Everyday Bliss, Art Journal Style
Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 9:28AM 
Everyday Bliss, Art Journal Style
After making my 8 Things for a Blissed Out Holiday Season yesterday, I decided to evaluate my days and see how much time I actually spend doing them. Last night, I did manage to snuggle on the couch with my husband for a few short minutes between shreiks and hollers of "Mo-oooom," coming from one of the kids' rooms and I absolutely enjoyed the lights and holiday glow in the house.
I also made a point of noticing my surroundings a little more on the way home from work. I love the festive, decorated houses with pink flamingos in Santa hats, decked out palm trees in a rainbow of colors and all the goofy south Florida holiday decor. Makes me smile, just thinking about it.
I found that I spend more time shushing the kids when they're singing (screaming) and buzzing around the house than I do joining in. Sometimes their version of joyful noise isn't the same as mine and I need to remind myself that they need Everyday Bliss too. Maybe tonight we'll all turn up the volume and have some fun.
After the kiddos (and daddy too) were nestled all snug in their beds, I snuck off to my studio to enjoy a few minutes of my favorite kind of bliss, creativity. Everyday Bliss, Art Journal Style. I added some color to a few pages and played a little with some messy, distressed layering techniques.
How can you add Everyday Bliss to your days? Join in Sheri's challenge. The more the merrier!
Blissed Out,
Carmen
art journal, bliss
Reader Comments (7)
SWEET! I would love to feature this. Would you like to be a guest author on the blog?
Hugs
thank you for making me feel all warm and fuzzy this morning <3
oooh, that's gorgeous - what did you do it with?
I know exactly where you're coming from. Thanks for pointing me over to the challenge.
*LOVE* this post
Your post on BLISS has me really thinking about what my bliss is!? Tonight my sons made me giggle until I am almost wet my pants, we created some art together, and I found my missing art journal (lost it in October)- A totally BLISSFUL day! Your journal pages are just yummy!
I am glad to see all your dreams so full and coming to life...II had not visited lately or got a visit from you. It was funny a couple of days ago. I thought about you. Then I visited another blog and you were on her blog..So I had to drop in and see what you are up to..WOW....Girl you are busy and I know you are loving it..Congrat on your journey.
Katelen