Life is short Print Recipe Print Recipe

Thank you.

Thank you for reading my blog. In return, you inspire me.

Thank you for making me smile every time you leave a comment.

Thank you for all the @WithStyleGrace mentions. My twitter community has become very much like my family.

Thank you for sharing my blog with your friends, family, and co-workers. I’m incredibly touched that you would want to share that piece of me.

Thank you for “liking” me on Facebook. I like you too.

Thank you for trusting my recipes enough to make them for your families. And if you don’t, that’s okay too.

Most of all, thank you for allowing me to do what I love. I literally jump out of bed every morning with a smile on my face, excited to interact with you whether it’s testing recipes, responding to your emails or the opportunity to collaborate with you on various projects.

This poster hits home for me. It took laying in a hospital bed, black and blue from IV after IV and weighing in at mere 90lbs to wake me up.

Don’t wait. If you have a dream, a passion, an idea, go for it.

…Of course, thank you to my amazing husband and family for loving me and being my biggest supporters. I love you.

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  • http://www.youngmarriedchic.com Kris

    This made me smile this morning, your website and excitement are beautiful!

  • http://www.withstyle.me With Style and Grace

    Thank YOU for making me smile this morning! ~ xoxo

  • http://cyndiandlee.blogspot.com/ cyndi

    Thank YOU for the reminder :-)

  • http://facebook Marcia Goldman

    I smiled too,as only an “older” person smiles. I, too, have loved working at my passion.It seems that near retirement,I may be forced to leave that passion.I will think of this posting and YOU…

  • Katie Sabatos

    Love this!! Thank you. Where did you see this poster? I would love to get it for my office!!

  • brenda

    I love this! I am def printing it out. One for me and one for danny he def needs a remainder that life, indeed, is too short. Thanks!

  • http://www.jenniferketler.blogspot.com Jennifer

    Thank you for posting this, so refreshing and just a good reminder! I love your blog with all of the vairty that you post. Keep up the great work!

  • Thas

    Aw hon, I love this. I remember what life was like that year ago. I am so so proud of you following your dreams. It’s so funny (how I know we’re friends) I have this poster in my office and people always kind of giggle when they see it. It’s the truth. Life is too short…
    xoxo ~t

  • http://livethefinelife.blogspot.com Fine Life

    This was a great way to start my day. Life is too short. I need keep pushing forward. Thanks for the reminder.

  • http://www.livingmywholelife.com Ally

    This is really great Lisa. What an amazing way to start my morning :)

  • http://pizzazzerie.com Courtney – Pizzazzerie.com

    You are just so beautiful – you, your writing, your site, your spirit. Ah, such a breathe of fresh air to see such a wonderful post about giving thanks. You’re inspiring me! Adore you! xoxo

  • http://twitter.com/Rowaida Rowaida Flayhan

    Happy Birthday Lisa and best of wishes. Your blog is beautiful love your recipes.

  • http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com Maria

    I am so glad we were able to meet in person, you are a gem! Keep up the good work. I really enjoy reading your blog. You are one talented lady!

  • http://www.sweetjennies.com Jenny

    This is amazing! Absolutely love following your blog!!

  • http://kitchen-confidante.com Liren

    What a beautiful reminder. THANK YOU for your loveliness, your passion is infectious!

  • http://www.thoughtfullysimple.com Tori {Thoughtfully Simple}

    Lisa, you have to be one of the most thoughtful people I’ve met in a long time. Because of that, I thank YOU. Keep it up and keep on smiling – your inspiring!

  • http://studiosnyder.com Sarah Kate Snyder

    You’re such a doll Lisa, thank YOU for all your wonderful work and inspiring posts. You certainly embody both style & grace every single day. :)

  • http://lalasoiree.com McKenzie

    I have to second Sarah Kate’s comment. Your posts are so inspiring – and lovely. Something to look forward to, especially on these dreary winter days.

    Thank you!

  • http://idratherbeshopping.wordpress.com JoAnn @ i’d rather be shopping

    This is just lovely…Thank YOU for always inspiring :) It is a pleasure to read your blog!!

    xo,
    joAnn

  • http://idratherbeshopping.wordpress.com JoAnn @ i’d rather be shopping

    ps. on top of inspiring me…your blog also makes me DROOL! :)

  • http://www.kimberlyloc.com kimberlyloc

    I love this piece – it is now my desktop background. Thank you for the daily inspiration! Cheers to a beautiful 2011.

  • http://www.enchanteddreamweddings.com/blo Naomi

    You are most inspiring, and a joy to interact with. I posted “this is your life”on my FB page last year and now have decided to add it to my journal. You are a beautiful soul , your recipes rock and so does your enthusiasm. You have a follower in me always. I wish you much success and lots of peace always. xo

  • http://www.lunaandchloeweddings.com Kristi

    Thank you my friend for being you!!! Who is such an inspiration. More than ever I needed to read this today! I too have hit that point in life and made drastic changes. Yesterday and today was another point of drastic changes. I am trying my hardest to follow this. Thank you for the reminder to do so…as it could not have come at a more perfect time for me. I am thrilled that you are following your dreams ~ as there is no doubt in my mind that you will succeed!!!

    xoxo
    kristi

  • http://Www.paperandpigtailsparty.com Kori Clark

    This is so beautiful and inspiring!! It is such an amazing point in life where you seize opportunity and live out your passions, and to remain grateful and thankful just shows a genuine grace that makes you even more amazing to follow!

  • http://pieceofcakeblog.blogspot.com Shauna from Piece of Cake

    I just found your site and am in love! These mantras were just the sort of thing I needed on an exhausted Friday. :) I look forward to keeping up with your site!

  • http://www.bubbyandbean.com Bubby & Bean: Living Creatively

    I am thankful that I found your wonderful blog and this amazing message, right when I needed it.

    melissa

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