Kristen Robinson

Chic and Green

Nothing makes me happier these days then coming across green products that are not only completely eco-friendly but Chic. I swiped up every last one of these darling notebooks at Staples. A perfect place to add a wee bit of journaling and perhaps sketch a few ideas for the next issue of Green Craft which hits the news stands August 1st.

What if Jane Were Here - Finding Beauty In The Simple Things

I cannot help but wonder if Jane (Ms. Austen that is), were here what would she say? How would she handle day to day occurrences that were rather unmentionable for her time? What would she think of the IPOD or the ball point pen for that matter.

Have you ever stopped to wonder what life would be like if all of our familiar and very normal items ceased to exist. How would life be for all of us if something as simple as a notepad was replaced with the long ago stack of parchment that at times was deemed frustrating for the length of time it took ink to dry once applied to the page. What would happen if you turned your mobile phone off?

I wonder what convenient item would you be willing to give up? What measures would you take to create a simpler life for yourself? Would doing this create a calmer more peaceful existence or would frustration take its place?

Think of this......what if there was no:

ATM

Drive Thru Starbucks

Dry Cleaners

Internet or Cable

Ball Point Pens

So I give you the first post in my new set of challenges….Finding Beauty in the Simple Things. Post about something you have chosen to do in your life to make things a wee bit simpler for yourself – be sure to post the link here so others may gain insight and inspiration from your ideas.