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52 Weeks of Pinspiration {Week 33}–T-Shirt Quilt

Welcome to week 33 of my Pinspiration series! This week I’m sharing a project that is near and dear to my heart.  But it’s actually not my Pinterest project, it’s my delightful daughter’s. Let me back up a little. So back in May when Kelsey got home from college  ****honestly I can’t ... read more

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Consult Hope

Linking up with Texture Tuesday.  Using both dreamit (soft light 80%) and felicity (multiply 50%). Man this is fun stuff! Peace, Kelly ... read more

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It Gets Easier

Hi friends.  Happy Monday.  I hope you had a good weekend!  Ours was an eventful weekend – we got our girl moved into to her college apartment!  We left Friday morning with a truck full of clothes and dishes. I rode with my girl in her car.  Really it’s so fun riding in ... read more

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Minding My Nest

When I first started toying with the idea of having a blog, my biggest challenge wasn’t really what to write about. Lord knows I can blather on like nobody’s business.  No, the thing I spent the most time thinking about was what I was going to call my blog. I liked the idea of it having a nest ... read more

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Love Notes from God

I love this quote that my blogging friend Cathy recently shared on her blog: Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting.  ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson If that’s the case, God’s been sending us lots of love notes lately.   Seems like the weather ... read more

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A Little Sunshine

I hope this brings you a little sunshine today. Love, Kelly ... read more

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Hi There! I’m Kelly. I am a wife, mom, light seeker, homemaker, and storyteller. From an empty nest to an abundant life, all it took was a little time, a lot of faith, and the courage to see my life differently.

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So now, armed with my trusty Canon camera, here is where I share my journey to live an inspired and intentional life.

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