I'm a huge fan of red! And hearts! And though I'm not a big romantic, I do enjoy doing a little bit of decorating with red and white and hearts. A month after all the Christmas decor has been down, there's something fun and whimsical about getting a little bit crafty and sprinkling a few hearts in my home decor. That's why I'm excited for this week's features from Project Inspire{d}. There are some really great DIY ideas you'll want to check out and try your hand at for Valentine's Day. Take a few minutes to kick back, relax, and check out all the features... and don't forget to pin this … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! Thanks for coming by! Have you noticed? There seems to be so much angst in the world these days. So on this day when we honor the memory and work of Martin Luther King, Jr., I thought it appropriate to create a printable, quoting his words... "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend." LOVE is caring, forgiving, and stands up for what's right. LOVE is what disarms people and opens up conversation. And in the end... LOVE will have a bigger impact on the world than anything else. If you would appreciate this reminder in the form of a … [Read more...]
It's been cold here in the Great Lakes! And there's nothing better to beat back the cold than a hot steamy bowl of homemade soup. Mmm. Good! Nearly every week, I'll roast a chicken, remove the meat from the bones, and gently simmer the bones and some veggies for at least 24 hours so I can have the elixir of the gods... delicious, healing, bone broth. Often I made homemade chicken soup with the broth. Sometimes I go wild and make another hearty soup, but chicken is our mainstay. We love it and enjoy it for several days. That means I have simplified my meal planning in a BIG way. I love not … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! Thanks for coming by! I started the year off by setting new goals and working to improve my skills in several areas. So often I struggle because everything isn't perfect. I want all my ducks in a row... but you know... sometimes the conditions are not perfect. Am I alone? I'm guessing not. That why this Alan Cohen quote, "Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect." really hit home for me. If you're like me... you just might appreciate having this quote in front of you. I created a FREE 8x10 printable art quote for … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! Thanks for coming by! It's 2017! How many times have you had to check yourself when writing down the year today? Are you struggling with any of your resolutions on Day 2? Hopefully not. But, you and I both know that sometimes we just plain struggle to do the things we know we ought to do. The things we need to do. Even the things we've dreamed of doing. If you need a nudge to quit making excuses and get on with whatever your goal or dream is, then I hope you'll download this FREE printable to help you do it! This quote from Barbara Sher, "You don’t need endless time … [Read more...]
Here we are... on the brink of a New Year. Are you ready? There's something about the fresh start we feel as we clean up from Christmas and prepare for the turn of the calendar. Lots of resolutions are being made... shed a few pounds, work on fitness, set goals and priorities for ourselves personally and at work, and getting organized. If you could use a few terrific organizational ideas... you are in for a treat! This week's Project Inspire{d} had several organizing ideas that you'll want to check out! With these helpful ideas, you'll be able to address a few areas and feel good about … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! Thanks for coming by! Here we are, quickly sliding out of 2016 and into a fresh new year! Are you excited for the new year? I'm in the process of re-evaluating a lot of what I do and how I do it. And because I'm a doer... this thought process doesn't exactly turn my crank. It would if I were doing it with a team that I led, but as a solopreneur, it's more of a necessary task. To that end... I discovered this quote from Teddy Roosevelt: Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. And it's providing me with some framework in which to do some dreaming and goal … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas! Are you in the Christmas spirit? This can either be an incredibly busy few days leading up to Christmas, or it can be a time of celebration, family, friends, and many memories in the making. I hope that there is more of the later for you. This year it's a much more relaxing pace than ever before. As a final Christmas "present" I wanted to create one more Christmas printable for you. If you'd like to make an easy gift or create a little something extra for your Christmas decor, then I hope you'll take advantage of this Christmas art printable I created for you. Download it by … [Read more...]
The Countdown to Christmas has Begun! It's time to finish up the shopping, creating, decorating, and start wrapping and baking. And just to make it super easy for you, I created these sweet candy cane Christmas gift tags for you. There are 12 on an 8x10 sheet to make gift giving even sweeter. I think these would be especially perfect for those food gifts you'll be making. They are my gift to you!! Download these Free 8×10 sheet of 12 Merry Christmas Gift Tags for personal use HERE! If you missed stopping by since last week, I shared some extraordinary goodness on the … [Read more...]
It's officially the Christmas season! Why do I say that on the 5th of December? Because last night it snowed! Two whole inches! And it was gorgeous and wintry and Christmasy and beautiful. And I'm not even a fan of snow!! How are you coming along with your Christmas decorating? Today I used fresh greens and rose hips to make two wreaths for my windows... inside. The aroma is delightful, too! If you're like me and would like to add a little extra something that speaks to the meaning of Christmas... I've created another FREE 8x10 art print for you to frame and set in a vignette for the holidays. … [Read more...]
I love Christmas trees... They can be big and tall evergreens or they can be small table top trees of any kind and size. I love them all! And I'm always looking for creative ways to make more trees for the Christmas season. This week at Project Inspire{d} we were blessed with some pretty creative Christmas tree ideas, big and small. If you're like me, you'll want to check them all out. And even if you have your decorating done... well... there's always room for one more tree! When I saw this really creative idea for adding a natural element and a tree to Christmas home decor, I totally … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! Thanks for coming by! Have you started decorating for Christmas? I LOVE having word art prints framed and set in a vignette for the holidays. So with that in mind, I created this lovely print with this Christmas verse... "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." by Norman Vincent Peale. I hope you'll download it, pin it up or display it somewhere special. Or... place it in a frame and give as an early Christmas or hostess gift. Download this Free 8×10 Christmas Quote Art Print for personal use HERE! If … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! Thanks for coming by! Have you started thawing your turkey? This is the first time I've ever had a frozen turkey. Until now, I have only roasted fresh turkeys for Thanksgiving. My mom was a good cook, but she never roasted a turkey... we went to my aunt's for Thanksgiving on the rare years that my nurse mom didn't work. So, if you have any tips for using a frozen turkey... please spill. Besides turkey, I look forward to a piece of pumpkin pie. What's your favorite? After the pie is eaten, the guests have left, and the dishes are washed and put away... It's time to decorate for … [Read more...]
In a blink, our turkey dinners will be consumed and all that's Christmas will commence. Are you ready? If you'd like to give your Christmas decorating a DIY or homemade flair... NOW is the time to check out these charming Christmas crafts and get your glue gun warmed up! I am always noticing printables. There's just something about a cute graphic to frame, use to make a gift tag, or include in my Christmas decor in a fun way. This chalkboard style reindeer games Christmas printable from Jenn at Clean and Scentsible is fabulous and she shares some super cute ways … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! Thanks for coming by! Can you believe that we're less than TWO weeks from Thanksgiving!?! We've been having such gorgeous weather and with the trees so late in coloring and dropping their leaves it just doesn't feel like mid-November. However... the calendar says otherwise! I came across this lovely quote, so fitting for Thanksgiving... To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven. ~Johannes A. Gaertner So I created a lovely Thanksgiving printable for you. I LOVE the final phrase of the … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving will be here in a flash! Get ahead of the game with these 16 yummy turkey recipes and fun turkey crafts. Are you looking for ways to make your turkey extra delicious. Then you'll want to try this herb roasted turkey recipe from Cooking with Curls. I've done something similar when roasting chicken, but this looks absolutely delicious and it's really simple to do, too. If your Thanksgiving celebration includes children... or at least the young at heart... you'll want to make or help the children make some cute turkey crafts. The thankful … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! Thanks for coming by! Here we are... the night before the BIG election. Are you excited, fearful, or just can't wait to be done with it all? Although I am fairly opinioned regarding all things political (thank you 9th grade Civics), I'm not here to tell you how to vote. However, if you've been struggling with whom you should cast your vote, maybe this simple list will help you... 4 Criteria to Consider Character ~ Conviction ~ Competence ~ Culture Sunday, our pastor did not even hint at who to vote for, but he did help us to consider the above through the filter of being a … [Read more...]
