Thanks for joining me on my journey of finding the pretty in being 50!
January 11 – Day 5
What is prettier than a pretty bowl full of fruit. I found this vintage bowl at a flea market. I don’t want to think about what it might have originally been used for….
January 12 – Day 6
I love green. Green makes me happy.
January 13 – Day 7
My birthday tulips are about spent. Not only are they beautiful on the outside but they are beautiful on the inside too – just like a lot of people I know 
January 14 – Day 8
It has done nothing but rain around here for the last few weeks. Grey, wet and dreary. I’d had about enough of it this week so I decided some pretty yellow shoes would brighten my day!
January 15 – Day 9
Sun, glorious sun. Yes, the sun managed to poke its head out for a few minutes today!
January 16 – Day 10
The sun went away. I needed a “pretty fix” so I headed to Anthropologie. This store never fails me when I need a pretty fix! It is my favorite place to drool and dream! A pretty row of aprons – just what I needed.
January 17 – Day 11
The garden is wet and muddy and mostly asleep but I can’t bear to cut down the dried hydrangea blossoms – so pretty!
Cute shoes!!! Where did you get them?
Christina,
The shoes are from Target. I ordered them online about a month or so ago!
A nice reminder for all of us to think about our word.
Mine is “rejoice”…so I needed your reminder today. The day after Christmas I injured my back while exercising in the pool. It’s a recurrence thing. Anyway I felt good enough yesterday to go to the pool to do some gentle walking. Alas! last night I couldn’t even lift my legs by mself to get into bed last night. And this morning I’m back to not being able to take a step or sit or stand withouth that sharp SI pain. So I have to consciously think of finding the “rejoice”…I do rejoice…that I have a husband who has pitched in to help, a doctor daughter who advises and cares for me, another daughter who cooks for us, and for how young I am from the neck up. That helps. How lucky I am.
Thanks Leigh Anne for sharing. My word for the year is REJOICE. I REJOICE each time I see your beautiful things. . . .Love, love, love the shoes. Thanks for sharing where you got them.
What beautiful and colorful pictures! You certainly did find “The Pretty” this week. Love how your fruit looks in the new chamber pot…oh, I mean soup bowl! Wink! Wink! Just kidding! Love how the green bottles sparkle in the daylight. That’s a gorgeous shot of the tulip. I even love the picture of your hanging lamp and window shot. Even though it’s not colorful, it gives off a warm feeling of serenity. Beautiful shots! Thanks for sharing these with us!
Hi Leigh Anne-
Thank you for always sharing the “pretty” and “yummy” in your life…..I won’t even have to make a trip out to Anthropologie for a “pretty fix” after reading your blog! You continue to inspire me and I am now really looking forward to the BIG 5-0 next year!
Those shoes are so cute. Do you know what they were called or have a link for them at target?
I just tried to find them on the Target site and couldn’t – guess they are gone:(
These are such awesome photos, and I am personally and extremely interested in finding beauty at 50
I’ve been so distressed that I haven’t had my usual time (with weddings and holidays) to take MY own beautiful photos each day. (but I did end up with some beautiful wedding photos 
Kristin
Hi Leigh Ann. First off, I have to say, I’ve been following your blog since I stumbled upon your caramel popcorn recipe over the holidays (we all loved it, thank you!) Anyway, I adore your site and admire all that you do.
I was wondering what type of camera you have. Your pictures are so fabulous and I am looking to acquire a good camera. Thanks!
Jenae,
I use a Nikon d40X which I love! So glad you found my blog and you enjoy it! Visit often!
Those pictures are all so beautiful, but I especially love the cute yellow shoes!! They are so happy looking!!
I love the shoes! I also love your insight into finding the simple things that we should be thankful for in our daily life! You have inspired me to find the simple things to be thankful for today! I know…I am thankful that my whole family is home today enjoying one another! I am also thankful for my warm home!
Awesome shoes!
Thanks Linda – I’ve decided every woman should have at least one pair of red shoes and yellow shoes!!
Awesome pics. Love the shoes and aprons. Such vibrant colors.
I definitely need a new camera.
Those shoes certainly are happy making!! And I love your sunlight picture.