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On Doing & Being

On Doing & Being

2014 is swiftly coming to a close.  I don’t even like writing that. It’s not even Thanksgiving yet. But there’s a tiny part of me–smaller than years past thankfully–but still there, that holds my breath as the season approaches. So. Much....
Because ‘New Everything’ Isn’t the Answer

Because ‘New Everything’ Isn’t the Answer

You know how much I enjoy Lovely Limitations, right? Well, Ashley & Jamin from The Handmade Home challenged a group of bloggers to use the art from their three art books in a-non-frame-it-and-hang-it-on-the-wall-way. I immediately told them I was in. Partly...
Vignette With Whimsy

Vignette With Whimsy

This is one of my favorite photos from our last house, the rental. I liked it so much I suggested it for the cover of my book. Zondervan had better ideas (they were right!) but I still adore this photo. It’s fun and lighthearted, it has wonky imperfectly hung...
Because Words Matter

Because Words Matter

The very first thing I hung on the barn walls was the word REST. After a year of planning, scheming, hoping dreaming–we needed the visual reminder to rest. Sometimes we focus so much on getting to a certain place, we forget to stop and enjoy it when it finally...
Barn Update :: Let There Be Paint

Barn Update :: Let There Be Paint

Chad and I are pouring all of our energy into this barn, we eat, sleep and drink it. Every thing is barn barn barn. Finally, the walls are up and painted! I wrote a barn update 18 days ago, but so much has changed, and this is the fun part! You have to see it…....