"Wife, mom, lover of BEAUTY." Reads one bio. "Wife to Ben, mom to 2 young boys, one with #specialneeds. I cook #glutenfree, enjoy creative fashion and chase God's BEAUTY where ever it takes me." Reads my Twitter profile. *************** Beauty is a way that God relates to me which permeates all areas of my life. It's not just fashion, it's not just nature, it's all the little ways that … [Read more...]
I Am Not A Granola Girl.
My last post concluded my portion of the four part series entitled ‘Real Love.’ Today I am writing to you on a (very) sleepy morning in my favorite local café. I’d love for you to picture me with my hair done and makeup on and clothing styled just right, so I’ll spare you the details of my not-in-a-cute-way messy bun, lack of makeup, and sweatpants covered in a shade of blue I once … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day {the fun and the beauty}
Some years are romantic, some are relaxing. This year was right for us. We ate lunch at Chick-fil-a as a family, made valentine's for our Japanese exchange student and I made and decorated cupcakes for everyone. It was just... right. I hope yours was magical and just right for you as well. … [Read more...]
Cold Seasoned Warmth
Some of the most beautiful weather this year has been in the last two months. The months that are usually cold, windy and dark have been filled with light, warmth and beauty. I love beauty. My soul craves it on a level beyond my comprehension. I love my boys. I don't think that I've ever enjoyed them more than I have these last few months. I love the post nap snuggles, their small hands … [Read more...]