Hello, Creative Friends!
The middle of January can feel like a parade of grey, unnoteworthy days. The holidays are over, winter is in full swing and we are most likely finding ourselves wishing for a touch of springtime. However, it’s a great time of year to find joy in doing something creative, like using something as mundane as a carrot to bring joy to life! Here here are 3 simple creative ideas to…
Bring On Joy With Carrots This New Year With 3 Simple Creative Ideas.
Carrot Up Colors: Go to the local market and buy a bunch of carrots that still have their frilly tops. Take a moment to notice the colors of the carrots. Are their hats kelly green or evergreen? Is the orange a burnt sunset or a bright sunrise? Are the carrots a rusty purple or the color of cream? Snap a photo and think about those carrots and how much joy color brings to our lives and read about “Why Carrots Are Different Colors And Fun Facts” on Delishably.
Virtue In Veggies: Do something for the joy of it. For example, try a new recipe like this one from the New York Times, “Roasted Carrot Salad” by Melissa Clark. Add to the joy by having a friend over to munch on lunch together.
Wake With Wabi-Sabi: Create peace in imperfection by following the philosophy Wasbi-Sabi. Learn about “5 Teachings From The Japanese Wabi-Sabi Philosophy “by Omar Itani and create joy in the beauty of life even when it seems to be broken or irregular. Like the shape of a carrot no two are alike, they are all a bit wonky, yet each carrot holds so much sweet joy in just one bite.
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and how you will use something mundane to create joy in your life in this new year!
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Keep going, creative friends!
xoxo,
Andra
