Wed 5 Aug 2009
Time is of the Essence
Posted by Marcie under Posts
[5] Comments
Time is such a tricky little thing. It can be so elusive, yet it’s with us every second of every day. Some are better at capturing it than others, but in reality we all have the same number of minutes in each day. Some let it just float away with no thought of the loss, while others have it so accounted for they lose the spontaneity of life. I am certainly not the latter, but I hope that I can learn to use my time more effectively than I do…there is a time for thinking about it and a time for doing it. I guess I want both. It’s very rewarding to be efficient and find satisfaction in a job completed and done well. Being a creative person, I love the design work we do whether in my home or somewhere else. There is alot of planning, physical labor, traveling, and we work hard. But, I, also, want to read a book, a blog or a magazine. I want to play with and talk to my grandkids and do things with my husband and kids. I want time for my friends and who doesn’t want a relaxing, long bubble bath. Of course, when I get out I want to sit on my white slipcovered sofa and plop my feet on vintage industrial cart coffee table and look across into my dining room at the old white olive jars crammed in the center of the french style gray table surrounded by burlap covered french chairs. Then, I’ll pick up my latest issue of Elle Decor or House Beautiful…..I’m working now, using my time wisely as we need to know the latest trends. Hmm, maybe I have this figured out!? Tell us how you manage your time. And in the meantime, here are some really cool clocks to keep you on track.
1st Option London
Love this foyer and the scale of everything.
1st Option London
Another wonderful clock.
1st Option London
Uh oh the time police!
Hope you all have a wonderful day, and remember the clock is ticking!


August 5th, 2009 at 8:11 am
You have posted some awesome pics. Time, well I definately need more of it. So, since that’s not happening I just have to learn to manage it better with what I’ve been given!
Visit Theresa-Garden Antqs Vintage's siteAugust 5th, 2009 at 9:14 am
I absolutely love old, large clocks. I’ve got several myself, mostly reproductions. Thanks for the great pics.
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August 5th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Wonderful writing, Marcie. I think I neglect friends and family when crunch time is happening. I strive for better management, but often I am overwhelmed with everything that pulls me in different directions. Clutter and chaos seem to be my theme. The hot water is running out in my shower as I find the time to write this. I better go before I have to take a cold shower! ~Mindy
Visit Mindy's siteAugust 5th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
I love your picture. The colors and textures are wonderful. The used brick is great as the background.
Visit Lani's siteAugust 5th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Wouldn’t it be great to go to bed at night and think “time well spent”? I’m striving for that and hopefully at some point will attain that goal. In the meantime, I’m running around like a chicken with her head cut off thinking…which was do I go…which way do I go?
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