Love List: Chandeliers & Airstreams
A Love List is a reminder of glass half-full/brimming over living and lusciousness. Love Lists tap you on the shoulder when you get lost or slip into darkness. Because life is too sweet to be bitter and sometimes you need the universe to whisper in your ear, “Hey, there’s lots of beauty and majesty out there, lots of things you adore, so why the sourpuss?”
You can write a Love List any time. You can write one on a receipt, a napkin, or in your journal. I usually keep my Love List short and oh so sugary sweet. Ten is my favorite number so I write ten things I love. They don’t have to be serious; they can be fun and whimsical. Your Love List can be full of “stuff” or full of feelings.
I’ll be honest, I sorta abandoned this magical habit recently. I guess life got busy and I forgot. Then a fairy rock n’ roll angel named Gala Darling reminded to me to hook into my muse. Her “Things I Love Thursdays” are delicious and I really look forward to them. Duh! Hellooo KC and the sunshine band! What about your listy list? (Yes, I am talking to myself publicly).
So in honor of LOVE and fun and all things groovy and Gala, I’m gonna start a little tradition here. Every Wednesday you will get a new Love List from moi. I sure hope they make you smile and I hope you get inspired to start your own. Make them juicy. Make them spicy red-hot. Make them giggly and make them full of fire and well, love!
1. 1963 Airstream Globetrotters. I adore tin can trailers. We’re looking for one to convert into a guest room or office or martini lounge (yeah, I’m not pH balanced all the time!). We saw one on the side of the road last week. It was donated to Kate’s Lazy Meadow by some “Tranny Witches”. Sheesh, why don’t I know any Tranny Witches! P.S. Kate’s is the grooviest motel ever, owned by Kate Pierson of the B-52’s.
2. This Vegan Recipe Finder iPhone app created by our buds at VegNews and VegWeb. The handy app features more than 13,000 vegan recipes, mouthwatering photos, an easy-to-use search tool, a shopping list, a recipe box, and more!
3. These amazing vegan ballet flats made from old televisions! They are chic and comfortable. Very Jackie. Thank you, Elizabeth Olsen.
4. My home office make-over complete with new chandelier made from white lotuses. We bought it at Nectar, a spiritual-tastic store in High Falls. I shopped big time. It was one of those credit card therapy days.
5. Intensati DVD. You’ll sweat, affirm, uplift (ass included), shout, pray and feel soooo good when you’re done.
6. Um, yeah, Eric from True Blood. If I wasn’t married and he wasn’t a dead and dangerous Viking… (Ok, secret time, tell no one. I sorta want him to bite me).
7. This TED talk: Can We Eat to Starve Cancer? by William Li. I love William Li almost as much I as love Eric from True Blood (note: I do not want William Li to bite me). William needs to take it a wee bit further though…it’s not just about what you add, it’s also about what you REMOVE. This talk is a great start though, if I do so say myself!
8. Cruising through some of my old photography and remembering that I had a different career and a photo studio in NYC. I miss shooting for muse and art. Been shooting vegetables for too long. Boring.
9. This book: The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson. It’s a pager turner beyond!
10. Larry & Luna’s Coconut Bliss popsicles. I don’t eat much sugar but when I do, don’t let me catch you in my freezer! Those magical pops are all mine. It’s for your own safety. I’m like a Zoo animal. P.S. I hate Zoos.
What’s on your list?
Peace and hearts,
Kris
- Posted by Kris Carr on July 21, 2010 at 5:00 am
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Tagged as: gratitude, happiness, joy, Kris Carr, Love, Love List
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What a fabulous list! I found myself smiling as I read through. I recently found the VegWeb app myself and it is great! I’m looking forward to next week’s Love List…Thanks for helping me start my day with a smile!
Thanks for the list. Actually my favorite part is your pittie picture at the top! Oh and I totally want to get bit by Eric too!!
LOVE it! Kris, you are an angel from heaven just when I needed a little Happy…I read your site everyday but will be especially looking forward to Love List Days
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO. You and everything you do would be on my LOVE list 
Making my love list was so dang fun! I already made next weeks, it’s like I’ve unleashed the LOVE and can’t put it away. Ole! Thanks all.. I LOVE u. xo
I’m so excited for Wednesdays! I read Gala’s on Thursday too! yay! I write a happy list daily and it is oh so wonderful! thank you!
Oooooh, Sade…. A HAPPY list!? People, listen to that. What an AWESOME idea. I LOVE it! Thanks for sharing doll. xo
I love listing things that I am happy and grateful for on the chalk board I painted on my wall. I can’t miss it and I feel like I’m declaring my love to the world:)
These are all such beautiful ideas, I can’t wait to write mine and read more! wishing you all beautiful days, grace xxxxxxx
love this! i do a gratitude list a couple of times a week, but i think i will start doing a love list. there are so many things to jot down. what fun!!!!
This made me smile huge after a long day. I might have to start posting a weekly love list, too. Anyone else on here want to post one a week?
Olivia, wonderful idea! Gina – gratitude is the attitude baby!
x
What a wonderful idea! I might just steal it for our blog too!
Thank you so much for the Coconut Bliss bar love
I feel that way about the Naked Bars in the office freezer-luckily most of my co-workers feel the same way about the Dark Chocolate. Thanks for spreading the Bliss!
Okay, who doesn’t want Eric to bite them? He he!
Great list, sista love!!! XOXO
What I love are new posts from Kris!! That chandelier is beyond fabulous and now I’m looking around this office … Time for a makeover!
Lauren! Yes! Eric can bite me any time! Love this list, K! Cant wait to go make mine. I’ve had an airstream obsession FOREVER! Need to go check out Kate’s place. Thanks for the Wendnesday love! Xo, M
Thanks kiley! Ladieees, let’s bite those bars (since eric ain’t comin’ round till THIS SUNDAY ON HBO).
Loved this –
Just so awesome – off to grab my journal and write a love list of my own – oh and to go out and buy some of those bars – 
Sending all of you tons of love and happy thoughts!
xo,
J
We now have a “Love List” group on MyCSL! Come join all!!!
XO
I love your love list! William Li is fabulous, all hail those who are promoting foods that heal! Nature’s put these beautiful things here for a reason! Let me know when your 1963 Airstream Globtrotter Martini lounge is up and running…I’ll be there with the olives! x
Im definetly going to be doing this
Thanks Kris!
Clare, you bet. I prefer oil cured olives so bring those.
Check out the LOVE LIST group Olivia created at myCSL!
http://my.crazysexylife.com/group/lovelists
i love those ballet flats! and i’m totally stealing the love list idea for my blog too
I love you, woman!!!
My Love List:
1. Pigs
2. Horses
3. Chickens
4. Rainbows, esp. double rainbows like last night’s
5. The Vegan Table by Colleen Patrick Goudreau: tried eleven recipes so far, and they all rock!
5. Sunrises
6. Potato Sack Dresses (you know, those summer dresses with the skinny straps that touch no body part ‘cept the shoulder: I’ll sweat IN my clothes, not on ‘em)
7. Wildlife: deer, Canada geese, bluebirds, Great Blue Herons, fox, snapping turtles, beaver, wild turkeys. We wake up together: what better way to begin the day?
8. Random Acts of Kindness: I want to start a campaign.
9. long soaks in the tub after a hard day: bet you could recommend some products, lady. Me? Hot water and Epsom salts, and I’m a happy girl!
10. Kris Carr. The Real Deal.
So inspired I made my first love list on my blog! http://happinessthroughart.blogspot.com/
And I might purchase that DVD
Kathy!!!!! YOUR on my LOVE list. Lori -u will enjoy that workout for shizzzz.
WOW! Kris this is such a lovely idea, and it’s an honor that VegNews and VegWeb are mentioned in the inaugural installment! Is it too meta to list the ways we love the love list?
One of my faves: I came home last night to a home-cooked meal from my fiance!
My love list for today:
1. Friends who show up for you in your time of need.
2. Being able to show up for them.
3.Connecting with a stranger and recognizing the spirit in them.
4. Hugs.
5. Insights shared by little kids.
6.Mad Men! I can’t wait until the series starts this Sunday!
7. Veggie juice, made myself, but also
8. Starbucks Coffee Frappacino with Soy milk.:)
9. Nick Flynn’s writing, esp, “Another Bullshit Night in Suck City.”
10. Kris Carr, yup, thanks for your generous spirit!
1.The soothing scent of lavender…to eat, to soak in, to slather on.
2.Yoga, and the ability to go to the mat no matter what my state of health is.
3.Giving and receiving yoga off the mat.
4.My beautiful yoga kula, who strengthen and support me, so I in turn can do the same for others.
5.My most excellent friends who stand by me and love me throughout all the trials and tribulations of life without judgement, but with accountability.
6.My very own aromatherapy scent (lavender, patchouli, and bergamot) created especially for me by a dear friend.
7.The loving,healing power of Reiki.
8.The smell of newborn babes, and the amazing process of pregnancy and child birth.
9.My 2 smart, funny, lovable boxers…Luda and Jack.
10. Spinach, kale, greens…yum.
I love your List!! & It’s a Great Idea
Please add me back on your mailing list or Friend me on Facebook. I want to get your stuff. Thanks, Missy xo
In case my last note didn’t go thru, please Friend me on Facebook or send me newsletter by email. I used to get your stuff. I want to get it again! Love Your List! & it’s a Great Idea! Take Care, Missy! xo
Oh wow, a link to the Coconut Bliss folks. I LOVE that product (and Purely Decadent, too) and wanted to get down on my knees and praise the awesome souls who came up with this delicious and nutritious product; even told my students about it this year
Hi Lynne,
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I’m looking forward to making my own list tonight after work! And I am overcome with jealousy for that new lotus chandelier! I must have it. MUST. Wow.
I’ve been keeping a “Happy List” since I was 16. It started on a long road trip with my church youth group, and the first thing on the list was Robin Williams. I wrote my college entrance essays on the concept. It seriously does tap you on the shoulder when things are dark and remind you that there has been and will be light again. I’ve passed it on to many, many people throughout the years, and people tell me all the time they’re still keeping their lists after all these years. Hope it continues to give you the happiness it’s given me!
1) Kale
My hubby/soul mate
2) Yoga
3) Running in the morning
4) My beautiful girls
5) Cashew/peanut/almond Butter!
6) CSL Blog
7) Marianne Williamson
9) Sleeping with the windows open when it rains
10) Everyone that is a part of my life and makes it wonderful