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I just want you to know that you are unique and special and have something that others need and are encouraged by!
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Soul Words ~ A Quick Healthy Soul Exercise
Working full-time I realize I need to get some Soul Nourishment in before my day starts because once I get to work it’s 0 – 60 in no time flat. My day gets going at a busy pace so making sure I take a break some days is a necessity. That brings me to a soul nourishing exercise that is quick, easy and refreshing. The Exercise: In the image below I’ve listed some soul words. Simply take a planner (your current one or an old one), journal, or even a sheet of paper and say the word out loud. Write the word on your paper and then ponder what that…
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Every Day Creativity
The last blog post I shared, I talked about taking a risk and sharing your art with others. I love that my planner is just that . . . a planner that helps me stay organized but that also provides a bit of space to be creative each day. The benefits of being creative each day are amazing. Here are just a few: Self-Expression – helps you express yourself sometimes when words can’t Releases Endorphins – the happy hormone Studies have shown it helps reduce stress Increases our steps toward bravery and promotes a feel of accomplishment Allows thinking outside the box; improves problem solving Helps you improve relationships by…
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Planning for the New Year
With a new year comes a new planner. Well, this planner isn’t new to me as I’ve been saving it. Last year I really enjoyed my Heidi Swapp Memory planner and I have a wonderful keepsake capturing special moments through the year. I have, however, been waiting to use my DCWV Rose Gold Planner. Oh how I love this planner. I love the cute interchangeable charms that snap on the front of the plannerr, the darling polka dot design and the magnetic closure snap. One thing I’m enjoying as well after wearing a uniform for 20 years of my life, now that I wer ‘civies’, I like using the wardrobe…
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A Place to Plan
As promised I wanted to share with you a corner in my room to plan. My laptop also lives there. I’ve had some fun vintage items I’ve wanted to hang and my hubby helped me do so. Here’s the end result. Warmest creative wishes.
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Planning for a Full Life
Sometimes with life you feel as if you go from 0-60 in no time flat and the road takes a big turn. Well, that’s a bit what my life looks like currently. In the last 5 months, I’ve had some major events take place. I’ve sadly lost some dear loved ones that were a daily part of my life We moved our girl to Montana for school which was exciting and hard at the same time. We are now empty nesters I celebrated my five year cancer free mark A wonderful family wedding took place in Santa Barbara We made a move and now mom, hubby and I live together…
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The Planner Society Crop Recap
Hello all, Its been exactly a week since I attended the Planner Society Crop. You probably saw a ton of photos surrounding this fun time. It had been quite a while since I had seen Christy and what an amazing venue to attend. This event was so much about amazing product and projects for your planner, giveaways, new friends and old, shopping, swag, swaps (planner gifts and planner goodies) and most importantly, investing in one another’s lives. What an amazing community the planner community is. Oh the friendships that were made! Absolutely precious. Since photos are worth a thousand words, I wanted to share several photos from this past weekend. …
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IKEA Inspiration
As a family, we like to take a trip from time to time to IKEA. Our daughter leaves to head off to Montana State University for college in just a couple of days. IKEA has great dorm and design ideas. We enjoyed our time as we strolled through the showcase floors and even purchased a couple of items for her dorm. I’m going to miss our time together but it’s time for our baby bird to ‘fly.’ I’m always inspired when we go to IKEA and I thought I’d share a few photos that may inspire you as well! Enjoy!
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A Somerset Life and Giveaway * Winner Chosen
So I picked a name out of a hat and the winner is . . . . . Marianne B in AZ. Congratulations. I’ll notify Stampington to send your copy of Somerset Life your way. Thank you Stampington! Some of you are familiar with Stampington and Company’s beautiful publications. For others, maybe you have never had the pleasure to experience these amazing periodicals. They are so beautifully done. From the artwork collected, the well written informative and inspiring articles, the thick lovely pages, layout and more, each issue is packed full of creative goodness. Stampington’s family of publications span so many creative venues; Bella Grace (photos and stories), Art Journaling, Bella…
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If You Were On An Island – 5 Favorite Art Supplies
If you were stranded on an island . . . what five favorite art supplies would you want to keep you busy until you’re rescued? I was thinking . . . there would be great inspiration on an island. I’d paint the wildlife, plants, sea, trees, etc. Then try and think of home and paint that as well. I could use leaves for impressions in the gesso. My top five would be; Cold press watercolor paper Watercolor crayons Gesso India Ink – if I had one color to choose from – Blue Aqua brush How about you? What are your favorites? Are you a scrapbooker? Painter? Sculptor? What could you…
