If you're not already aware, I wanted to make sure that you know that
Ted Kennedy Watson's first book
(that I mentioned on the blog back in December) is now in print and, in fact, is in its second printing already! Yes, it's that good!
As you'll remember, Ted is the proprietor of two wonderful shops in beautiful Seattle- Watson Kennedy Fine Home and Watson Kennedy Fine Living. Ted also writes the delightful blog
Ted Kennedy Watson where he generously offers gracious tips on how to live a beautiful life.
When I was looking for a place to photograph Ted's book I knew this vignette I put together over the weekend was the perfect spot since several of the many items Ted mentions in his book, which is
"An A to Z Guide to Living a More Beautiful Life"
were all here on the kitchen island- hotel silver, candles, baskets, white bowls, horn utensils, a bowl full of citrus!
The book is a charming read and Ted's A to Z list is a reminder on how to incorporate beautiful and simple choices into our daily lives and the joy that they can bring when we slow down a bit and are more aware of all the simple beauty that surrounds us. As Ted says, "Living in the moment, not in preparation for the moment, is my prevailing thought."
Ted shares things and experiences that fill his daily life with beauty and it is his goal that the list will inspire creative ideas in his reader. Ted says, "Living creatively is not meant to be about money; rather, it is about being creative with the choices that present themselves to you during the day. It is about being aware of your options and how you choose to view them."
From the book's Introduction Ted also writes, "For as long as I can remember, the minute details of life have been incredibly important to me. My goal in writing this book is to share with you many of those details and observations so that you may start, or continue, to see them in your own world and relish in them, too. The details in my everyday life are no more special than those in anyone else's, but by sharing mine with you, my hope is that you begin to see them in yours. Seeing the small details requires slowing down a bit and being aware of your surroundings."
From the book's Introduction Ted also writes, "For as long as I can remember, the minute details of life have been incredibly important to me. My goal in writing this book is to share with you many of those details and observations so that you may start, or continue, to see them in your own world and relish in them, too. The details in my everyday life are no more special than those in anyone else's, but by sharing mine with you, my hope is that you begin to see them in yours. Seeing the small details requires slowing down a bit and being aware of your surroundings."
I could not agree more!
I am very honored to be mentioned in the book under "People, Places, and Goods I Like, Love, and Adore."
Thank you Ted!
To order the book (and don't forget what a great gift it would make when ordering;)
click HERE.
To shop Watson Kennedy online HERE.
So... go light a candle, put on some great music (I'm listening to the soundtrack from Pride & Prejudice as I type) , and read/order;) a charming book, and relish the moment!
xxojoan
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