In Case You Missed It {August}

Well, the weekend flew by, didn't it?!  I enjoyed some furniture painting and a little bit of crafting, but mostly got a few things ticked off my to-do list.  And added some more to it!  I realize it's already 8 days into September, but I thought I'd go ahead and recap August here  before I got too much further behind.  :) It seemed August was a month of updates, like my back deck... and my guest room. I also shared a couple of … [Read more...]

This ‘n That Wednesday (and a Personal Note)

Hi gang!  Hope your week is going well!  I just wanted to pop in and share a few things... I was working on an article for Mohawk Homescapes blog and ran across this image... source I mean -- y'all.  I don't normally fall for black framed mirrors, but holy smokes!!  And I love the way it's hung on all that beautiful molding.  And those gray chevron ottomans with nailhead trim don't look terrible either. :)  Do you ever find an image that … [Read more...]

Howdy hoo…

It's Hump Day and we're counting down to the start of school on Monday... can you believe it???  I'm fighting a little funk about it, seeing as it's still SUMMER and I've lost over two weeks of time to tick things off my DIY wish list, thanks to my foot injury. Anyway, I'm herding a rising high school junior through the last of his summer reading (just shoot me) and keeping fingers crossed as he's decided to take on THREE AP classes this … [Read more...]

Haven Interrupted

Well THAT didn't go the way I wanted it to!  If you follow me on Instagram, you already know the story... Thursday night I enjoyed the Haven Welcome reception and picked up my SWAG!  Y'all... I'll show you a pic of all the goodies once I unpack it.  But just know the Haven team does a stellar job of finding the best sponsors that make sure we all have fantastic "party favors". Stuffed with goodies was this bag! Friday was the first … [Read more...]

This ‘n That Thursday

Well, I unintentionally went MIA for a week! There was lots of doings but I couldn't quite sit down to share until now... hope you don't mind! Last week, I was consumed with doing something I have never ever done. At least not for myself. I bought a car. My 14 year old Expedition is on it's last legs, and after about two years of knowing this day was coming, it was time to make a change. And I agonized. Y'all. I did research and drove … [Read more...]

What’s Going On…

You may have noticed the tone and frequency of my posts has changed of late.  I feel the need for some honesty here... I'm lacking in mojo in a really big way right now.  My drive to create is non-existent, and when I actually have  a small block of time to accomplish something, all I want to do is sit.  And pray.  And be with Him.  I haven't picked up a book or a magazine since I finished this book three weeks ago.  My brain and emotions are … [Read more...]

Rhinestone Jesus: Review and a GIVEAWAY!

Sometimes the right words are just put before you.  Isn't God so good that way? Like last fall, when I accepted an invitation to join the blogging ranks for (in)Mercy in my quest to make this space count.   And I told the story of my mom's illness while traveling in Kenya.  And how I now had the opportunity to, in turn, make a difference for some special girls in that country. And how I read with amazement that we had FAR exceeded our … [Read more...]

This ‘n That Tuesday

My school year is rapidly drawing to a close (how did THAT happen??!) and soon I'll be welcoming both the college one and our oldest back into the fold -- busy times afoot around here!  And I lost a little ground battling that nasty head cold last week and through much of my weekend. Hence, this post. :) During my latest thrifting adventure, I stumbled on these old alphabet flash cards.   A couple of the cards were missing, but I thought … [Read more...]

What I’m Reading, What I’m Loving on this Good Friday

And it IS a Good Friday.  My peeps will be gathered to celebrate Easter and while I see suffering and my heart hurts for many near and dear to me, God is at work. He is at work in a mighty way, y'all. I'm spending today quietly and that feels very right.  Not just to reflect on the sacrifice of our Savior as I wind up my Lenten journey, though that is undoubtedly part and parcel off today.  I have much to be thankful for, and there are some … [Read more...]

21 Things I Love and a Happy Birthday/Blogiversary GIVEAWAY!!

Hey there!  TGIF!  I woke up in NYC this morning, ready to spend a weekend of birthday fun with my best girlfriend!  If you've been a reader for long, you know how much I adore coming to NY and all this city has to offer!   Today is my 47th birthday -- there.  I said it.  47 y'all.  How did I get here?  I swear there are times I feel like I'm still 27.  But alas, the mirror and the scale don't lie... :) Anyhoo, for something fun on my birthday … [Read more...]