Photo Credits (top to bottom, left to right):
1. Golden Cage Removable Wall Stickers by contemporarydreams
2. Olive Branch Escort Cards as featured in Martha Stewart Weddings
3. Bridal Feather Flower by Twigs & Honey
4. Custom Dove Ring Bearer Bowl by palomasnest
5. Paper Magnolias by Martha Stewart Weddings
6. Pearls in Silver by Blended
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Photo Credits (top to bottom, left to right):
1. Breakfast at Tiffany’s Bracelet by fairchilddesigns
2. Turquoise Quartz Josette Earrings by BGBJewlery
3. Breakfast at Tiffany’s Stitch Markers by sqwish
4. CLAYCRAFT by DECO – Yellow English Roses, Ivory Hydrangeas in Teal Mercury Glass Vase by dkdesignshawaii
5. The Carrie Necklace in Robins Egg Blue by erinkeys
6. Tiffany Blue and Ivory Ring Bearer Pillow by WhiteThistleBridal
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This week’s Their Story feature is the story of a beautiful couple who are both 72 years old and whom I recently met at our church in Houston. Ever since I met them, I have been so encouraged by their relationship. It was wonderful to read about their story in the Houston Chronicle and below is an excerpt from the article:
The horizon of their wide and busy world has gradually drawn inward since 2005, when Anne was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and Bill began focusing a growing share of his time and energy on her. He took a training course, reads books and meets with a support group to help him provide what she needs and anticipate what is to come, but he doesn’t speak of a job or duty or responsibility — only “the privilege of caring for her.”
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He sees the occasional signs, and so does she, that this intruder is going about its work, stealing precious bits of her consciousness. But the Cunninghams, both 72, don’t dwell on it, choosing instead to make the most of the time they have remaining.
“My love for Anne has deepened because, now, she needs me more than ever,” Bill says. “In one respect, it’s been a growth for me.”
Read their story in its entirety in the Houston Chronicle here.
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Photo Credits (top to bottom, left to right):
1. Hummingbird with Flower – 5×7 Fine Art Photography Print by gandolphoto
2. Hummingbird Place Cards – set of 100 by TimelessPaper
3. Typographic Nectar Hummingbird Wedding by Beast Pieces
4. Woodland Bliss by RachelleD
5. Hummingbird Wedding Cake Topper by thefabmissb
6. Personalized Gift Tag Stickers Hummingbird Garden by Wedding Paper Divas
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DIY Roundup and Photo Credits (from top to bottom, left to right):
1. Cupcake Liner Garland Tutorial from 100 Layer Cake
2. How to Make Decorative Envelope Liners from Urban Domesticity
3. Mini Clothespin Polaroid Curtain from Marie Claire Idees Magazine and Nice Package
4. DIY Driftwood Lamps from Tim Neve
5. DIY Doily Canvas Bag from Ashley Ann Photography
6. DIY Zig Zag Rug from Adventures in Dressmaking; Image of rug from West Elm
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I’ve been wanting to do a Going Green section here featuring small and simple steps anyone can take to a greener and more environmentally conscious lifestyle and decided to start this category with a feature on the Flip and Tumble Bags!
Over the last couple of years, I’ve started a small collection of reusable grocery shopping bags but quickly realized that the majority of these bags weren’t with me when I needed to use them. The common denominator between them was that they didn’t fit in my purse and between the diaper bag, the shopping cart, the baby carrier, and the baby, if it didn’t fold nicely into my purse or diaper bag, it wasn’t coming out with me. So when I heard about these adorable, colorful flip and tumble bags, which fold up into a compact ball, I knew they were the solution I was looking for in a grocery and shopping bag.
I’ve been using the bags for a couple of months now and they have been perfect. It’s super easy to whip them out at the cash register and to roll them back up again when I’m done. And they’re also sturdy enough to transport all the milk my toddler drinks up now.
You can check out their intro video on their site and pick up a few bags for yourself from their online store, or from your local Container Store.
Photo Credits: Images are from the Flip & Tumble Bag Shop.
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Photo credits from top to bottom, left to right:
1. Vintage bird save the date tag magnets from SunshineandRavioli
2. Goldfinch among the budding maple trees 10×10 print by Raceytay
3. Large yellow tree necklace from JustineJustine
4. Grey and Yellow Rosette Headpiece from Houseoftelsa
5. Little Desert Flowers 5×7 Fine Art Print by Gandolphoto
6. Yellow silk roses bouquet by Patkas
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Photo Credits (top to bottom, left to right):
1. Cirrus Bedding from Anthropologie
2. Sundance White 16-pc. Dinnerware Set from Target
3. Pirouette Chair from Crate&Barrel
4. Estuary Shade from Anthropologie
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I was so excited to learn about how Tamara of McFarland Designs combines recycled metals and fair trade gemstones to create beautiful, custom jewelry designs such as engagement rings and wedding bands!
Read about Tamara and her commitment to making fair trade jewelry and check out her design process on her blog. Her blog even has some jewelry making tutorials and vegan recipes!
To view more of her work, visit the McFarland Designs Gallery and her Etsy Shop.
Photo Credits: Images are from the McFarland Designs Etsy Shop
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Engaged Marriage has an interesting post on what an extraordinary marriage looks like. Here were some of the reader responses:
I would say being on mission together for something much bigger than yourselves describes an extraordinary marriage. More than likely, almost every couple would say they want that, but most don’t know how or just don’t want to do the work to be extraordinary and end up settling for less.
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An extraordinary marriage is when both partners seek to serve each other. It’s one where communication is free flowing and each partner is safe to share issues that concern them. It’s a marriage where both partners are quick to forgive. It’s a place where commitment is unswerving. It’s realizing that you always need to be learning more about each other over time.
Engaged Marriage also had the following to say about what an extraordinary marriage looks like…
* It serves as a vivid example of God’s love for His people.
* It takes two people and joins them together with the capacity to do more good than the sum of the individuals.
Read the rest of the post on the Engaged Marriage blog here.
Photo credit: Holding onto Love by D Sharon Pruitt
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