"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 ...
Faith
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 ...
DIY “Be Still” Sign
If this is your first time visiting my blog, I am so honored you are here! I hope in some small way you find encouragement, inspiration, and validation as a mommy, a wife, and a creative soul. If there's one thing I've learned about women in my decades of walking ...
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 ...
Lessons I’ve Learned About Blogging and Home
I've been picking away at this blog for over five years now. It began with dreams of beautiful home photos, helpful DIY tutorials, and a longing to be included in a community of like-minded bloggers whom I respect and admire. In actuality, my blogging road has been somewhat lonely. I've ...
Because He Lives
Do you ever have one of those projects brewing around in your mind for like....EVER....and you know it won't take long to complete but you just keep putting it off because so many other things dominate your time? Well, I finally did it. And just in time for Holy Week, too, as we prepare ...
Wainscoting in the Stairway & Gallery Wall
I set two home project goals for spring break. One, I wanted to install some wainscoting at the bottom of our stairway. Two, I wanted to make some rustic shelves for a trouble-wall in our living room. I am happy to report we accomplished both in spite of a stomach virus, numerous youth group ...
Lattes and Promised Lands
Over the last couple years, this blog has been a primary means for me to share creativity, chat about all things home, and occasionally share a deep insight or two.In this post, I shared about my history of journaling. Although I haven't included much journaling content on my blog, it may be ...
Who We Are
I read a post at Thistlewood Farms today that blessed my little heart. And got me to thinking. Jamie Eaton Thinking about how I see myself at this stage in my life...and also about how others see me. Which led me to pondering how interesting it is that depending on our ...
