Hello! 

I'm back after a long break of the holidays and having our sweet little baby, Sam!

I can't begin to describe how in love I am with this little guy.

 He has brought so much joy, excitement, and change to our lives.

We have learned to adapt with each day and to limit our expectations...

actually, to throw expectations out the window.

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Before any major event, we all have expectations of what we think life will be like. 

I've found in this short amount of time that it is okay to be completely wrong.

That it is better to take one day at a time and to focus on what's unfolding right in front of you instead of how you thought things would be. 

"Going with the flow" has become the new normal and I am okay with that!

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As I think about this new year and new chapter of my life, 

I'm excited to see what each day, week and month brings. 

From how I grow as a wife, mommy and business owner, 

to the ways little Sam will change with each day.

Things will look different. 

But different isn't a bad thing. 

Being able to change, grow and adapt are all elements of life and I can't wait to see how things play out. 

Happy Monday everyone!

Christmas Decorating Inspiration

Christmas is just 15 days away!

{which is so hard to believe!}

Houses are decorated, lights are up, and you can feel the Christmas 

happiness and spirit in the air.

It's hard not to be in a good mood during this time of year!

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If you are looking for Christmas decorating inspiration 

take a peek at the 2014 Holiday House Walk.

30 beautiful homes all decorated with so many great ideas!

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Here are just a few of my favorite images...

Hope you all have a great week!

Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Our time was mostly spent trying to stay busy!

The anticipation and not knowing of when we are having this little guy is so hard.

I am a planner.

And to have something so huge and so life changing completely out of my control 

has been challenging to say the least.

I am really learning how to be patient and to trust that God's timing will be perfect...

because it always is.

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I have this sign at the top of our stairs.

Isn't it beautiful?! 

My sister made it for me a couple years a go for Christmas and I just love it.

When we first moved in I searched and searched for the perfect place to hang it in our home

 and finally decided on this location.

Right at the top of the stairs.

And lately it has been the perfect reminder.

"Let all that you do be done in love."

As I go up and down the stairs and see that staring me in the face,

I have actually started to question how often I live that out.

And really how can I live that out better.

Taking the ordinary, day to day tasks and giving a purpose and meaning to them.

So during this advent season, I am challenging myself to do more "in love."

Not just the giving of christmas gifts or helping others out, but those day to day mundane tasks...that often get overlooked as purposeless. 

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Have a great week!

The Waiting Game

happy December,

happy advent,

happy "it's officially christmas season!"

Where you are now officially allowed to blare christmas music without hiding it and add peppermint to  just about anything and everything. 

It is such a fun time of year.

We've entered the season of advent which brings so much anticipation.

The weeks leading up to the birth of Jesus 

The countdown begins and we wait.

It's an amazing time to reflect on the meaning of Christmas. 

This year is so different in that i've been anticipating this time of year for the past 9 months!

And it has felt like it has been so far off in the distance for so long. 

And here we are, entering December where this little wiggly baby could arrive any day.

So as the days draw nearer and the anticipation and excitement stronger

I want to enjoy this season for everything that it is right now-today.

Preparing for the birth of our baby boy and enjoying the time we have with just the two of us.

and preparing for Jesus' birthday-Christmas Day

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  Today is the last day to receive 20% and free shipping on all orders!

If you are looking for a special Christmas gift or unique cards, visit my website!

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I am so excited to be apart of Maggie Whitley Designs holiday giveaway!
Two amazing bundles of gifts valuing over $830 and including this Lindsay P Designs apron!

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Have a great week!

Thanksgiving is tomorrow!

Some of you may be racing around getting ready for guests

or cooking up a storm 

I'll be honest Thanksgiving has slipped my mind a lot this season!

I've been so focused on getting Christmas gifts ready and decorations out in preparation for the little one. 

But there is so much to be thankful for and this day is the perfect opportunity to stop and reflect on all that there is. 

For family, friends, opportunities, or whatever it may be. 

Through good times and bad, we all have things that we can be thankful for.

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Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday and Cyber Monday...the craziest shopping time of all!

I will be sharing our special code Friday on my blog and Instagram for you to receive a discount Friday morning through Monday night!

So if you are looking for the perfect hostess gift or a unique pack of cards, check it out. 

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Wherever you are or whatever you are doing, I hope you all have a great one!

Recovering Chairs

It's amazing how something so simple can change the look and feel of a room.

We were fortunate to be able to buy the dining room table, chairs and buffet from the previous owners.

It's a beautiful set but I wasn't in love with the chair cushions.

{I really wish I had a better before picture...but this was the previous fabric...}

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I was wanting something that was more new, fresh, and light.

All it took was some strength to get the old fabric off and pull those staples out (by far the hardest part...but it really wasn't all that bad)...

Picking a new pretty fabric...

And going to town with the staple gone to put the new fabric on!

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It's a light grayish upholstery linen from Calico Corners that-believe it or not-is pretty darn spill resistant.

They actually tested this fabric with pen, bbq sauce and all sorts of other things and it was all able to come out just fine!

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I am so pleased with how they turned out. 

I truly believe that if you don't like the way something looks, change it.

With new paint or new fabric it is so easy to transform the same piece into something beautiful and something you love.

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Happy Friday!

Baby Boy Nursery

It's hard to believe in less than a month (hopefully!) our little guy will be here!

Our bags are almost all packed and the nursery is pretty set to go.

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It's been so fun picking little pieces out and seeing his room come together.

And of course all the sweet additions from friends and family.  

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I sometimes just go sit in there and think about how soon it will be that A LOT of my time will be spent in the rocking chair and in that room.

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I think Brandi knows something is up...though I'm no dog whisperer so who knows!

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I thought I would share some photos of the nursery all set up! 

I wanted to go with blues, grays and natural elements.

I love this Property Boundary sign.

 My dad "found" it while hunting and wrote on the back of it for his future grandson. 

Our prayer we would say every night before going to bed.

Brian built it 5 or 6 years ago...

so I painted it gray and am so happy with how functional it is!

I'm in love with our rocking chair and the beautiful quilt Brian's mom made. 

So so cozy and soft!

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Now all we need is a baby in this room to make it complete :)

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I hope you all are having a wonderful week!