TGIF, friends! I have been non-stop this week working on Legacy but did squeeze in some cool stuff I'll share soon, too. It's pouring down a COLD rain this morning, but I thought it would fun to do a Five on Friday post... with five things I love about January. January is such an under-appreciated month! Over the past several years, I have come to LOVE it ... and here's why. 1. Post-holiday down time. I love the slower pace of January … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist: This Wall Decor
January 8, 2016 by · 2 Comments
Happy Friday, y'all! I simply can't get this out of my mind... such a simple verse, painted so simply and beautifully by Aedriel. Get yours HERE This is one of those verses that is a road map for your day-to-day. Wouldn't it be awesome to have it front and center in your home? Or this horizontal version, that I think would be perfect over our bed... Get it HERE I'm such a fan of all the beautiful hand lettered signs I see floating … [Read more...]
What’s In: Pantone’s Color of the Year
January 6, 2016 by · 1 Comment
During my recovery from my illness these past weeks, I spent a good bit of time poking around on design blogs and Pinterest... it was a great way to recharge my creative batteries and scope out what's trending for 2016. And it was hard to escape Pantone's color of the year: Rose Quartz. refinery29 Pink!! I have to say, I actually like this color but I wasn't sure how it translated to decor. I most likely would not paint a room with … [Read more...]
My Word of The Year 2016
January 4, 2016 by · 3 Comments
Wow. It's here! A new year, a (somewhat) blank calendar, and time to talk about my focus for the year ahead. Last year's word choice was truly epic for me... who knew that choosing JOY would have such a profound impact? Well, the good Lord knew... He knew every heartache, every betrayal, every moment of despair I would experience and laid a word on my heart to do battle with all of them -- JOY. And I was able to find it, even in my darkest … [Read more...]
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2016 by · 2 Comments
Well, it's here! Last year God grew me in some tremendous ways, and He touched my family in new and meaningful ways as well -- for that I am thankful. Now 2015 is a thing of the past and I'm looking forward to seeing what 2016 has in store! I'll be spending the day praying over the days and weeks to come -- days of new growth and fresh opportunity. via Oprah.com Wishing you and yours joy, peace, and God's provision in the New … [Read more...]
Top Five in 2015
December 30, 2015 by · 1 Comment
Hello, dears! I pray you are all resting and reveling in holiday festivities with your loved ones. It's hard to believe 2015 is almost in the books! I thought this year would never end sometimes, and at other times it absolutely flew by with so much going on. Maybe you feel the same? Either way, I'm looking forward to all that 2016 holds and am spending these last days of 2015 reflecting, praying over the days to come, and contemplating my … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2015 by · 2 Comments
Dear friends, may the peace of God rule in your hearts this Christmas and throughout the year. I am so thankful for each of you that take the time to read! Merry, merry Christmas to you and yours! 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) … [Read more...]
Christmas on my Front Porch
December 23, 2015 by · 1 Comment
Good day-before-Christmas Eve! Or Christmas Eve Eve, I suppose? Thank you for your sweet comments on Monday's decor post... I am slowly feeling better following a diagnosis of walking pneumonia and some medication. Most of my "to do's" are done, especially since I erased a bunch of stuff off that list. We can only do what we can do, right? #thestockingswillbepitifulthisyear Today I'm sharing a few pics of my front porch... I finished it … [Read more...]
Christmas in My Home
December 21, 2015 by · 6 Comments
Well. You know when you have a plan -- a time-table -- all mapped out for getting everything done and being able to kick back and enjoy the holidays? Yeah. Well, that was me. Until the flu. I'm talking laid out in the bed can't pick your head up your kids don't see you for days flu. Truth be told, I'm still only about 30%, but I can be upright for stretches of time, so I call that progress. My decorating had at least been started, the … [Read more...]
My Booth for Christmas
December 9, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
Oh my word, December is FLYING by, isn't it? I'm scurrying around this week, working on Legacy, finishing up my decorating, and trying to get some packages shipped off, my Christmas cards are mocking me from the kitchen table... bet your list looks the same!! I meant to get this post up over the weekend, but we were at the lake for my hub's birthday and there wasn't a whole lotta anything that got done... other than eating, making merry, and … [Read more...]
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