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I’m so honored to have my latest article for @jo

I’m so honored to have my latest article for @joyfullifemagazine on their blog this month! I’m sharing my thoughts on seasonal decorating plus some super easy tips! Here’s a sneak peek..

“Somewhere in the foggy haze of trying to decide between the corn husk wreath or the bundle of wheat for my front door, I felt a pricking of my spirit. In the stillness of my bedroom, the only sound being the soft breathing of my husband lying next to me, I knew that the Lord was speaking to me.

Why was I allowing my mind to be consumed by these thoughts? When did I go from being someone who enjoyed decorating as an extension of the creativity given to me by my Creator to someone who wasted so much time, money, and energy to get the perfect look for Instagram?

In 2 Corinthians 10:5, we are challenged to “take every thought captive to obey Christ.”

Suddenly, I became very aware of the fact that the pressure I was putting on myself to create the perfect seasonal décor was causing my thoughts to run around like wild animals, and it was past time for me to take them captive.

So, I did.

With my head on my pillow and tears threatening to spill from my eyes, I confessed to my Savior and fell asleep immediately. Friends, I’ve never looked back.” 🍂Read the rest by following the link in my highlights!🍂

Happy Saturday! I never thought I would be so happ

Happy Saturday! I never thought I would be so happy to wake up to the sound of rain but we need it SO badly here in Oregon that it filled my heart with joy! It also gives me the perfect excuse to cozy up inside and work on my fall decorating. I’m almost done with this year’s mantel(s) but I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of my designs from year’s past.

Which one is your favorite?

I plan to keep things very simple this year and just enjoy the beauty of the season without feeling the need to add too much ‘fluff’.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend dear friends! 🍂

“Ah, September! You are the doorway to the seaso

“Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul... but I must confess that I love you only because you are a prelude to my beloved October.” Peggy Toney Horton

I'm preparing to give a message to a group of wome

Never forget. 9/11

Never forget. 9/11

I love a puttering day! Sunshine, nothing we absol

I love a puttering day! Sunshine, nothing we absolutely HAVE to do and time to just putter around my home and garden getting little projects done here and there and, of course, sweet time with my family. That’s truly my ideal Saturday!

Do you love puttering days too?

“As the alluring song of September begins to whi

“As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton).

Happy September first! 🍂

It’s cloudy and drizzle-y (totally a word!) here

It’s cloudy and drizzle-y (totally a word!) here today and it has me thinking ahead to my favorite season...FALL! When do you start decorating for fall? It’s usually mid-September for me but I might just have to start a little bit earlier this year. 🍂

Happy Friday friends! I honestly had no intention

Happy Friday friends! I honestly had no intention of being quiet here for so long but somehow each day has gone by and I haven't known quite what to say. Even writers don't always have the words.

My heart has felt so burdened and my head is swirling with so many thoughts. And somehow simple tasks, like working in my yard, are the only thing that keep me grounded and make my spirit feel just a bit lighter. But, my beautiful hydrangeas are under attack. The record setting heat we've had here in Oregon damaged them badly and now they are being eaten alive by spider mites. We've released ladybugs and sprayed and kept them watered but there have been times when it's felt like the battle was lost. But, the other day I found myself buried in my limelight bushes, attacking every single spider mite I could find when I spotted something. Something green. Something fresh. It was new growth. Undamaged, untouched. And it filled my soul with such encouragement.

Personally and spiritually, I've never felt more under attack. I know many of you can relate. But, just like I've fought for the survival of my hydrangeas, I can't give into the discouragement and despair that threatens to swallow me like those spider mite webs swallow the hydrangea blooms. The joy I've felt in seeing the new growth coming forth from those decaying plants is far surpassed by the joy I'm experiencing in the new growth that is coming out of these current challenges. The battle is hard-fought, but the victory is worth it. I may not get to witness it all on this side of eternity like I get to witness the new growth on my hydrangea bushes. But, I can rest in the security of knowing that HE will be victorious over all.

“They will fight against you, but will not overcome you for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 1:19 (NIV)

Happy Sunday friends! We’re getting ready to thr

Happy Sunday friends! We’re getting ready to throw some burgers on the grill, there’s a berry cobbler in the oven and my husband and I are planning to soundly beat our children at corn hole after dinner! 💪🏻 It’s been such a lovely weekend filled with kayaking as a family, getting yard work done and a date night with my love.

Sunday evenings can often make us feel blue as we start thinking to the week ahead but we are choosing to not focus on tomorrow and just keep the weekend vibes going. I’m so grateful for these simple, summer days.

What about you? What are you grateful for as you reflect on this weekend?

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