ONE.
When I told you about our Valentine’s Day adventures, I told you we participated in the “Not So Newlywed Game’ at Ryan’s work. We had as much fun “practicing” ahead of the game as we did playing! You can look up question lists like this one online – and this makes such a fun game for sparking conversation at home! Have a long road trip? Ask these questions! Planning a party with couple-friends? Play a round of this, even if it isn’t Valentine’s Day. You’ll learn a ton, and the stories that come out of it are funny!
TWO.
I wrote earlier this week about the things that inspire me,
and I mentioned writing is one of my biggest inspirations. I’ve observed that some
writers love writing in public places, like coffee shops, and others prefer
writing in the privacy and solitude of home. I have tried writing in coffee
shops before, and I get too caught up in people-watching to be successful
there. But having a dedicated at-home space is HUGE for me. Here are some inspirations for making an at-home writing space in case you want
to try it for yourself. I love my two desks and find both to be great
places to think and create. BONUS: If you’re looking for an inspiring
background for your home while you work on anything you enjoy doing,
check out this ambient fireplace/snowy scene/soft jazz music. We have had a lot of this kind of thing playing in
the background at home and love it!
THREE.
It’s been about a year since I purchased a new (robust!) set of makeup brushes, and I love them. I’m not
even sure what all of them are supposed to be used for, but I love having lots
of choices and use a number of them every day. I also love that they come in
this hard plastic case with a lid, so when we travel, I don’t have to put them
in a baggie of any kind. I just throw the lid on the case and toss them in the
suitcase!
FOUR.
This is random, but one of my Facebook friends shared this link this week, and
I liked it, so I thought I’d share it with you today. It’s a rendition of the
hymn Love Divine All Loves Excelling. It’s not the traditional tune, but
I still loved the presentation. I adore choral music and big anthems, so this
fit the bill for me! Also – how cool is that organist up there in the middle?? BONUS:
If you want something a bit more traditional, here’s their version of How
Great Thou Art. I saw an introduction to this group and learned
it is a choir comprised of musicians who have to audition to be part of it. Some
are musicians in their vocation and for others it’s just a hobby. Either way –
they sound amazing!
FIVE.
I’m looking forward to the weather warming up (hopefully for
keeps) and have been thinking about pushing some of the heavy sweaters to the
back of the closet and bringing out some spring-like things instead! I’ve had a
hard time finding as much inspiration for spring, but I’m considering this collection put together last year by Audrey at Putting Me Together to see
if I can assemble the spring capsule from it.
SIX.
This Dayspring devotional popped up in my inbox this week and was MOST perfectly
timed. If you are walking through a hard thing, I encourage you to read it. If
you know someone going through a hard thing, I encourage you to read it…and
then encourage them. Some good words here.
BONUS:
Sunday, February 18, 2024:
6 comments:
Bekah…I always look forward to your Saturday posts. I learned of you through my sister Marsha K., a few years back. Thank you especially for sharing the choir singing “How Great Thou Art”….
it was a perfect worship experience for me this morning.
That is quite the brush set!! Love the all black look!
Oh my gosh, Jeff had that kind of music on for two hours this morning while he decorated cakes! It relaxes him but makes my skin crawl. Luckily, I did have to leave to go grocery shopping, but not for long enough.😂. And, I found a like-new olive green cardigan for two bucks at the Care and Share yesterday.
Teena - I'm so glad you visit here and that you enjoyed the song! Thanks so much for saying something!
Tamar - Thanks! :)
Lori - Cracking up! I'll take the piano music and anthems and you can have the rest.
Do you include earrings and headbands in your capsule planning? I really noticed them this week so wondered about that.
Great question, Natasha! I don't. I know a lot of capsule wardrobe creators count hats/purses/jewelry as part of the capsule, but I don't. Several months ago, Ryan surprised me with a pack of headbands in several different colors. If I'm not loving my hair day, I'll add one for fun. And with the jewelry, I just wear whatever I feel that day. I don't have a ton of it, but I love what I have and just wear whatever feels good to me that day. Often my earrings get lost under my hair! LOL
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