Here in Maxabellaland, Saturday is traditionally a sport, shop, sort the clothes, sweep the floors, strangle the Tsunamis (insert other ‘s’ words here – no pun intended) kinda day. But it’s nice to pause to appreciate the things in your life that are positive and affirming, whatever they may be. Thank you to all the lovely blogs that link up for yummy bloggy visits each Grateful Saturday.
This Saturday, I’m grateful for…
1. New experiences – it is so easy to become a creature of habit and routine when you are raising young children. I appreciate a break from my real life every time, even if I happen to find myself in the middle of the boganvillea V8 Supercars with my eyes hurting from sponsored shirts and my ears hurting from Dire Straits.
2. Cushions – they make the decor so easy to change, but when you just need a little extra softness there, there or there, cushions really come into their own. It may interest you to know that we somehow manage to house over 40 cushions in Maxabellaland…
3. The kindness of strangers – thank you for asking me whether I was in pain and needed help today. That’s just my face, but thank you anyway.
Glen says
what is it with women and cushions? My house is like a shrine to them – and candles!
I don’t think I’ll ever really get the hang of women
fairchildstreet says
40 cushions! I have 5 cushions in my lounge room and a few cushion covers which I change each season. Thank you for hosting Grateful Saturday. Charmaine
Jade says
I love cushions, and I spend far too much money on their cushion-y goodness!
ClaireyH says
Sitting here leaning on my new big cushions, makes the old one feel so old, love big cushions.
Mira Narnie says
loving the fact that you can manage 40 cushions – sometimes mine can get a bit out of control, but like you said – i love that i can change some covers, have a new look and little place to lay my head when it all gets too much! nice stranger too! have an awesome weekend! xx
Stacia says
What’s making me smile today? Diet Root Beer. No calories. No caffeine. I’m not sure what’s in it, exactly, but it’s satisfying my need for a sugary soda and keeping me on my diet at the same time. =>
erin says
someone asked if you were in pain?!?! oh gosh, i can relate cuz i have a natural frown. oh dear. oh and wondering why you know you have 40? interesting……
i am grateful for beautiful autumn weather right now.
Tamara says
I know what you mean about the types that follow the V8’s! I am sure it will be a lot worse mid afternoon on Sunday! Have a great weekend x
Sarah says
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Sarah says
Try that again. FORTY cushions? That deserves its own blogpost or at the very least some kind of award. And misread your post and thought you were actually in pain. Kind of giggling to know you weren’t. x
Mummahh says
I love cushions! its amazing how much a cushion can change the feel of a room.
x
Gill@OurParklife says
i love that you were grateful for an experience out of your comfort zone…MM used to have to take clients out to the V8 Supercars but he loved it…Baffling, i know but as Glen above mentions that he doesn’t get why women are into cushions, I am going to make a wide generalization and say, we women just don’t get V8 Supercars!
enjoy your saturday! xo
Kelly says
Wonderful things to be grateful for. I am a big fan of cushions, but I don’t have any in my house. That’s a bit strange isn’t it. Might have to go and get myself some this weekend.
Suzie G says
Wow, 40 cushions!! We have.. hang on while I count.. 5. But there are 12 proper pillows hanging around here also. And new experiences are fantastic, especially when they take you out of your normal comfort zone!
LionessLady says
I’m enlarging our cushion collection as I cant believe how many games the smalls can create with them – all without me help!!!
Selina says
oh my gosh gal, thats why I said naaahh to the V8s but I understand someone had to do it
Faith Hope and a whole lotta Love says
Yes I love cushions!!! sorry I haven’t had a chance to link up today. enjoy your weekend 🙂
SassandSpice says
Spring Sunshine! It’s great to enjoy a Saturday, and be outdoors soaking in the sun’s rays without it being too intense.
m.e (Cathie) says
40 cushions…wow! and had to smile at your kindness of strangers.
i am grateful to be home after a long day & hopefully i will be in bed soon & so will these 2 energiser bunnies.
♥
Becky says
Good on you for getting out there out of your comfort zone! I’d just like to say, we V8 fans aren’t all Bogans – not that I can talk for the GC600 visitors, but I’d like to think I am anything but Bogan…
And 40 cushions – wow. I had two on my couch and only realised now they’re not here, lol.
•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Trish.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• says
I love the sound of new cushions …not allowed ;anyway the monkeys would destroy them.
Love your grateful Saturday link up too.
New experiences are GOLD ! too.
Claire Chadwick @ Scissors Paper Rock says
I love that you have 40 cushions!!! I really need to to get some more….I always admire them in stores….but hardly ever purchase them….and then look at our couches/beds & regret not buying the cushions! LOL!!!!
Have a beautiful weekend!
xo
Jodie at Mummy Mayhem says
Well, I just bet your house is soooo comfy with all those cushions. I love to throw one on my lap when watching tv. Don’t ask me why, I just do. Comfy. xxx