The Texture Project – Week 4: Stainless Metal

Perhaps I’m spending an excessive amount of time serious about textures. But whenever you create a spotlight and the phrase of the/my yr is “texture,” you rejoice this continued consideration to element. It’s additionally a stunning reminder that, regardless of having a number of “tabs” open in my head, I can focus—and full—one venture per week.

And so, we transfer on to Week 4. Four weeks of The Texture Project = eight new experiences (bonus data for you!) and eight reflections for me.

To the brand new readers, right here’s the fundamentals… Upon the brand new yr, I launched The Texture Project. More than a objective or decision, it’s a means of every day, every week—purposely curating new experiences and alternatives. I began the brand new yr with a sandpaper scrubbing, moved to a polyester mix reflection, and properly, now, right here’s to chrome steel. Why chrome steel? Cool to the contact (word: I’m penning this with the temperature at 1 diploma F), and outlined as minimal, managed, and calm—this texture greatest describes this week’s journey.

Week 4: The Texture Project

Experience #1: Chapin Forest Reservation
Location: Kirtland, Ohio

Why it added texture: The alternative final Sunday morning was gymnasium, yoga, or bundle up and head outdoors. Ridiculously chilly, it appeared just like the worst of the choices, however with groomed trails (you can also cross-country ski and snowshoe!), it was merely magical.

Who it’s good for: Everyone. And do you know you may go to at night time? A mile of trail lights (Hobart entrance) makes for magic in these darkest days of winter.

Takeaway tip: Seek out the Sharon Conglomerate ledges, from which Lake Erie and the Cleveland skyline are seen on a transparent day. You can discover this overlook by getting into the path from both park entrance, and it’s undoubtedly definitely worth the stroll.

Experience #2: Maggie’s Donuts
Location: Seven areas… I selected to go to the situation in Kirtland.

Why it added texture: Following the Chapin Reservation journey, I noticed Maggie’s Donuts tucked into a bit plaza proper off Route 306. I’ve heard in regards to the donuts, and although I’m a lover of donuts, I’m additionally a lover of many different candy treats and attempt to eat all sparsely—so I typically move on one thing so decadent within the morning after I know later within the day there will likely be extra candy treats in my future. But I used to be curious. My husband and I opted for one cream stick and one croissant (on the advice of one of many fabulous staff members working). And wow. Wow. Wow. This donut was—dare I say—extraordinary.

Who it’s good for: It’s not. Donuts are unhealthy. But these donuts had been completely scrumptious.

Takeaway tip: Eat the donuts. Occasionally.

And that’s a wrap… Week 4/8 experiences… like chrome steel: strong, calm, and managed. I’ll take it.

A reminder: Texture is solely the inspiration, the immediate, for paying extra consideration. For noticing the small stuff that provides curiosity to life. Perhaps nothing has modified however the perspective—and generally, that’s all that’s wanted to alter with a purpose to add extra pleasure and gratitude. 

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