a peek inside the fishbowl

1) Ted Simpson‘s Ottawa porch portrait series (above)! Check him out on Instagram too. I love hearing about how people are staying busy and creative during these challenging times, don’t you?

2) Sunshine.

3) Daily walks.

4) A new puzzle.

5) Making (and eating) homemade New York style pretzels (here’s a recipe).

6) My orchid flowered!

7) My indoor herb garden (it’s kind of a big dill right now):

8) This beautiful cake, which I ordered for an upcoming birthday. (The youngest is turning 19. I hope my indoor herb garden will have enough mint to make mojitos by then!)

9) …. and here’s the thing that’s really making me happy right now, both kids are finally home. :)

In other happy news, I won a $50 gift card to Flock Boutique, one of my favourite shops. I entered a contest designed to support local businesses and YOU CAN WIN TOO! Get the details right here.

(Experts say that it’s good for your mental health to (a) express gratitude and (b) really savour meaningful moments, and that what I’m trying to do here. What’s on your list today?)