11.15.2011

take time for joy

I've been thinking a lot about joy lately.
How it's easy to lose your sense of joy & appreciation for everyday life.
I know it happens to me sometimes! I get caught up in routines and schedules and lists and I lose sight of appreciating everyday life.
Today I made a point to slow down and find joy in little things.

Some "joyful" moments from today:
-driving with the windows & sunroof open and loving the fresh, cool breeze
-hugging some of my best friends
-laughing with my sister & husband
-taking a different route home from work
-wearing pretty colors that make me smile
-putting on lipstick
-drinking a different coffee than usual
-sewing up ornaments & being productive

Some photos from an oh-so-joyful day!
[side note: Tim & I were in fits of laughter while taking these. I can't even remember why...which is kinda the best sort of laughing fit...]









Sweater & Skirt: Thrifted, Poncho: ASOS (gift from my sis!), Bunny Necklace: Bam Bam Creative, Boots: TJ Maxx in Nashville, Tights: FP

I love days like these.
What are some ways you slow down & find joy in things?

ps. I think Tim & I are going on a lunch date now - to one of our favorite coffee shops! Wooot!
Yet another reason why today is amaaaazing!

love you(s),
Christen Jean
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17 comments:

  1. ZaneNovember 15, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    so beautiful and cozy

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  2. SarahNovember 15, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    when I remember and have the chance, I write in a journal a list of "things that make me happy." It usually ends up being about a month in between each one, because I go through phases of things that I'm interested in and find new music and discover new food and all that kind of thing. This post reminds me of that so much! it's just a way that I remind myself that it doesn't have to take a lot to be happy.. there is joy in little things.

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  3. LizaNovember 15, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I do seem to take everyday life to granted some times. You've inspired me to find the joy in the little things. I love everything about your adorable outfit.

    x

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  4. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    gorgeous

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  5. Emma FrancesNovember 15, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I love this. You are gorgeous! As is your outfit. And I find joy by doing exactly what you did and taking the time to WRITE down some things throughout the day that made me happy. I need to do that a LOT more often though! :]

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  6. nest + ventureNovember 15, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I love this outfit! I love that it looks like you're wearing all dark shades when you have the cape on, but underneath you are wearing bright, cheery colors! Way to switch it up a bit :)
    I love that you kept track of joyful things--I have a "gratitude journal" that I need to be writing in much, much more! There are so many little things about life to be grateful for. xoxo.

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  7. ElanorNovember 15, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    what a darling outfit! i LOVE that poncho! you look beautiful.xx

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  8. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Its great to stop and appreciate the small things. That cape of yours is amazing what a stunner.. you pull it off so well too :)

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  9. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    i love the sweet colors! your look totally cute when you laugh!!

    <3 steffy
    http://steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

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  10. MarcellaNovember 16, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I agree, it's so important to enjoy the small things in life. Stop and smell the roses so to speak.

    Love the lace theme in your outfit!

    x Marcella
    www.fashiondistraction.com

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  11. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I agree the small things in life is what you will remember in the end! Your outfit is great

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  12. Why Girls Are WeirdNovember 17, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Love your poncho and necklace.

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  13. Veronika Novotny November 17, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    These photos are so stunning & you look SO pretty!! What a lovely outfit too - such gorgeous layers, and I LOVE that Poncho. ASOS has such great stuff! xo veronika

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  14. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    i have that same skirt in white! (we probably even got it at the same thrift store...sometimes area businesses do mass donations) nw indiana does have some good places for thrifting. :) hope all is well!

    Ashley

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  15. paintandstyleNovember 18, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    my gosh! i love your outfit! i want that skirt and top! cant believe it was thrifted! (:

    lepinkbow.blogspot.com

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  16. Some Korean Website HighjackerNovember 27, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    beautiful sentiment, beautiful YOU! love the message behind this post, slowing down is something i've been trying to be more conscious of too. seems this season, when we tuck indoors more, there is something that keys up inside and nesting takes on an overall extra appreciating umbrella effect.

    another umbrella effect happening right there is with your incredible poncho! yah sis for being the coolest and gifting something as rad as that. love the pastels and the bunny too! really darling look. xo ♥

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  17. CyntiaNovember 28, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    i have this skirt in green. it was the beginning of my love affair with lace! :)

    cyntiae.blogspot.com

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