Please don’t rush…

Christmas!

 

I SO LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE Christmas…so please don’t think this is bah humbug post.

The stores started selling ALL things Christmas ⛄️ along with the sound of 🎄 music 🎶 in the air when I popped by some of my fav’ stores to pick up something. 🛍 It was only October!

Sadly I’ve been looking at 🎄 Christmas decorations in my neighborhood since Halloween.

I simply want to enjoy the beauty of TODAY. Thanksgiving is the next holiday! Let’s be grateful for it. First!

I can’t wait to sip some hot apple cider.

Eat a piece of sweet potato pie 🍠 & pumpkin 🎃 pie!!

Give myself a pumpkin face mask.

Treat myself to a new cozy fall scarf 🧣 to take me into winter in style.

Celebrating 🥳 the beauty of each day in my own way. One glorious day at a time.

And you?

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Always in my Heart!

World Down Syndrome DayNoreen_twinsit is a very very SPECIAL day.

When you see someone with Down Syndrome don’t just walk away. Spread a little love today and everyday!

I miss your smile,your soft hands around me and the kind and wonderful guy you were! Always in my heart and never apart.

Love makes the world a better place for you and me!

Peter Max kissed me!

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Today at the TV station I was doing a segment on all things Chocolate Beauty and having a Girls night In or a spa night with your sweetie.

While setting up my DIY yourself spa treats I heard a familiar voice over my shoulder. I have a GREAT memory for voices and accents too. It was a man with a northern accent. Being from NYC and NJ this accent warms my soul and reminds me of home.He asked me what was I doing and what were all the things. I was so focused on what I was doing I did not turn around but answered his questions. He told me he loves chocolate.

When I was all done…I tied my apron on and saw a familiar face to go with the voice.It was the next guest for the show had arrived and he too was waiting his turn. Then the camera crew started setting up some GORGEOUS,colorful paintings and it all came together to me. PETER MAX the world-renowned artist was in front of me!!!

Before I did anything else I put my hand on my heart and said I thought that was YOU and your soothing voice too”. He smiled and cupped my cheeks in his hands and kissed me! YES, he kissed me not once but bunches and with a happy smile on his face. Did I mind? NO, they came so quick and from a man who appeared so kind and romantic.

Something we definitely see in his artwork! I have always been a fan.

I asked if I could take a photo of him. He posed perfect and then he was up to go on set and be interviewed.

After his interview on his guest appearance/event at the Ponte Vedra Cultural Center he was ready to leave. The news crew had put my microphone on and I had to go LIVE in seconds.No time to say a proper goodbye.So across the studio on a commercial break I whispered with a loud voice…”Goodbye,Mr.Max”. He immediately turned around and blew me some air KISSES with his hands.

LOVE was and is in the air today and my ST. Valentine’s Day started in the most fabulous way!!!

There are ALL kinds of love.Husband and wife love,BFF love d the love of your family and children love. But this kind of stranger love winked at me today in its own special way. I embraced this life moment and happy I MADE HIM SMILE.

There is a beautiful saying I am not sure who said it and if I am completely writing it right.

“People may forget what you said,forget what you did but NEVER forget how you made them feel”

Peter Max made me feel fabulous and special today in his own quiet way!!! I only regret not having the time to take a photo with him today.

I may never wash my cheeks again.

Kiss! Kiss! Hope you are having a fabulous ST. Valentine’s day.

If you don’t know this man’s work that will color your life and world…

Check out: http://www.petermax.com

Thankful I woke up today on this Thanksgiving Day!

If you woke up and are reading this too…YOU are blessed. So, don’t stress. ENJOY the beauty of today. Don’t you just love the way it sounds?  Today! There’s magic in today.

EAT, love,sip, entertain, share,care,hug,play and don’t waste another day…for tomorrow may never come. Every day should be an occasion to celebrate. HAPPY Thanksgiving all of you who celebrate this delicious historic day.

Thank you as always for reading my blog. Share with me. I love reading your blogs too.

Warm and oh so cozy …Spiced Wine

I love to entertain, kiss and cook! This week and or weekend why not whip up this recipe for a warm wine brew?

1 Liter of red wine

A little bit under a  1/2 cup of sugar

4 cloves

2 cinnamon sticks

1 teaspoon of organic honey

Warm all of the above on the stove top. Bring to a bit of a boil, strain  and pour in mugs.

I first tasted this in my travels to Italy…in cool or cold weather or when I entertain this is one of my warm and cozy recipes. Another version can be to add a dash of nutmeg and some lemon or orange peel. Either recipe it is delicious.

It’s a wonderful life! SIP!

The beauty of today!

Enjoying the beauty of today in my own beauty and foodie kind of way. There is so much beauty in today. I love the sights, sounds and feelin the love of this day. The Macy’s Miracle on 34th Street parade kinda day. Watching it brings back so many memories of my childhood.The smells of pumpkin pie which perfumes my home. The beauty of enjoying the simple things. Please don’t rush TODAY!  It’s here to stay at least for 24 hours. Tomorrow may never come…so enjoy all the beauty of this blessed day.

Thankful and feeling bliss. Blessed and not stressed. Christmas is on its way but please don’t rush today. I hope you are enjoying all the beauty of today.

I wish you nothing but the best!