(If you missed Part 1 of this series, click here to catch up and join me back here to continue reading.) My mom was the queen of a cheerful attitude. From earliest memories my siblings and I were expected to choose a good attitude regardless of our circumstances or feelings. As I grew ...
Personal Growth
My Bad Attitude…and How I Fixed It (Part 1)
"I have absolutely nothing to offer, " I complained to my husband as we sat side-by-side on the small transport bus. "What could I possibly offer to anyone this week? I have no inspiration, no wisdom, no joy. I have nothing to offer. Not to anyone." I stared hopelessly out ...
3 Things I Learned from my First Vintage Market
Now that the dust has settled and I've had a day to catch up on rest after my first in-home Vintage Market, I wanted to share a few details on how things went, what I learned, and what my plans are for next time. And yes, there will most definitely be a NEXT time because I don't know about you, but ...
Vintage Market ~ Sneak Peek
Good Morning! We are down to the final countdown of my first ever in-home Vintage Market (4 more days!) and I am heading back out to the shop first thing this morning to dive in to more sanding, prepping, cutting, painting, distressing, and sealing the few lsat pieces of furniture, handpainted ...
Stronger ~ A Journey & Fun Announcement
Dear friends, family, and those I yet have the pleasure to meet ~ I am honored and humbled you are here today. With so many events, people, videos, texts, carpools, meal preps, exercises, and catnaps vying for your time, it brings me great joy that you paused here at my blog...if only for a ...
Goals and Circumstance
In April, I walked away from this blog, purged my overflowing paint room, and figuratively set my creative self aside until further notice. I encouraged myself with thoughts like: "This is the answer. Finally God is speaking clearly through circumstances. Today, at this moment, I ...
Celebrating the Secret of Content
Sunday after church, we are sitting over spaghetti discussing the highs and lows of our weekend. It takes longer when given more than one day to process, but we are in no hurry. Sunday afternoon looms large. Popular "high" answers include a visiting nephew, a successful wrestling ...
A Bit of Lewis Carroll
I have been asked several times where my blog name 'All Mimsy' originated and whether or not it has significant meaning. The answer to the second question is no. All Mimsy, in and of itself, does not have significant meaning, which is the precise reason it suited this blog. I ...
