“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • Sunday afternoon crafting

    Good morning, friend. What a beautiful morning it is here in mid Missouri. The temperature is cool and not stifling like many mornings lately, offering a perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. It is an overcast sky, but the sun… Continue reading

    Sunday afternoon crafting
  • Embrace Summer’s End: Creative Ideas for Back to School

    Hello friend and happy August first. Usually this time of year, I am sad to see that summer is almost finished with school starting soon, signaling the end of lazy days and spontaneous adventures. However, this year feels different as… Continue reading

    Embrace Summer’s End: Creative Ideas for Back to School
  • 20% Off Vintage Treasures at Evergreen #7

    Hello friend! How’s it going? I hope you’re having a swell day! I wanted to share some exciting news with you. Today through August 6th, there’s a fantastic sale happening at Dogwood Vintiques. It’s their highly anticipated annual Summer sale,… Continue reading

    20% Off Vintage Treasures at Evergreen #7
  • Unforgettable Youth Camp Experience in Tennessee

    Good morning friend! How have you been? I had an amazing week in Tennessee with the youth group at a camp called Generate, which truly turned out to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. I was with five other… Continue reading

    Unforgettable Youth Camp Experience in Tennessee
  • Three things

    Hello and happy Friday! What are your plans for the weekend? I am excited to share that I am leaving tomorrow for a week-long adventure with the high school youth group, where we will be attending a camp in the… Continue reading

    Three things
  • Trusting Jesus: Reflections on VBS Adventures

    Good morning, friend. It has been a busy week for me, filled with excitement and a bit of chaos. We are having VBS at our church, and tonight is the last night. The theme is True North, bringing to life… Continue reading

    Trusting Jesus: Reflections on VBS Adventures
  • Thrifting Adventures: A Weekend to Remember

    Hello and happy Monday, friend. I hope you had a great weekend. On Saturday, my nieces, mom, and I took a day trip to explore some thrift stores. We had an absolute blast as we rummaged through all sorts of… Continue reading

    Thrifting Adventures: A Weekend to Remember
  • Day Trips and Art Exploration

    Hello Friend. So, here we are; another weekend is upon us, full of possibilities and new adventures. What do you have planned? Anything fun or exciting? I am taking a day trip with two of my nieces and my mom… Continue reading

    Day Trips and Art Exploration
  • Transform Your Space: Unique Finds from My Booth

    Good Morning, friend! I can’t believe it is already Wednesday; the week seems to be flying by at an incredible pace. Time really does have a way of slipping through our fingers, doesn’t it? Last time we chatted, I shared… Continue reading

    Transform Your Space: Unique Finds from My Booth
  • Finding Joy in Life’s Simple Moments

    Hello and Happy Monday. I hope you had the best 4th of July celebrating with friends and family, enjoying the fireworks and creating wonderful memories. I am saddened by the news of the devastating flooding in Texas that has taken… Continue reading

    Finding Joy in Life’s Simple Moments