It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important. ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Seventeen years ago, my family left the home we’d built in Illinois to move to Indiana. Luckily, our best friends from our old neighbourhood bought our house and we’ve been able to go back and visit and even stay there on a regular basis.
This past weekend I was visiting for a wedding shower and had a chance to wander around the yard for twenty minutes or so while I waited for my friend. I’ve taken many pictures over the years of the house and the view from the deck (as seen above).
But, this time I walked around the backyard very slowly, paying attention to the details – the little things. Here’s a sampling of what I saw.
Quinn’s Paws
A leaf barely hanging on.
A boat collecting leaves.
Dots and Stripes
A feather decorating a door.
Lily pads in space.
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What a wonderful collection of the beauty to be found in the details – those so often overlooked unless we challenge ourselves to look closely. Perfect examples of the rewards of being aware.
What a beautiful and inspiring post!
What a beautiful collection of things you noticed, Kim. The little things, exactly, that remain in our memory and are so worth capturing!