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Cost Plus World Market Friends & Family Event #WorldMarket

Please join us for our Cost Plus World Market Friends & Family Event!Whether in store or online, you’ll get incredible savings from 10/6– 10/8!OFFER:Save 25% on all home furnishings, décor, gifts and more.Plus, save 10% on gourmet food and non-alcoholic...

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Breakfast

On Sunday morning, I headed over to meet a friend for breakfast on the square in Prescott. Keri and I met in real life for the first time at Craft Weekend. {Trivia fun fact:  Tonight I noticed that we are checking out together in the picture at the antique store AND...

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Prescott + Antiques + Mr. Potato Head

Walking down the street, Julia found where Mr. Potato Head has been hiding all these years. He looks happy with his window shopping on an off-the-beaten-path antique store road. He said to tell you all 'hello'.

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One giant hug…

I could blame it on the weather cooling off or maybe the huge, amazing moon that bid us goodnight as we drove home tonight. I could blame it on the bandwagon I have hitched my horses to - the new Mumford and Sons album. From the holland road well I rose and I rose,...

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Coffee Date: One for the itty bitty baby…

It is hard to believe that two years ago that I learned that I lost the twins. If we had coffee today, I would tell you that I didn't even wake up today remembering this. In a strange twist of events, I was participating in looking into what I posted two years ago and...

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Insta-Friday…

This weeks pictures brought to you by: Our weekend trip to Prescott, Arizona. *********************************************************************************** Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app (free) or any other phone pic in all their...

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Prescott + Antiques

With Brian's job starting, we decided that we were going to take a little getaway up North to Prescott. The first place we always stop is Smitty's Big Barn Antiques. The first time I stumbled on this place was with my friend Aimee. (Look Aimee! They fixed the stairs.)...

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Rejoice… Always rejoice!

We took a quick road trip this weekend up to Prescott. I'll share more about the wonderful trip very soon, but first... We wanted to celebrate our big news... After 18 months of prayers and rejoicing anyways, Brian starts a new job in the morning! Thank you to...

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Insta-Friday…

This weeks pictures brought to you by: My office decorated for fall! Murphy. Last Sunday's recording session. Playing Uno with Nate the Great. *********************************************************************************** Insta-Friday photos are taken on the...

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Can you tell I am obsessed with this corner?

I love taking little nooks in my house and just make them cute. You know?! So here is the story of this little area. The picture is from LilyGene. The stamp says our names, anniversary and College Station, Texas - where we were married. The hymnals are close to my...

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But not…

I have a dear friend who writes a very beautiful, Christ centered blog - Crumbs from His Table. I read her post on 2 Corinthians 4 and almost did cartwheels! Do you know what it says?! We are... pressured in every way but not crushed perplexed but not in despair...

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Reaching Out…

Last night I reached out to a friend. Sara over at Saving for Someday is one of those rare friends that is both online and IRL (in real life). Her nightly tweets keep me laughing with her humor about #shakeandbake and Talladega Nights and Ricky Bobby. I shared what...

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Happy Fall Y’all…

It was a great day. It started with a last minute garage sale. The weather was beautiful. The garage was full of stuff that we needed to take to Goodwill, so it wasn't really so much a garage sale as a "hey, let's open the garage and sit here listening to country...

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Rejoice in the Lord always

"Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4 Grandma always said that when you aren't exactly sure what to say, you should just Praise Him. Today was a long day. A little not great news at the doctor. I've been overly tired since the...

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The Arizona Pinterest Party #azpinterestparty

This past Saturday, I ventured out to my first Pinterest Party. My wingman got sick (I hope you feel better soon, Lauren!) so I had to brave it alone. I may technically be an extrovert, but I am horrible at showing up places by myself. Heather from Brie Brie Blooms,...

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Etsy Tips: Packaging your Item

Etsy Tips: Packaging your Item

Last month, we talked about Etsy Tips:  Photographing your Item. Today, let's talk about packaging your item! Receiving something in my mailbox is so fun for me. And receiving something in my mailbox that is a lovely package will make me smile, capture my complete...

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Insta-Friday…

This weeks pictures brought to you by: Happy colors everywhere! Have a fantastic and colorful Friday! *********************************************************************************** Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app (free) or any other...

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Celebrating Lucky 13

In the morning we were treated to an amazing breakfast. Nate wanted to know what this new awesome show was on tv. We explained that it was Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Awwwww yeah. You know what that means? I have to relearn the intro song. It'll be awesome. I am super...

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Labor Day Weekend

We had a late celebration of our 13th anniversary. It was magical. We stayed at the Fairmont Princess ~ one amazing thing about living in the desert is that they run amazing specials for the locals because it is just too hot for people to actually travel here as a...

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Our paths crossed only once…

My sweet friend Kim let me know that her father is now keeping company with the angels. His love poured out onto his daughters and grandson. It was evident in the small time I spent with them. Kim, I am so very sorry for you loss. Sincerely, Kate

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