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!

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?

we’ll i’ve found your game. font nerds unite. i found your game!

have fun playing it here.

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?

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.

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!

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:

• finished up lots of fun little projects for friends
• completed ALL of my christmas shopping
• had a GLORIOUS thanksgiving with my family, my husband’s grandmother, as well as my in-laws… talk about turkey.
• had a terrible migrane (watch the pattern) the day after thanksgiving.
• skipped three weeks of running, because i felt like being a slacker.
• got my butt kicked when i started 10k training and hadn’t ran in three weeks… oooooh… only 3.5 miles took about 45 minutes, woops.
• started wishing for new running shoes.
• decided i should get back into blogging.
• found too many blogs i’d rather enjoy reading than spend time on typing myself (so you might just get a bunch o links one day )

december:

• got hardcore back into running, although it was pretty cold.
• planned and attended lots of fun christmas parties
• visited my parents quite a few times.
• had a few migranes
• had a sinus headache… oh every single day.
• ran some more.
• went to iowa.
• surprised one of my best friends in the airport.
• she cried.
• stayed w/ two of my best friends.
• learned how to sew.
• learned how to knit.
• love to knit.
• visited wineries and breweries.
• wore lots of snow gear.
• cried +laughed + drank coffee + wine.
• froze.
• came back home, sad.
• dug deep into working out at 9round (kickboxing + cardio)
• learned how to cook a few new things
• had an amazing christmas (took a week off running)
• got a sewing machine
• learned my sewing machine
• continued to have a sinus headache, each day. some migranes.
• got a new bread maker and a fab pair of diamond earrings.

january

• spent new years with my family
• rang in the new year. on my parents couch. only awake enough to see the ball drop and roll myself into bed.
• ran 5 miles for the first time, on new years day.
• had a migrane. for two days.
• shot my husband’s 357. kicked my arm off.
• shot some guns with the guys.
• ate lots of fudge.
• spent time with lauren : laughing and eating fudge, straight from the pan.
• sat on the tailgate with a bunch of girls, watching boys shoot guns, loving life.
• spent time with my sister. and brother. acting crazy. like old times.
• sewed some.
• sprainged my left foot again.
• made 5 loaves of bread. yes i’m obsessed.
• made rosemary bread, cinnamon swirl bread, mozzerella peppercorn bread, pizza dough, wheat loaf, and a plain white loaf.
• ate a lot of bread.
• worked out, got running and 9round schedule together.
• increased mileage.
• contined to have migranes. wish somebody would rip out my sinuses. for real.
• made surcys for friends
• made new friends.
• visited new friends.

february:

• made some bread.
• enjoyed a lazy saturday. and sunday.
• ate thai with friends.
• had sinus headaches.
• took a celiac test, negative! woo! still allergic to something (else)!
• developed either a metatarsal stress fracture or soft tissue damage in my right foot.
• told to stop running for a bit. ice it. didn’t listen.
• listened, sports doc told me to.
• signed up for the cooper river bridge run!
• ran my first 6.2 miles downtown! wanted to cry for two reasons: 1-foot was KILLING me. 2-i’d never done this before!
• have been headache free for 6 days!
• excited about today.

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

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