Posts Tagged ‘gratitude’
Happiness [is] Only Real When Shared
As the holidays approach, we begin planning how we are going to make the best holiday ever. In our minds, we carefully design the way we want our holiday celebrations to be. We plan everything so it will be perfect. Our goal is happiness. But what really makes a holiday the best holiday ever? Is…
Read MoreNana’s Special Stuffing
My grandchildren say the Thanksgiving table is not complete without my special stuffing. They can live without the candied sweet potatoes, corn, mashed potatoes and maybe even the turkey, but not the stuffing. There is never enough of this dish no matter how much I make. The kids love to guess what’s in it as…
Read MoreFlower Bouquet
It is amazing what a flower bouquet and thoughtfulness can do. One of our company’s strengths and source of great pride is that our painters are a very caring group of people. Our team has a unique perspective on our customers’ daily lives as they share our clients’ spaces every day. They are often present…
Read MoreHouse Karma
House Karma-have you heard of it? Recently, we spent over two weeks repairing and repainting water damaged surfaces in an enormous, beautiful, old building in Chestnut Hill. One afternoon, Christine spent some time talking about the building’s challenges with the owner. The building, which is also the home of the owner’s yoga retreat, has three…
Read MoreThe Special People in Our Lives
During the year, we all try to make sure we take time to recognize and appreciate the special people in our lives. Sometimes we remember and sometimes we don’t. After all, we are only human. As cliche as it might seem, the holidays are the perfect time to pause and tell others how much we…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving 2014!
On this snowy Thanksgiving, I am so very grateful for my family, friends and you! Thank you for being an integral part The Larkin Painting Company community. My family and everyone at Larkin Painting join me in wishing you and yours a wonderful and safe holiday! Be well, Bill
Read MoreHappy Veteran’s Day!
Happy Veteran’s Day! I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of the veterans who have served and sacrificed for this country. Wars and violence take a toll on all of us, but especially veterans and their families. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. If you have a moment, please check out the…
Read MoreParty Time-Larkin Painting Style
It’s hard to believe that summer is over-perhaps not officially, but vacations are winding down and there is a definite chill in the morning and evening air. Time is passing so quickly. We all know it’s a good thing to slow down and savor the moment, and we all know how hard just slowing down…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” ~ Marcel Proust Wishing you all a wonderful, happy and relaxed Thanksgiving! Thank you for being part of this wonderful community! Be well, Bill
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