Makes My Heart Sing Monday

We are in such an exciting yet nerve wrecking part in life right now.  The offer we put in for our house was accepted without any counter offers!!!  So now it is the real deal!!!!!!!  We just have to go through a rigerous loan approval process which makes me all sorts of nervous.  Not really about getting accepted, but all of the phone calls and paper work involved.  Ive never liked talking on the phone to people I dont know.  But Ill get through it.  My brain has been so utterly full lately that this weekend I thought I was going to burst.  But I spent yesterday just leisurely working.  Still getting things done but in a peaceful manner.  Ive been so go go go that I just have to slow down!

So, in light of the reality that we may very well be getting our house, my monday post is inspired by things i love in home decor.  click on the images to veiw the source.

1. love love love this needlepoint, so cheery and colorful!


2. love this couple, they have amazing style.  and this photo makes me daydream about our new fireplace!


3. i have two rustic large blue doors that i would love to do something like this with!


4. in the with the colors and style of this home.


5. i dream of having a desk space this organized!  maybe a bit more colorful, but you get the idea!


6. and the same for my craft room!  love the creative organization.


7. one of the things i am most excited about this new house is lovely window lighting!  i dont have that in the house we are in now... i cant wait to photograph clothing in it!


8.  all of the colors in this house make me so happy!  not really the prints, but the colors together.


9. i think this is going to be out motto for a while after we move!
Source: etsy.com via Laura on Pinterest

And, you should pop over to O Bella Naturals blog to see a guest post I did about the relationship between and mother and daughter.  It was fun trading guest posts this week with Betsy!

Ill be back later today with one amazing guest post!!!

PEACE,
Laura

We Three Pilgrims - DIY Bunting

 My next sponsor guest post this the adorable Paige from We Three Pilgrims.  I stumbled across her blog a while back after seeing one of her comments on my blog and I instantly fell in love.  She is one of the most prettiest girls Ive ever seen, she has a big love for christ and her family, and she is an amazing designer and photographer.  I highly recommend checking this beauty out!





Hi friends! I'm Paige from we three pilgrims. I love Laura's blog! She's an incredibly creative and fun person, and I am super glad to be here sharing this tutorial with you. This is an easy and fast way to sew a strand of bunting. Welcome spring into your space with something pretty!





1. Collect your materials: you'll need some pretty fabric, coordinating double fold bias tape (a 4 yd. package), a small circular plate or saucer, a piece of paper and pencil, scissors or pinking shears, a fabric marking pen (air or water soluble), pins, and a sewing machine. 















2. Place the plate/saucer on your paper and trace the circle. Cut the circle out.











3. Fold the circle in half, and then fold it in half again. Cut along one fold, leaving you with a folded half-circle. That fold marks the center.





















4. Open your bias tape, and notice the creases left over from the way it was wrapped around the cardboard. Starting at one end, count the creases until you find the fourth. Using your fabric marking pen, mark that fourth crease, and then skip one, marking every other crease. Your last marked crease should also be the fourth from the other end. There should be twelve marks in all for a four yard package of bias tape.









5. Using your half-circle pattern and fabric marking pen, mark out and cut twelve half-circles out of your material. Pinking shears are great for this! The ends will end up nicely frayed, not stringy. Using the fold in the center of your half-circle, mark the center at the top of each piece you cut from the fabric.















6. Open the bias tape and place the half-circles inside, matching the center with the marked folds. Pin them in place.















7. Sew the bias tape closed with a straight stitch, making sure to sew close to the edge so that the half-circles are secure inside the tape's fold. The trick for sewing a straight line down the bias tape is to let the machine do the work of pulling it through; just guide it straight with your fingers.











8. Once you are finished, trim your threads, remove any marks left from your marking pen, and press. Put your bunting up somewhere pretty! And also make sure you tell at least ten people you made it.









I hope you all enjoy this tutorial, and please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions! xo












Garage Sale Day

Our garage sale yesterday was a big success!  We sold most of the good stuff and I couldnt be happier with the outcome.  And my best friend did it with me, so it was like hanging out all day, minus the crazyness of it all.  But there were such sweet moments that made it much more than just a garage sale...

A friend of a friend brought some puppies to give away which made Isabel's day.  She was so thrilled to hold these puppies, it was the sweetest thing ever.

I love it when she makes this smile, but its even more cute right now b/c she is missing three teeth!!!

we had five tables full of stuff plus two racks of clothes and a huge blanket on the ground for more clothes...

Shelley's husband, her mom and my dad all visited with us for a while...

our very good friends came by with the whole family.  it was such a delight, they are all the sweetest people in the world.  the two younger daughters even bought stuff for themselves with their own saved money, it was the sweetest thing.  i was super excited that rose loved this old bunny painting i did, it was so her!
 

my adorable daddy!!!

and Xavier is almost to much cutest to handle right now.  he has decided to be my buddy and i just love it when he says my name.  his curls are to die for and his sweet personality is just amazing.

All in all it was a great day with great friends, and got us one step closer to our house dream coming true!

PEACE,
Laura

O Bella Naturals - Embracing Your Style

Im excited today to bring you one of my sponsors from this month, Betsy of O Bella Naturals.  She is one of my favorite people I have come to know in this online world.  I value the way she lives her life and raises her daughter (now daugters)... She just had a little new one named Ellie... so so precious.  You can see her beautiful birth on her blog.  Betsy creates the most amazing natural body care products Ive ever used.  Im hooked on her soap for life.  And she also makes one of a kind accessories including found river stone jewelry and screenprinted hemp wraps... She is just a very special girl, and its a special time in her life right now, I encourage everyone to take a chance to check her out!


Here is a little something on embracing your style at home from Betsy.
Embracing Your Style

It has taken me many years to learn to embrace the style that is uniquely mine. After hearing for years that I was style-challenged, I ditched the person telling me these lies and learned to love my taste.




Inspiration comes from many different sources, but it's ultimately translated through me and into whatever I'm doing. I feel it's the same for everyone. No two styles are alike, even if one is modeled after the other. I encourage you to find your source of inspiration and embrace your style.

I recently took on the task of restyling my husband and I's room, even just bits and pieces, transforming corners and nooks to create a space that's lovely and calming to be in. I think it's so important to have your room be a sort of sanctuary. Where the stress of the day can melt away and have space to be you.



I tend to gravitate more towards rustic decor, soft lighting, candles, sheer curtains, natural woods, and a quiet place to sit.



Though our home is temporary, I hope that these little restyles will shape how I decorate our future home where our kids will grow.



After sourcing many inspiring photos, here's how what our space is turning into.




A quiet place to sit.


Lots and lots of candles.





Soft, sheer curtains.




Rustic decorations and natural woods.




My next addition is twinkly white lights inspired by this photo.

If I can do it, you can do it too. Find the space to be you.