Dawn's small but well-loved collection

[Miss_Dawn]

Thank you all very much, my friends. I’m always grateful for the affectionate good wishes in this community. Like many others, I don’t have an appetite for buying bags at the moment, and nowhere to wear them, but the community means a lot

Some more pictures.

No. 1. My little Chanel clutch, which I bought exactly a year ago when I made Partner has become my most worn bag in the past month. I just wear it for going on walks, because all I need is tissue, anti bac and my phone for a walk I haven’t photographed it recently so here is one from before.

No.2 A collage of my local walks in the past few days.

No.3 This week’s bouquet. It’s a beautiful blush pink. Happy inducing.

No.4 The lockdown is bringing out the hunter gatherer in Mr Dawn. He built himself a fire pit last week. Although now we’ve bought a small standalone fire burner, so we’ll install that instead. It’s funny weather - beautifully sunny but the late afternoons are still chilly so having the burner will be lovely. Plus we have a small water feature (three urns pouring into each other) next to my bench (you can see it in the distance in the photo), so it’s just the most amazing cacophony for mindfulness - the sound of fire burning, running water and birdsong.

I know I’m so lucky to have beauty and warmth around me in these strange times but I’m still struggling. I’m not adding enough value at work, I had some important life plans in this period that have gone on hold, and I’m not brilliant with routine at the best of times, because I just throw myself into whatever needs to be done - so this disruption to normal patterns is making my lack of routinisation even worse! I keep reminding myself that this too shall pass. I hope you’re all keeping well

Hi Miss Dawn! What a wonderful thing to have all those glowing reviews come in at a time like this! And from everyone you work with. Congratulations!

Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures! I could look at those lovely views all day.

Glad to hear you and dear Mr Dawn are doing well during this trying time! Your garden is so lovely and it's great you are keeping busy.

I do hope your "visonary founding father's" company is not hit but it's good to plan for the worse just in case. Congratulations for your glowing reviews

Take care dear Miss_Dawn and stay safe!

Great to see you Miss Dawn . We love to get your updates and in this uncertain/scary time, it feels especially comforting to hear from dear friends (virtual or otherwise). Thanks for the pictures — it looks like you were walking in a very peaceful and serene place last weekend, hope it was relaxing and good for the soul. As always, Mr Dawn picks the loveliest flowers for you — he is the biggest sweetheart . And finally, I am so happy to hear that you got such fantastic reviews at work — you are a tremendously bright gal and you work very hard, so truly deserving of every ounce of praise and good feedback . Take good care and stay well

Congratulations on your solid review! Beautiful pics. Stay healthy and be well.

So great to see an update and glad you’re doing well...I’m wishing you all the best going f forward.

Living vicariously is so much fun Miss Dawn!
I am loving all the beautiful pictures and lovely stories!
Thank you for putting a big smile on my face!

 

[tealocean]

Your pinks and your walk photos are lovely! I'm glad to see you are still enjoying a weekly beautiful bouquet. You're encouraging me to get some flowers. It's good to see all that beauty in your day.

The routine thing is so strange. I hope you find a new routine or rhythm to your days that makes you feel like life is a little more normal. Maybe a rhythm is more for you instead of a strict routine. It will have your day go in a certain order but leave room for whatever comes up that you need or want to take care of. It helps you do the next thing. I really love looking forward to something good at the end of the day, and I'm finding that to help me feel better. Do you have a reward you can look forward to all day? Like a hot bath, a good book, a puzzle, a funny movie, or talking to an old friend? Maybe even a mid-day routine can happen now, with a hot drink or soothing music during lunch or something that makes you smile. We've been playing more games. Friday has become game night which helps make a more normal feeling transition to the weekend. I am loving looking forward to curling up with a good book at bedtime. I would love some more ideas!

 

[Iamminda]

Hi Miss Dawn. Good to see your post and pictures (it’s a nice constant for us to see your beautiful picture collage so thank you ). I especially love this week’s bouquet since I am a pink girl (like you ). I am sorry to hear you are struggling— it is a difficult time for everyone right now. Please don’t worry too much about not adding enough value at work — I am sure you are doing fine and are probably being too critical of yourself. And this disruption to life is hard for sure — just do the best you can to establish a new normal “routine” and go from there. I definitely hear you on this — everyday feels the same (for many weeks now and who knows for how many more weeks ). However long it will take, it will pass, we gotta believe that! And your postponed important life plans will work out somehow — have faith. Hang in there and keep us posted on how you are doing. Take care dear Miss Dawn .

 

[Sunshine mama]

Miss Dawn!
Your story and the pictures made me feel like I was there! It reminded me of the times when I would read picture books as a young girl, and pretending I was inside the pages!
You enable me to get away into another place if only for a brief moment!
BTW, those roses are one of my faves!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Your pinks and your walk photos are lovely! I'm glad to see you are still enjoying a weekly beautiful bouquet. You're encouraging me to get some flowers. It's good to see all that beauty in your day.

The routine thing is so strange. I hope you find a new routine or rhythm to your days that makes you feel like life is a little more normal. Maybe a rhythm is more for you instead of a strict routine. It will have your day go in a certain order but leave room for whatever comes up that you need or want to take care of. It helps you do the next thing. I really love looking forward to something good at the end of the day, and I'm finding that to help me feel better. Do you have a reward you can look forward to all day? Like a hot bath, a good book, a puzzle, a funny movie, or talking to an old friend? Maybe even a mid-day routine can happen now, with a hot drink or soothing music during lunch or something that makes you smile. We've been playing more games. Friday has become game night which helps make a more normal feeling transition to the weekend. I am loving looking forward to curling up with a good book at bedtime. I would love some more ideas!

Thank you for this caring message @tealocean I agree with you that talking to friends, reading books, watching movies, (and for me burning scented candles every day!) is almost an essential luxury at the moment. Little treats to get through the day. Also, I’ve been experimenting with getting the perfect latte from my coffee machine and I’m pretty happy with it right now! I also look forward to writing my journal because that helps me process, record little moments of happiness and just generally be mindful and grateful.

I love your idea of Friday games night and a daily bedtime read also sounds great. Definitely add some flowers and perhaps candles to your routine (if you enjoy burning them) xx

Hi Miss Dawn. Good to see your post and pictures (it’s a nice constant for us to see your beautiful picture collage so thank you ). I especially love this week’s bouquet since I am a pink girl (like you ). I am sorry to hear you are struggling— it is a difficult time for everyone right now. Please don’t worry too much about not adding enough value at work — I am sure you are doing fine and are probably being too critical of yourself. And this disruption to life is hard for sure — just do the best you can to establish a new normal “routine” and go from there. I definitely hear you on this — everyday feels the same (for many weeks now and who knows for how many more weeks ). However long it will take, it will pass, we gotta believe that! And your postponed important life plans will work out somehow — have faith. Hang in there and keep us posted on how you are doing. Take care dear Miss Dawn .

Dear Iam, yes you’re a pink girl like me Thank you for the compliments on my photos, and for the reassurance I know that it’s not just me, and I know that we have to keep taking it a day at a time and it will pass! I hope you and family are all doing well too, my friend. Mr Dawn also sends his best wishes

Miss Dawn!
Your story and the pictures made me feel like I was there! It reminded me of the times when I would read picture books as a young girl, and pretending I was inside the pages!
You enable me to get away into another place if only for a brief moment!
BTW, those roses are one of my faves!

That’s so sweet @Sunshine mama
Thank you very much xx

 

[Miss_Dawn]

In the spirit of sharing more nice things (and ignoring all the troubles ) here is something nice that happened last month.

Just before the lockdown I spoke at a big industry conference. I had a slot in the opening session after 2 huge names, X and Y. This is the 4th really big conference I’ve spoken at and I was horribly nervous, as always! The scope for career-limiting embarrassment is always high when it’s high profile... Anyways it all went fine.

Later that week, Mr Dawn, who works at a global bank told one of his colleagues that his wife had just spoken at a conference after X and Y. They said, “who the heck is your wife, speaking after X and Y?” I love that Mr Dawn’s street cred went up because of me!

Other nice things - a photo of the view from my balcony. It’s so lush and green at the moment And a photo of this week’s bouquet although last week’s blush pink roses are still going strong, so I have those as well at the moment

 

[Sunshine mama]

In the spirit of sharing more nice things (and ignoring all the troubles ) here is something nice that happened last month.

Just before the lockdown I spoke at a big industry conference. I had a slot in the opening session after 2 huge names, X and Y. This is the 4th really big conference I’ve spoken at and I was horribly nervous, as always! The scope for career-limiting embarrassment is always high when it’s high profile... Anyways it all went fine.

Later that week, Mr Dawn, who works at a global bank told one of his colleagues that his wife had just spoken at a conference after X and Y. They said, “who the heck is your wife, speaking after X and Y?” I love that Mr Dawn’s street cred went up because of me!

Other nice things - a photo of the view from my balcony. It’s so lush and green at the moment And a photo of this week’s bouquet although last week’s blush pink roses are still going strong, so I have those as well at the moment

Beautiful as always miss Dawn!
And I'm so glad a woman could make a man look good cuz of her credentials!

 

[Iamminda]

In the spirit of sharing more nice things (and ignoring all the troubles ) here is something nice that happened last month.

Just before the lockdown I spoke at a big industry conference. I had a slot in the opening session after 2 huge names, X and Y. This is the 4th really big conference I’ve spoken at and I was horribly nervous, as always! The scope for career-limiting embarrassment is always high when it’s high profile... Anyways it all went fine.

Later that week, Mr Dawn, who works at a global bank told one of his colleagues that his wife had just spoken at a conference after X and Y. They said, “who the heck is your wife, speaking after X and Y?” I love that Mr Dawn’s street cred went up because of me!

Other nice things - a photo of the view from my balcony. It’s so lush and green at the moment And a photo of this week’s bouquet although last week’s blush pink roses are still going strong, so I have those as well at the moment

Oh Miss Dawn — that compliment from Mr Dawn’s colleague made me smile . What a wonderful feeling to be appreciated and recognized from someone outside your immediate circle! Fantastic . Speaking of fantastic, another winner bouquet from Mr Dawn!! He sets the gold standard for DHs .

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Hello Miss_Dawn. I just wanted to stop by and say I'm glad to hear you are keeping well. I enjoyed looking at all the gorgeous pictures and reading the update.

I love the view from your balcony - so much greenery, and it looks so peaceful. Your pictures of nature walks reminded me of some scenic trails near the river, just a short distance from me. Walking in beautiful natural surroundings is one of the things I really look forward to in these strange and difficult times. I am glad you are able to go on these walks and enjoy all the beauty of nature.

And speaking of evening routines, I have been rediscovering some of my books and reading them at bedtime. Today I am debating between Christie's Third Girl, or a P.G. Wodehouse omnibus I was gifted over the holidays. I just might go with the Wodehouse series. Take care, Miss_Dawn, and best wishes.

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Beautiful as always miss Dawn!
And I'm so glad a woman could make a man look good cuz of her credentials!

Thank you!

Oh Miss Dawn — that compliment from Mr Dawn’s colleague made me smile . What a wonderful feeling to be appreciated and recognized from someone outside your immediate circle! Fantastic . Speaking of fantastic, another winner bouquet from Mr Dawn!! He sets the gold standard for DHs .

You are always so sweet and thoughtful, my dear Iam. Thank you Yes, it was very nice to hear! This week’s bouquet is peach coloured roses, but I haven’t had a chance to take a photo yet!

Hello Miss_Dawn. I just wanted to stop by and say I'm glad to hear you are keeping well. I enjoyed looking at all the gorgeous pictures and reading the update.

I love the view from your balcony - so much greenery, and it looks so peaceful. Your pictures of nature walks reminded me of some scenic trails near the river, just a short distance from me. Walking in beautiful natural surroundings is one of the things I really look forward to in these strange and difficult times. I am glad you are able to go on these walks and enjoy all the beauty of nature.

And speaking of evening routines, I have been rediscovering some of my books and reading them at bedtime. Today I am debating between Christie's Third Girl, or a P.G. Wodehouse omnibus I was gifted over the holidays. I just might go with the Wodehouse series. Take care, Miss_Dawn, and best wishes.

Lovely to hear from you @Purses & Perfumes I know, being outside and having nice walks is one of the few things anyone seems to be looking forward to in the lockdown. I’m glad you have some nice trails and walks around you as well.

The lockdown is absolutely making me cling to comfort reads! I am currently reading an Agatha Christie too! (Seven Dials) Of course Wodehouse is a solid comfort read - can’t go wrong with either! Xx

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Keeping up my random photo diary

Because I know what my essentials are, I emptied out a drawer for filing paper in my study and filled it with scented candles. Small jars, so that I can have lots of variety I may be crazy but at least I am a woman who knows what’s important to her Here is one picture of how the drawer looks (left hand side) and another of the jars turned around so you can actually see they’re candles!! (Right hand side)

Also, here are some pictures of walks from the past couple of days.

I hope all of you are safe and happy xx

 

[Iamminda]

Keeping up my random photo diary

Because I know what my essentials are, I emptied out a drawer for filing paper in my study and filled it with scented candles. Small jars, so that I can have lots of variety I may be crazy but at least I am a woman who knows what’s important to her Here is one picture of how the drawer looks (left hand side) and another of the jars turned around so you can actually see they’re candles!! (Right hand side)

Also, here are some pictures of walks from the past couple of days.

I hope all of you are safe and happy xx

We love your photo diary Miss Dawn . We enjoy seeing your pretty little things like the scented candles (and your stationery sets, perfume, etc) — thanks for sharing. Those purple flowers are really pretty. Have a great Sunday and a lovely week ahead

 

[Addicted to bags]

Keeping up my random photo diary

Because I know what my essentials are, I emptied out a drawer for filing paper in my study and filled it with scented candles. Small jars, so that I can have lots of variety I may be crazy but at least I am a woman who knows what’s important to her Here is one picture of how the drawer looks (left hand side) and another of the jars turned around so you can actually see they’re candles!! (Right hand side)

Also, here are some pictures of walks from the past couple of days.

I hope all of you are safe and happy xx

Another amazing set of collages Miss_Dawn!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Lovely to hear from you @Purses & Perfumes I know, being outside and having nice walks is one of the few things anyone seems to be looking forward to in the lockdown. I’m glad you have some nice trails and walks around you as well.

The lockdown is absolutely making me cling to comfort reads! I am currently reading an Agatha Christie too! (Seven Dials) Of course Wodehouse is a solid comfort read - can’t go wrong with either! Xx

Agree, Miss_Dawn - the nice trails and also the lovely spring weather we are having has helped during this lockdown.

Seven Dials was one of my first Christie books ever, and such an interesting mystery story! I haven't read it in ages - I think I will start on that one next. Have a lovely week, Miss_Dawn.

 

[tealocean]

Hi Miss Dawn,

Your pictures are so relaxing, and you have such a perfect blend of strength and sweetness. I love reading your words and seeing your beautiful sights, like your organized bags, flowers, views, and drawer of candles! Thank you for taking the time to share.

Thank you for the candle idea. I do enjoy them and have some scented votives and a big jar. I like your idea to use more of the little ones to change up the fragrance. I usually burn them in winter, but I've got one lit tonight. I still want to get some flowers. Yours are a refreshing sight in such gorgeous colors.

That was fun how your husband got to brag about you speaking at the conference. You will be back in there speaking and doing all the things you are great at, on top of all you do now, soon!