http://www.anitakaushal.com/random-thoughts Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:39:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Everyone needs a Kelly in their lives; she is a friend who listens even when I am unaware I need to talk, she fills my life with optimism, laughts at all my jokes and today, she took the children out for the afternoon so I could rest.  At first there ... http://www.anitakaushal.com/random-thoughts/2010/03/07/lazy-sunday/ I was thrilled to be asked to feature on Living etc. coveted back page and here is the finished article.  It suddenly dawned on me, I must look as if I never change my clothes.  You magazine, my own site and now Living etc. all in the same top!  Partly ... http://www.anitakaushal.com/random-thoughts/2010/03/05/living-etc-2/ Thanks to YOU magazine for including the plates from my Happiness collection on their natural page.  The orders have been flooding in and we thanks to the feature our stock is all sold out.  http://www.anitakaushal.com/random-thoughts/2010/03/05/you-magazine-features-happiness/ I have just cleaned out and updated my office and it's feeling wonderfully inspiring.  I was in the mood for a little musing and wanted to share some beautiful pictures with you, but for some reason my blog won't allow me to upload images tonight.  It made me realise how ... http://www.anitakaushal.com/random-thoughts/2010/03/03/win-win/ The weather's not great and no matter what the time of year, we don't know what to expect anymore, so the best we can do is make the most of every moment.  If it's raining, lets just jump in puddles. http://www.anitakaushal.com/random-thoughts/2010/02/26/lets-jump/ Whenever I need a bit of prespective, I transport myself back to a family holiday in Namibia and as this image of my son and I so richly illustrates, there is something bigger than we can ever understand, but we just need to trust in life and the path it ... http://www.anitakaushal.com/random-thoughts/2010/02/25/namibia/ The children are back at school tomorrow after a week's half term and I shall miss them and the time we have shared - work, play, hospital visits, letter writing, jigsaw puzzles, wardrobe clear-outs, swimming, walking and the most wonderful valentines. Valentines is super special for me; it is the day ... http://www.anitakaushal.com/random-thoughts/2010/02/21/day-of-love/ I feature these candles on my site (happinessitself.com) and have them in every room in my home - love, joy, heart and love.  I never light them but just enjoy their beautifully sculptured shape. http://www.anitakaushal.com/random-thoughts/2010/02/21/joy/ Oh, the joys of working from home.  It's a space that should inspire creativity so why work in the dark, dingy corner of the house when what is needed is natural light, shelves full of books, space for mementos that hold meaning, a comfortable chair and a decent desk - ... http://www.anitakaushal.com/random-thoughts/2010/02/17/home-office/ I was privileged to meet with Marcia Kilgore for a mentoring session last week and who better given she has created three exceptional companies - Bliss, Fitflop and Soap and Glory. She shared her knowledge and insights with ease and honesty in the same way she does with her brands.  Here ... http://www.anitakaushal.com/random-thoughts/2010/02/17/marcia-kilgore/