“Bliss cannot be disturbed by gain or loss.” I value those who have inspired me toward happiness & I’m grateful for the beauty in every day. I also love to create colorful, fresh food & to photograph it! My Daily Bread. court.houghton@gmail.comTumblr (3.0; @blissfulself)http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/“Without realizing who you are, happiness cannot come to you.”<br/><br/> - <em><p>Yogi Tea</p> <p>AMEN!</p></em>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/275496699http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/275496699Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:52:27 -0500<p>My cousin is pregnant with TWINS!</p> <p>Not one, but two little buns in the oven. :)</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/275489458http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/275489458Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:47:32 -0500<img src="http://16.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kud6axynXd1qzq36oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The mini-tree (w/ a Charlie Brownish top) has been standin’ proud all month.  Christmas tunes have been playin’ loud.  Hearts are warmin’ up - In the spirit! </p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/275485788http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/275485788Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:44:56 -0500<img src="http://17.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku8w5ztGHZ1qzq36oo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://6.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku8w5ztGHZ1qzq36oo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Last night’s first snow inspired today’s post.  How cool were our snow suits?</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/272027163http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/272027163Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:27:31 -0500http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/271947741http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/271947741Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:14:16 -0500<img src="http://23.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku7fjeCYuO1qao6kyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://heradventures.tumblr.com/post/271865600/infinitebutterflies-audiogasm-purplewhales-obsequio">heradventures</a>:<a href="http://infinitebutterflies.tumblr.com/post/271831631/audiogasm-purplewhales">infinitebutterflies</a>:<a href="http://audiogasm.tumblr.com/post/271825427/purplewhales-obsequious-lungful-via">audiogasm</a>:<a href="http://purplewhales.tumblr.com/post/271813644/obsequious-lungful-via-infinite-life">purplewhales</a>:(via <a href="http://infinite-life.tumblr.com/">infinite-life</a>)</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/271896225http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/271896225Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:23:34 -0500<p>Today is perfectly gloomy in the city. I am snug as a bug!</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/270652502http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/270652502Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:50:55 -0500<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku3v5f1Tu41qzq36oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>In the midst of a Boxer snoodle - total day brightener!</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/268402397http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/268402397Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:05:39 -0500“..I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances.”<br/><br/> - <em>Philippians4:11</em>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/268376051http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/268376051Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:45:24 -0500<p>All I can think about is CHRISTMAS!</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/268365844http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/268365844Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:37:28 -0500<img src="http://12.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku04o5qF291qzq36oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My little pup Bailey is actually older than we thought.  When we adopted her from the shelter they told us she was only 1 or 2, but now she’s going grey!</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/265596644http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/265596644Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:40:52 -0500<img src="http://22.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktyce6Odhx1qzq36oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Arts and crafts with Mom - giant painted pine cones from Alabama. My aunt gathered a few and brought them up to Indiana so my mom and I decided to create a Holiday decoration. I love little projects.</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/264272118http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/264272118Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:32:00 -0500<p><ul> <li>The most wonderful Thanksgiving weekend at home with my family</li> <li>Got to hang out with the Canfields and some close girlfriends</li> <li>Colts won and are still undefeated!</li> <li>Inspiring message in my inbox -<b> Joy</b>ful*</li> <li>Safe flight back to NYC</li> <li>Christmas trees are being sold in the West Village </li> <li>The Grinch cartoon is on TV</li> <li>I see my brother in three weeks!</li> <li>Love love love the Holidays </li> </ul></p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/264228412http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/264228412Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:01:21 -0500<p>I am so happy to go home to Indiana tomorrow for Thanksgiving! My mom already has the tree up, just for me. My house is so warm around the Holidays. Sometimes I even feel like I could cry thinking about it (so cheesy!) But don’t you ever become overwhelmed with feelings of nostalgia? Warm fuzzies.. </p> <p>I hope everyone has a wonderful time this Thursday.</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/256325758http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/256325758Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:07:40 -0500<img src="http://1.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktlfzkYTSS1qzq36oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>GIVE THANKS!</p> <p>My lovely friend Sara had us over for a pre-Thanksgiving dinner and baked this delish apple pie & a pumpkin roll. Its such a great time of year to gather with loved ones and friends.</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/255129553http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/255129553Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:21:00 -0500<img src="http://16.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktiuxpbRGQ1qzq36oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Best latte ever from Meg’s shop in Soho. A perty little heart just for me!</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/253234127http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/253234127Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:51:25 -0500<img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktit0sxYvq1qzq36oo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://17.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktit0sxYvq1qzq36oo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://10.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktit0sxYvq1qzq36oo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>American Eagle Times Square grand opening party.</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/253198085http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/253198085Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:10:04 -0500<p>Life is too short to not sing your favorite songs, eat your favorite foods, cross your favorite streets and see your favorite people. </p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/253154107http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/253154107Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:19:16 -0500<img src="http://4.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kt8ilaz1ZV1qzq36oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thanks for my new mug, Tash!</p>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/246796406http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/246796406Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:48:46 -0500<img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kt5pbtvB9p1qzr5ipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://iamblessed.tumblr.com/post/244847140/you-really-are">iamblessed</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>you really are.<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/madgirl"><br/></a></p> </blockquote>http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/244865238http://blissfulself.tumblr.com/post/244865238Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:46:07 -0500