A Summertime List (Or 10 Goals for a New Season)

1. Take frequent trips to local farmers’ markets and eat lots of fresh, in-season food all summer long.

2. Complete my study on women’s wisdom and Proverbs.

3. Start a regular walking/jogging routine (using the 5K app I just downloaded).

4. Buy a vintage-inspired bathing suit.

5. Get a bistro table for my porch, and spend my morning quiet time with God outdoors.

6. Look into my dream of renting an art studio space to share with some of my creative friends.

7. Make a summer reading list (another list! hehe), and plan plenty of outdoor reading dates (at parks, cafes, etc!).

8. Plan a picnic.

9. Trust more, hope more — and worry less.

10. Do something creative every day, in an effort to share more of who He is and bring Him glory in all I do.

Weekending: A Photo Story

 

How was your weekend? :)

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What I Needed Today

I needed to get out today — away from the clutter at home and the clutter in my mind.
I needed to feel the sunshine and the wind in my hair.
I needed to let the sounds of people talking, children playing, and the chimes of a nearby church’s bells surround me — but not distract me.
I needed to write out my prayers and get lost in a book.
I needed to feel my pen move across the page, capturing thoughts and questions, hopes and doubts.
I needed to seek God and know that He was right there with me.

So, I did.

And it was lovely.

What’s in My Bag: Saturday at the Park

I’ve been meaning to do a “What’s in My Bag” post, after seeing them over at A Beautiful Mess.

So, just for fun, here’s a peek into my bag a few weekends ago. I spent a Saturday afternoon at the park, writing poem ideas and prayers in my journal, soaking up the sunshine, and snapping photos.

1. Camera (not pictured, for obvious reasons). ;)

2. My sunglasses

3. iPhone

4. Poetry book for inspiration

5. My art/writing/blog idea sketchbook (black)

6. My personal/prayer journal (pink)

7. Burt’s Bees chapsticks (addicted!)

8. Pen

9. Iced coffee (wasn’t actually IN my bag, of course)

Happy Sunday to you! :)

Life Lately: In Photos

Lately, life looks like this: icy weather; keeping cozy; brunch dates; art journaling; cocoa + creativity; writing and brainstorming; dreaming of spring; and lots of creative inspiration + refreshment at a local arts gala event.

I’m thankful for these moments.

What have you been up to?

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Rainy Day Tunes

Discovering new music is a simple joy that brings me such happiness.

After seeing this charmingly sweet video over at Katie’s Pencil Box, I went in search of more music by the band featured in the video: Message to Bears.

Hope you love the sweet sounds of this band, as much as I do. It’s curl-up-on-a-rainy-day music. Perfection.

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Vintage Books + Hot Cocoa

It’s been the kind of day that calls for good books and hot cocoa.

After grabbing lunch at a cute local diner with family, I’ve settled in at home to drink cocoa, do some blog/creative project brainstorming, and perhaps work a bit on organizing my craft supplies.

I hope you’re warm and cozy today.

P.S. How cute is that vintage book bundle? It was a Christmas present from my Aunt this year.

Keeping Cozy (Bringing Back the Order of Toastiness)

{print from The Tiny Hobo Etsy Shop}

I love anything you can describe as cozy (and if you’re a regular reader of this blog, that statement certainly comes as no surprise!).

I’m already celebrating all things cozy this winter. On Monday, I spent a gray winter morning enjoying warm cinnamon rolls and mugs of pumpkin spice coffee with a friend. It was such a blessing.

A few winters ago, I posted about the Order of Toastiness, and I think this winter, I shall bring it back.

 This Winter’s Order of Toastiness List:

*The glittery light from my small white Christmas tree
*Mugs of any of the following: hot cocoa piled with marshmallows, coffee, lattes, apple cider, tea
*The Civil Wars station on Pandora
*Lots of blankets
*Scarves

What are you loving as the weather gets colder?

P.S. I said goodbye to my blonde hair, and hello to auburn for the winter months. Change is good. ;)

Fashion Favorites: Chilly Weather Edition

It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted a Fashion Favorites blog. I’ve been collecting lots of favorites on my Pinterest style board, though, so I thought I’d share a few for fun.

{ photos credits: #s 1, 3, 5 Keiko Lynn; #s 2, 4 A Beautiful Mess }

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This season, I’m loving vintage-inspired specs and coats; pink and red; cute hats; lots of layers; and just the right amount of sparkle. ;)

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All is Calm, All is Bright

My little tree is up and shining, and on this gray, rainy day, it’s added a lovely amount of coziness to my afternoon. I’ve got a few posts in the works, including: my November wrap-up with favorite moments of the month/what’s been inspiring me; a Hello, December post with hopes/ideas/goals for the new month; weekly scripture to share; and other fun and festive updates. ;)

See you again soon.

Stay cozy,

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