Archives for January 2015

Before & After: Farmhouse Paint Dresser Makeover

Woo hoo!  It only took me three weeks to finish a project for 2015, but I have to say this was a good one and something of a test drive at the same time.  If you follow me on Instagram, you saw this last weekend -- another driveway sanding session.  (My neighbors love me -- and they bring me their cast off furniture pieces when they see me out!). That sweet little solid wood 6 drawer dresser was an unexpected find last November.  I was in … [Read more...]

It’s All About the Margin… {Personal Goal}

Happy Monday, friends... I'm off for MLK Day today and what a delicious gift a simple day off can be!  I know -- I just returned to work after two weeks of Christmas vacation, but if you recall I was traveling heavily and also dealing with serious turmoil at my school so my "break" was not a restful one.  And oh, how I need rest.  Don't we all? I've been thinking a lot lately about how to restore some margin in my world -- you know -- that … [Read more...]

Five on Friday (and my Winter Mantel)

Friday, y'all... and I am so thankful.  This was another week of meetings and prayer as my precious school is being put through the ringer.  I can't go into all the details yet, but let me just say: Satan is alive and well.  I have never experienced spiritual warfare before, but I'm enduring it now.  So if my posts are a bit scarce for a while it is because I am drained.  BUT, I am optimistic and continue praying and seeking joy in my … [Read more...]

My Word of the Year: 2015

Oh, friends.  My year has begun with much turbulence.  I have spent much time in meetings and prayer and the rocky road is not over.  Which is why I thought today was the perfect day to share my Word of the Year for 2015. Everywhere I've turned this word has been before me... Yes.  That word is JOY.  While last year I sought peace (and found it for the most part), this year I will be focusing on JOY.  Many changes are coming my way … [Read more...]

The Top Five in 2014

Hello, sweet friends!  After 6 planes, 20+ hours on the road, and roughly 4000 miles traveled, I am finally home -- just in time to dive back into work and 2015.  I had a wonderful break and spent time with many loved ones -- both friends and family.  Not much rest, but my memory banks are delightfully full.  So I call that a success! Since I'm unpacking, bill-paying, grocery shopping today, I thought it would be fun to share the top five … [Read more...]

Happy New Year!!

Oh, 2015!  I can't begin to imagine what you have in store for us!  We're spending some time celebrating the New Year with friends, but I'm also brainstorming DIYs and inspiration to share here, along with some more personal posts along the way.  This year is already promising BIG changes in our world, so I'd love it if you'd pray for us as we venture forth.  In fact, why don't we pray for each other??  Please share in the comments how I can pray … [Read more...]