My dear readers, Happy New Year! As I sit here on a bright, snowy morning, I am contemplating BIG CHANGE. 2014 promises to be an exciting year, and I have been in a quiet, reflective mood. Prima will be entering High School this fall, and we are wrapped up in a flurry of applications, essay writing, entrance exams and deadlines. Oh my.
My crafty Prima made a present for me from scrap fabric. A little braided rag rug that fits perfectly in the downstairs bathroom. I added a funky piece of original art to the wall that I found in a local store, Peg Leg Vintage. Sometimes you’ve just gotta splurge. The handmade rug, with its splash of color, is cheery in this space.
The book she got the idea from is called, The Prairie Girl’s Guide To Life By Jennifer Worick. Every girl, prairie or otherwise, should have this book. With tips including, “arrange wildflowers,” and “practice the art of courtship,” how can you resist? This book is the key to a happy teenage girl, or at least a less dramatic one.
When change is afoot, I find myself rearranging my physical space, if only to impose a little order. Sometimes, I will bring in a bit of nature. Perhaps I am trying to deflect the teenage hormones that are flying through the atmosphere and bring calm to my surroundings.
My workspace is orderly with minimal distractions, my mind is clear, and I am ready to face the adventures 2014 may bring.
Simply Turquoise had an incredible year in 2013. This blog has grown beyond my expectations. I enjoy the creative outlet it provides and hope to continue to bring ideas and family life tidbits to you throughout 2014. Thank you, dear readers, you are an inspiration to me.
© copyright 2014 Mariam d’Eustachio at SimplyTurquoise.
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4 responses to “A Girl, A Rag Rug, and Life”
Love the rug – good for her (and for your bathroom)!
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First step to having a rug like this is to get yourself a crafty daughter…. You have two!
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Doesn’t Prima look so beautiful! She’s really growing up – and SO creative!! You must be so proud of her! 🙂 What a lovely post, such a joy to read! 🙂
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Thank you for the book! She loves it! It should be required reading for all girls. I am a proud mama bear. She just wrote an essay for a High School application on her role as a big sister, and that pic shows how she has loved that baby from the very beginning.
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