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Happiness Project in Kentlands: Hand Painted Stones

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Happiness Project in Kentlands: Hand Painted Stones

 

Many Kentlands residents have found hand painted stones on their porches or steps. The stones and notes are  part of the Happiness Project by our neighbor Sheena Saydam. The stones are painted by young people in the community. 

Based on comments on Nextdoor Kentlands, this project has been a great success. A little stone can have such a positive impact on residents of our community. We have received three of the stones at our home and they will be good reminders to be happy every day and of the kindness of our neighbors.

ActiveRain Ambassador Debbie Reynolds has challenged blogger members to write up to ten gratitude posts before Thanksgiving. It is a good time to count our blessings and Dolores and I are very thankful for having kind and thoughtful neighbors. You may wish to found and lead a Happiness Project in your home neighborhood. I can assure you that the response from the community will be very positive. This could be a fun project for existing groups such as scouts or teams of any kind. It is rewarding for the kids as well when they see that their efforts are well received. 

 

Dahlia, American Dahlia Society Show, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5527 Canon PowerShot G11 Camera Photograph by Roy Kelley  Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dahlia, American Dahlia Society Show, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5527
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley 
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

What a great project that the kids did, and I love this.  How wonderful if this turned into a national event.  A

Nov 01, 2018 12:30 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

What a lovely idea, Roy. As Ron and Alexandra Seigel said, wouldn't it be wonderful if the idea spread all across the country.

Nov 01, 2018 12:32 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Roy Kelley - What a great post to get kids into sharing positivity. Thanks for sharing.

Nov 01, 2018 05:05 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy Kelley - What a great idea! I like the photos and the stones. This is a great entry for the AR November contest! What a blessing!

Nov 02, 2018 04:37 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

What a wonderful idea, Roy.  I can see how this will help make many folks happy.

Nov 02, 2018 09:01 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roy- I think this is a wonderful idea!!!!  It engages our young people and can bring joy not just to the giver but to the recipient!

Nov 02, 2018 10:18 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

It is amazing the smile that can be brought to faces with a few rocks and a little paint!

Nov 02, 2018 12:14 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

                     

                                     Thank you, Roy!

Nov 03, 2018 05:20 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Kathy Stobb 

Thank you very much for the special recognition.

Have a great weekend.

Nov 03, 2018 06:03 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

What a lovely idea and something many communities can do to brighten someone's day. It also teaches children to be givers.

Nov 03, 2018 08:04 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Roy Kelley what a nice project for scouts and elementary school kids...

Nov 04, 2018 04:16 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

We were on a trip to NY visiting our daughter and while taking a walk at a local marina we found a beautiful painted stone. It had a fb page noted on it to report when you find it. We let them know we found it and that we will be hiding it too so someone else has the fun of finding it.

Nov 04, 2018 04:59 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Roy Kelley,

I'm so glad that Kathy Streib featured your post in her "Ah-ha" moments for the week. I missed your post and think this is an outstanding idea! It's a wonderful idea which many communities can do to brighten someones day and teaches everyone the art of giving and it's rewards.

Nov 04, 2018 06:45 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I think this is a lovely idea. It would be fun to find a little happy rock treasure while out and about. Glad you were the recipient of three. Guess you must attract happiness and kindness. :) 

Nov 04, 2018 07:51 AM
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

I love the rocks
This was a thing in our church community and the youth simply had a wonderful time.

Nov 04, 2018 05:50 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Roy

What a neat idea that no doubt brings smiles to many faces!

Jeff

Nov 05, 2018 08:31 PM
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

What a fun post. Just tonight my kids and I went shopping for a birthday party they are invited to this weekend and my eldest bought a stone painting/decorating kid for the birthday party. 

Nov 29, 2018 10:29 PM