We closed on the house today. I keep reminding myself that we did not close on our home. Thank you for all of the encouragement. Now on to the next step in the journey . . . “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake…

Boxes Boxes Stuff Dust Clutter Baby fussing Closing in five days Boxes Boxes Moving Packing Clutter Baby needs changing Closing in four and a half days Boxes Boxes Oy! Disorganization Baby needs nursing Closing in four and one quarter days . . . Hanging in there. Busy. Thank you for all of the encouragement on…

I just love slipcovered furniture-soft, welcoming, casual yet elegant. I have sewn many slipcovers for furniture in our house. Now with a little boy around, I think slipcovers are here to stay in our house . . . I am in the early stages of shopping for a new sofa and I’m torn between slipcover…

I am just a touch late posting these as Wynn will be four months this week (sniff). But for the sake of record and comparison, here is my little love at 3 months. Compared to 2 Months in the same basket: Compared to 1 month (different basket 🙂 ) Keep growing big and strong, my…

The Heavens are singing about how great God is; and the skies are shouting it out, “See what God has made!” Psalm 19:1 (paraphrase) “Jesus said ‘I am the light that has come into the world. No one who believes in me will stay in the dark hiding anymore.” John 12:46 (paraphrase)

Check out this great DIY front door project from Country Living Magazine! I know it is styled for the Holidays but the bright red screams summer to me. I just love the look of the house number on the front door-it is a removable vinyl stick-on! from www.fastsigns.com The great red paint on the door…

All images, House Beautiful

Some thoughts I shared with a friend this morning that I thought someone else might need to hear today: Everything is as it should be in God’s perfect timing. Take a deep breath and be encouraged that everything is as it should be in God’s perfect timing. Repeat, repeat, repeat to yourself all day long.…