"Home sweet home!" This is what we usually declare as we pull up our driveway after being away from our home for a few nights. There may be a hint of disappointment as the time of an exciting holiday has come to an end, but there is also a familiar feeling of comfort and normality that being at home brings (hello, bed!). I was thinking about why we announce this when we arrive home, and it helped me notice the many ways homes are such beloved spaces and how the Lord can bless the moments in our homes. Not only do they provide us with the basic need of shelter, but they offer us so much more than that. Â ...
If you told me five years ago that artwork of mine would be included in a beautiful, locally-made planner, I would've laughed in your face! It seems such a far-fetched thought - having the courage to create something, to then actually submitting it and seeing where that will take you. And here we are, the day of the launch of the 2022 Creativ and Heart planner! Looking back, this is the second year running where local artists are called to submit artwork to be included in the planner. In 2020, I gave it a go and submitted a floral piece that wasn't chosen. While I was a little disappointed, my numbers brain gave it some perspective. There are only 12...
Finding inspiration can be such a love-hate relationship. We come across so many points of inputs in our lives through our every day routines, things we scroll through on the interwebs, conversations we have, problems we try to solve and it can get overwhelming. But the beauty behind all of this, is that inspiration can be found in these small moments! I would, at times, get stuck in the proverbial rut. Things weren't coming naturally to me when I sat down to paint, to hand letter or to doodle. Creating with my hands provides a joyful space for me to worship God and use my brain in a different way to solve a simple problem in a tangible expression. And...
Gifting someone thoughtfully does not have to be a stressful process. And I get it, thinking, planning and buying (or making) a gift for someone can be overwhelming at the best of times. But with a little preparation and a helpful list of ideas and prompting questions, I hope this useful post encourages you to think and plan how you will select that special gift for that loved one in your life! Â 1. Who The first tip in being prepared is to jot down a variety of lists to keep on hand, whether that be digitally, or old school pen and paper. Think of these as reference lists - lists of different themes or topics that you can refer...
