wow another week, CRAZY!
i have some awesome news and exciting things to share with you all.
its been an amazing week, and that’s an understatement. i’ve learned new things, met new people, and God’s opened a billion doors for me. really excited about the few weeks to come, including a VACATION!!! wooooop wooo!!! who does that these days? not me, at least for about two years we haven’t. i can’t wait to spend some time with family and friends.
anyways, i’m off to start a busy fun day, picking up screen printing orders, having lunch with two fabulous people, meeting with some embroideries as well as dropping off some client materials. i can’t wait to share some new designs and current projects i’m working on with you guys, but of course i can’t spoil it for my clients! just know, theres a lot of fun stuff coming over here at the image to impact blog. i’ve been on the road a lot this week, with little time to blog, making relationships and getting myself out there. so excited to see what doors God opens today!
hope all of you dears have a fabulous weekend and enjoy this gorgeous weather. be back on monday!
no coffee brewing this morning.
why? beats me. sometimes i suppose i’m just going to change it up. however, i know i wont make it until 10am without caffeine… so i suppose it will be diet pepsi and a brisk walk around the neighborhood with the best walking buddy there is:
he’s totally innocent. i promise.
anyways, i got thinking about the new book we are reading for bible study. “the energy bus” have you read it? i’m only 10 chapters in (which is a third of the book) but its awesome. its more of a motivational book than a christian book, but it has so many easy quick concepts in its story line. just a thought… how are you perceived by the “energy” you put off? your in control of your life… how you choose to make it work, who you follow and how you live it. God’s guidance is already planned out for you… its just a matter of how you use it.
stay tuned, tomorrow a bit of inspiration is coming!
as the coffee brews, i decided i’d have a homemade mocha. hey, how much better can it get that that? i just poured a little organic chocolate soymilk in my coffee, and viola! i also used one of my favorite coffee mugs. – andy warhol — who doesn’t like him? well, i’d definitely say i’d call him my favorite, or at least one of my favorites.
as the coffee brews, i crank up my music.
helllllllllllllllo hottie 
nic cowan is on the top of my playlist. isn’t it amazing how some songs/artist really pull you through tough times? i can recall so many situations of my life, and what artist’s music really pulled me through. i often find i’m more creative if i’m really choosy on my music or style of music that i’m listening to.
as the coffee brews, nic’s song “money dont make you happy” comes on. man. what a great song to start the morning off. listen to it here:
as the coffee brews… i get excited about nic cowan’s music again and how much i love his lyrics… money dont make you happy. what do you do as the coffee brews?
who else (besides me) needs a quick little break between projects?
we’ll i’ve found your game. font nerds unite. i found your game!
have fun playing it here.
with spring comes new things. things i love. birds. sunshine. tulips, honeysuckles, pool dates, margaritas, and cookouts. also, it makes me excited to learn new things. there’s a happiness that in the air i dont think is around all the time, ormaybe its just in a different form. i was doing my normal blog reading and these spring photos got me.
images for spring here.
then, i continued to read her blog. wow. it really describes me. sometimes i think God allows us how to learn how to rest in the most unique ways. sometimes we dont realize how its going to happen. i often find myself thinking… ok, i can take a nap… next saturday for two hours. why am i wishing my life away? i’ve got to learn to realize when i should rest. and how… i guess that’s just going to come with patience.
these photos though, just are a glimpse of what i’d love to do. i’m so fortunate to own a business where i have the freedom to work outside if i would like… grab me a cup of coffee and hang out with max outside (i suppose i should go ahead with that or else it’ll be tooo hot soon!) i’m interested in reading (and those of you who know me are probably surprised) but i’ve got several books on the list i need to finish/start … including: [1] Approval Addiction / Joyce Meyer [2] the ten faces of innovation / tom kelley [3] boundaries / cloud & townsend — anybody finishing up these books or have any opinions?
i’m looking forward to this spring [soon to be summer]. excited about new opportunities in growth, my business, my health, with my husband and life. happy.
new feature tuesday!
there’s so much gorgeous type out there these days. i’ve collected a few of my favorites this week. hope you enjoy!
all images above via sixrevisions
above images via smashing magazine
any favorites?
“I have written your name on my hand! Isaiah 49:16”
Romans 8:31 asks, “If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Indulge me a moment. Four words in this verse deserve your attention. God is for us.
Say it out loud. God is for us.
Repeat it, emphasizing each word. Come on, you’re not in that big of a hurry.
God is for us! GOD IS FOR YOU.
Your parents may have forgotten you, your teachers may have neglected you, your siblings may be ashamed of you; but within reach of your prayers is the maker of the oceans. God!
God is for you! If he had a calendar, your birthday would be circled. If there’s a tree in heaven, he’s carved your name in the bark.
Isaiah 49:16 says, “I have written your name on my hand!” No one can defeat you. You are protected. God is for you!
as i read these words in my inbox, it just gives me so much happiness.
sometimes in our lives, we don’t know who is for us, no matter how hard we try to make the right decision, to be the best person, to do the right job, to whatever… it just seems like it doesn’t add up. sometimes it just seems like nobody is for you. but God is. he always will be be. no matter what harmful, unfair and unjust things people have done to you, he’s there.
that’s the encouragement i received today. its a promise and and it gives me a stroke of happiness.
do you think grafitti is an art? i do. i always will. it makes me smile. its like artist use what God gave us here to create their own masterpiece. check out some awesome examples on a email circulating around that i found. [sorry credits are unknown]
and my favorite…
This image reminded me of this morning’s daily Bible blessing from Max Lucado :
“The Lord’s love never ends; his mercies never stop. They are new every morning. Lamentations 3:22-23”
You said the wrong words, took the wrong turns, loved the wrong person, reacted the wrong way.
You spoke when you should’ve listened, judged when you should’ve trusted, indulged when you should have resisted.
But don’t let yesterday’s mistakes sabotage today’s attitude!
So, what makes the difference?
Daily drenching rains! Deluges keep the ground moist, the trees wet, and the lightning impotent.
Lightning strikes you as well. Thunderbolts of regret can ignite and consume you. Counter them with downpours of God’s grace, daily washings of forgiveness.
Once a year won’t do. Once a month is insufficient. Weekly showers leave you dry. Sporadic misting leaves you combustible! You need a solid soaking every day!
Choose to make it a great day—every day!
wow. i can’t believe its been three months since i’ve shared my life with you. so. very. sorry . {raises eyebrows and half way smiles}
what’s been going on? soo much. i’m tangled up in what i call life and its hard to get separated from it… and when i do, you know what happens?
this blog gets neglected. and i’m so very sorry.
so lets do a little recap… and then we’ll start fresh, right? right.
november:
)december:
january
february:
wow. that’s a lot.
and i’m going to be more regular. because i can’t remember three months worth. but i hope you enjoyed going through my past three months in your head.
until next time
yay yay yay for today. that’s what i’m saying. a day off. in my pajamas. thankful for our veterans. wearing a sweatshirt. cuddled up with dark chocolate almond milk. #swoon.
what are some things making me smile this week?
trust and patience. in due time all things work out.
the fresh prince on tv this morning.
a fun nail polish perfect for this holiday season
a fantastic blog post that i read about three times // on what the world thinks verses how we live in Christ. you MUST read.
love the resemblance of these two. two of my favorite things.
are you excited to give love? read more about it here.
that’s all for today. now, i’ve got to get back to my pjs and milk
more fall. i can’t get enough of it. i convinced the mr. to take me for a drive. to get away, just for a bit, to enjoy the fall colors and get out the house.
so we drove. just before sunset, caught glimpses of fall colors, watched the motorcycles, leaves fall, and sun set.
we pulled off at the cider house to get apples. just two dollars for 7 golden delicious, and they are fantastic. they had some amazing little breads that i’d love to try sometime.
we ended up in hendersonville, after just making some random we’ll figure it out when we get there turns. hendersonville, nc is so quaint. we walked a bit (real fast to be exact because it got really cold) and decided on the black rose. i had salmon w/ yukon potatoes and veggies and the mr. had corned beef with cabbage. both meals were very delish! i can see us riding up for an afternoon to get some more black rose!
watch their video…
i finally embraced it. got out my camera. enjoyed photography in a way i haven’t in a long time. for myself. just me + the camera [and a few leaves.]
fall is my by far favorite time of the year. something about a red tree just makes me smile. its bursting for life. here’s a few unedited {yes these trees are that vibrant} photos of trees near my house. enjoy
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moments like these, i’m curled up on my couch, drinking pumpkin coffee.
listening to mumford and sons.
bundled up in my favorite blanket just so i dont have to put socks on.
i’m blessed.
i realize reading my favorite blogs, i’m so blessed.
take for example… this one here.
you might think its crazy the amount of blogs i have on my reader… or even the ones i cycle through each morning. but today this one got me. gave me chills. made me realize.
surrendering all? its more than just your money. or your relationships, or your time. its everything.
taking that special amount of time to be with Him.
moments like these i’m thankful. and happy. and encouraged.
i’m not the only one struggling to surrender all. i try, i really do. its one thing at a time. we’re human. we have our moments where we do. but its all or nothing. whether we spend it in solitude, or reading through others, or however we choose to, its all or nothing. and its moments like these i’m thankful i’m surrendering all.
find your joy.
ok, now i’m not the one who will be creating these things BEFORE thanksgiving, but all the cute colors are making me excited about making decorations around my home for christmas. here’s a few ideas i have on tap for my house.
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any christmas ideas you are looking to create?
well, i’ve completed my first race. (two now that i am FINALLY writing this blog post.) but anyways, can I call myself a runner now that i’ve completed my first 5k? i’m going with yes. anyways… wow. a recap. i’ll be doing one of each race, focusing on strengths, time, energy level, and overall experience. i’m hoping to have a few under my belt and use this to track my progress.
so here goes…
strengths – spoiled me. lots of people that knew exactly how to handle the race, people, traffic, responses, and it was chip timer. definitely a plus.
time – 35:37 — bobbed and weaved between over 900 people.
energy level – strong, excited, from 2.7-3.0 miles, struggled, tired quads, jen pulled me through. last leg – sprinted. gave it all i had! 1 large hill // 1 gradual hill.
overall experience – definitely couldn’t have asked for more support, signage from my sister, screaming from my entire family, and great recovery food and photos, also directions were very thorough, fleet feet did an amazing job training me to be prepared for this race.
so, below are some photos courtesy of my hubby, of me and some of the awesome friends i have made. love you guys. your support means the world to me. i miss yall already!
steve jobs, you did it.
as you all know i’m an avid macintosh user. i have been since my beginning days as a designer at winthrop university.
i think its amazing the impact that steve has made on our lifestyle, industry, and time.
i have more respect for him as a husband and businessman for stepping down in his job, money doesn’t buy you anything.
i’m not going to lie, these are words to live by. he’s changed our lives.
i want to do this too. change somebodies life by the work i do. now its time to create that magic.
how i love thee // gift wrapping via pinterest
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A few weekends ago, I had the privilege of working with two amazing guys, who go by the name of Lake Murray DJ Service.
Let me just take a few minutes to tell you about these guys. First off, they pumped up the party. Their showed their fun personalities but never got in the way. The guests were entertained by the YMCA – fireman style with guests choosing their own dancing partners, fun dance offs, great selection of music, light shows and even a few featured dances from the bride and groom that only the DJs knew about before announcing. My second photographer and I had a great time getting to know these guys during the reception. Be sure to check them out for any of your party, wedding or get together needs. They surely won’t disappoint.
wahooooo!
we made it!
another friday smileday. wow. what. a week.
hello this new necklace in the mail.
hello one more day until this race.
hello cute fall dress i want you.
hello cute matching necklace please too.
hello my new favorite : waterless shampoo. i love you. you should try it, it’ll change your life. just. sayin.,
hello fall trees around my neighborhood {finally}
hello cute little owl set, i need you.
hello chicaband … in gunmetal… you make me happy while i’m running!
thats all for this friday! i’ll be back next week, after saturday’s race to recap with lots of fun photos! wish me luck!
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truth right there.
so many times we get in the hustle, bustle, rhyme, rhythym, whatever you want to call it. life.
it happens.
we get stuck, bogged down, tired, miserable, grumpy, sarcastic, done.
if we aren’t out living life, then where do we learn creativity?
i’m beginning to find those places… running, magazines, travel.
find yours, and get inspired.
sometimes we all need this.
take a watchy. you’ll enjoy this no matter where your creativity lies.
29 WAYS TO STAY CREATIVE from TO-FU on Vimeo.
hello fun front step i promised i’d show you. (including my chunk-of-love maxie)
hello warm fall candle smelling like pumpkin… making my house all cozy for fall.
hello adorable fall plants at mcdonalds (while stopping by to grab a latte)
hello chunk-o-love.
hello fat owl thanksgiving cuteness on my stove!
and hello a little around the web…
on staying inspired. man i have a heart for creative people.
cute friendship bracelets i may just purchase. who’s my friend?
stinkin cute idea for wedding gift!
thinking about dying some pants… yea?
sometimes i wish i could stay in bed all day.
hope you have a happy fall weekend. what are your plans?
i’m planning on making these hopefully for the hubby. i’ll be seeing some family for baby cooper’s shower. i’ll be enjoying the weather. i’ll be resting and embracing this weekend. what are your plans?
