It's a Classical Life

This lovely little book by Matthew Dennison (2016) is the source of all quotes and images in this article, unless acknowledged elsewhere. I've included page numbers where appropriate. Hello! This week has been a warm one, with time spent in the garden (both weeding and planting), in the kitchen, and around my house. I've been reading a lot as the warm sun makes our covered deck the perfect place to sit and read. This biography of the life of Beatrix Potter was on my reading list and I loved it! In case you haven't popped by this week, I've showcased Potter in a Bitesize Inspiration post and a free, downloadable word search, which you can find  here .  This week I'm focusing on certain aspects of Beatrix Potter's life and work which may serve as inspiration for those of us seeking to live a simple life inspired by the classics. I hope you'll grab a drink and settle in, because there are quite a few! The headings I have chosen for each of these inspirational ...

Happy Friday everyone! We've made it to the end of another week, and the end of the year is fast approaching! I hope you find some time this weekend to take a break and enjoy the Beatrix Potter word search that I have created for you to download.  Simply click on the image above and then print the jpeg image or click on the link for the PDF.  Beatrix Potter Word Search PDF All the word searches I create are in large print, with twenty hidden words to find. I also include a water paint image, painted by me. This week's moped-riding bunny was as close to a little Flopsy rabbit as I had in my collection! Let me know how you go with this one and have fun!

  Happy Monday! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and visit us here at It's a Classical Life! For those of you who are new here, every Monday I try and offer some bitesize inspiration to start the week - a quote generally - and unlike my other posts, I try not to ramble on too much about it! It's simply there to inspire and get you thinking.  This week I am dedicating all posts to the wonderful children's writer and illustrator, Beatrix Potter. I couldn't believe I hadn't showcased her work here before, so I set out to rectify that! There will be today's Bitesize Inspiration, a free downloadable word search on Friday and another post next Saturday. I hope you will come back and appreciate the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter! What I love most about this quote is the idea of reframing our thoughts and looking upon something that we may not be keen to do as an adventure. Sometimes my children tell me that they are anxious or nervous about something. I remind ...