Nothing Fancy

Made New Decor and Design

Made New Decor and Design

I love old junk.I love neutral colors.My favorite spot in my house is my mantle.I change the decor in my house every 3 months, if not more.I see beauty in...
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Made New

Made New

  When Will was born, I was lost.  I loved Will and I loved David; but I found myself without the career I had foolishly made my identity, without the...
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The Announcement!

The Announcement!

  It's finally here, the announcement that I keep talking about!  You know, the one you've all been waiting for!! I've worked so super hard this month to be able...
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2.

I love Easter. I love the unity among believers as we grieve sin on Friday and then rejoice in victory on Sunday.  But I'm always uncomfortable with Saturday. The day...
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Entertaining Angels

You can't see it, but it's there. On the arch that leads to my dining room, as soon as you walk in my front door.  It's there, written on the...
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New Years Eve

For the last two years, we've done a sleepover with some sweet sweet friends of ours.  This year I REALLY wanted to go out to a fancy schmancy dinner and...
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The Wall.

A new year is an opportunity to refresh, reflect, plan, and then conquer a whole new set of goals.  That's why at the beginning of each year I take some...
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Unstoppable God

I am genuinely baffled by my life.   By the incredible relationships, the unending joy, and the unbelievable blessing poured out on us each day; even despite the underserving nature...
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She's Mine to Mourn.

Ten minutes ago I read the news on Facebook, a local woman was shot in the head in her home yesterday.Her husband is the pastor of a local church.Her toddler...
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Thursdays. Meltdowns. Hair.

Have you ever had one of those days where your hair accurately reflects how your insides feel? Yeah, today is that day.... As I type this right now, my son...
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A Letter to Katie Stipe.

Today, I had the privilege of watching my brother in law rehearse what will be a beautiful wedding ceremony tomorrow. I watched them kiss and cuddle. I watched them nervously...
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My Life of Try and Try.

Be a great mom. Be a strong follower.Be a mighty leader.Clean the oven.Do the laundry.Teach the kids.Teach your kids.Model Christ.Create Beauty.Be beautiful.Hold it together.Let it go.Set boundaries.Love people without boundaries....
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