Hey there! I hope your week is off to a great start! I'm still trying to figure out where the weekend went... I spent some time relaxing, watching TV and reading, whipped up a couple of chalkboard projects for the booth, and enjoyed a FUN girls' night out/sleep over with some dear old friends. I intended to spend time shredding paperwork in my home office, but that seemed like no fun... and didn't get done. :) And this morning it's rainy … [Read more...]
My Lenten Discipline for 2016
February 10, 2016 by · 1 Comment
Lent is upon us once again -- early this year! And I find it somehow appropriate that this morning dawned our coldest of the year. A few stray snowflakes are still blowing about and I'm lingering in front of the fire with coffee and my Lent Devotional from She Reads Truth. I used to dread Lent in my younger days... it was depressing and meant giving up something for 47 long days. Somewhere along the way of spiritual growth and maturing … [Read more...]
Book Review: Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World
February 9, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
I had hoped to get this review up a week ago, but at last here it is... I have lingered in this book. I posted this photo a few weeks back when I was first digging into the reading and it got quite the reaction on Facebook. Apparently there are many of us parents struggling with the sense of entitlement that seems to reign in our current culture. You all know my kids are older -- millenials, most of them. And that word "entitlement" is … [Read more...]
Five on Friday: Things I Love About January
January 15, 2016 by · 1 Comment
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...]
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...]
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...]
What I’m Reading, Working On, and Loving…
October 30, 2015 by · 1 Comment
Whew, TGIF! Busy times around here and I'm looking forward to a football weekend with our Auburn peeps. The sun is FINALLY out today so I'll be working on a paint project (see below!) and finishing up food for our early tailgate tomorrow morning. I thought it was good time to share what I'm reading, working on, and loving right now before my to-do list gets the best of me! What I'm reading... these two books. I'm usually not that great at … [Read more...]
Country Living Fair 2015
October 26, 2015 by · 1 Comment
Well, that weekend flew by, but we had such a great time with our out-of-town friends! Sandy and I took in the Country Living Fair on Saturday and made a day of it. The weather was perfect -- overcast and mild -- for strolling between the vendors, enjoying some music and good food, and shopping like crazy. One of things I love about the CL Fair is that I always come away inspired! The Country Living folks and all of the vendors do such an … [Read more...]
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