Monday, March 16, 2009

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They say that 'happiness is being satisfied with what you already have'... and so I have found a perfect cure for the ' I wannnaaa' syndrome that makes us all buy new things that would possibly meet the same fate as the things we already have - 'forgotten'. The cure is temporary... but it works:) Here it is:
Try taking pictures of the things you already have. That helps looking at them in a different way and reminds you why you got it in a first place. Sort of - fall back in love and realize how great what you already have is!
That's what I did this weekend:)

13 comments:

  1. Stel.laMarch 16, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    I share your words, sure!
    nice to discover your blog and web!
    Stel.la , from EL PETIT TRESOR!
    ;)

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  2. Carolyn GavinMarch 16, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    what a great solution to this endless, ongoing need to have 'STUFF"!
    i luv your yellow tea/coffee set + the elephant mug. Why oh why do we need more, more + more?

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  3. CarmMarch 16, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Is that third picture of a creche or manger scene or whatever you call it? I am in LOVE with that... where on earth did you find such a thing?

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  4. Lara BrehmMarch 16, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    such nice yellow mugs and teapot!! :) love it! and you are soooo right!

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  5. ClareMarch 16, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    You have a lovely blog. Please visit me and follow me if you like. I am going to follow you!

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  6. Ashley InzerMarch 16, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    As I was walking through Target this weekend I became completely overwhelmed with wanting this and wanting that. There suddenly seemed to be SO many things I "needed". I left feeling horrible and then for the rest of the day felt horrible that I felt horrible because I couldn't but stuff. This post was perfect for me today. Thank you!

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  7. LinMarch 16, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    I know they say we should be happy with what we've got... I'm still coveting that yellow coffee set! It's gorgeous!

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  8. Hege Synøve Kolstad EvensenMarch 16, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Lovely:) Love the elephant!!! And the group of happy figures on "stages". Have a nice week:)

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  9. bcre8uvMarch 16, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    I am so in love with that "Taking Pictures" artwork! Any chance you will be selling it as a print?

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  10. orange you lucky!March 16, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Dear Carm... this is nativity scene by ALESSI:)
    If you google it you'll find they have a whole bunch of absolutely irresistible objects:)

    Dear bcre8uv... I might make a print out of it:)
    Thank! I'm very glad you like it.

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  11. Heather MooreMarch 17, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    You're so right! And drawing the things I have is another way I get to appreciate them more too.

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  12. stefanieMarch 17, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    rad! i have that same tea set in orange and white, bought it for $8 total at a flea market last year.

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  13. JuddieApril 17, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    You're right :-) Thank you for another lovely post!

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