This blog post is dedicated to all the "things" around me that I love (and really just me practicing taking pictures... trying to teach myself how to use my camera!) Here are just a few of the things surrounding me on a daily basis that I love... starting with this sign. There is something about the colors, the heart, the swirls... and of course the word Love that just warms my heart. Thank you Target!
Another great purchase from Target - this pillow! It caught my eye in the store, and I just had to have it. Funny how a pillow can do that to ya! The colors, the feel of it, and the butterfly. I can't wait to get more!
Speaking of which... the same thing happened to me with this lamp. It really was the inspiration for my mini-makeover in my living room. Before this lamp things were red, black... really bold. I wanted a warmer, earthy look that would lighten up my day. This lamp did it.
Oh, then there is this wonderful new mantel that my dad built. I will forever look at it and think of him and his wonderful craftiness... hmm, and to think I always thought my craftiness came from my mom. I also love the new wall decal from Stampin Up' - another element in my desire to surround myself with peaceful images in my home.
When I see my new kitchen floor it represents freedom! Yes, freedom! My old floor was terrible and constantly showed all the dirt, water spots, lint, etc. When I was picking out the new flooring I said, "I want tile the color of dirt!" Not only does the floor look and feel great, but it is so much easier to maintain... especially when most of my days are spent like this...
These folks (all 5 of my followers!) are the things that I really LOVE. These boys have changed my life, and made me want to be a better person. Without them, none of these other "things" would really matter. Since becoming a mom, it's like I see the world in a whole new way... things are brighter, more exciting... seeing the world through the eyes of a child is amazing. I love exploring and learning about life all over again. They are such joy!
My newest item of love is blogging. My friend Jenny talked me into it... I have never really followed blogging, so it is all totally new to me. Not sure if I am following the rules of the blogging world, or if anyone even cares to read this stuff, but the truth is that I do it for me. Writing is so theraeputic for me. Just being able to get it out and express it means so much to me - especially since most days are spent in toddlerville where all I hear is "mine." In addition to writing my own blog, I have really enjoyed following other blogs... these women who I have never met, who don't even know that I exist have inspired me. Each in a different way... they inspire me to be a better mother, wife, and friend. They make me want to get up in the morning and throw my running shoes on. To get myself dressed in something other than sweats. To cook an amazing meal for my family to join around the table and share. They inspire me to be creative - which has really become an outlet for me this past year... many of them sew, something I am hoping to learn this year. Erin from bringing up burns was the first blog I started to follow - then I started looking at her favorite blogs... and then on and on... this world of blogging is really amazing. Check it out. It could change your life. I know it did mine.
http://www.bringingupburns.com/
