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Recently, on one of my daily walks I came across a lot in which the developer had just begun to break ground to build a new home. After the first day of prepping the land for construction, the ground was tore up, dirty and innumerable building items as small as tools to as large as bulldozers lay haphazardly about. In the proximity of this building site were beautiful homes that were well-tended to and respectfully cared for. And I began to contemplate this idea of change.
Whenever we choose to undergo a change in our lives, we initially imagine the final outcome when everything is as we want it to be - perfectly transformed, flawlessly finished and precisely as we expected it to be. During this time of excited planning, we may gloss over or forget that in order to attain the outcome of change we seek, we must first go through times of turmoil, unrest and upheaval. Much like the construction of a new house, ground must be moved, necessary tools and scaffolding must be brought in to ensure that everything is in place, properly put-together so that when the final structure is complete, it is indeed sound and sturdy.
It is important to keep in mind that a sense of unsettledness will undoubtedly set in at the beginning, middle and just before the end of any change we seek (if it is indeed meaningful change). So long as we know this going in and keep it in mind as we move forward, the desire to stop and retreat to what once was will lessen. After all, by initiating change we are saying, the current state of things is not working and we know we can do better. In time, the new home will appear as the houses that neighbor it, just as you life will transform itself into the remodeled version you know it can be. Patience, perseverance and understanding will be the keys to your certain success.
Speaking of change and upheaval, the past few weeks have brought to TSLL quite a bit of change, and finally, we have made it to the other side. I am so excited to give you the tour of the newly remodeled blog. Below is a list of new additions you might want to check out:
- The New Pages - with drop-down menus and quicker access to the archives, recipes, recommendations, books, etc., that you are looking for, click on the link to be taken directly to the information you seek.
- the Stylist Services page
- completely transformed to include sample outfits that have been styled for current and past clients, testimonials from clients on their experience AND newly available gift certificates for the loved one in your life who you dare not buy clothes for, but you know you want to support their fashion passion.
- Comment Responses - Now you can leave a comment and click to be emailed when myself or another reader responds to your comments. My response time is quicker and easier to find.
- TSLL Shop
- Now you can shop directly on the blog without be redirected. On TSLL Shop you will find my current book recommendations which will be regularly updated and essential wardrobe items as you begin to build your very own capsule wardrobe - both frugal and luxurious items.
A note to anyone who has bookmarked the blog on their computer, tablet, or Pulse app. You may have noticed that it hasn't been connecting to the site or refreshing with the most recent posts. Because of the blog remodel, all you have to do is go in and reset the url (which is the same - http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com
). Once you do this simple delete and reboot, you will be receiving the most recent posts from the blog. Thank you for those who brought this to my attention.
In this week's newsletter you will find images of my September getaway to the Oregon coast with my dogs as well as fall decor inspiration. And if you are a fashion and an art lover, you are going to love Vogue's December cover and editorial with Jessica Chastain. Have a look at my post which includes Annie Leibovitz's pictures paired with the 19th and 20th century paintings that provided inspiration for each pic.
And with that, the weekend arrives. What wonderful news it always is to know the work week is wrapping up and adventures, rest and pleasurable pursuits can be enjoyed. Whatever you have planned for the next few days, have a lovely time. And until next week, I'll see you on the blog.
