Monday, February 24, 2014

Live Simply

When asked what I wanted for Valentine's Day, I responded genuinely, a gallon of paint.

Not only did my husband buy me a can of paint and offered his help in painting, he also gave me some pretty pink roses.  And, this, genuinely made me happy.


 To my surprise, though, a few days later, a manilla envelope arrived.

The pretty label gave away what was inside.


I could not wait to open it.


Now, I just have to find a place to proudly display my beautiful print.


Though I was happy with my gallon of paint, for Valentine's Day...content to live simply, I am over the moon that my thoughtful husband went above and beyond and also bought me this beautiful print.

If you haven't already, visit The Painted Arrow.   She has a collection of beautiful, inspiring, colorful prints. 

27 comments:

  1. Oh that's very sweet, what a lovely print. I also love your letter opener that's adorable.

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  2. it's so pretty - and the saying is what i'm striving for. another blog I read makes me realize I can live simply yet wonderfully, before I thot it would be stark and depriving but now I realize its just opposite.

    we share the same heart - paint and flowers! plus that print has some of my favorite flowers in it - peonies!

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  3. You have a great guy there! A lovely gift!

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  4. Fantastic post & love the print!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  5. It is a beautiful print. What a sweet and thoughtful gift.

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  6. LOVE this! "Simply" beautiful and great reminder!

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  7. I love reading the sweet stories you share about your husband. You are so blessed to have a wonderful guy in your life. Beautiful sentiment and reminder to 'live simply'. :)

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  8. You have the coolest stuff. I love your letter opener. You also seemed to have found a winner as a hubby. ;)

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    1. Thanks Erin. I guess I am lucky...just don't let him know that I know that :)

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  9. Wow. It really is stunning. Stunning and meaningful. I hope you find a place for it soon.

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  10. you are my kind of girl to ask for a can of paint! seriously, sometimes the simple things are truly the best and most enjoyed! love the print!

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  11. I love the idea of living simply. I don't feel I always achieve it, but it sure is a goal. Lovely Valentine's gift, paint, help and print. What a swell guy.

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  12. I want a can of paint too! (But I might like a tall person with a paint brush to go with it!)

    And once again, how sweet is Mr. While Wearing Heels? Seriously, my husband is going to make me stop reading your blog! ;)

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  13. He knows you really well, and that's so hard to find. What a blessing. Is there significance to the spoon he chose? It's magnificent!

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  14. Love that! I think I have that pinned...love the font and colors!

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    1. Believe it or not, it's so much more impressive in person. She has some serious talent.

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  15. What an amazing display of love he showed in giving you what you asked for, and what you wanted. Go hubby!!

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  16. Oh what a lovely print. I did go over and look at her site and she has some beautiful ones. I love the colors as well as the sayings. Your guy is a keeper for sure!

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  17. That is sweet. I like your stories about your sweetheart. They always make me smile.

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  18. How fun! And what a beautiful print to remind you to 'Live Simply'!

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  19. Oh my gosh, this is such a lovely post! We would all do well to embrace your philosophy. Your husband is a truly thoughtful sweetheart. Obviously he appreciates your heart.

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  20. It's lovely, Amy. Your hubby is such a thoughtful fella. Where are you going to hang it?

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