"It isn't the great big pleasures that count the most; it is making a great deal out of the little ones." ~Jean Webster

I like my craft and sitting area. I chose the old wooden table and the other pieces surrounding it. But, late yesterday afternoon, after a busy day, I sat down on the soft sofa facing my work area, and was reminded of the artistic decor that had been added. The big tree outside of my screened in porch had changed from the dense green foliage of the summer, to brilliant colors almost overnight. I enjoy decorating. I like visiting decorating blogs. But let me tell you, there isn't any paint, wall paper, or decorating additions I could have made to this room, that would have added more beauty than what this tree's changes did.

Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer add their own decor to my simple work area, all without any effort or time on my part. It is amazing isn't it?

In the quietness of that moment, I was again made aware of the gifts the Master Artist creates for me. Thank you God for time to recognize your creativity in my daily life.

If it were possible, I would choose to keep the tree this way for many more months, but just like daily life, the leaf cycle continues without noise or fanfare, season after season.