Times have been tough here lately for a lot of people. Sam and I have had several friends lose their jobs and a lot of people are having their bonuses and salaries cut back and ends are harder to meet. As difficult and scary as all of these situations can be I feel like God is speaking to all of us, telling us to trust in Him and getting us back to our values and skills. When it's not as easy for us to buy convenience and pamper ourselves, what we're made of shines through. We become a bit more creative and the beautiful hands that God has given us get put to the test. Right now we are all given an opportunity to love those around us and to take heed of what is truly important.
This brings me to qualities that I admire in others:
The ability to whip up a home cooked meal.
So many women in my family are amazing cooks. They can use ingredients they have lying around to create a feast. The best part is the food is always made with love.
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Thoughtfulness.
Showing those around you love, whether it be with a kind note, warm gesture, going out of ones way to make someone else feel loved.
Craftiness.
Being able to create things with your hands. What an amazing thing to be able to make beautiful things. I love the idea of a handmade Christmas, so often we claim we don't have time, but crafts are good for the soul.
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Encouragement.
Cheering on others makes the world a better place.
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Faith.
Believing, praying, loving, all things I aspire to.
I want to possess all of these qualities for my family and loved ones. and then pass them down to my children.
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I love my husband Sam, all of you know this! However, for a while now there has been something growing between us...the office! It is unorganized, undecorated, chaotic man land. This is why basements were invented! He has completely taken this room over and when we have people over I kindly keep that door shut:) Sam and I had a long weekend together, so I thought "What better time to tackle the office?". I want to paint, but feel overwhelmed by that massive project plus I don't want Sam to have to do it all alone. So, here are my inspirations, I'm pretty limited to just dreaming these days:
design sponge
Since painting is such an ordeal, I like this simple border. We are planning on doing a collage of old photos as well.
apartment therapy
We already have floating shelves, but I like this bohemian look with the maps.
casasugar
I love the color blocked book shelves.
Calendars, chalk board paint, succulents...yes please!
Love the bright filing cabinets! Sam had the brilliant idea to paint a metal filing cabinet before I saw this...
discover interior design, images: Pottery Barn
Stay tuned for before and after!
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