I just finished reading a beautiful book written by Shauna Niequist titled Cold Tangerines. The book is a beautiful collection of stories that focus in on celebrating the joy in everyday life. I’ve always held joy to a higher standard than happiness. Certainly happiness is good! In fact, I think that to be happy and … [Read more…]
Fair warning: lots of pictures to come! My journey to the Greenbrier was everything but dull. A flight from Lansing to Chicago to Roanoake, plus a drive from Virginia to West Virginia with absolutely no GPS (and no sense of direction) finally landed me at the breathtaking Greenbrier Resort. I pulled in with busyness and … [Read more…]
Romans 12:12 says, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” I can’t think of a more fitting verse for my 100th post! As you might recall from previous posts, I’ve mentioned that I started this blog when I was a bit down, going through some tough times. I wanted an outlet, a space to write and a place to put my many thoughts. Since the beginning, this blog has surpassed all expectations. Not only has it had the opportunity to reach many, it has…
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Dress: J.Crew (sale alert), Shoes: Audrey Brooke, Necklace: Banana Republic Alleluia! Christ is risen! Happy Easter friends! Today’s sermon sparked some thoughts that I would love to share about carrying the cross but I think I will save them for another post so that I can spend a little more time with my family before … [Read more…]
Shell: Ann Taylor, Winter White Jeans: Ann Taylor, Shoes: Aldo (DSW) I am totally overwhelmed by the amount of love, support and views that came from my last post. My hope in sharing a bit of my story was that it would touch at least one person in some way. Through the feedback I received, that hope … [Read more…]
Poncho: Zara, Jeans: Banana Republic, Shoes: Madden Girl, Sunglasses: Loft Take down your hoods because it is warming up and it feels like Spring is just around the corner! I had to share this outfit before I put it away for the season because it is on mega sale! I picked up this poncho from … [Read more…]