As an inward processor, journaling has always been an important part of me working through my thoughts and emotions. I'm finding it's much harder these days to capture the time I would like to journal well. Rather than just giving up, I've decided to try and capture key words and phrases on my art that can help me to process, refocus, and remind me of the things I want my life to be about. These past few weeks I've been using my embroidery hoops as a way to create an Embroidery Journal of Continue Reading
The Easiest Alphabet {DIY}
Do you go with the trends or fads? Colors and styles change, but there are basic elements in design that are just considered classic. The alphabet is one of those classic design staples. As long as people are reading and writing, there will be art, shirts, games, cards, etc. with the letters of our alphabet. After doing my cheap wall art post, I knew I wanted to try an idea using the whole alphabet. This project was so cheap and easy! I believe you can save so much money and get the same look Continue Reading
Be Still
Sometimes there are posts my heart wants to write, and my hands literally can't type fast enough. My heart has been stirring. Its been hurting. There have been moments of confusion and lots of frustration. Now, I realize it's mostly anger towards myself. Let me back up. This blog is a dream. I feel like just recently I woke up one day and realized I was a business woman. It didn't happen over night. Slowly a hobby of writing posts grew into doing reviews, attending a blog conference, to Continue Reading
Foster Love
There are moments in life that can be hard to explain. You may be surprised, nervous, proud, thrilled, or crushed. Sometimes the only way to appreciate the moment is to have walked the path to get there. You have largely walked our foster care journey with us. I started the year by talking about the changes we would face as we sold our house, moved, and trained to become foster care parents. It only seems right to end the year by telling you about where we are with it today. Please forgive Continue Reading
There is a Whole World Inside Me
Disclosure: I received this product for free to review. All opinions are my own. When I say I love Deny Designs, I really mean it! This past year I have fallen in love with a unique online home furnishings shop called Deny. When we moved earlier in the year they sent me a shower curtain to review for my home. This week, while setting up our foster care bedroom, my friends at Deny let me pick out a special sign to hang in the room - There is a Whole World Inside Me. I love this sign and Continue Reading