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magic monday.

MMfirstweekend

Magic is realizing my new place is so close to the beach.

Magic is getting in my first beach run.

Magic is toasting the new home with a beer.

Magic is walking down the street for coffee.

Magic is the ocean in the morning.

Magic is laughing about a bathroom full of mirrors.

Magic is getting organized.

Magic is having my parents in town for 48 hours to help unpack, clean, paint, decorate and act as electricians.

Magic is getting even more organized.

Magic is a second run in my new town.

Magic is finding a happy note on the floor in the midst of all the chaos.

Magic is really seriously being organized.

Magic is still (and always will be) how lucky we are to live on the beach.

Magic is Christmas decorations sneaking out of boxes to join the party.

Magic is finding a super close farmer’s market and picking up a succulent.

Magic is starting a beach rock collection.

I am settling in faster than you can say, “Open that box!” Watch for more sneak peeks (from an actual camera – not a phone) this afternoon. It’s going to be pretty photo heavy the next few days. But text, so much text, is coming.

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14 responses to “magic monday.”

  1. Cecilia Madden Avatar
    Cecilia Madden

    So much magic! Magic for me today is getting thank you notes in the mail from my 2year old’s recent birthday party, AND expecting the arrival of our Christmas cards that I ordered this week! I feel so on top of things right now.
    AND we put our tree up and are decking the halls slowly but surely. Magic magic magic.
    Have a great Monday!

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  2. Allison Avatar
    Allison

    “I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.”
    – J. B. Priestley
    Read this quote this morning and immediately thought of your “Magic Monday”. Hope it’s filled with lovely magic all day long. :o)

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  3. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    Thats amazing. If I was a tattoo girl, I would slap that on. Thank you.

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  4. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    Love this. I am starting to feel like I need to institute magic Monday into my blog somehow, in 2012.

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  5. Jessi Avatar
    Jessi

    I am inspired by your motivation! Glad to hear you are settling in quickly! It’s always so much better to get things set up and ready so it starts feeling like home sooner.
    I’ll definitely be back later today to see more photos. Can’t wait!
    ps- Your blog is one of the few that I read every single day. There is just something about your authenticity and the way you write. Thanks for allowing us to peak into your life 🙂 You inspire me in so many ways.

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  6. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    As an Air Force Brat who went to 13 schools in 12 years, I must say you are handling yourself with such grace. And more importantly a spirit of adventure. Good for you for finding that silver lining and magic in the midst of sometimes a lonely time. And completely jealous of your first AND second beach run.

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  7. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    So jealous of the beach runs!

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  8. Funnelcloud Rachel Avatar
    Funnelcloud Rachel

    I’m loving all of this and am so excited for you! Can I come be your roommate while Paul is away? 😉

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  9. molls Avatar
    molls

    I love how you are handling this move! As a mil-wife I know PCS’s can be tough but through your eyes this is amazing. Congrats on such a beautiful new home!

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  10. desiree Avatar
    desiree

    It looks amazing!!! Good luck getting settled 🙂

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  11. Amanda S. Avatar
    Amanda S.

    What a great way to tackle a new chapter! I love your sense of adventure and I look forward to seeing your decorated pics of the new place! And totally jealous of your beach runs – you’re making me want to drive 45 minutes to work out. I think I need a beach run asap! 🙂

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  12. amanda*rose Avatar
    amanda*rose

    Bibbidi Bobbity Boo! ❤ ❤ Love it all. 🙂

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  13. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    Elise,
    I have loved your blog for a while, stolen your rectangle quilt idea for my boyfriend’s sweet cousin and can’t stop checking for your exciting California updates…but my heart stopped when I saw you use the book “The Cell” by Alberts as a decorative piece! I am a neuroscience-medical school nerd and love seeing science-y things incorporated into decor….YEAH! Continue to inspire people Elise!
    Keep those beach photos coming…it is getting cold in Chicago.
    Erin

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  14. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    Haha! Thats awesome. Its pauls book from either college or med school. I was excited to work it into the decor. 🙂
    elise joy blaha cripe
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