Every month I chronicle those ordinary delights that give me comfort or offer a place of reflection or joy. Here are my everyday delights for January:
1.This handwritten letter and homemade card I received in the mail
It’s no secret that I enjoy checking the mail and love receiving unexpected cards and notes the traditional way. A good friend sent me a handwritten letter inside this homemade card. I loved every moment of the experience – from seeing my name on the envelope, opening the card and reading her letter. When is the last time you sent or received a letter?
2. This lovely tea cup from my friend, Ayala
My dear friend, Ayala, sent me this antique tea and saucer set over Christmas. I absolutely adore it. I met Ayala online several years ago and we bonded immediately. I’ve enjoyed getting to know her and love that our friendship started because of our respective words. I urge you to visit Ayala’s site A Sun Kissed Life. Her poetry evokes imagery you cannot forget.
3. A new way to remain accountable
I am obsessed with time and although most people keep up with their time digitally, I am an old-fashioned girl who loves a paper calendar. I recently discovered the Passion Planner through a recommendation via Jordan Rosenfield and love how this calendar offers a way to account for your vision for the month, as well as offer an area to doodle in a “space of infinite possibility.” Each calendar page also has a motivational quote.
4. Festive Roots Cultural Box
Festive Roots is a company that aims to offer kids an interactive way to learn about various cultures in the world. I was thrilled to receive my first box from them this past month which features The Chinese New Year. In this box, kids have the opportunity to make a Chinese Dragon craft, lanterns and drums. There is also a booklet you can use to help educate your children about the culture. For those interested in ordering this trunk, Festive Roots has generously offered my followers a coupon code of $5.00. Enter the code “FestiveBR.”
What delighted you this month?
Welcome! I am a lawyer turned freelance writer, essayist, and editor. On staff at Literary Mama and the co-founder and co-editor of the literary journal, The Sunlight Press, my essays and reported work have appeared in The Washington Post, The Lily, Saveur, Civil Eats, Brain, Child, ESPN and elsewhere. I am currently at work on a memoir on grief and culture and how it provides perspective on life’s ordinary graces. I invite you to appreciate the ordinary with me. I hope my daily practice of seeing the magic in the mundane helps you celebrate and find more of these moments in your life too.
Festive Roots seems awesome!
I also have to agree about that teacup. It might be the prettiest one I’ve ever seen.
I love it so much and yes, it is beautiful!
I hadn’t heard of Festive Roots before — look forward to checking it out. Thanks!
They have a variety of trunks/boxes available to educate children on holidays. I think your daughter will love it!
I’ve been hearing a lot about the passion planner! I should check it out although I’m 100% digital in the calendar department, mostly because my handwriting is atrocious.
I’ve always been a paper calendar girl. I love the extra space to brainstorm, while keeping track of my deadlines. Check it out!
Dear Rudri, I am so happy that the teacup brings you pleasure. Thank you for the shout out. Xox