I’m reading a really inspirational book which concentrates on celebrating the most ordinary things in our lives that we often take for granted – one of my New Year Resolutions. The book takes the reader through a journey month by month so I’m really looking forward to using it on a daily basis to help me appreciate my life and notice what I have to be grateful for.

Earlier today I came across a great quote attributed to the fashion editor, Diana Vreeland  ’A little bit of bad taste is like a nice splash of paprika’. How true. Sometimes it can be so boring to be ‘perfect’ and ‘tasteful’ in our clothing. I’m all for some funkiness and, as we get older, I believe it’s even more important to show up as an authentic individual. It’s not having bad taste that’s the problem, it’s having NO taste that’s the sin.

The book I’m enjoying so much is by the wonderfully astute and observant writer Sarah Ban Breathnach.  She has written many absorbing and thought provoking reads but this one is just suiting my needs right now. Entitled Romancing The Ordinary, you can buy at any decent bookstore or from the even more reliable Amazon.   I guarantee you’ll become a huge fan.