It does not surprise me at all that my first blog post ever would fall on the day of a momentous event in the Royal Family. Princess Diana has been a part of who I am for as long as I can remember. I consider her sewn into the fabric of me. She inspired me not only to be fascinated with all things royal, but also to have a heart for service, embrace the beauty that only simplicity can reveal and always have a spirit of gratitude. I vividly remember begging my mom to stay up and watch the royal wedding when she married Prince Charles. Even though she acted as though she would never allow it, my mom did in fact wake me up in the wee hours of the morning and we both sat riveted as the common girl named Diana became the Princess of Wales. Perhaps the fact that my parents named me Sarah, which is a Hebrew name meaning 'Princess', predestined me to this insatiable infatuation of all things royal and sparkly. In any event, I cannot escape it. I also remember like it was yesterday the day that Prince Charles and Princess Diana emerged on the hospital steps, uncomfortably beaming with the newest heir, baby William. I recall exactly where I was the moment CNN broadcast that Princess Diana was dead, and wept with the rest of England as the Princes escorted their mother's coffin down the streets of London. The year after my own marriage, I took the day off of work to make sure to be able to catch every moment of the royal wedding between the lovely Kate and her Prince. I gleefully look forward to the coming days when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will spill out onto those same hospital steps and introduce the newest, precious, royal wonder to the world.
So, I guess with this first blog posting of mine, I admit that I am a complete sap for the Royal Family. Aside from that, I hope that this will truly be a space that inspires sparkle in every way. I plan to embrace and share my kitchen creations, engage in some imagination about decor ideas, tap into the richness that travel and culture can produce, sprinkle in a touch of my deep Roman Catholic faith & spirituality, highlight some occasional Miss America bling, and have the opportunity to be in touch with those who believe that life with a little sparkle along the lining is one truly worth living to the fullest.
In tribute to all things Royal on this unforgettable day, Keep Calm and Sparkle On!
Blessings,
Sarah
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