26 Lessons I've Learned from 26 Years of Living.

1. Show ridiculous amounts of Gratitude. It changes EVERYTHING, I promise.
2. Coffee is a non-negotiable. It must be consumed and cherished every morning.
3. Invest in yourself. Be a student of Life. Learn something new every day. 
4. Love is the supreme expression of life, it is the essence and ground of all creation.
5. Time is worth more than money. Create your life accordingly.
6. There’s power in knowing and trusting that with the help of God you can handle anything –whatever outcome
7. "If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. It's the hard that makes it great." - Tom Hanks
8. Don’t be afraid to put your ego aside and admit when you’re wrong.
9. Remember what your mother taught you - always.
10. Learn to let go of the “pursuit of perfect”
11. Doing the dishes regularly causes lower back pain. Go out to dinner more often.
12. Not every responsibility is your responsibility. Recognizing that will liberate your life.
13. It takes just as much effort to think small as it does to THINK BIG.
14. Giving praise to others doesn’t take away from your accomplishments or contributions.
15. Stand for who you are and what you want to attract.
16. Be curious. Be creative. Be imaginative. Push the limits. Do what you want. Go after it.
17. Your body is a temple that houses your spirit. Be good to it and take care of it.
18. But also be naughty every once in a while and have the Hot Cheetos or the Cupcake :)
19. Team efforts accomplish way more than doing things alone. When we are inclusive, supportive, and build each other up, we will win. Every single time.
20. Own your expertise and stop waiting for validation from others.
21. Be inquisitive. Ask people about themselves, what they do and why they do it. Every person we come in contact with has something to teach us.
22. Bad things happen to good people. Let GO and Let GOD.
23. Be authentically you, and don’t worry about those who don’t “get it.”
24. Remember the ‘Parable of Talents’ from the Bible. Take what you're good at and use your talents to create things that the world would otherwise not have. That's why you are here. Because you can do something that no one else can.
25. Surround yourself with possibility people.
26. Every moment of your existence, continue to strive for deeper meaning and self-discovery

Halloween Party on a Budget

Need A Ladder?

If you're like me, you've been on the hunt for quite some time now for the perfect antique ladder to grace a corner of your home in order to display your Nana's handmade quilts, or hold the towels in your small guess bathroom. And again, if you're like me, your patience for finding this item in stores has worn plum thin.

So, what do I do when I can't find something I'm looking for? I get resourceful, creative, and then mock up plans for my husband to build something (With my help, direction, and a tiny dose of bossiness) He knows I mean well ;)

Anyway, this DIY Ladder Plan is especially awesome because it is probably the quickest and easiest project we have EVER DONE. You like saving time and money don't ya? Well, here ya go:

Supply List:
(2) - 2 x 4
(1) - Square Dowel Rod
(1) - Can of Stain of Choice (we use Dark Walnut)
(1) - Paintbrush
Screws
Automatic Drill

SO EASY....ARE YOU READY?

Instructions:
1. Stain Boards

2. Cut to Desired Lengths/Height (We have a 6 ft and 8 ft ladder, with dowels about 1.5 ft long)

3. Measure out distance of dowels away from one another (depending on how many you want)

4. Assemble by screwing dowels into 2 x 4 board on either side

5. Check the clock to see how quickly you finished your project, then find the perfect spot in your house for it!

Best Day Ever - Wedding Pictures - June 28, 2014