My week would not be complete without taking a moment to mention a few highlights (and there were several!) at my first Haven Conference in Charleston, SC. For those not familiar with Haven Conference, it is a blogging conference designed for the purpose of uniting Home Design/DIY bloggers by ...
Being A Woman
South Carolina: 3 Things I’ve Learned
What a tremendously perfect, overwhelming, enlightening, educational, glorious day. My mind is whirling from all I've seen, learned, and experienced that it will take days to sort through it all effectively. It's late here in South Carolina so I must keep this short ~ workshops begin ...
On Traveling Alone: Haven Conference
Last October, three friends and I organized a mini, 3-session book club to read and discuss the book Pursue the Intentional Life by Jean Fleming. The book is a meditative discussion of finishing well while intentionally embracing today's opportunities for personal growth and gratefulness. As you ...
To All the Dressers I’ve Loved Before
I've spent hours this summer going through old All Mimsy Home blog posts, editing and updating photos that did not transfer well from Blogspot to Wordpress, and learning new information about optimizing my presence in the blogosphere utilizing social media and other means. I know, I know...I ...
A High School Graduate and a Bedroom
Two weeks ago I knew I needed to write this post. For one, I've been wanting to show photos of our oldest son's recent room refresh, and Two, I know I'm not the only one nurturing and training up a child who doesn't quite fit "the mold." As our oldest son's high school graduation draws ...
Part 4: Final 3 Things I Did to Fix my Bad Attitude
Today is my final post on my "Bad Attitude" series. It's been several days since I posted Part 3 and there are a few reasons for that. It was REALLY hard to be so transparent about the methods I used to pull myself out of a moody pit. And you know what? It wasn't so much because I doubted ...
Part 3: My Bad Attitude…and How I Fixed It
Dear friend, I am so glad you are here reading this post today! I have so many things bubbling over in my heart to share that I pray will resonate and inspire you. As we journey this path of life together, isn't it often easier to share the happy things, the good days, the successes? But what ...
Part 2: My Bad Attitude…and How I Fixed It
(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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
