Surgery & an Encouraging Video

I realized I haven't told many people about my next surgery, completely by accident. I'll be having my next eye muscle surgery on May 30th. We leave on Monday the 28th. I have a pre-op appointment Tuesday and possibly a shopping appointment with H&M later that day. Priorities. And then the surgery on Wednesday morning.

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Sometimes stories of other people's life experiences are the biggest encouragement to me. This video has been one of the biggest ones for me just in the last couple of months and it actually has nothing to do with Tim Tebow, no offense to him, but all to do with this sweet kid, Adam Hubbs.

In the middle of his story he expressed one of the most raw and heartbreaking things I've ever heard a child ever say, making me realize how my worst days can seem completely insignificant.

Referring to moments when he wanted to die, "Yeah, I had days when I just wanted them to put something in my IV so I would just fall asleep. But I know you can't do that. I just think God chose me because I'm strong enough to get through it and some other people aren't".

He just seems so strong in all the important ways. Please watch it. It'll change your heart and your day I'm sure.

things I love

Ughhhh. enough said.

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I'm thinking gorgeous and whimsical bridal bouquet. yes.

Or a nice centerpiece for a table.

{via frolic}

beautifully made clutches over on Etsy.

{via nelle handbags}

Anyone need a super inexpensive way to make a wreath. This-butcher paper.

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fabric wrapped gifts. perfect.

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For some reason this makes me think of Twilight. But I love it so much.

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This should be a blog post on its own. These guys make custom made pieces with all kinds of recycled doors, shelves, and drawers. Unbelievably creative.

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mixed feathers. love. perfect.

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I don't know.

But I love it.

And it kind of reminds me of the Texas Rangers.

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I like to think these are attached in her hair (which I reeealllyyy would like to do myself)

or it's just a legit earring.

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Lace shorts made from a skirt.

Not something you see everyday, but beautiful.

And it helps that lace is very in this season.

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love me some studio organization.

So...I've been keeping all of my sewing and crafting supplies, absolutely all of it, in one big messy corner of a room. Its horribly unorganized. Things need to change; its time. Not only that, I'm moving it all into my bedroom, which already doesn't have excessive space to give.

As an effort to gain some inspiration on the best ways to tackle this endeavor, I've been seeing all of these studios, sewing rooms, etc. And they are wonderful, so I thought I would share them with you.

Enjoy!

An armoire please

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Yes. yes. yes. please.

And a chandelier too? yes!

look at that wallpaper!

I sadly cannot find the link to this one but I know it exists somewhere.

I believe this is in a closet but it also would be a neat way to organize a armoire

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I think you can actually buy these. They could be pricey however.

A great idea for a small space.

Gorgeously organized

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Go check out the rest of her newly organized workspace. Its sweet.

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everything, absolutely everything, about this room, I love.

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Hello library card catalog giant. and hello beautifully colorful walls.

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simple and great for a small space!

In the closet

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I've become a huge fan of peg board, especially when its painted a gorgeous teal? turquoise?

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very neat organization and so colorful too!

I think I need rolling drawer storage.

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utilizing the space above. I would definitely hang things on the closet bar too.

A little different. A little AWESOME.

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head over heels about the collage AND antlers. very different.

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I'm thinking a big fat 'yes' to this desk.

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love the little chalkboard for your 'to do's'!

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love....the giant chalkboard wall and the stenciled wall.

I printed out the pdf for it and you can find it on her blog ^.

So with all of this, do you have any helpful organizational tips?

Do's or Don'ts?

pa-lease, let me know!

help a girl out.

come over and do it for me?

no? okay.

and I'm done.

wrap it up.

You could say this post is a little past due, but I like to think of it as fashionably late :)

One of my favorites parts about giving gifts is the wrappping. I think it means a lot when you take into consideration the way you wrap something, as long as its special to you.

It is just so fun because there are limitless options! So many opportunities for creativity. So here are a few I think you might like and will hopefully give you some ideas if you're looking for any!

Winter Whites

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Save the best for first! I absolutely love this array of her gifts.

I melt every time I see them. Love the variety.

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using a little nature on your gifts is such a great idea. and its really cheap :)

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Miss mustard seed is another one of my favorite blogs. I suggest visiting her.

I love the use of music sheets! So beautiful.

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Love the paper leave tags and simple flower together.

This, that, and a suitecase?

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Oh this is one of my faves.

Love unique (and cheap) paper, love tags, and LOVE twine.

So nice together.

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You can actually make these beaded letters yourself! Yes, that's right.

Just bend some wire, bead, and finish!

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Of course, this isn't cheap wrapping, but its so unique!

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Plaid.

I love this so much. And it doesn't hurt that plaid is very in this season.

Pah, I just sounded like someone who knows what's 'in'. Far from true.

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Okay this is actually a suite case. But I really like handwritten tags & thick stripey ribbon.

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A wooden box!

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I think the left is fabric which was simply folded over. And to the right you will see some tissue paper. Also a lovely way to save!

Kraft Paper

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Stamped kraft paper, multiple ribbons, ga-littered wired ribbon.

Y.E.S.

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A nice simple stenciled flower, pop of color, and some twine.

Perfection.

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Again, a paper doily, and some twine, and a nice tag. So great.

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Love the satin ribbon with the flowers, mixed with some regular old kraft paper.

A nice contrast.

{via oh hello friend}

This blows my mind.

Pretty much grab whatever you can find around your house, and see how it works together.

And somehow it works amazingly.

Even better, the sewn end!

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though this picture is small, I love the different ways to use different types of ribbon.

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Last but not least, this picture seems to give account to all the above ways to wrap.

And so nicely together.

wreath this!

First of all, I want to thank everyone who has been lifting me up in prayer the past few weeks, past months really. I really appreciate it and I am healing quite nicely. Secondly, today's post is one I am really excited about. I love wreaths. I love them in every season, but especially the wintery season. So since right now I don't have a door or real space of my own to use, I decided I would just 'wreath' my blog this time. Enjoy!

Keeping it natural:

{via oh my deer}

Oh my deer was one of the first blogs I came across that I loved.

Simple pops of color mixed with the natural wreaths are so perfect.

{via whispering creek house}

Although I LOVE the green foilage, I think I love what's holding this wreath up more.

Its so rustic. A nice compliment.

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Acorns are always a good idea.

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Who would have thought to use them like this? I love it. So romantic.

For the fabric-lover:

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This is perfect to use with fabric scraps (I keep mine).

I love the mixed patterns.

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Rosettes. Fitting for many things; necklaces, hairpieces, bags, clothing, and wreaths.

{via alisa burke}

Again, wonderful. I think she actually used left over fabrics and paper for this one.

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I love how neat and orderly this one is.

{via luv in the mommyhood}

Yarn. Perfect in so many ways. Useful in so many ways, including this.

Paper made:

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So simple, so much texture.

Perfectly understated, while still making a statement.

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I think this is for the adventurous type. So fun!

Renew Reuse Recycle:

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While I worry about scratching for this one, it looks perfect for a mantle or table.

Maybe even with some softer and colorful Christmas decor.

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Cardboard. Such a great use, I never would have thought of this.

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Driftwood.

LOVE this. She even put it as a centerpiece with a candle in the center.

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Glittered jingle bells. They even show you how they did it.

{via alisa burke}

Now this is one I should probably try becuase I have way too many brushes that

look just like this. Gracious.

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By the way, I put a new song on today. It's Holiday by Vampire Weekend. It's fun, but if it's too much let me know.

Now I'm off. Sewing, wrapping, napping :) just enjoying the holiday.