Do you ever watch people and notice how many have an electronic device in front of them? Or observe a group of young people together, but individually on their phones? Have you joined the ‘one word’ movement? Each year, you adopt one word that is to dominate your choices, your way of living and shift your focus to one particular area. I’ve heard the word ‘Intentional’ in this context. Being intentional about your thoughts, your focus, your conversations. Well, I am going to challenge myself, and hopefully others to intentionally notice little details in our everyday life. 
Last weekend, I saw a vanity license plate on a car. It spelled BLONDE, but the fun twist – it was mounted upside down on the car! I followed (chased) the car till I could get a good photo. Then I posted it on Facebook. The owner saw the post and commented that she loves seeing people point, smile, take photos and that, in turn, makes her happy. Our family works in real estate sale, so I notice houses. Sometimes, I drive down a street that I’ve traveled often, and all of a sudden, I notice a house that I’ve NEVER noticed in the past. Then I wonder, how could I have missed that house all the times I’ve driven on this street? That’s what this is about – taking notice of the mundane, ordinary – appreciating them and elevating them by taking note, taking a photo, and/or simply appreciating them. 
Today, I stopped at a fun food establishment – Grateful Chef. It is located just south of the downtown area and makes ‘Grab-n-Go’ meals and freezer meals. This photo is of the salad I purchased for my lunch. Just look at the visual presentation – juicy red strawberries, fat blueberries, cherry tomatoes, seeds, lettuce and savory dressing. Now imagine the explosion of flavor, the contrast of the crisp lettuce, crunch of the nuts and seeds, soft texture of the fruit, the unexpected contrast of the sweetness with the savory. I appreciate the work that went into this salad, chopping the items, arranging them in a visually appealing presentation that said abundance, health and deliciousness! I plan to start Monday posts about Something-New-I-Noticed. I challenge you to see new things or old things in a new way and share with your world.And if you’re noticing a house that is For Sale that you’d like info on – call the Eisenlauer Team.
515-979-2883.
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Twigs, branches, natural unfinished wood are all economical accents, especially plentiful this time of year. Leave the branches natural, look for red branches for a pop of color or gild them with gold spray paint. The white, peel-y bark of birch is a textural addition to decor. Use a slice for a pedestal, use logs in a grouping. 
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Nothing says winter comfort like flannel, and buffalo plaid is at it’s peak. Take a well-worn flannel shirt and make a pillow –
The coldest weather in the last 20 years coming our way, tonight into tomorrow. Have you been to the grocery store? Forget the milk and bread, make sure you have enough toilet paper and batteries! Here’s a few more survival tips.
For 2019 – the color is Living Coral. If you visit the Pantone site, you can actually shop for fun items in the Color of the Year, like a key chain, a journal, a coffee mug. Consider how your front door might look – changing it annually to the chosen hue. Or throw pillows on the couch, or a beautiful glass vase.
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