Currently

I've noticed a lot of bloggers posting about what is happening in their lives currently. I think it's really neat to see what people are actually up to and thinking about so I decided to share what's been going on in my life. Who knows, maybe it'll become a weekly thing.

Currently...

• I have started keeping a 'thankful' journal where I take a moment each day to write down a few things I'm thankful for. I also keep track of inspirational thoughts, quotes, and bible verses as well as product ideas. Since I've started the journal I've noticed a change in my perspective and I've become more positive and thankful. 
• I've started working with a couple of lovely girls who started Songs Against Slavery. I'm working on re-opening my shop so that 25% of my sales will go to SAS. Please click on the photo below and check out their website and see what they stand for. 

• Here's a preview of one of the products I'm working on (crochet turbands!):

• I've been feeling baby Estes #2 moving around a lot! I can hardly believe he's already the size of a mango. They sure do grow fast! I'm almost halfway to the finish line and he has so much more growing to do. Nothing can compare to how wonderful it is to feel your baby moving inside your abdomen. God is so good.

• Noah has Mother's Day Out today so of course I went to Target. I found this cute little clutch wallet. I'm going to use it this weekend to carry at the craft fairs. I usually bring my giant purse but I always get so tired lugging it around.

• Lastly, I think we've decided to paint our door and frame like this one! I'm so excited! It'll be a huge change from the dark grey. 

Source: designindulgences.com via Mandy on Pinterest

What are you up to lately? Have you made anything recently? Are you going to a craft fair this weekend? I'd love to hear what is going on in your life!

-Mandy

Beauty Sleep

Hey guys! I came up with something so cute today that I couldn't wait to share it with you!! I still need to come up with a catchy name for it but for now it's Beauty Sleep.

Obviously it isn't finished. I still need to make the bias tape and put the elastic on it. But is it not adorable?!

Why did I decide to make a sleep mask you ask? Well, to be honest there's too much light seeping through our window at night and I think it keeps me from sleeping well. My mom had given me an ugly sleep mask that she got in the newspaper, of all places! And I just thought, sleep masks usually remind me of luxury and spa days, I need to make a cute one! Long story short, I'm really liking it so far. Look for some to start popping up in the shop. I hope you like them!

Let me know what you think. What color combos/patterns would you like to see?

Inspiration Workshop Week #13 {Favorite Color}

I think this is only the second time I've had a chance to link up with Gussy. And I'm so excited about this one because it's all about color! Here is the prompt from Gussy's blog:

THE PROMPT ~
This week’s prompt is YOUR FAVORITE COLOR. When you think about that phrase, do you think of a memory that involves your favorite color? Do you think about your home that is bursting with your favorite color? Do you think about beige, which is secretly your favorite color?! {tee hehe}

Sorry guys, I can't pick just one favorite color! So I decided I'll share my favorite color to decorate with, to see/be around, and to wear! That's three colors y'all.

First up: Sea Foam Green or light Turquoise 

UM hello! My name is Mandy, and I'm obsessed with this color, I can't help myself. Anytime I see any kind of decoration that's sea foam green or a variation of it I instantly fall in love. It's really bad you guys. My couch and comfy chair are that color, the paintings in my living room have it in them, I have candle holders and accent decorations ALL in sea foam green. I haven't taken it over board YET but it's getting close.

The birdie and the candle holder were purchased from two different flea market trips. You can read about the bird & some other great thrifted finds here. I love flea markets. Did you notice that even the dogs' bed matches?!

Next up: Green, the color of nature.

I'd like to find a place like this on a hike.

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Or have someone handsome, named Dallas {<--that's the dude I'm married to aka the father of my child}, row me around in this boat Notebook style. :)

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If this was my tree I'd build a treehouse in it just for me to read books in.

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& Lastly: I LoOve Cream/White shirts.

I have this really thin, linen white flow-y top from target that I love. It's probably my favorite shirt because I wear it a lot and I've had it for a few years now. I wore it yesterday actually. I have a similar one that's 3/4 sleeved from Old Navy. I also have a sleeveless one that I never wear. The shirt has no shape but I hold on to it because I like it on the hanger and still hope that maybe someday I'll actually like it on, or find a different way to wear it. I found a few other shirts on pinterest that caught my eye....

{via here, here, here, & here}

I think I like white/cream tops so much because you can get really creative with your accessories and outer wear. It's like a blank canvas!

What is your favorite color? And how does it inspire you?!

Happy Thursday!

-Mandy