This week has been full to
overflowing. I think it was Tuesday when I said, “If I can just make it to
Sunday…” We’re almost there, friends. Almost there. Today I’m photographing a
wedding, and I’m excited for this couple. While I’m snapping pictures, here are
some things for you to read and enjoy!
I’m such a
quirky person when it comes to art. I like such a random collection of pieces
and need each one to hold significance. Some of you might remember that when I
was going through the process of applying for my job at the church, I found a
picture of Jesus – from Peter’s perspective when he was sinking beneath the
waves. I bought it for my office, and Ryan loved it so much that he wanted one
for his! I recently ran across this drawing of Jesus, and it’s not so much the picture as
it is the creation of the picture that caught my attention. It’s made of Jesus’
name, written over and over, alongside some Bible verses.
We are a few days into the new year now, but that makes the words of this (in)Courage post no less true. If you are already
feeling compelled to fill every moment of every day (a compulsion the Shaffers
well understand), you should take the words to heart. I put them straight into
my journal the moment I read them and am doing my best to call them to mind
each day. We are so much more than full calendars, friends!
It’s
not just a new-year thing for me…it’s an all-year-round thing: I love looking
for ways to freshen our home. Lauren’s post about quick improvement
ideas was a
great springboard for me as we enter 2026. I’ve done several of her suggestions
already, but I read through and tried to choose one thing from each section
that would be fun to explore. My picks are as follows. Kitchen: install
under-cabinet lighting. I love adding cozy lighting everywhere, and
there are some easy, wire-free options for under cabinets! Bathroom: hang a new
shower curtain. I’ve even pondered rotating them seasonally! Bedroom: paint
your nightstands. I’ve considered this many times since we moved to the lake,
but I’ve never actually done it. Living Room: rearrange furniture. Ryan and I
talked about this recently. The living room is packed tightly with furniture
that really is much bigger than our space. I don’t think we can move around
what we have, but I don’t know if we could reimagine it or not. Outdoor: add
window boxes. I don’t know if we will ever follow through with it, but I do
love how they look on houses! Office: declutter your desk. (AND KEEP IT THAT
WAY!)
Like
Tara Beth Leach, I love seeing the work of God displayed in creation. While
it’s true that I am fond of heaters in the winter and air conditioners in the
summer, it’s also true that I love going outside and simply being in
what God made and finding fresh awe for who He is. I loved her words in this post and the reminder to start
each day with praise. It really does set the tone for the day!
I
have a friend who wears black and white almost exclusively, accenting now and
then with a color (usually blue or red), and she always looks so classy.
The advantage of having a limited color wardrobe is that it’s just that much
easier to mix and match your pieces, right? Angela’s post features all-black outfit inspirations, and I think
she has some great ideas in here! How do you feel about sticking to one or two
colors?
I’m a recipe girl through and through. (Rules for the win, right?) I am not great at just throwing something together to eat, and honestly, sometimes I wish I could be better at this. But Amanda’s recipe post about a grazing board might just be the key. Enough rules to feel like a recipe and enough freedom to use what I have an feel good about it. I’m actually thinking this could be a great idea for Sunday lunches or Friday nights – two times I’m frequently too tired to cook and too hungry to wait! Alternatively…if you prefer her suggestion for a protein box, this one looks intriguing, too!
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