During the time of my divorce, things were tight. Family and friends were amazing, but still, it was a rough time financially. I did not want you to know how hard things were on a daily basis. And I wanted to let you know how important beauty and elegance are in life.

So, I discovered a field of daisies on one of my walks! As I finished the walk, I would cut a handful of daisies and bring them home for the dining table. Fresh flowers to me say so many things! They say I love you. I took the time to think of you and bring something pretty into your life. Daisies are cheerful and hopeful! They sit there and just beam at you! Oh! And the glass! I have a couple of these old glass cream and milk bottles. “A bottle of milk is a bottle of health!”

I baked muffins so you would smell fresh bread in the apartment, and have something warm and homemade for dinner. And, do you remember chicken Kiev? Maybe not. But I made it intentionally whenever I had the energy! It was inexpensive, but elegant. It took some time and effort. But it let me say to you that elegance is important and necessary in life. To not settle for just getting by, but to strive for a wonder filled life. Notice the little things, they are  important. Surround yourself with positive people. That, no matter what, you can create beauty. YOU are beautiful.

And really, I did all these things to say, simply, I love you. And that all was well.