lux·u·ry [luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-] noun, plural -ries, adjective
1.a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity.
Life is full of little luxuries. Things that by definition aren't a necessity, but that raise your standard of living by a notch or two. Luxuries are what take the everyday and ordinary, and make is extraordinary and special. They are the things that make life beautiful and enjoyable. Small graces-undeserved gifts, favors and kindnesses. From God, and from others. I think most luxuries have a corresponding necessity-like fluffy towels verses shaking dry, or whatever.=) You know what I mean. This is my list of luxuries. No elaboration.
brown, green and blue chicken eggs
real vanilla extract
chocolate covered coffee beans
wind chimes
whistling tea kettles
tea leaves
gold-leafed books
black and white photography
gerber daisies and sunflowers
fresh ground pepper
milk and cookies
metal measuring cups and spoons
scotch tape
greek yogurt
French pastry rolling pins
little black dress(-es)
prisms
Mr. Clean and Lysol all purpose cleaner
cracked glass
fresh herbs grown in metal tubs
polka dot tights
Bath & Body anti bacterial hand soap
Homemade mocha java every morning
All these things are things that I suppose I could do without. But I am very thankful when they are part of my life.
-Bob Bennett
These are the small graces...