What I am enjoying today--My Favorite Things...

I hope you are having a wonderful day today and taking time out for YOU!  I hope you are enjoying some of your favorite things.  The words---"favorite things"---will forever make me think of Oprah and her "O List" of her favorite things.   Yesterday was Oprah's last show on television after 25 or so years of inspiring us to live an authentic life, to give to help others, to stay healthy in body, mind and spirit, to appreciate and be inspired by the written word, and to share the things we love with others.  Of course, Oprah is herself an inspirational person....look at where she came from in life and where she ended up.    If we stay true to ourselves and our dreams, you never know where the path of life will take you...

I didn't always have an opportunity to watch Oprah's show everyday.   I did, however, always watch her Christmas give away show, though.  My Mother used to love that show as well.  Sometimes, she would call me to remind me that it was on tv that day.   I always thought how exciting it must be for the people that attended the taping of that special once a year show to go home with all those fabulous things that Oprah would give away.   One thing Oprah was good about doing was to share the things she loved with others....either by giving them away or by creating her favorite things list. 

When I started my journey into the blogging world, I discovered some wonderful blogs to visit.   I am finding new blogs that I love and am inspired by every day.   I am continuing to add new blogs to my list of "other nests to visit" category.   My hope is that others will visit these creative and beautiful blogs and become inspired just as I have.   I am meeting some talented and creative people through blogging and making some wonderful new friends.   Even though not a household name like Oprah, there are many people creating blogs who are doing what Oprah loved to do....share their favorite things with others.   I want to thank so many of the wonderful bloggers that I have met through my blogging journey---YOU inspire me with your beautiful photographs, poetry, creativity, thoughts and dreams.    In blogging, that is what we do----we share...

So, today, I am starting a new category on my blog.   It will be called simply,  "My Favorite Things."   From time to time, I will be sharing something that I have discovered that I love....things that have added enjoyment to my life.   This is what friends do----they tell each other about the things that they love...

I love music and find it very inspirational.  It is always playing at my home.   My husband and I took several years of ballroom dance.   Music and dancing is a big part of our life.    I love many types of music, and my ipod playlist is quite long.   I am always finding new songs to add.   Today, I would like to share a CD that I recently purchased at the Bloedel Reserve on Mother's Day.   My husband, son, and I attended a private performance by Scott Cossu.   At the performance, we were given Scott's newest CD which was just released.  I loved the music so much, however, that I purchased a couple of other CDs from Scott's wife who was assisting him that day.   The CD I am posting in the next photo was recommended to me by several people at the performance who said it was one of their favorites...

Scott Cossu is the artist.  Here is the name of this particular CD...

It is called Emerald Pathway.   Here is the list of songs on the CD...

Here is what Scott wrote inside the CD cover...

He was nice enough to autograph the CD for me, too...

These are some of the instruments used on the CD.   I made these photos at the Bloedel Reserve at the performance...

Here is a photo of Scott Cossu.   I wish I had a better photo, but I didn't want to disturb the performance with too much clicking of my camera and take away from the pleasure of others...

I am listening to this very relaxing CD often and have it playing in my home today.   I find the music to be very relaxing and uplifting.    The music puts me in a tranquil, uplifted state whenever I play it.   I am thankful to those who recommended Scott's CD, Emerald Pathway, to me because it has become one of my favorite CDs to listen to on a quiet afternoon when I am home alone.   I sometimes listen to Emerald Pathway when I am just doing home projects or cleaning my house.    It would be very nice background music for writing, crafting, painting or entertaining, too.   

If you would love to explore Scott Cossu's music and view the CD I have mentioned, please visit his site:   Scott Cossu

I am promoting this CD only because it has become one of my "favorite things" and am not receiving any profit for mentioning Scott or his music.  My wish is simply to share something I enjoy with my friends....

Another thing I will add to my list of favorite things....

Orange-Cinnamon Market Spice Tea...

I love the combination of the cinnamon and orange in this tea.   I am drinking this tea today while listening to my Emerald Pathway CD.   Whenever I drink this particular tea, it is like giving myself a little treat.  The flavor is just delicious!   I discovered this tea at my local market---Central Market---for those of you who live in my area.   The tea originates from the Pike Place Market area of Seattle and is from a collection that has won the hearts of many tea lovers.   Market Spice tea is their signature tea.    The market place recently celebrated 100 years.   Each box contains 24 teabags.  

If you do not live near the Seattle area and would like to try this delicious orange-cinnamon tea, you can visit their site at:  Market Spice

(Clicking on the above link to make sure it worked properly on my posting, I just so happened to notice that in celebration of 100 years, every 100th customer that orders from their site gets a free gift basket! Hmmm----I better order more tea :)

I hope you have enjoyed my posting today.   I am home today doing some housekeeping at my nest.   While I am working at home, I am listening to my Cd and sipping on my tea.   I have my balcony doors opened upstairs and I also hear my windchime gently ringing with the breeze...

I am also thinking about my parents who are no longer with me....

And I'm also thinking of YOU!   Spending time with you each day is also one of my favorite things....      Have a happy day today! xoxo Kim

Comments

[Lavender Dreams]

This is such a great idea and I would like to do this from time to time, too! It's a way of honoring the things we love best. And I'm happy to know about this CD...and the tea! I love music and trying new things! Thanks! ♥ Your blog is one of my favorite things! ♥

[Bluebirds and Butterflies]

Hi Diane,
You are so sweet! I think you would enjoy this CD. I can picture you doing some of your creative projects while listening to it. I am looking forward to exploring some of the "favorite things" of other bloggers as well. I learn so much and get inspired from all of you! xoxo Kim

[Vicki at Rusty Rooster Vintage]

I think it is a great idea to share your favorite things with your readers. Great post idea. Thank you for sharing. Received your email about you living in this area previously. You mentioned a friend that lives on Gerber Daisy...we live in the same neighborhood. lol So nice to meet you!

[Bluebirdsandbutterflies]

Hi there!
Thanks for visiting me today at Bluebirds and Butterflies. Our friends are sisters who live there...longtime friends of my older son---The Thomas sisters. They went to the same high school as my son and are really sweet gals. Maybe you will get to meet them in the neighborhood one day! Isn't it a small world???? Nice to meet someone from "home" and a new friend! xoxo Kim

[Suzanne]

Hi Kim ~

Thanks so much for visiting my blog and your kind comments. My parents live in Gig Harbor and visit Poulsbo {did I spell that right?} once in a while. I've heard it's a cute town.

Lovely blog and thoughts.

Ciao,
Suzanne

[Bluebirds and Butterflies]

Hi Suzanne,
I love Gig Harbor, too. We drive there to eat at a restaurant called Brix 21 which is on the main street down to the waterfront. We also love a place called the Green Turtle which has a nice deck area out back overlooking the water. I am sure your parents have probably been there. Both great restaurants. Thank you for visiting me today and have a wonderful weekend! xoxo KIm