There are days when we feel we cannot go on ...it is on those days that we must keep walking.
There are those days when we say to ourselves - "is this really all that there is?" ..it is on those days we whisper to ourselves - "NO!..there is SO MUCH MORE"
There are those days when you wish the Universe/God ..whatever you call the Higher Power would just send you some BIG SIGN to say.. "Here..SEE! I told you it would all be OK"
There are those days when your dreams seem so close yet so far away..it is on those days that you look at those people like Abraham Lincoln, Ulysess S. Grant, Estee Lauder, Steve Jobs, JK Rowling, Chris Gardner, Oprah and say to yourself "Some of them were homeless, some had a nervous breakdown and lost 8 elections, one was on assistance... and THEY MADE IT!!"
Dig deep down inside your soul, protect your dream, don't let anyone tell you that you cannot achieve it! Don't even tell yourself that you cannot achieve it! YOU CAN!
Kimberley
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Ok..all my fashionista friends..Check out this new website I discovered!!
This website is amazing! I discovered it from one of my friends and I just had to share it with all of you! It is www.renttherunway.com. It is here where you can rent designer dresses, gowns and accessories for special occassions like weddings, anniveries and a holiday gathering.
How does it work? You pick out a dress and accessories you like, click on them to see if they are available on your specific date and they will ship it to you 1-2 days before hand to ensure you have it. They will even give you a backup size, so there will be no doubt you will have that unique outfit for that special day!
They give you a prepaid envelope to ship the items back for free! And they do the dry cleaning themselves!
How awesome is that!
I cannot wait to try this out! Perhaps for my next new date - who ever he is watch out! lol!
Have fun with this and let me know if this works out for any of you..I will keep you posted!
Kimberley
How does it work? You pick out a dress and accessories you like, click on them to see if they are available on your specific date and they will ship it to you 1-2 days before hand to ensure you have it. They will even give you a backup size, so there will be no doubt you will have that unique outfit for that special day!
They give you a prepaid envelope to ship the items back for free! And they do the dry cleaning themselves!
How awesome is that!
I cannot wait to try this out! Perhaps for my next new date - who ever he is watch out! lol!
Have fun with this and let me know if this works out for any of you..I will keep you posted!
Kimberley
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Pruning and Growing...........
Outside on a beautiful summer evening pruning my umbrella tree. I have no idea what its called in botantical terms.. but to me..its an umbrella tree! lol! Its cooler in the night time, not so hot, so I can tolerate being outside for longer periods of time.
Once, the weather turns warmer, this little umbrella tree turns from merely sticks to a big round mound of large green leaves. It grows like someone gave it Popeyes spinach! As I was trimming it back tonight, I was thinking about how our lives are sometimes like this little tree.
We have times of immense growth, followed perhaps by a much needed cutting back. I myself have gone through a tremendous personal development/growth stage over the last two years and now I find myself in that season of pulling back. Perhaps the focus now needs to be to allow all that learning to manifest itself into what it wants to become.
I actually find myself welcoming this season as my brain needs a break and I feel I need to connect back with nature to quiet and nuture my soul.
Life will take care of itself, somehow, someway. It is not for me to know the how, but for me to trust.
It is my hope, if any of you are reading this out there in the big world we live in, that you enjoy both of these seasons which ever one you might be in.
Kimberley
Once, the weather turns warmer, this little umbrella tree turns from merely sticks to a big round mound of large green leaves. It grows like someone gave it Popeyes spinach! As I was trimming it back tonight, I was thinking about how our lives are sometimes like this little tree.
We have times of immense growth, followed perhaps by a much needed cutting back. I myself have gone through a tremendous personal development/growth stage over the last two years and now I find myself in that season of pulling back. Perhaps the focus now needs to be to allow all that learning to manifest itself into what it wants to become.
I actually find myself welcoming this season as my brain needs a break and I feel I need to connect back with nature to quiet and nuture my soul.
Life will take care of itself, somehow, someway. It is not for me to know the how, but for me to trust.
It is my hope, if any of you are reading this out there in the big world we live in, that you enjoy both of these seasons which ever one you might be in.
Kimberley
Healing, Love and Moving On
I wonder..should this blog be about the movie I just watched or what has recently transpired in my own life since March? Or does the Universe somehow bring things to you right when you need them most?
What movie you ask? Love Happens with Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart.
Its about a man who is a "Tony Robbins like" figure, helping people overcome their guilt, shame and fears from the death of a loved one. Yet, his own internal guilt continues to haunt him. Oftentimes, it is in these same hurtful places where healing and forgiveness also takes place.
Jennifer Anistons' character plays a flower shop owner who struggles with bad relationship decisions that create the same outcome, time after time. How many women on this planet can relate to that??????? Oh.. about a bizillion of us! hahaha... I know I haven't had the best of luck in this arena, that is for sure!
Ironically, they literally bump into each other in the hotel at which he is presenting a seminar.
Why is it that the deep hurts of our lives take soo much time and effort to heal? The death of a loved one, a trauma, a house fire, a car accident, a divorce, a major health issue? I don't know really. All I really do know for sure is that we CAN HEAL. Yes, its painful, very painful. Emotional and mental issues appear at times to be the hardest to heal from.
My family and I have had a struggle over the last few months. A real deep seated struggle. I will not go into details as I respect their privacy and mine. What can I tell you? It was painful. There was a lot of hurt, there was a lot of fear and anxiety and anger. I felt like there was a shroud of sadness that enveloped all of us for months. I could see what this was doing to all of us and my heart and mind was torn. What is the right thing to do? For all of us?
Finally, last thursday, a decision was made. It was time.
We all needed to start healing the wounds of anger and move on with our lives. It is my hope and prayer that at some point in the near future, we will heal and forgive and that we will be united again.
Was the movie timely? Yes. I prayed a month or so ago, that it would all end and that our family begin the healing process. God answers in his own time and in his own way. I love my family. We are all unique unto ourselves, yet, I love them all. One day at a time, the wounds will heal. Just the same as the characters in the movie. They had a happy ending and so will we!
Kimberley
What movie you ask? Love Happens with Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart.
Its about a man who is a "Tony Robbins like" figure, helping people overcome their guilt, shame and fears from the death of a loved one. Yet, his own internal guilt continues to haunt him. Oftentimes, it is in these same hurtful places where healing and forgiveness also takes place.
Jennifer Anistons' character plays a flower shop owner who struggles with bad relationship decisions that create the same outcome, time after time. How many women on this planet can relate to that??????? Oh.. about a bizillion of us! hahaha... I know I haven't had the best of luck in this arena, that is for sure!
Ironically, they literally bump into each other in the hotel at which he is presenting a seminar.
Why is it that the deep hurts of our lives take soo much time and effort to heal? The death of a loved one, a trauma, a house fire, a car accident, a divorce, a major health issue? I don't know really. All I really do know for sure is that we CAN HEAL. Yes, its painful, very painful. Emotional and mental issues appear at times to be the hardest to heal from.
My family and I have had a struggle over the last few months. A real deep seated struggle. I will not go into details as I respect their privacy and mine. What can I tell you? It was painful. There was a lot of hurt, there was a lot of fear and anxiety and anger. I felt like there was a shroud of sadness that enveloped all of us for months. I could see what this was doing to all of us and my heart and mind was torn. What is the right thing to do? For all of us?
Finally, last thursday, a decision was made. It was time.
We all needed to start healing the wounds of anger and move on with our lives. It is my hope and prayer that at some point in the near future, we will heal and forgive and that we will be united again.
Was the movie timely? Yes. I prayed a month or so ago, that it would all end and that our family begin the healing process. God answers in his own time and in his own way. I love my family. We are all unique unto ourselves, yet, I love them all. One day at a time, the wounds will heal. Just the same as the characters in the movie. They had a happy ending and so will we!
Kimberley
Monday, June 27, 2011
Anzalone Lighting Inc.; A LightingTreasure in Lockport, New York
If you have never been to Anzalone Electric/Lighting in Lockport, New York, you must make a trip to their showroom! Why? because they have The Best lighting selection within the Western New York area. And the owner, Linda Anzalone, is one of the nicest people I have ever met! Linda has her customers interest at heart - ALWAYS! Linda will work with you no matter if it takes 15 minutes, a few hours or several days to make the right decision for your house and your space. She is patient, kind and always manages to suggest just the right lighting for your space, even if you would have never chosen the lights she shows you. In the end, she is usually right!
Three years ago, I had an unfortunate circumstance happen whereby I had a housefire and needed to renovate almost my entire house. As I searched and searched for the right lighting for my "new" house, I was coming up empty. One day a friend of mine suggested I try Anazlone lighting in Lockport, NY. I said "who?"
My friend took me out to their showroom and I was overwhelmed to say the least! There are lights everywhere! Hanging from any space they could find! Lol! I left that day saying, that is just too overwhelming, I can't buy lights from there!
Well, two weeks later I was back buying almost $10,000 in lights for every room in my newly renovated home. Linda Anzalone came to my house and spent countless hours in her store with me, pouring over lighting books. She knew I wouldn't be happy until I saw "them". "Them" being the exact lighting that resonated with me.
I know what your saying to yourself.. Kimberley.."its lighting".. but oh..lighting plays such an important role in the design of a space. It can create a space that says -come sit here and read a book with me or it can create a space that says " have a family dinner" here..or it can so ..oh..too harsh.. tone it down! hahahaha...
So, when you are looking to renovate your family room, bedroom, kitchen..don't under estimate the role lighting plays in the overall design. Its just as key as flooring, countertops and furniture.
Visit Anzalone Lighting and discover the endless possibilities that await your room!
6208 Shimer Drive, Lockport NY 14094 (716) 433-4973
Oh and tell Linda that I sent you! Lol!
With love and lighting,
Kimberley
Three years ago, I had an unfortunate circumstance happen whereby I had a housefire and needed to renovate almost my entire house. As I searched and searched for the right lighting for my "new" house, I was coming up empty. One day a friend of mine suggested I try Anazlone lighting in Lockport, NY. I said "who?"
My friend took me out to their showroom and I was overwhelmed to say the least! There are lights everywhere! Hanging from any space they could find! Lol! I left that day saying, that is just too overwhelming, I can't buy lights from there!
Well, two weeks later I was back buying almost $10,000 in lights for every room in my newly renovated home. Linda Anzalone came to my house and spent countless hours in her store with me, pouring over lighting books. She knew I wouldn't be happy until I saw "them". "Them" being the exact lighting that resonated with me.
I know what your saying to yourself.. Kimberley.."its lighting".. but oh..lighting plays such an important role in the design of a space. It can create a space that says -come sit here and read a book with me or it can create a space that says " have a family dinner" here..or it can so ..oh..too harsh.. tone it down! hahahaha...
So, when you are looking to renovate your family room, bedroom, kitchen..don't under estimate the role lighting plays in the overall design. Its just as key as flooring, countertops and furniture.
Visit Anzalone Lighting and discover the endless possibilities that await your room!
6208 Shimer Drive, Lockport NY 14094 (716) 433-4973
Oh and tell Linda that I sent you! Lol!
With love and lighting,
Kimberley
Saturday, June 25, 2011
P.S. Accessories and the Hertel Avenue, Shop, Rock and Stroll Event in Buffalo New York
You must check out this new clothing and accessories store I just discovered on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo, New York, by the name of P.S. Accessories! My hairdressers mother and sister own the store, however, I had never been to it until this past week. I checked it out last weekend and bought the cutest black and white ruffled blouse to wear with skinny jeans and leggings along with a wide bangle bracelet.
So, what would you say those two items cost me? $110 to $120 depending on where you bought them? If you were in NYC probably more.. but that price would probably be an average price range for a city like ours.
Here's the amazing thing!!!!!! I walked out of there with a $37 bill! Do you believe it! I cannot wait to wear the blouse today! Its a print that looks like a contemporary painting with swirls of black on a white background, with a hint of silver mixed in - so excited!
All of their items are so reasonably priced. Most of the dresses and blouses ranging from $15 to $30 and their accessories are in that price range as well! In fact, I keep thinking about this little yellow, cloth clutch that I found - for $15 that I must take on my trip to California next week!
While I was at the shop last weekend, I discovered that the entire block of Hertel Avenue where P.S. Accessories is located has an event once a month called Shop, Rock and Stroll.
So, I called up my girlfriend and said "hey, let's check this out". Last night we scoped out a great new little Italian restaurant close by the clothing store called Guttuso's North End. It was yummy! The wait staff was very attentive and the owner stopped to check on us as well. They don't have their liquor license yet, so , bring your own bottle with you if you decide to stop by!
After we drank entire an bottle of cabernet savignon and had our bellys full of delicious pasta.. we strolled down the street to P.S. Accessories where there was a warm, inviting welcome at the door.
The shop was filled with customers just chatting away with the owners Patti and Sara - a mother, daughter team. They were so very helpful to everyone. You could feel the care and kindness in the air.
We had such a delightful time just checking out all bright clothes of summer, sky blue and orange dresses, sunshine yellow halter tops with ruffled, the unusual bangles and colorful matches necklaces and earrings.
Here is a big hint for all you ladies that love to shop ... Patti and Sara have some very unique pieces in their store, so try it on before you buy it because they only order a select amount. That is the beauty of boutiques such as P.S. Accessories..you get one of a kind merchandise! And everyone will want to know "where did you get that blouse - I love it!"
I cannot let you go before I tell that P.S. Accessories were gracious hostesses by providing their customers with chocolate covered strawberries, brownies and cookies. And did I forget to tell you , a glass of wine as well! Hahaha.. The "icing on the cake - so to speak".
Well, enough of me talking about them.. you need to check out P.S. Accessories for yourself!
Here is their link: www.shoppsaccessories.com
Have Fun,
Kimberley
So, what would you say those two items cost me? $110 to $120 depending on where you bought them? If you were in NYC probably more.. but that price would probably be an average price range for a city like ours.
Here's the amazing thing!!!!!! I walked out of there with a $37 bill! Do you believe it! I cannot wait to wear the blouse today! Its a print that looks like a contemporary painting with swirls of black on a white background, with a hint of silver mixed in - so excited!
All of their items are so reasonably priced. Most of the dresses and blouses ranging from $15 to $30 and their accessories are in that price range as well! In fact, I keep thinking about this little yellow, cloth clutch that I found - for $15 that I must take on my trip to California next week!
While I was at the shop last weekend, I discovered that the entire block of Hertel Avenue where P.S. Accessories is located has an event once a month called Shop, Rock and Stroll.
So, I called up my girlfriend and said "hey, let's check this out". Last night we scoped out a great new little Italian restaurant close by the clothing store called Guttuso's North End. It was yummy! The wait staff was very attentive and the owner stopped to check on us as well. They don't have their liquor license yet, so , bring your own bottle with you if you decide to stop by!
After we drank entire an bottle of cabernet savignon and had our bellys full of delicious pasta.. we strolled down the street to P.S. Accessories where there was a warm, inviting welcome at the door.
The shop was filled with customers just chatting away with the owners Patti and Sara - a mother, daughter team. They were so very helpful to everyone. You could feel the care and kindness in the air.
We had such a delightful time just checking out all bright clothes of summer, sky blue and orange dresses, sunshine yellow halter tops with ruffled, the unusual bangles and colorful matches necklaces and earrings.
Here is a big hint for all you ladies that love to shop ... Patti and Sara have some very unique pieces in their store, so try it on before you buy it because they only order a select amount. That is the beauty of boutiques such as P.S. Accessories..you get one of a kind merchandise! And everyone will want to know "where did you get that blouse - I love it!"
I cannot let you go before I tell that P.S. Accessories were gracious hostesses by providing their customers with chocolate covered strawberries, brownies and cookies. And did I forget to tell you , a glass of wine as well! Hahaha.. The "icing on the cake - so to speak".
Well, enough of me talking about them.. you need to check out P.S. Accessories for yourself!
Here is their link: www.shoppsaccessories.com
Have Fun,
Kimberley
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Designing the Life of Your Dreams
I promised myself I would write today. Not my standard Morning Pages written in my Composition Notebook, as Julia Cameron so highly recommends for us budding artists. However, it is another avenue for writers to share their thoughts with the Universe. Who will be reading, listening, I do not know. Thats not really important. What's most valuable to me, is that I touch just one person's life and make a difference.
I ask myself...am I really comfortable exposing my inner most thoughts out into the world? There are so many blogs out there now, apparently many people do feel comfortable with it. As for me, not so sure. My most intimate thoughts are shared with my Morning Pages. Three, free-hand pages written everyday, no matter what happens in my life. They are my meditation, my most trusted friend, my prayers to God/the Universe..whatever you call the most Highest of Powers. They are my creative thoughts, my pages of frustration and tears when life doesn't go quite as I had planned and they are my pages to celebrate those steps that truly I have taken toward realizing the Dreams of My Life. The Morning Pages ask me to step back and think, think about all that has occurred in the last 24 hours that I wrote them. Think about all the things that have happened. And when we truly retreat and notice, ...we then see.. our Inner voice, our Inner Self begins to emerge... the birthing of all that we have put so much thought, desire, faith, belief, and trust into becoming.
I have dedicated, no committed, myself to living the Life of My Dreams since 2005 and it has been quite the journey. I have learned much and have yet, more to share with the world. . One day, very soon, i will be living, the very creative, artistic life that I have dreamed for so long.
I ask myself..What can I share right now, with those that are looking to live the life of "their" dreams?
Well... here is what I have to tell you. Its not a straight road, it curves, it twists, it has a roundabout on many occassions and you have no idea right at that moment which road to take. At times it appears as if the dream is so far away it will never come. And then, you get little glimpses of God/the Universe showing you. It's as if God says "see I told you I was listening." Then you want to reply back to him and say, ok, thanks but "could you speed things up a bit please! lol!"
Funny thing is, His timing (I reference the Higher Being as Him- just for ease, nothing more) is always perfect. We cannot see it at the time and sometimes I still cannot see it. See it with the physical eye that is.
Yet, I know in my heart, if I let myself be really quiet, despite the anxiety, I know it will all be Ok. And All is Well. Somehow life has a way of working out.
So, what is the lesson here?
Hold so steadfast to your Dreams that Nothing, Nothing can shake them from you.
And when you do feel shaken, trust that even though your faith may seem "as small as a mustard seed," Your Dreams Will Come True!
Keep your vision first in your mind always. Always! Manage your thoughts! Your thoughts create your reality! We think so many thoughts in the scope of just a minute, we don't even realize it. So our jobs are to make sure those thoughts are focused on what we want - not what we don't want. I know this isn't as easy as I make it sound. Trust me, I have bee re-training my brain for a good two years now. At times, its exhausting and just when you think it won't happen, a situation occurs and you "naturally" think the new way and not the old! Days later you step back and look at it and say to yourself - Wow! I did it. It IS working. I am focusing on my wants and desires and not getting sucked into the worlds way of negative thinking. Take action only when you are in a good feeling place. Action taken from any other place, oftentimes isn't probably the way we wanted to go. Is this easy? not at first, but trust me..it works!
And when you do feel shaken, trust that even though your faith may seem "as small as a mustard seed," Your Dreams Will Come True!
Keep your vision first in your mind always. Always! Manage your thoughts! Your thoughts create your reality! We think so many thoughts in the scope of just a minute, we don't even realize it. So our jobs are to make sure those thoughts are focused on what we want - not what we don't want. I know this isn't as easy as I make it sound. Trust me, I have bee re-training my brain for a good two years now. At times, its exhausting and just when you think it won't happen, a situation occurs and you "naturally" think the new way and not the old! Days later you step back and look at it and say to yourself - Wow! I did it. It IS working. I am focusing on my wants and desires and not getting sucked into the worlds way of negative thinking. Take action only when you are in a good feeling place. Action taken from any other place, oftentimes isn't probably the way we wanted to go. Is this easy? not at first, but trust me..it works!
There are two teachers who have been most influential to me on this journey. Bob Proctor and Abraham, taught by Esther and Jerry Hicks. Here are some suggested links, so that you too may benefit from their teachings...
Remember, Its up to each one of us to Create our very own, unique Life!
Kimberely
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