Oh, I get so busy at times that I don't cherish the little joys and simple pleasures of life. Sigh! But there are, and always will be, simple, little things around us that still naturally calm the mind and greatly lift the spirits. I have at least a couple handfuls of simple, little pleasures...
Here are some of my favourite feel-good moments through pictures.
Popping into Vintage little shops.
Pink flowers.
One of life's simple pleasures is a beautiful bunch of flowers. I love having fresh flowers in my space.
That first sip of coffee in the morning.
Eating ice-cream while watching a good movie is one of those things that makes you think...life is good!
Vintage framed mirrors.
A real wreath that gives off all that important scent of pine.
A Xmas wreath looks great no matter where you hang it. I hang mine on the front door.
The custom of using wreaths as Christmas decoration dates to 16th century Germany, where Lutherans created the Advent wreath.
Citrus fruits.
Fish and Chips ( Fish and fries)- served with mushy peas.
A popular take-away food in the UK, Ireland, Canada, and Australia.
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
Robert Brault
What are your favourite simple pleasures in life? I'd love to hear. xx
Citrus fruits.
Best wishes, have a good day!!!
ReplyDeleteCrissi
every single one of these would and did bring me pleasure. that pink flower is stunning.
ReplyDeleteHello Betty:
ReplyDeleteI enjoy baking cakes & pies and of course, eating them...Picking berries & mushrooms in the forest.... the quiet of walking in a snow....eating homemade pizza...Just to name a few.
Take care & Merry X-mas,
MIke
Oh, yes! I agree, every one of these did indeed make me smile and what a delightful way to begin my day! Thanks, Betty! Just what I needed this morning! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
stranger in a strange land, aw, all those things you mentioned are really awesome!!
ReplyDeletethis was a nice set of sights and smells! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on all the above, however, my small pleasures also include getting into a freshly laundered bed, walking through autumn leaves, hot chocolate by a log fire. Have a great day Betty and may it be full of pleasures both big and small.
ReplyDelete- Keeping the lights low in my home so the Christmas tree lights look glowy.
ReplyDelete- Poached eggs.
- Plotting Christmas surprises.
Everyone's small pleasures sound wonderful to me. I'll add early morning coffee by the fire before everyone wakes. Have a wonderful week Betty!
ReplyDeleteAmazing feel good pictures.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very interesting effect you have in that coffee picture. I like it!
ReplyDeleteVery good pictures and words going with..
ReplyDeleteLife is good and in order for me with an ice cream and watching a movie..
(Have you seen "The King's speech"?).
Wish you great holidays with your family, dear Betty!!!
Those are great pleasures! My simple pleasures are not so simple--I think. They include the laughter of my family, the smell of the newest baby in the flock, the lines on my wise parents faces and kind words.
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping me take inventory.
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Some of my favorite simple pleasures
ReplyDeleteare: knitting, reading a good book, baking. Just to name a few.
Great pictures, Betty!
The smell of cookies that Jakes and I have made up and are baking. Hugs and kisses from Jakes. Text messages from AZ.
ReplyDeleteThere are tons of little joys in my life right now.
Happy Holidays!
The smile of a child, laughter.
ReplyDeleteI really love your photographs.
ReplyDeleteThey did really make me smile.
That bunch of flowers is really awesome!!
They say the little things matter the most.
ReplyDeleteIt's so true.
Happy holidays!
A beautiful series.
ReplyDeleteYou always share such wonderful photos!!
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying a pot of tea with some gingersnaps on a cold, dreary afternoon. A simple joy. :)
I love your simple things! One of my favorites, to lay in front of a blazing fire with my feet up on the hearth getting hot and toasty while I read a really good mystery!
ReplyDeleteI'll go with the fish n chips with mushy peas, plenty of pepper and vinegar too.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing these lovelies!
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Beautiful pictures, I really like the coffee cup, very well captured. And the flowers are delicious. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI'll pass on the mushy peas but the rest is luscious! First coffee of the day? The winner! Especially when my hubby makes it.
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed seeing your grateful list. Beautiful pictures. The mushy peas even look good to me. I am with you - I enjoy at looking at beautiful flowers and birds. Merry Christmas. Sandie
ReplyDeleteOh, I love them! And I'm about to enjoy some ice cream and a movie now!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are a breath of fresh air. Thanks for helping me slow down.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images, Betty. I love that cup of coffee.
ReplyDeleteI can't resist a book so good that I'd rather get back to it before doing anything else. Add a purring cat to my lap and I'm doing great. Those are my simple pleasures.
Reminded me of the song ( from the film The Sound of Music),"... my favourite things."
ReplyDeleteI'll pick the morning cuppa and the bunch of flowers.
I love a cup of coffee in the morning and a cup of tea at night (both better if brought to me in bed). I love the smell of cinnamon and the taste of white chocolate. Mostly, though, I love a smile. Always welcome, even from a stranger but especially beloved from my children.
ReplyDeleteI also love messages from my friends! Merry Christmas to you!
:-)
Traci
I would love to have that original Christmas wreath!
ReplyDeleteThe Fish and Chips look so good, I had forgotten about mushy peas. Now I want some.
ReplyDeleteMy simple pleasures include flowers, kitty whiskers and purrs. Time with my hubby, he's taking extra time off for the holidays...yay!
Another pleasure is visiting here to see all your beautiful photos Betty.
Mushy peas! They bring back memories!
ReplyDeleteSo many precious moments captured in your lovely shots.
Have a joyful Christmas!
enjoying just hanging out with my nieces while they're still toddlers!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy a soothing cup of coffee, peace and quiet and no drama. Oh, yeah... and an occasional margarita!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy lot of simple things in life, the main one being chatting with my kids. At the moment I am on diet to loose the excessive weight I have gained due to restricted mobility. (yes the jinxed foot). So I am not even looking at the pictures of food :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful post and thanks for sharing "joy"with us!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your choices, they are all special things that bring happiness also to my heart! :)
hugs
Léia
Always nice to visit to your blog...
ReplyDeleteI wish you a very merry Christmas to you my friend
A lot of the simple things that are on your list are actually on mine too.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your pictures.
Have a merry Christmas!
I love walking on the beach or down a forest path. Having breakfast on the deck. Flowers in my garden and CHOCOLATE.
ReplyDeleteEstamos a poucos dias do Natal esse dia especial que vemos passar por nós
ReplyDeleteincansavelmente ao longo de toda a vida.
vamos abrir as portas dar ao Menino Deus as boas vindas ao aniversáriante.
Um Feliz Natal ..Paz Amor E Luz De Jesus.
Obrigada por estar presente na minha vida no decorrer desse ano que breve chegara ao final.
Deus permita que nossa amizade seja iluminada pelo menino Jesus.
Um Natal De Felicidade Para Você Familia E Amigos.
Beijos ternos e carinhosos.
Evanir.
Tem um presente de Natal no blog se gostar esta a seu dispor.
your photos are delightful. i love the shot of the coffee. have a blessed Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs of your simple joys dear Betty. I share some of your joys especially fresh flowers in my house, they bring me so much joy.
ReplyDeletexoxoxo ♡
I love your list of simple things -- thanks for the reminder of just how important they are. A waterfall at the end of a hike in the mountains is one of the simple things I enjoy.
ReplyDeleteA felicidade está nas pequenas coisas do dia a dia...
ReplyDeleteBeijinhos.
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ReplyDeleteΠολύ όμορφες φωτογραφίες, από καθημερινές αγαπημένες συνήθειες!
Κι εγώ καθημερινά είμαι ευτυχισμένη, με μικροπράγματα!
Όταν είμαι στην Αγγλία, λατρεύω τόσο πολύ τα Fish and Chips! Τρώω κάθε μέρα το ίδιο...
Σου εύχομαι καλά Χριστούγεννα με την οικογένεια σου!
Θα τα ξαναπούμε μετά τις γιορτές, γιατί θα έρθουν τα παιδιά και δεν θα έχω χρόνο για το κομπιούτερ.
Πολλά φιλάκια
Very interesting pictures Betty!
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays!
Some truly beautiful images of simple things, that are really so important, especially at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteSending you wishes for a most beautiful Holiday Betty.
That 3rd shot is so pretty, Love those petals!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyful post, so many little pleasures. I wish I knew where I could get some fish and chips like those in your final image. Oooooooh that looks good. Hope your Christmas is the merriest ever.
ReplyDeleteMe too on the vintage shops! :-)
ReplyDeleteI got to the fish and chips shot (which is lovely!) and my tummy growled! It looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, I really like the cup of coffee, well captured. And the flowers are delicious
ReplyDeleteGreetings and happy holidays
Una serie con un poco de todo y todo bueno. Te deseo que pases una muy feliz navidad, saludos...
ReplyDeleteso glad to read about all these favourite simple pleasures of yours in the comments:)
ReplyDeleteabsolutely inspiring!!
I, too, love vintage framed mirrors and many of the other loves you posted!
ReplyDeleteHola, Betty!!!...muchas gracias por visitar mi blog, es un gran honor para mi, y por darme la oportunidad de conocer tu trabajo.
ReplyDeleteFelices Fiestas y un abrazo!!! ;)
Yep without a coffee in the morning I'm no good to anyone.
ReplyDeleteMy best simple pleasure is when the sun is rising every day.
ReplyDeleteSimple pleasures make life a little more special. I find french fries to be pretty wonderful too :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thoughts, great photos...one of my greatest pleasures is having my grandchildren around - I waited a long time for them, so I enjoy them immensely! I enjoy spending time with my 3 sons, and I am thankful to have my mother , and here with me for CHristmas. Thanks for the nudge to think about the things we enjoy! Have a great Christmas!
ReplyDeleteFun to hear your favorite simple pleasures! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
ReplyDeletePictures are simply gorgeous as always.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
ice cream is definitely on my list too!
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One of my favorite little pleasures is bringing flowers to my home.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Christmas!!
Kiki
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed all of your little pleasures. It's so important not to forget them
Merry Christmas!
Jill
Love your photo of the citrus fruits slices. Simple pleasures? Petting the dogs. It's impossible to forget. They demand to be petted.
ReplyDeletealways a good reminder hugs from my kids
ReplyDeleteall the best with raisin tarts
Merry Christmas
Dito on the vintage shops & flowers... oh flowers, I miss flowers in the winter! =0
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by & I wish you a very happy & merry Christmas to you & yours, also! =)
Olá, obrigada pelo carinho...
ReplyDeleteQuando li esse seu post, lembrei-me do filme "The Sound of Music", quando cantam sobre coisas simples que nos fazem felizes... Para espantar o medo... (no contexto)
Cantar para mim é isso, dá-me alegria em meio a tempestade.
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I'm very much an outdoor person, so I love the flowers, seeing animals, the lizards, the spiders/bugs etc that I encounter on my walks each day. I love the ocean, winter or summer the ocean is always there and when the sun is out and it's a clear day I just love it.
ReplyDeleteGrazie della gradita visita.
ReplyDeleteBuon Natale.
Hi Betty... I love the simple pleasures in life...Here are some of mine: Sitting by a roaring fire; Getting in our bed on a cold night with the electric blanket on; Hiking and finding a beautiful waterfall; Watching a TV show all cuddled up next to my hubby; etc. etc. etc.... I could go on and on!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
Hugs,
Betsy
Simple is a relative term, depending on how hectic your life has become.
ReplyDeleteFor me -- I have many simple things to be thankful for. Love the photos and the thought. :)
I loved reading through your list!!! And the photos are just STUNNING!!!!
ReplyDeleteFor me one of the great joys is having holiday, because I have more time to take pictures.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best during the holidays to you and those around you. Thank you very much for sharing the beauty of your photos.
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felices fiestas!
thanks for your visit, I wish yoy Merry Christmas!!!
hugs from Spain
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thanks to all who shared their wonderful little pleasures:)
ReplyDeletesimple pleasures bring such joy in life, don't they?
Coffee.
ReplyDeleteChocolate.
Daughter at home during school break.
Health.
Blog.
Loving family.
Dogs and cats.
Sunshine.
Dry roads.
Warmth.
Good friends.
Bills paid.
Internet.
Empty tables ready for crafts.
Brownies (is this the same as chocolate? Nah.)
My Bible Study friends.
Jobs.
Colored pencils, paper, ink, paint, ideas.
Smiley faces.
A great book group.
Volunteering.
Hot tea.
Pretzels.
Almonds.
Yogurt.
Email.
Blog comments :)
Healthful food in the frig.
Books, books, books.
Curiosity.
Grandchildren.
Red boots.
Nail polish.
Earrings.
Okay, some of those weren't so little.
But I was on a roll.
Merry Christmas!
A Happy and Healthy New Year to you too....I hope all your wishes come true for 2012!
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I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are magnificent!
I wish you a Merry Christmas!
Eating with friends and family for me! Being out in nature also.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a nice Christmas and a happy New Year for us all...
May we not overlook the simple things. Great post.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours!
I love how you captured your simple joys, especially the coffee. I thought the mushy peas was avocado until I read the caption. Merry Christmas! :)
ReplyDeleteToday...I found joy in looking at your photos,lovely,phyllis
ReplyDeleteluv your vintage processing on the tulip and the lemons are great too!
ReplyDeleteLets see. A few of mine are, finding the perfect shot, a nice hike or walk, the taste of good food, music and like you ice cream! Favorite flavor Pistachio.
ReplyDeleteTiempos de flores, de alegrías, de recuerdos colgados en la pared, de reuniones y comidas. Que gran entrada que fotografías tan deliciosas.
ReplyDeleteTe deseo unas felices fiestas
Un fuerte abrazo
Hi there - what a great set of 'moments' - Fish and Chips may not be the food of Kings - but at the right time it may well be the King of Foods!
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas!
Stewart M - Australia
Thank you for your lovely comments on my blog Betty. I guess my blog is my simple pleasure and through it I highlight many of the little things which bring me pleasure and contentment in my everyday life.
ReplyDeleteLovely Betty. Blessings and Merry Christmas to you too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful images. The little bunch of flowers is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Christmas.
Hola Betty, espero y deseo tengas unas excelentes fiestas en unión de tu seres queridos.
ReplyDeleteQue te vaya todo muy bien.
FELIZ NAVIDAD.
Saludos cordiales desde Mérida- España-.
Ramón
Your photos are lovely, dearest Betty... especially the one of the coffee cup dappled with light. What a lovely expression of the joy of life!!!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite pleasures in life is making homemade pasta, going crazy with the sauce, and then enjoying it!!! There is nothing like the taste of homemade pasta. Yum!!!
Wishing you the most wonderful holiday season life can deliver.
Big hugs,
Nevine
Hey Betty,
ReplyDeleteThanks for passing by at my blog. Yours is lovely and a think your a great photographer.
Merry christmas en a great 2012
Marijke from Holland
It's true there are many small and joyful things around and you capture them so well in your photos, Betty - Happy Christmas
ReplyDelete♫♫♫ Feliz Natal!!!
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Feliz Natal!
ReplyDeleteI miss this one: lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you my dearest friend.