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Carving Out Time!

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.

I was just reviewing my date book for the upcoming week, and noticed how busy I’ve been over the past month, especially my Sundays which have all been booked since March 29th. There’s something quietly powerful about slowing down in a world that constantly ask us to speed up each and every day. But Sundays are the one day of the week for me to slow down and if I’m lucky enough. ……. stop!

I do my best to not fill every hour with unnerving tasks. It’s important choosing what actually matters, then letting go of what doesn’t workout.

It’s paramount that I take time for walking or hiking without my phone, cook a simple meal, work in the garden or just sit with my thoughts for a few minutes, these little rituals have started to feel like anchors in my week.

A balanced lifestyle doesn’t look perfect—and it’s not supposed to …… it’s fluid, personal, and constantly evolving. And maybe that’s the beauty of it, we get to redefine what “living well” means on our own terms, one day at a time.

Relax and stay stylish,
Kathleen

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Loved March

What do you love about where you live?

I dashed into the National Museum of Women in the Arts last weekend, and was drawn to all the “floral still-life” paintings. Whenever I’m in need of inspiration, I’ll hop the Metro into DC to be absorbed in culture from the local galleries or museums. I’m drafting my summer garden and was immediately drawn to the skillful illusionism of works by women artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam 1600-1750. The blooms emerging from the picture plane, illuminated against the dark background are how I want my flower gardens to look this year…… vibrantly beautiful!!!

There’s something deliciously elegant about having a neighborhood bakery and café that dishes up warm breads, delectable pastries along with stunning cakes, and delicious coffee’s all while creating a most inviting feeling. Occasionally, I’ll pop into our local Paris Baguette for a few almond croissants, a fresh loaf of bread, and a cappuccino to ease into the weekend.

The Signature Theater outside of DC in Arlington, Virginia was our hangout on Sunday evening. A few of my friends and I got together to see the last performance of I’m Here: Black Broadway. The review was phenomenal with vocalist Awa Sal Secka paying tribute to Black shows and the history of Broadway such as The Color Purple, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Porgy and Bess and The Wiz.

The weather this month has been quite dramatic such as; severe thunderstorms with high winds, a minor heatwave for a few days, and then plummeting temps back to extreme cold. I relish these varying stages, as we’re given a taste of each season in a relatively short amount of time, but am always glad when conditions are moderate …. not too hot or cold!

Stay stylish,
Kathleen