“so why does our writing matter, again? they ask. because of the spirit, i say. because of the heart. writing and reading decrease our sense of isolation. they deepen and widen and explained our sense of life: they feed the soul. when writers make us shake our heads…
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life lately | eclipse + routines + photo shoot + new shop
“remember, the moment you accept complete responsibility for everything in your life is the moment you claim the power to change everything in your life.” – hal elrod, the miracle morning this morning, my alarm went off at 5:30am for my new miracle morning challenge – please feel free to…
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olive june
“warbel for lilac-time” by walt whitman “for spring-time is here! the summer is here! and what is this in it and from it? thou, soul, unloosen’d — the relentless after i know now what; come, let us lag here no longer, let us be up…
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a city guide | charlotte, north carolina
ten years ago this past weekend, i moved to charlotte from columbus, ohio. i knew only two people from college- and not very well. one remains a very close friend, someone i can always count on. looking back, i hardly recognize that person~ a young and…
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parks james | eighteen months
“this is the secret to finding and keeping friendships: become women who want to see the women around them flourish.” – lisa-jo baker :: never unfriended on july 15, parks james turned eighteen months old. it just keeps getting better and better and he is growing…
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summer style | poppy and dot feature
this post contains affiliate links- all opinions expressed are 100% my own one of the things i want to share more in this space is both my fashion style + parks’ baby boy style. i hope to share more posts about ideas + favorites + tips. this past…
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currently | july edition
“the world will tell you how to live, if you let it. don’t let it. take up your space. raise your voice. sing your song. this is your chance to make or remake a life that thrills you.” ― shauna niequist, present over perfect: leaving behind frantic for…
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summer fun travel tips with evenflo | flying with a toddler
thank you to Evenflo for kindly sponsoring this post. all opinions are 100% honest & completely my own. happy summer! bring on the travels~ any fun trips coming up? traveling is fun but with young children, it can also be challenging and stressful. today, i…
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and i thought i loved you then
june 29, 2013 four years ago~ a gorgeous summer day in uptown charlotte, i married the most genuine, kindest person i have ever known. i know God brought him into my life and i know he’s my true love. now we are mom and dad to the…