a birthday brat

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(This was written late last night- I have a rule, I never publish late, late at night until I've looked it over the next day, JUST IN CASE. HAH!) Some times my heart pounds in the moment, of feeling alive inside, like a veil is lifted and I can see MORE than just this life. I used to think that stars were just the pinholes in a giant velvety blackness, keeping the beauty of heaven hidden.  I … [Read more...]

Dining Room Makeover: AFTER

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Quite honestly this is probably the most excited I've ever been about a post. I do a lot of before/afters but this really takes the cake. It's by far my most ambitious project I've undertaken and I've stretched myself  as a person... and also stretched Ben. :) To be fair, I warned him before we got into this that he'd have to be involved. I'm a team player and luckily we work well on projects … [Read more...]

Personal Ponies: Local News (with BEAR & BUG!)

http://youtu.be/nxhjN3r1Elk I'll be posting more about this and the amazing non-profit organization that Personal Ponies is soon- I just wanted to get this video out for family and friends wanting to see this! :) … [Read more...]

Dining Room Makeover: Getting Started

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As I've said before, I love Before/Afters. They make my heart pound with accomplishment and I can't help but smile. Getting there may drive me insane, but it's ALWAYS worth it afterwords. Nothing feels better than fighting your way through something and be able to see a tangible outcome- like for me- a beautiful finished Dining Room, done the way I dreamed. To get the supplies for my room … [Read more...]