Joyful Monday

Joyful Monday

It's always hard on Mondays to get back into the groove of life.

The house usually needs to be cleaned, and ignored laundry has piled up.

Today instead of begrudging these mundane chores,

I am going to choose joy!

We take so easily for granted the things we are able to do.

Last year after I had finished chemo I was so weak 

that I couldn't walk down my stairs.

During that time things like the laundry and a

messy house were not what I was focusing on.

Instead it was spending time in God's word.

Spending  quality time with my husband and children.

The small things I would get worked up over didn't ever cross my

mind during that time.

What a blessing that time was in my life.

Don't get me wrong it was hard! 

But feeling God's grace was oh so real to me.

But now that it seems so far away I find myself falling 

back into the same old patterns. 

I trusted and depended on God for everything during that time.

But now I find myself thinking I can control things again.

So today I am going to choose to trust him with all my 

worries and fears!

Today I  am going to choose joy!

For it is only when we trust God completely

WITH EVERYTHING

can we feel real joy.

I picked the dish towels at T.J Maxx.

They reminded me of my Anthro one but half  the price.

Today the sun finally came out!

We have had some pretty dreary days around here lately.

It can really get to me after awhile.

So here are a few things that make my days a little bit brighter 

on those overcast days

My Hunter boots!

This cute ruffled skirt I ordered from Garnet Hill.

It is so cute on.

My Petunia Cake bag.

And this cute little crock pot.

As for today I am going to soak up the sunshine that is shining through my house.

Enjoy your weekend.

Around the shop

This is my booth at

Carters Cottage.

I usually work there once or twice a month.

It is always changing.

I brought in some Valentines pretties.

It has been 6 months since I have been in the shop.

It has been a great spot to be!

I have meet some very talented women that have become close friends.

We have a new vendor who makes these pretty scarves and pins.

And i love this adorable bulletin board by 

Laura

This is one of her wreaths that she makes.

                        I love the colors in this one, so pretty.

This beauty was done by 

Christie

I almost had to take this home with me!

But I used some self control and left it sitting pretty in the shop.

Winter birds

 I have a thing for birds,

My kids are always making fun of my little birds and bunnies i have scattered around our home.

I think they are whimsical and fun.

I am linking up with

White Wednesday's

with

 Faded Charm

Make sure to check it out.

Hi everyone.

I wanted to show you some of my recent projects.

I have recently moved some of my things to a new spot,

called the Wrens Nest.

It is a nursery with a antique/ garden shop next to it.

So I decided to go with a garden theme while I painted my furniture.

These colors make me long for spring.

I also made this Jardin banner to add some french flair.

I use Anne Sloan paint chalk paint on most of my furniture.

The colors I used are provence and pure white.

Now i'm off to work on some more projects for my booth at.

Carters Cottage.