... take a moment to step-out under the night sky and look up!
Sunday, August 12, 2012
... take a moment to step-out under the night sky and look up!
Showing posts with label Things that Make me Smile. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Things that Make me Smile. Show all posts
... take a moment to step-out under the night sky and look up!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
.... this might be true.....
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Vieques has a lot of wonderful beaches to choose from, but we went found ourselves going back to Red Beach (Playa Caracas) over and over. I think it was our favorite thing to do while vacationing on Isla de Vieques.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Is now the proud owner of two orchid plants. My birthday orchid is still growing strong and has new leaves. I found this encouraging to get another orchid plant and went to visit Duncan at The Orchid Shop located on St Thomas in Tillitt Gardens. He had a beautiful “Pacific Sunspots” that was ready to bloom. Isn’t she gorgeous?!
Photos of my beautiful birthday orchid HERE.
Monday, April 18, 2011
I’m starting something new this week on Sage Island + Magic Mondays!
Magic Mondays will consist of all those little things that make my week a little more wonderful, that inspire me, put a smile on my face, makes ya think, my latest obsessions, movie recommendation, the song that keeps playing in my head, and all the other stuff.
I hope you like it and it turns you on to something new.
♥ Have a great week ♥
This weeks list of great stuff:
I met Jocelyn Lee when I was in collage and it is amazing to see what she's been photographing over the last 10 years. She now has a book.
There is nothing like being shaken a wake by an earthquake; the little ones are fun.
An amazing book by John Irving called A Prayer for Owen Meany. You will fall in love with this character.
Movie: 127 Hours. For the adventurer, an amazing story, and well filmed. I did have to cover my eyes at one point!
"Tell Me That It Isn't True" by Bob Dylan.
Incase you need more click HERE.
Friday, April 8, 2011
I wish I could stop being amazed at how fast time passes by.
Here are a few things that made my week extra special and made me smile.
1. Eugene Atget's photograph of Paris in the early 1900's always inspire me.
2. Rose Murphy's beautiful music from the 1940's and 50's because she sounds like a bird.
3. Time Machine because in consumed 3 days of my time re-organizing HD space:( this week.
4. My new cup/bowl for tea by Cote Table that I picked up at Nest, is the perfect oversized cup.
5. Considering a white water rafting trip with OARS in California this fall.
6. The movie "Nacho Libre", how could you not be inspire by this movie!
7. I'm a huge fan of the Diane Rehm Show and she had the most amazing interview with Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick, she is the expert on raising orphaned elephants in the new movie called "Born to Be Wild." This interview made my mouth drop open and kept me sitting in my car in the parking lot because I couldn't miss a word of what she had to say. I can't wait to see the movie!
The above photo was made on Francis Bay Beach, don't you love it?
I didn't know a boat could be so cute!
Link party with A Beach Cottage Life by the Sea.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
The Bathboat
If I had no limitations of money, space, and water I would get this amazing Boat Bathtub as a gift for Eric. It’s so great, can you imagine how much fun it would be to have this in your bathroom?! Not to mention if you where a captain like Eric, how relaxing this would be to bath in the Bathboat.
Photographs by Elian Somers
Boat Design by Wieki Somers
Friday, April 1, 2011
Latest Obsessions
It’s the little things in life that make the day to day more exciting and enjoyable. Sometimes it’s hard to start something new, change your routine, or simply approach the everyday from a new angle. But making one little change within the routine of day to day can make things feel fresh.
Here are a few new discoveries or rediscoveries that have made my week better:
1. Walking to the beach in the morning to drink a hot cup of tea.
2. Listening to The Roots album, “How I got Over”.
3. Looking at Alison Sexton’s photographs.
4. Snacking on frozen strawberries.
5. Finding a new CPA called Dolly (thanks to my facebook friends.)
6. Dreaming about the possibility of photographing a wedding on a yacht in the Grenadines.
7. My nail polish of choice this week is Essie’s “Nice is Nice”.
8. Favorite movie of the week is “Happy Tears”.
The photographs above are of Francis Bay Beach on St John. I’m lucky enough to live walking distance to this amazing piece of paradise.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Luca and Francesco Cavalli-Sforza says,
“Happiness does not come automatically.
It is not a gift that good fortune bestows upon us and a reversal of fortune takes back.
It depends on us alone.
One does not become happy overnight, but with patient labor, bay after day.
Happiness is constructed, and that requires effort and time.
In order to become happy, we have to learn how to change ourselves.”
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Today my mind keeps wondering and I can’t stay focused on anything long enough to complete it.
I’m thinking a little project with steps to fallow might help because it doesn’t require any creativity or freethinking.
I’m thinking a little project with steps to fallow might help because it doesn’t require any creativity or freethinking.
Like a facial?
My mother recently sent me a wonderful birthday package that included an Herbal Facial Kit by Mountain Rose. This wonderful kit is presented in a carved rosewood box from India and has 5 different steps; herbal steam, cleansing grains, green clay mask, facial oil blend, and flower water toner.
My face and skin feels amazing after this facial treatment!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Best Sushi on St. Thomas
Watahoshi is my favorite restaurant on St Thomas to eat sushi! It might even be my favorite restaurant on St. Thomas to eat out at.
Watahoshi is located on the beach of Hull Bay and is literally a small shack with maybe 15 barstools, situated right in front of Hull Bay Hideaway. Seating is limited, you should always call ahead to make sure they’re serving and have availability to make a reservation.
Watahoshi is own and operated by a Japanese and American couple.
I think it is the most authentic sushi on St. Thomas; they don’t have anything deep-fried on the menu (smile.) The fish is always fresh, plentiful, and affordable.
Did I mention that I’m a fan of Watahoshi? Please taste it for yourself and let me know what you think.
340 344 5175
Sunday, March 13, 2011
My Ming.
Mambo, also known as MEE MEEE.
Mambo and Ming as kittens (notice the baby gate, they where once house cats.)
Three years ago this month I adopted two lovely kittens, brother and sister, Ming and Mambo, from the Humane Society (HS) on St Thomas. I still remember the day I went to the HS and first set eyes on them; they where in a separate cage from all the other cats because they had just been found in the jungle and where extremely feral. Of course I think they’re the best cats in the whole wide world; they have brought so me so much love and joy.
Did you know that you could adopt your own ‘island pet’ and take it home with you on the airplane? Well, it’s true, you can! Please visit the HS website at http://www.hsstt.com there are a lot of pets on St Thomas that are in need of a loving home.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Is it really Friday already? Where does the time go?
I’m looking for followers of Sage Island! Since you happen to be reading Sage Island at the moment may I suggest that you become a follower!!! I know that if Mambo and Ming had any computer ability they would definitely become a follower of Sage Island.
Just click on the Follower Button on the right hand column.
Have a great weekend!
A special THANK YOU to my first 7 Followers, you guys rock!!!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Giving my friend Brandi a little shout - out.
Thinking about you and sending you my love and support.
I miss our long walks on the beach together, our endless conversations about life, and just being able to sit with a person you know so well you don’t have to talk, because the silence is comfortable.
I love you!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
I’m in love.
Yesterday Eric gave me such a divine birthday gift, an Asian Lady Slipper.
It has to be one of the most beautiful orchids I’ve ever seen and I’m so excited that it’s mine.
I’m familiar with the North American Lady Slipper from growing up in Maine. We where always told that they are an endangered species and to never pick a Lady Slipper that you came across in the woods. I remember as a child finding the Lady Slipper growing wild and getting so excited, they give me such a sense of hope and still today put a smile on my face.
Thank you Eric!
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