of greenery

Votive candle lit in a Burien, WA, Catholic Church

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I saw this note on a planter outside of a Starbucks in West Seattle. Thank you to whoever did this.

#notesoflove don’t forget how great you are

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This cute little gold and crystal chandelier, about as big as my head, is in the front entry of my house.

Small crystal and gold chandelier casts shadows on the wall at night

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Here’s a wonderful idea for the new year: Starting January 1, write good things that happen to you on little pieces of paper.

• Surprise gifts
• Accomplished goals
• The beauty of nature
• “LOL” moments
• Memories worth saving
• Daily blessings

Then on Dec. 31, open the jar and read all the amazing things that happened to you this year.

Create a memory jar for the year. So fun to read at the end of the year!

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Seattle does a great fireworks show on New Year’s. This year: no fog! I admit I was warm and cozy, in front of my TV.

Fireworks at Seattle’s Space Needle on New Year’s Eve, bringing in 2015

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A neighbor really does up the holiday decor thing. So fun! May your Christmas be bright and festive.

Night display of giant Christmas tree of lights, decorated gazebo and lit holiday lawn sculptures

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Friends have a magnificent chandelier in their dining room. Happy Solstice, everyone! Here’s to the return of the light.

Crystal chandelier in a dining room all decorated for Christmas

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I grew up around a lot of old watches, so I was entranced to see this jewelry in Island Books in Mercer Island, WA. The sign of the maker is underneath the bracelets. Snap one up before they are gone!

Macro of antique watch faces made into jewelry

Bracelets made of old watch faces with a steampunk look

Watch face jewelry maker info

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At this time of year, the sun slants in through the fish tank onto the floor.

All the colors of the rainbow, on my dining room carpet

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A very fit yoga teacher doing a forearm stand at a gym in West Seattle. I am in awe.

Woman balances inverted, supported on her forearms

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