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November 23, 2011
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In the Spirit of the Season

We’re in the final flurry before a holiday weekend. Early yesterday morning I tried to put together a post a on a Thanksgiving-appropriate salad, but I ran out of time. And this morning, as we’re down to the wire, and there are bags to be packed, trains to be caught, and work to be buttoned-up before a long weekend, I thought: the salad can wait. What can’t wait before I get caught up in today’s rush and then tomorrow’s where are the cranberries? how many place settings? is taking just a few moments to be grateful. And so, at this very moment in time, I’m so grateful for:

  1. The beautifully sunny fall we’ve had.
  2. The orange tulips on the dining room table.
  3. After each stressful day, climbing in bed with a novel. Right now: Right Ho, Jeeves.
  4. A pair of jeans I really like. (OK, they’re jeggings. But they are so comfortable.)
  5. The cheerful sound of the ukulele in the pitch-black evenings.
  6. A new sense of lightheartedness that’s filled my days.
  7. Pinterest. (If you’d like an invite, just say so in the comments!)
  8. Health, home, food on the table––all of the daily necessities that I every day take for granted.
  9. The time, space, and desire to live wholeheartedly and create days that are meaningful, balanced, and super delightful.
  10. That you care about the very same things. Thank you so much for being a part of this community.

Best wishes to you and yours for a joyous, generous, bountiful, rich-in-love, delicious holiday!

Image: Thank you card by Dutch Door

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  • Katie @ cakes, tea and dreams: I’ve got a grateful list on my blog today too. Kindred spirits!

    I’m grateful for this space too – thanks for inviting us all in, Sarah. Happy Thanksgiving.25 weeks ago

  • geek+nerd: We *do* care about the same things! I’m in the middle of a Jeeves book now as well, and boy oh boy can I appreciate a good pair of jeggings. I also need to look for you on Pinterest. I’m obsessed!

    P.S. I will be listening to your Thanksgiving mix today and throughout the remainder of the week. I downloaded all of the songs a couple of years ago (2008?) and have made it a tradition ever since! Have a great holiday!25 weeks ago

  • Lana: Jeggins! Yes, mine are packed with all their glorious stretchiness so that I can eat my way through the next few days! Happy Thanksgiving!25 weeks ago

  • Katie W.: What a happy list! I love Jeeves!
    And if you would be so kind, I would love an invite to this Pinterest everyone keeps talking about.
    Happy Thanksgiving!25 weeks ago

  • sarah: Sarah~ What a great list! I love reading your blog and this one especially made me happy. Thanks for all of your writing- it means so much to this reader! Have a beautiful Thanksgiving!25 weeks ago

  • Cadi: Great minds – I actually got my Thanksgiving salad post up yesterday and am working on a ‘grateful’ list for a post tomorrow.

    Have a great weekend Sarah! I hope it’s filled with yummy things, festive cocktails, and all the love and warmth you can handle. :) 25 weeks ago

  • Bethany: Pinterest has become a daily task that I enjoy. I’m so glad you’re on pinterest too.25 weeks ago

  • Amy C: Oh! Those jeggings! I’ve been looking for something EXACTLY like that. How high is the rise? I’m looking for something with a medium to high rise on it…25 weeks ago

  • Katherine: Very jealous of your Thanksgiving/autumn weather! It’s 36 C (which is about 97 degrees Fahrenheit) here in Australia, so this week I’m grateful that our pool is finished!

    Have a great weekend!25 weeks ago

  • Ashley: Happy Thanksgiving Sarah! Since Canadian Thanksgiving was weeks ago, I made this carmelized cauliflower soup for dinner – http://sproutedkitchen.com/?p=3558

    While eating it I thought of PoP! It totally seemed like a recipe that would be up your alley!25 weeks ago

  • Evon T.: I’m thankful for so much! And I especially want to thank you, Sarah, for being such a wonderful writer, and for capturing my utmost attention with each and every word. Oh, and don’t you just LOVE Pinterest? Virtual dream boards are awesome!25 weeks ago

  • Sasha: Hope you had a great Thanksgiving Sarah! This Fall was gorgeous with the weather and leaves. Thank you for your blog posts all year! I would love an invite to Pinterest, if you can! It seems like a great way to keep track of images I see all the time on the web! Have a relaxing weekend!25 weeks ago

  • Joy: I’m a fairly new reader – I really like the vibe I get from your site. :) I would like an invitation to Pinterest, please – part of me is scared I’ll get too sucked in, but it seems like a good way to keep stuff organized!25 weeks ago

  • Doris: Hi Sarah,
    Thank you for this lovely post. I am thankful for having discovered your blog. :-)

    Have a great weekend!
    Doris25 weeks ago

  • Jessica: Jeggings are my favorite secret!

    Also, I’ve been on the waiting list for Pinterest for a while and would love an invite! Looks like an amazing website!25 weeks ago

  • Ashley: Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend! Thank you for blogging — I just love everything you post!

    Also, I would love an invite to Pinterest :) .25 weeks ago

  • Ruth: Hope your holiday was wonderful. I would love an invite for pinterest. A virtual vision board seems right to me. :-)

    Ruth25 weeks ago

  • Rebecca: Hi Sarah, I have been reading your blog for years! Would love an invite to pinterest :-)

    Have a great week!25 weeks ago

  • Christy: Due to schedule conflicts, we just did Thanksgiving last night. My non-American boyfriend wasn’t quite getting the point of the holiday, but he loved the food (and the leftovers!), so he’s well on his way. Having forgotten my family’s tradition of going around the table stating for what one is thankful, he and I did it as we were falling asleep. I think at that point he started to get it.

    Also, I’d love a Pinterest invite. Thanks!25 weeks ago

  • Pinterest invites sent! Hope the Americans among us enjoyed a few days of eating in our stretchy jeans! :) 25 weeks ago

  • Jennifer Wilson: This is a late comment due to being away from computer because of holiday… but I would love an invite to Pinterest. I’ve requested one but don’t seem to be getting anywhere. Thanks for your lovely blog. Been reading for several years!24 weeks ago

  • Wendy: I have just discovered your website tonight and feel grateful for having done so. Very cool and inspiring! I have also only just now heard of Pininterest and already know that I would love it. May I take you up on the invite offer?24 weeks ago

  • Kelly: Sarah! Have been a reader since I found you in Jane Magazine (sniff…) I have been on Pinterest’s waiting list too, an invite would be lovely. Thanks!23 weeks ago

  • Three more invites sent! I think the waiting list is so silly. Anyone who wants to enjoy Pinning should! :) 23 weeks ago

  • erica brand: got fed up with pinterest invite thing, i started using juxtapost.com instead. now im addicted to collecting.21 weeks ago

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