Keep it going....

I have what feels like a million obligations and plans this weekend, and I am crossing my fingers that my timing works out so that I can get them all done and not disappoint anyone! (Which rarely happens! I am notoriously late, and always foul up best laid plans!)

Via Sfgirlbybay

Do you ever have weekends where you have these commitments, and you would normally want to do them, but since they are all occurring at the same time, you kind of feel like just blowing them all off? I wish my plans would plan to spread themselves out so that each weekend would be scattered with a few fun events, instead of having one weekend being chalker block full of things and the next be empty!

Via Apartment #34 and La Mia Vita

I wonder if I will ever find the balance (or the will to say no) so that I don't feel rushed and stressed over seeing people. This hurried state doesn't lend itself to a relaxing weekend, or very good conversations! I always feel like I am looking at the clock and my mind is planning how to get to the future events (or what is happening at the ones I am missing) instead of being in the moment. How do you find balance? Do you say no to events, and do you feel guilty?

Via Coco & Kelley

So this weekend I am going to try and not over think things, or worry that my plan is flawed and that there are oversights! I am going to try and just stay calm, not worry about the future and enjoy myself... I'll let you know how it goes on Monday!

Keep on browsing...

I'm going to spend this weekend trying to make up for daylight savings, which means no late sleep in mornings for me... so, while my roommate sleeps, I thought I would enjoy some morning sun catching up on some reading, blog and non blog related! If you are doing some browsing too, here are a few I thought were interesting...

Via Design Crisis

• Something to think about during our busy and stressful days... (from Mimi Charmante
• A little Van recognition, and some beautiful water scapes over at Design Crisis by guest poster Designer's Brew.
• Remember when I kept on seeing globes around? (here and here and earlier today) Well they haven't gone away, they have only become more interesting... as seen on Door Sixteen...
• Check out the painting going on at Apartment #412, Etc... it seems like she has managed to paint her whole place overnight! Maybe a little incentive to get me started on a few projects I have in waiting....
• A cool new application from Design for Mankind, which was featured on Sfgirlbybay...
• Here's something to get you ready for spring - flats from I'll Seen, I'll Said
• And last but not least, take a moment to imagine your life in another city, like La Dolce Vida did!
  

Wish I could be browsing from here....via Wind Lost

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and take some time to browse!

Keep it Obscure...

This weekend I'm going to sink into the background and watch.
escape into the darkness.
hide away in a corner.
and let be my thoughts which I can not clearly express....

Photography by Thierry Le Goues

breathe

Saturdays are for...

Staying in bed and pulling the covers close to your chin! Forget about all that de-cluttering and just roll over....

David Hick via Desire to Inspire

Keep it clutter free....

I'm inspired to clean this weekend. I am finishing up my 6 month work project soon and I need to start tying up some loose ends. It also looks like it will be a chilly weekend in most of Canada, so for all of those who are bummed about not being able to spend it outside, maybe some de-cluttering will help fill the void!

By Monday I hope my desk looks like this:

Warren Smith

Saturdays are for...

Lattes!

Spice up your coffe on Saturday with a little steamed milk and some creative barista designs....

Rohit seth

rooracer (Flickr)

EliseLovesPrada (Flickr)

A little reward for being so good all week!

Keep It positive....

Doesn't this time of year just make you feel like this?

Photography by Cleo Sullivan

I know I should be upbeat, positive and just plain happy. I have just spent all this time with family and friends, the indulgences of my taste buds are still lingering on my lips , and Santa's gifts are still gleaming new... but with new years resolutions on the brink of breaking, holiday decorations coming down, bills coming in, and cold winter temperatures, it is hard to be Ms. Optimistic! Luckily, I have been though a January before and know that its brighter from here on out! (and I am not just talking about the hours of sunlight each day!)

Keep it cozy....

I hope everyone stays warm this weekend! I can't help but think of those who can't cuddle up inside with a warm blanket and candles, or don't have a cozy hat and scarf.... My hopes and thoughts are with them.

Chris Everard

Chris Blott