An Accent

*** oops.  I found there were a couple of posts I didn't actually publish.  This one is from December sometime***

I thought this was such a neat idea for drapes.  I am sure it isn't new, but I stumbled across them while Christmas shopping and liked them.   These are from Urban Outfitters, but it would be fun to hunt for unique pieces and make it my own.  It would be one of those subtle touches- like the cherry on top!  

  

 Broach used as a tie back for drapes.

Antique doorknob used as a drape tie-back. 

Status Update

Nothing new to report in my life.  I actually keep pretty busy and am finding joy in where He has me.   My days generally start by waking when K does, getting his lunch together and morning conversations about the day's plans. I work out, shower and begin attacking the day's list of to-dos. Some days are tough, especially when the day is longer than my list. But I've found the closer I am to God the more joyous my days are.       

I'm excited for spring, it will be here before you know it! There are a handful of projects I want to start that need warmer weather.  I would like to redo some furniture and I plan to garden!  We will see how it goes, I've never actually planted anything that then successfully grew! Lucky for me (and whatever I plant) my brother and sister-in-law gave me a gardening book for my birthday! My new favorite thing to do is find new recipes to try out. I found this website http://www.howsweeteats.com, she has some really great recipes posted there. She uses some interesting ingredients (not as strange as Rachel Ray) so I will probably end up messing up/substituting a lot along the way... but that's the fun part, Right?!?

Well, I should hop to it. I plan to blog more, I just get going and forget all about it. This month should have more to share! 

Church Shopping

Questions like .. "Will I ever find a hair stylist/dentist/doctor/chiropractor... I like again?" swirl around your head when you move. Silly as they sound, it stinks to break in a new hairdresser.. but those are so minute compared to finding where God wants me in the Body.

This is the part of moving that I dreaded the most.  It's difficult to leave behind friends and your normal routine, but to find a new church to call home is not something I was looking forward to. We have been in T-town for about a month now, and have been to a handful of churches in the area. Sometimes I feel like Goldy Locks. I want a church not to big, not too small... I want a church that is just right. But, it's not about what I want, or what will make us the most comfortable. We are actively seeking the church He wants us to be apart of. A place where we can served and where we will be called out onto the carpet (lovingly) because we are daily sinners. I just need to remind myself of this... weekly.

We are slowly finding our grove here.  K is back to work and enjoying his job.  I am loving being his house wife and serving him in ways I frankly didn't have time to when I worked full time. I haven't closed the door on going back to work. I still look for opportunities and have an ear out for them, I am just patiently (as much as I can) waiting.

Prayers as we continue to seek His will and not our own.

Oh, and to end on something funny...
Word is we are experiencing a "snow-pocalypse" here.  That's quite a title for a few inches of snow and a little ice - I will say it might not be as bad here as other places in the state, but it still makes me laugh.

my red high heels

It has been a whirlwind, and will continue to be I am sure, as we begin this part of our journey.  Keaton began his new job this week and our stuff should be delivered any day now.  I have spent my time reading books I've put off, researching things I've put off, and catching up on some TV online (a guilty pleasure).  Next week will be spent setting up the new place, transferring the us over to Kansas officially, and continuing the job hunt. I'm not sure what I want in my next job, so it is making the processes a little more difficult than I had anticipated but I am faithful He has prepared something for me.

Prayers as we adjust to this transition and follow Gods leading in this new place.

2011 To-Do List

In no particular order, I have listed some goals I have for myself for 2011.


Learn to play the piano. I would love to be-able to read music and at least have a beginners ability to play the piano. It is so beautiful and I would love to incorporate it in my worship time. 


Learn to sew. Now, I don't intend on sewing my very own denim jumper or starting a fashion line, but I would like to know my way around a sewing machine and be capable of beginner tasks. There are little projects I would like to tackle on my own.  


Garden. This may need to be a gradual task, but I would love to start gardening.  Some flowers, fruits, and veggies. Maybe I will start small this year with a small box garden. 


Change. Really, being more intentional and present in the Sanctification process. This year a small group of women read "You Can Change" by Tim Chester. It was a wonderful book and a great time of encouragement and accountability.  We each selected a sin in our lives that we felt spired to tackle.  Mine was my anger rooted in my selfishness. I hope to speak more truth to myself and allow less of my flesh to get in the way. 

Given my tendency to make grandiose lists, I will force myself to end there! 

Browsing

While browsing around the other day I stumbled across some art inspiration for a VERY distant future child's room.  

I just think this is so adorable!  It looks pretty simple, and can be customized to any room by the art paper you select

This one too!  Could be boy or girl depending on 

the colors and paper.*

I often come across things that I don't want to forget, but wont get to use for a while yet.  I tend to clip them from a magazine and file them away. Otherwise I would have piles and piles of Pottery Barn catalogs all over the house!   I also do this with advice. I will hear someone talk about a book they recommend for disciplining your child or sharing the Gospel on there level and I have to write it down.  Even if I never get to use it... maybe I will remember to pass it on! 

   

With the extra time I will have on my hand soon, I might just dream up ways to implement these with grown-up style so I can have a project!

*I stumbled across these and other cute ideas on etsy.com!  

Holidays

We've been so blessed to have so many people here to share the holidays with.  We spent Thanksgiving with some friends and had a wonderful time.  and I discovered a new love... puzzles! I don't know what it is about them, but for a seemingly boring activity - it was very fun and exciting!  K and I decided to tack that on to our holiday traditions too. We had the opportunity to skype with our family Thanksgiving day too. Living so far from family has been difficult at times, but wonderful at others. We lean on each other and have become our own family. I discover new things about him every day and am thankful daily that God blessed me with my best friend.

For Thanksgiving K and I baked an apple pie - I have so much fun baking with him... it can be messy but tons of laughs! 

We decorated for Christmas this past weekend.... photos to come!  I love what Christmas decorations bring to a room. So warm and comforting. We have had so much fun integrating family traditions and making new ones of our own. We pick a special day to decorate the tree, watch Christmas movies and spend time together.

Well, thats all for thanksgiving!  We're getting excited for Christmas and there is a lot of planning and shopping yet to do.