It Makes Me Happy And I Love It

I'm participating in Mama Kat's (pretty much world famous) Writer's Workshop.

My chosen writing prompt: Something you bought this month that you love.

The fact that this little thing makes me so happy may sound odd, but I love it!

There are days when a certain item pops in my head and then I'm in search of this said 'item' for days, or weeks, until I find it. It could be a particular candle holder, a specific lamp design or glass ware. Things like that. I don't know why it happens, it just does.

My latest was a small pedestal, called a Cupcake Holder, to raise my most recent obsession; birch candle holders. I found this sweet accent at a gorgeous store in Cannon Beach, OR called Sesame + Lilies. Gor-Ge-OUS! This store is a complete knock-out. (Check out their website).

With regard to the birch candle/candle holder Cost Plus World Market carries some but the color of the birch bark wasn't the color I had in mind. I was so excited when I found what I had in my mind's eye, at a favorite stop in the wine country of Dundee, OR - Red Hills Market. This market carries a line of birch candle holders created by the company Roost. (Just in case you've been searching too :->).

Most often for me it's the little things that bring me so much joy. Unless it's a Coconut Cream Pie, then I want a very large slice, thank you very much. Did you pick up something special this month that makes you smile?

There are 4 other writing prompts waiting for you over at Mama Kat's. Why not visit Mama Kat, choose a writing prompt and take part in her (pretty much world famous) Writer's Workshop :->

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