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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I will be posting of my new Etsy shop (which will be up soon), recipes, DIY, and etc!</span></span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I never thought someone like me would ever live close to a place like this. This is the California coast, on our way back from our honeymoon. What a beautiful creation. Matt mentioned how he missed California, and once he said it, I knew I felt the same way. I'm unsure if I can put into words exactly what I miss. I know without question, we miss our close friends and the fellowship they brought. I know we miss seeing the mountains, now so far away. Taking drives up the mountain, to sip a glass of wine and watch the sun set. I think what I feel I miss most, is the freedom it brought into our lives, in beginning a new adventure in marriage and the freedom God gave us in learning more of who we are, as his children. I miss our friends Dane and Jillie, who with so much love and trust in their eyes, aloud us to open up to them from the very first evening we met them, and aloud us to be vulnerable by making us feel so cared for and safe with our deep buried thoughts and sin out on the table. I miss our friends Cindy and Nick, who are filled with so much Love for God and are so joyful to spread the Love of God to others through their actions, prayer, and words. I love our friend's pure hearts, their free spirit. Who opened their home, week after week for us to come in and all be together in devotion and prayer. What a splendid blessing. I am reminded day after day by the fruit that has come from this group of people, and that has continued to be a fresh and joyful memory.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I cannot emphasize the importance of how having a young marrieds group in the first year of our marriage has transformed our lives; How much fruit has blossomed and grown from the trees and continues to just cover the grounds. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;">I only heard bout them until last night. What a treat!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">God has been so good to us since we've come home. He is always good to us, but when there is a big change, moving from the west coast to the midwest again, it's definitely noted when it can be so stressful and difficult. We are blessed to have Matt's family welcome us into their home to live and get on our feet in finances, and our careers. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">We are very happy with the move we've had in our lives, not just the physical move from one place to the other, but the spiritual movement of fruit that has come from friends, family, and our time seeking the Lord, and serving Him through our marriage. I wish I could put it all into a better form of words, but God's Love for us is truly tender and precious. His Love alone is tender, but only by accepting Him and His Love can we truly experience and acknowledge His grace and blessings. Only by trusting fully in Him with day to day stress, or the big decisions, can we really experience and acknowledge being wrapped and engulfed in His Love.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I am so thankful for the timing God has worked of coming back to Springfield. Gathering with family and other married friends, who we are witnessing their growth and delight in the Lord with Marriage is so exciting. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">In other news, I have come up with a new name for my creative line. "Needle & Twine"</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I have created a new etsy, but have not opened it up just yet. I will keep you posted for the new online store opening!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I think it's part of the connection for me, in that vocalizing it draws it from my heart, into something right in front of my face.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I have had such a strong desire, as I have grown into a woman, to be a prayer warrior. I know that if I have this desire to share the gentleness of my heart God has given me, then why not take the step forward? I have times when I am uncomfortable praying out loud with others, more when there's a group of people I'm still getting to know. I know my self consciousness holds me back into fully freeing what God is teaching me, or feeling safe. It is like my desire to be a strong praying woman of God is written in the palms of my hands, but they are clinched tight, or neatly folded in my lap.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I know that this desire will see me through. I have faith God has been speaking to me, and has placed other strong women of Christ in my life for the examples I need. I know that if I learn to trust Him in this I could glorify Him, I could see more answered prayers, and not out of a selfish ambition. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I spoke of this tonight after our last group with the young marrieds, I could feel the depth of the desire pouring out in my tears, and I have so much faith that God has been working in me from the moment I stepped into Santa Barbara. He has given Matt and I a foundation to be One with Him, away from our family, and learn of how we can Glorify Him in our marriage. Marriage is so special, and was designed so perfectly in God's eyes. If only the many broken marriages could all follow His wisdom,humbleness and see the goodness He has in store for them. My heart breaks and longs to tell all the nations, the Love He has for them.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I am overwhelmed with emotion, stress, fatigue, but yet I feel exuberant with the Love God has so much of for us. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I am ready for the changes God has planned for us. The inner changes, that have never seemed to stop, as He is always working. I'm ready to be a prayer warrior, to build others up in Christ, and to humble myself more and more, all for the Glory of Christ.</span><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Today I spent some time outside at the park across the street from our apartment, just laying in the sun and collecting my thoughts for what the future holds for Matt and I. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I know the familiarities I am so fond of will be warming to my heart, but I've been contemplating the differences that we will face, no matter how big or small. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I have been filled with so much joy knowing we will be close to our families and old friends. But I have expectations things will be different. Different is not necessarily a bad thing, but I know it takes some getting used to, like it has been for me here in CA. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I'm ready for the humidity during the Summer, the trees changing their colors, brightening the streets of gold, amber, and red during the Fall, and the cold Winter nights warming by the fireplace. I'm ready for the weddings of our friends, dancing and celebrating days of Love and the oneness in Christ; to hear their eager hearts ready to become new families. I'm ready for embraces of family and sitting around the dinner table with laughter and full bellies. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">We want our Santa Barbara friends to know how meaningful and loving they have been to us. We want them to know we will never leave them behind, because they will always be in our hearts, and we will always be eager to visit. This decision began building months back, and has developed more and more into a big decision that we know we have had to make. It is the perfect time for us to be with our family and friends back home, and get on our feet financially as a young married couple.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">We are so grateful and still, our cups are running over.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">We Love you with all our hearts.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">With Love,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Lindsay</span></div>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-31372222533096600592010-05-28T20:20:00.000-05:002010-05-28T20:21:59.753-05:00My cup is overflowing; There's no place like home.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It is such a blessing how much we've learned this year as newlyweds. I have never known the extent of what family really means; how valuable and wonderful they are even if at one point in my life, I thought they'd never stop embarrassing me, or reminding me to clean this or that. This year I have opened my eyes to the value of my family, the priceless tag that was seen by leaving them miles across the states. I have never valued the way my parents raised me until this year. I am so thankful for their guidance and discipline in order to make me understand the depth and importance of hard work, and loving others. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I am so thankful to have grown up in a Christ believing home, and that each year I have gained more knowledge of Him, or really more of a desire to Glorify Him in everything I do.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I am blessed to have learned this year how Marriage was made to glorify Him. I've learned the importance of being humble and to examine our hearts daily when they are not in the right place.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I've learned that I am a better cook than I thought, and have fun making new and delicious meals for my husband with Love. I've learned I love baking more than cooking, because I have a pretty big sweet tooth, and you can't go wrong with blueberry cobbler, or chocolate chip cookies. There has been simple things I've learned, but yet I know even they have contributed to my growth into a wife, and a woman of Christ. I know the stripping away of my family and friends from Springfield was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, beside being away from Matt for a year before our wedding. But I am thankful. </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">My cup couldn't be more full and overflowing than it is now.</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> I am over-joyed by the supply of Love and friendship Matt and I have found here. I know God placed us in the perfect place for a year to learn to be our own family, and fully trust God in everyday. We have had so much support here, and from back home. I know God truly Loves us, because if He did not, He wouldn't have placed these people in our lives. What beautiful gifts He gives! What infinite Grace He will continue to pour on us!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This year has been amazing. I am so proud of Matt and I.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>As for now, we are moving back to Springfield. We will be leaving close to the 18th of June.</b> Matt has decided his time at Brooks is finished, and has been feeling this way for some time now. He is ready to spend time really working on his portfolio and preparing more for future assisting jobs with other photographers. Our hope is to move to Portland when the time is right; if there is a place for us there. But for now, we will be enjoying at the most, a year of family and friends at home.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Matthew has been such a great husband to me this past year. It will be a year for us July 18th!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">He has been incredibly supportive and understanding to my struggles and fears and has done nothing less than believing in me every step of the way to get me to believe in myself. I am so happy to be with my best friend everyday, and still miss him when he leaves for his classes. He has been such a follower of Christ by being such a gentle and loving leader, protector and encourager. I couldn't have asked for a more soft hearted bearded green-eyed cute husband than the one I have. :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I am very excited to be home with family. To be able to save money and feel more stable. We are so happy that we'll be able to enjoy the simplicity of eating dinner together with our family, and to have endless conversations face to face with our friends. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I am so happy God has guided us to this. He truly knows and cares for us and our needs. He is the ultimate provider.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">With utmost Love,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Lindsay</span>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-28786852521353280192010-05-04T16:56:00.000-05:002010-05-04T17:49:21.978-05:00My first Blueberry Cobbler & Family.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 13px; "> My Nanaw would be proud. I should call and tell her!</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLK_4t0WyKNtOdIY-Y8N_VqZ5-18BlJ8AaP0DmIZezQAfue_CprNMb9SwW4iU0GfBs7_QN6xU6MZ4I-VfdNWOMSeJRcoujFugeR5HG-UVpvQ9yvdhIkueMLXG_R5rPHuYnB0D1nlgJ3fwa/s1600/IMG_2359.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLK_4t0WyKNtOdIY-Y8N_VqZ5-18BlJ8AaP0DmIZezQAfue_CprNMb9SwW4iU0GfBs7_QN6xU6MZ4I-VfdNWOMSeJRcoujFugeR5HG-UVpvQ9yvdhIkueMLXG_R5rPHuYnB0D1nlgJ3fwa/s320/IMG_2359.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The result...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4x2mv2ZNs8HrW4EGiRcc0sPZrTM3cd1Ami4qcJWYpeX-jmfywfsVirbJD85iXk6yA6PnKoG54aGxjA_RKrZ9rYnC3JDIaI1fugwIQ_n9R2-xmpA5lP_ybl_nS739JQYlpDRAmbuXoLcAy/s1600/IMG_2361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4x2mv2ZNs8HrW4EGiRcc0sPZrTM3cd1Ami4qcJWYpeX-jmfywfsVirbJD85iXk6yA6PnKoG54aGxjA_RKrZ9rYnC3JDIaI1fugwIQ_n9R2-xmpA5lP_ybl_nS739JQYlpDRAmbuXoLcAy/s320/IMG_2361.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This was my first try at a cobbler. Mmm, my grandma used to make some type of berry cobbler in the Summer when we would visit her at her house. She is a big part of my inspiration in becoming a hardworking, selfless homemaker. She will not let you get her anything, and will not sit down and be served until everyone else is. She is as sweet as all the sweets she makes. Making this made me miss her even more than I already do.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKqEvweg4pUNOpQlGEiUImrknCfeFiUyGwcWA0n6sNUsXjqftwSPcA-X1BZQ_mPiEfM_UckY8NhZSve_flBKkk2KxtunJ2z3wfi7Rx0LEKRmIgosDM_eQUcpRrU6ryg-zYago823Y_Agy/s1600/IMG_1853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKqEvweg4pUNOpQlGEiUImrknCfeFiUyGwcWA0n6sNUsXjqftwSPcA-X1BZQ_mPiEfM_UckY8NhZSve_flBKkk2KxtunJ2z3wfi7Rx0LEKRmIgosDM_eQUcpRrU6ryg-zYago823Y_Agy/s320/IMG_1853.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I decided around Christmas time this last year, that I wanted to write a book about my two grandmothers. I want to ask them every question about their childhoods, their recipes, and the smallest details that makes them so interesting and beautiful.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Maybe it's silly, but I feel very much like my Dad's Mother, Nanaw. Maybe it's the fact that I feel so inspired by her, to make things; food, quilts, and make people smile. She is so quiet and petite, but can be so goofy, like me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I don't think it was until I married Matthew, that I realized how important family is. Even if they embarrassed you when you were little, or still do to this day, the Love and comfort my family has poured over me through all 22 years of my life is to be cherished and given back to them. I remember always feeling angry at my father for his strict pattern of discipline, and doubting that I'd ever be like him. Well, I'll tell you something, I only try to keep things clean and have the motivation to be organized in every part of my life because of the discipline he gave. And my Mother, so silly and sometimes, she'd embarrass me the most. But it is her heart for the Lord and for serving others that taught me how to give grace to others like Christ. I love my family, and I miss them so so much. I miss my sister, even though there was a period of time when we wouldn't talk unless we absolutely had to, and it would only last a minute or less. Her blood is in my blood, and she is my sister. Even though we don't understand each other sometimes, we've shared many laughs over the same things. I also believe she's taught me a lot as well, even if they were little bits and pieces, I know her guidance as an older sister to me, helped me grow into the woman I am today.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">And then, there's the In-laws, who are no one to fear, but cherish as well. I remember before getting engaged to Matt, thinking of the Douglas' as my future family. I remember even in my worry of whether Matt and I would be together, I was always reassured by the type of family I would join. Loving, caring, supportive, funny, and intelligent. I am so glad to be a Douglas. I can't even imagine living a day not being a Douglas. Matt and his family have given me so much direction and encouragement. They have made so many things I would have thought impossible, possible for me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I wish I could be surrounded by these people, and all of the beautiful friends we have met, old and new, year round.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I Love you, family.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I cannot wait for the day Matt and I will contribute to the family, but we've got a few years until that happens, hopefully. :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Much Love&Peace,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Lindsay</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">p.s. There's a ladybug on our window. Hello Summer. :)</span></div>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-39645203095239854322010-05-03T10:27:00.000-05:002010-05-03T10:27:46.485-05:00May means Summer is getting closer.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Soon, Matt and I will be heading back to the Midwest for a month to visit. Most importantly, this visit will contain two weddings, of four of our best friends. I cannot believe it's been 5 years or so since I met my friends from home. There has been so much growth and maturity, sometimes it feels odd to be where we are...most of us getting married!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It's amazing how much God loves us, how He intends for us to have community and friendship. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">You know how blessed you are when friendship has been fruitful. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This is an early morning post, which I normally don't do. I'm trying my best to throw words together and trying to make sense.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">But I am off to work now. Wish me a stress free work day, where the time flies by! :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Lindsay</span>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-81309842573526972832010-04-26T18:06:00.000-05:002010-04-26T18:06:11.069-05:00News: New ideas, & weddings.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So, I know I've been on a string of personal journal posts, but I'd like to begin posting lighter posts.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I may begin a new blog, where I have updates of only my Etsy, and creations. I've been thinking of giving my pieces a new name, something made up, simple and catchy. Though, I have not figured it out just yet, but I will keep you posted. I'd like it to be something simple, that doesn't take up much space, and 'youandmeloveandpeace' is quite long. I'd be keeping this blog my journal.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I've been inspired to expand my line of creations. My in laws gave me a sewing machine for my birthday this year, and I'm so excited to begin making new things! There is a local fabric store within walking distance of our apartment, and I can't wait to find some beautiful fabric to work with.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I would love to dive more into wedding accessories, create light, and delicate designs, including hair pieces, boutonnieres, etc. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I'm making boutonnieres for my friend </span><a href="http://midwedst.wordpress.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Shelby</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">, who is having a DIY wedding. I cannot wait to create something beautiful for their wedding.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I'm also thinking a lot about pieces for babies. I want to embroider cute onesies, make headbands, and maybe even little blankets.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">There's so much to create! I wish I had more space in the apartment, and more time to just create!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I hope your day is bright and beautiful.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Much love&peace,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Lindsay</span>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-65154446761688344992010-04-23T20:32:00.000-05:002010-04-23T20:32:48.679-05:00Freedom.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Ever since I could remember, I've doubted myself, and my capabilities. I think it's been the lack of encouragement I feel I never received for various things. I find myself today, being unsure of myself and if someone interjects, I quickly have to ask for assurance. I've discovered that I can be an introvert and there are struggles that come along with it.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">In order to free ourselves we have to recognize what is holding us back and even when we recognize our fears and worries that bind us, we can continue to let them bind us.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I've always been someone who feels the need to speak or write my feelings, thoughts, and fears in order to let them go. It's like a balloon eager and ready to burst.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">All of our worries and fears were known before they transformed. Our Lord and Saviour, washes us clean and when we are weak, He is stronger. Where we are incomplete, He is fills us with His wholesome Love. When we lack knowledge and understanding, He lights a path and gives us His wisdom. When we are poor, He enriches us with life. When we weep, He comforts us.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">He is the ultimate caregiver, and provider. There is nothing He cannot do. The practical things, the day to day struggles and worries, He knows and He provides. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">All He really asks is that we follow Him, seek Him, Love Him, and Love others.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">In our times of darkness, He waits for us.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Because His Truth sets us free.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">"It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery." Gal. 5:1</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.." John 8:32</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.." Psalm 139:14</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">"Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts" Zeph 4:6</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I think I've stepped back to look at the way I've been thinking lately. How my want for things overbears my need. I've been trying hard this week to have more control, and worry less of what I don't have.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">If I really want to follow Christ, shouldn't I let all my belongings be His hands? Isn't my money and all of my possessions His? </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I've had a hard time the past month or two. Just thinking of old friends, and feeling a bit alone. I think having a lot of time by myself can lead me to want to go out and buy little things I want, when in reality we don't have a lot of money to be spending as a newlywed couple. It is time to be saving our money more than anything.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I miss out on the simple pleasures in life by feeling the need to go to a place I can buy something I like and be surrounded by people I don't know. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The simple pleasures I think of are reading a book, and sipping tea or coffee, taking a walk or going to the park, writing in a journal, making to-do lists, making something for someone; sewing, embroidering, card-making.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I need to be doing more of these things with the time I have by myself.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I think my mind kind of exploded a bit...but I know it needed to.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">More than anything, I want to want one thing. I want to live by the spirit, and not by the flesh. I want to walk closer with Thee.</span><br />
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<h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lords glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:17</span></span></i></span></h3><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><i>Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;<br />
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art<br />
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,<br />
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.<br />
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Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;<br />
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;<br />
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;<br />
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.<br />
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Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;<br />
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;<br />
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:<br />
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.<br />
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Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,<br />
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:<br />
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,<br />
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.<br />
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High King of Heaven, my victory won,<br />
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!<br />
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,<br />
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.</i></span> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">With Most Love&Peace,</span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>L.</b></span></i></span>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-37420918031322115032010-04-06T16:30:00.000-05:002010-04-06T17:04:32.255-05:00Individuals.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">There's a comfort in being connected to others around us; others who we can find fellowship with. It makes sense that the more we are like Christ, and the more we seek to be more like Him, the more we are connected and comfortable with ourselves and with our lives.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I've been thinking about the individual relationships with Christ that we've come to know. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Though I've attended church my whole life, and have dedicated my life to Him, I don't think I truly connected the importance of individuality and fellowship with others of our relationship with Christ as a believer until I was about eighteen years old. I met a lot of friends at that age that I know have helped me to be where I am today spiritually and mentally. It was the first point in time I felt connected with others. The fun adventures and events we always got ourselves into, the long hours of conversation that made me think and made me develop a true sense of fellowship with other believers. I found sincerity in those conversations, in the friendships I still hold onto today. There was sincerity by being able to confess my faults and struggles and not feel judged. To feel vulnerable, but know that it is safe in their hands.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Our relationship with Christ is unique and unlike any other. We can feel safe in His arms with our struggles, trust Him with every decision, and let Him naturally guide us with His wisdom. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I very much like the unmistaken similarities that are seen between how we're to treat others with the life of Jesus. These "small" things can easily be missed; the blessing upon blessing that Christ gives if we don't believe in Him. And isn't that what we yearn for? That others know Him and experience that our spiritual death is so that He may live in us, and we may be fruitful and loving.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">There are days when I spend a lot of time discouraged with myself, with my sin and insecurities. But Christ died so He could wash away that negativity that drags us into the dirt. He died so we would be free of ourselves and of all the worldly things that tie us down.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">When we're having a bad day, how can we not come back to reality and be joyful of what has been done? </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Let's choose to be new creations. Let's choose freedom in Christ.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Romans 8:1-4</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; "><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">"1There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.</span></span></em><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> 2For the law of the Spirit of life has set you </span></span></em><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 3For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, </span></span></em><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">he condemned sin in the flesh, 4in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit."</span></span></em></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">With Utmost Love&Peace,</span></span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Lindsay</span></span></i></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-28171064684944055002010-03-22T02:23:00.000-05:002010-03-22T03:01:16.446-05:00Golden Day.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I've had a lot of thoughts about my birthday this year. I know I've listed things I wouldn't mind having, but I know a birthday should be less about wanting and more about thankfulness.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I've been reminiscing on how far I've come as a woman, with my goals and growth. I think my 22nd birthday will be memorable to me because it's the first year apart from my close family, who are miles away, with the exception of my husband. It's golden to me because I've faced challenges that have given me growth this past year. I know I have developed into a responsible woman, I've been given a loving and committed husband, and I've taken on more challenges that only with Christ could I be where I am today.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm thankful that I've been provided for all these years by my parents and God's grace. My mother is a petite woman, but her heart is so strong and tender. I know Her love and commitment for the Lord led me to Christ and helped me to see the need to Love others and see the best in them. I am so thankful for her loving touch and the laughter we always share together. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm thankful for my Father, and the hard work he put into putting food on the table and providing a roof over our heads. I feel like I had a difficult time with him growing up, and that I never truly appreciated him like I should have. It took me a few years until now to finally be able to step back and see the whole picture and appreciate him. I love talking to my dad now and realizing the hard work that goes into having your own home and having bills to pay. It took me having a new load of responsibilities to appreciate my dad and all his hard work, and I'm happy that my eyes have been opened.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I wish to finish this tonight...but I will have to finish in the morning. My eyes are too too sleepy. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Until then....</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">love&peace,</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lindsay</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-68923429909386173172010-03-20T20:08:00.000-05:002010-03-20T20:42:10.674-05:00A few of my favorite things: Birthday Edition part II.<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">My golden birthday is monday! Yes, that means I'm turning 22 on the 22nd. God has brought me to a new place spiritually, mentally, and physically this past year. Today Matt and I had a sunny picnic on the Mesa, and watched hundreds of sail boats from afar, laying on a blanket in the grass. It is one of my favorite things to lay around in the warmest part of the day on a blanket at the park...and what is better is having the view of the ocean at the same time. I hate to sound like I am bragging at all, really. I know it is snowing in Springfield, Missouri right now and my family and friends are yearning for sunshine and warmth.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">We are very blessed to be living in such a beautiful place. I feel like this is the weather my body agrees with. The only thing missing is all of our family and friends from back home.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Below are a few things that have caught my eye.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Click on each image for source.</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizF3yYnd41HthrP-3AVzbpsjlJVjxJXGnEwb72Jb3x3IBehnCkgLYtkVI4YG61uVidPIx1RBi0U6_y4ULVtxRTvCQsn6aFtK3YIUCR05H7ljWIEuz0-nsUsUpZZjtYJCytKmCaF35jZ3-/s320/gp689868-00p01v01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450894950219397954" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">New swimsuit needed here. I've been looking for vintage inspired suits for this Summer. I like this one quite a lot. It's from the Gap, with matching top.</span></span></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZXxCi87aiB180xJux2qcykYyHXxr0J0cGyDzK_DI86W0h0Jts4T55cgMTtLCihMWZRp57mzK1kkgRrP_Z-ER_Xr-NuiSJ8HeHG-1riRUZyCTUlcJov1SFuV4WWjmsmEzcJXIXYiBcPcF/s320/media.nl.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450889297879106434" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixDqrfjFVn7YeIYgkjlkA4iGi3XNU2GmTi38GQxHB8xl5ugypfW64C7bUGaVE6Afidc-EO2zqz46jp_xWP9OsCZ0lHVH_PQXziWqCsqbD7NjsNy08LzYF0UH3FOqnO2O_NonVx3Kcn92fs/s1600-h/on729630-00av2v01.jpg"></a></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I've wanted a camelback water bottle with the pop up mouth valve for a long time...they're not as expensive as I thought they'd be. The chocolate color is my favorite. This is the 16 oz. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixDqrfjFVn7YeIYgkjlkA4iGi3XNU2GmTi38GQxHB8xl5ugypfW64C7bUGaVE6Afidc-EO2zqz46jp_xWP9OsCZ0lHVH_PQXziWqCsqbD7NjsNy08LzYF0UH3FOqnO2O_NonVx3Kcn92fs/s320/on729630-00av2v01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450888760317721394" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFmfznt3acvbYkU3p4piYhNyEkKJ0sGaaglT5jCAgM6jG2TJnBUPMP8mIbIMLQpDPT_FVrAAOwbWPKp3MEKw-CByC3Tz2pYaVFr7R2l2WlOHau1QGaIPdKJS3o3xm2cFICf49r2KTyoVN/s1600-h/on729978-01p01v01.jpg"></a></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">These sandals are prettier in person.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I went to Old Navy yesterday evening and found two pairs of jeans for $30.00 and they fit perfectly. I bought a pair of Gap jeans 3 months ago, and they now they have a huge hole in the knee...I wore them everyday because I've grown out of my other pairs. Pretty disappointed because they were part of a Christmas present from my family, and I don't want them to think their money went to waste, but I will definitely still wear them! That hole in the knee ain't nuthin!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFmfznt3acvbYkU3p4piYhNyEkKJ0sGaaglT5jCAgM6jG2TJnBUPMP8mIbIMLQpDPT_FVrAAOwbWPKp3MEKw-CByC3Tz2pYaVFr7R2l2WlOHau1QGaIPdKJS3o3xm2cFICf49r2KTyoVN/s320/on729978-01p01v01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450888588857639538" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I'm not a huge fan of leopard print, but I am when it is modest, like this grey toned leopard print cardigan from Old Navy. Printed cardigans are a new favorite of mine.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRnl0UHlIP0ziibWwC5SZET76T73kDRMJLRbDlsbvyC6K4Hw1gWgJzYksKOlRYW7EXKhM5mhU_o5ZeysJnu9ZgzQN13C8RY3Popny-3SAYvy6zkzShgOljJTaxYqMNjrt83pBbnuSPX6u/s320/043223_004_p.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450888296389911106" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRnl0UHlIP0ziibWwC5SZET76T73kDRMJLRbDlsbvyC6K4Hw1gWgJzYksKOlRYW7EXKhM5mhU_o5ZeysJnu9ZgzQN13C8RY3Popny-3SAYvy6zkzShgOljJTaxYqMNjrt83pBbnuSPX6u/s1600-h/043223_004_p.jpeg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMgZEc1qzGynrFn_Q_ejyayqO86dRKu6TD65CAjXhFv9kcPNEy08mdWeyYa0Z3kzuaWeF7Wr2Wa9_b395povEDVhrUtztPmuKNQBwEQP0bQsBRaLUj3ppALf7UPtMuTiQ-0tK136EZMxj/s1600-h/French-Kiss-No.-15.jpg"></a></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Someone posted a picture of this scarf from Anthropologie on their blog, and I just had to share it. Anthropologie does such a great job giving texture to their pieces. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 173px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMgZEc1qzGynrFn_Q_ejyayqO86dRKu6TD65CAjXhFv9kcPNEy08mdWeyYa0Z3kzuaWeF7Wr2Wa9_b395povEDVhrUtztPmuKNQBwEQP0bQsBRaLUj3ppALf7UPtMuTiQ-0tK136EZMxj/s320/French-Kiss-No.-15.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450888145571160306" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj43lh88145fXdc284RUtPT6irMi60_l-fPscHfEeS9-i9D8FNzHNwTthQMHX1cF41z6kCSCUPOpz_HZDODoDlRqf0fzVSqjrXkuAYrPioQWQbcH20ykg6xPy6PTP1UoHZ7m8JbbIUrW9T_/s1600-h/514-6I-maHL._AA260_.jpg"></a></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Tokyo Milk perfume, French Kiss scent. I've been using "Daisy" from Marc Jacobs, which I will always love...but this line smells so very lovely.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj43lh88145fXdc284RUtPT6irMi60_l-fPscHfEeS9-i9D8FNzHNwTthQMHX1cF41z6kCSCUPOpz_HZDODoDlRqf0fzVSqjrXkuAYrPioQWQbcH20ykg6xPy6PTP1UoHZ7m8JbbIUrW9T_/s320/514-6I-maHL._AA260_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450888033081944898" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Here's another cute bathing suit. From Target, with matching bottoms of course.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">That is all I have for you today. I'm pretty tired now from laying in the sun for a couple of hours. Ohh what a hard day. ;)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Love&Peace,</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Lindsay</span></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-12244597641780061772010-03-16T11:10:00.000-05:002010-03-16T11:16:15.403-05:00Soon.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTwo5ueYHKKhZngZ0qmBV_-4ysGjbqWNtIdHDA85oRHEvS-40z-yCaCIPoHVBJicXZN3tB_g3EtFa4ZX3S_rxrVfWcMWQbnQZSaNR3vrhR3qd1M6HX_nCeAyJteeckY96jNLLno80x2sde/s1600-h/6a00e554f1ae9388330120a8e707cf970b-800wi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTwo5ueYHKKhZngZ0qmBV_-4ysGjbqWNtIdHDA85oRHEvS-40z-yCaCIPoHVBJicXZN3tB_g3EtFa4ZX3S_rxrVfWcMWQbnQZSaNR3vrhR3qd1M6HX_nCeAyJteeckY96jNLLno80x2sde/s320/6a00e554f1ae9388330120a8e707cf970b-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449265494588832626" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOEZCipEhIoPULX1N_yLHl8Hm8xiXMJcbAXzKJ9Zn4S9fiB9GOBHFfb2zjWIftgC9QxNIDZ-3PaUA2AZa8egHOoK9issXoWGjEhhWKrxD9zcXYBUjeHQTeJRtBCcBs4Lq6qzfcn86MJdd0/s1600-h/6a00d8358081ff69e20120a71b7c6b970b-800wi.jpg"></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Thought I'd leave you some funnies... :)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOEZCipEhIoPULX1N_yLHl8Hm8xiXMJcbAXzKJ9Zn4S9fiB9GOBHFfb2zjWIftgC9QxNIDZ-3PaUA2AZa8egHOoK9issXoWGjEhhWKrxD9zcXYBUjeHQTeJRtBCcBs4Lq6qzfcn86MJdd0/s1600-h/6a00d8358081ff69e20120a71b7c6b970b-800wi.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Will be posting again soon!</span></span></span></a></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">As for me and my plans...I've </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">got work.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Later Gaters!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Love&Peace,</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Lindsay</span></span></div></div></div>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-12836466713659994062010-03-12T18:46:00.000-06:002010-03-12T19:01:30.520-06:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(72, 16, 3); "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> Psalms 139:1-18</span></span></b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(72, 16, 3); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16241"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">O LORD, You have searched me and </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">known me.</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16242"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2</span></span></sup><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">You know</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> when I sit down and when I rise up;<br /> </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">You understand</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> my thought from afar.<br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16243"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">3</span></span></sup><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">You scrutinize</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> my path and my lying down,<br /> And are </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">intimately acquainted</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> with all my ways.<br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16244"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">4</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Even before there is a word on my tongue,<br /> Behold, O LORD, </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">You know</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> it all.<br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16245"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">5</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">You have enclosed me behind and before,<br /> And laid </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Your hand upon me.</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16246"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">6</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;<br /> It is too high, I cannot attain to it.<br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16247"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">7</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Where can I go from </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Your Spirit</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">?<br /> Or where can I flee from </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Your presence</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">?<br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16248"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">8</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">If I ascend to heaven, </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">You are there</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">;<br /> If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">You are there. </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16249"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">9</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">If I take the wings of the dawn,<br /> If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea,<br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16250"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">10</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Even there </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Your hand will lead me</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">,<br /> And </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Your right hand will lay hold of me. </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16251"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">11</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">If I say, "Surely the darkness will overwhelm me,<br /> And the light around me will be night,"<br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16252"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">12</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Even the darkness is </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">not dark to You</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">,<br /> And the night is as bright as the day<br /> </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Darkness and light are alike to You.</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16253"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">13</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">For </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">You formed </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">my inward parts;<br /> </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> You wove me </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">in my mother's womb.<br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16254"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">14</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I will give </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /> Wonderful are </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Your works,</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /> And my soul knows it very well.<br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16255"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">15</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">My frame was </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">not hidden from You,</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /> When I was made in secret,<br /> And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth;<br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16256"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">16</span></span></sup><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Your eyes have seen my unformed substance</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">;<br /> And in </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Your book</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> were all written<br /> The</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> days that were ordained for me,</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /> When as yet there was not one of them.<br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16257"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">17</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">How precious also are </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Your thoughts to me</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">, O God!<br /> How vast is the sum of them!<br /> </span></span><sup id="en-NASB-16258"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">18</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand<br /> When I awake, </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I am still with You.</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> </span></span></span></div>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-4821489931031353672010-03-11T12:46:00.000-06:002010-03-11T13:29:18.581-06:00These are a few of my favorite things...Birthday edition.<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br />So, my birthday is coming up. March 22! And it will be my golden birthday, which means I am turning 22 years old.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Here I thought I'd list a few favorite items...</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.toms.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/450x320/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/i/file_195.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 320px;" src="http://images.toms.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/450x320/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/i/file_195.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">These </span></span><a href="http://www.toms.com/womens/aira-cordones-shoes"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Tom's Shoes</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">. Classic and they look pretty comfortable. That's the thing. I feel like a lot of my shoes aren't very comfortable...I've been craving comfortable shoes. It's not all about looking good, it's about health...even when it comes to your feet. They hold you up and get you where you need to go!<br /></span></span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.126826902.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.126826902.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41701769"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">SpaGodess</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">' Angel Face Botanical Ayurvedic cleansing grains. I highly recommend SpaGodess' facial care. I've used a few of her products, such as the Chamomile creme below, and it does wonders for fair, sensitive skin that is easily reddened and irritated, like mine. She uses the finest ingredients and they're paraben free and organic. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.129192404.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.129192404.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I only bought a sample size of the Chamomile creme, but a little goes a long way. I noticed a lot of improvement in my skin while I used it...and now that I'm out of it, I can see a difference from not using it regularly. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.127265361.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 645px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.127265361.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Isn't this photograph print beautiful? It's from </span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41832000"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">TidyTipsy</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"> on Etsy. I've always been curious about horses; their gentleness, temperament, and stance. They remind me that God created them beautifully...and He could have made them very ugly if He wanted. Everytime I see them, I want to go up to them, pet and ride them. I've ridden maybe twice in my life, and it was when I was in elementary school. I would very very much like to be able to experience a day with horses again.<br /></span></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Much Love&Peace,</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Lindsay</span></span></span></span></div></span></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-74970153566836240362010-03-09T23:12:00.000-06:002010-03-09T23:37:58.741-06:00Cute Etsy Finds...<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41784815"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><img src="webkit-fake-url://3C7BC788-207B-45C3-BF93-96A49FB0463E/il_fullxfull.127108261.jpg" alt="il_fullxfull.127108261.jpg" /></span></span></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I found these Eco-friendly flats on Etsy made with hemp from SmartFish. They seem pretty comfortable and they come in primary colors as well as a few vintage prints!</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37523924"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><img src="webkit-fake-url://9A02A1C5-CFED-4214-B5CE-B47706D45367/il_fullxfull.112638919.jpg" alt="il_fullxfull.112638919.jpg" /></span></span></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Aren't these cute? They come from HAREandDRUM on Etsy. I love the color choices. I have recently taken up embroidering, but haven't gone too far with it, so these are definitely inspiring. It sure is a lot of work if you're filling in your subjects!</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41293896"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41293896"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><img src="webkit-fake-url://39F12F4C-D1BB-4F0D-B7F3-80ECAA29BAF2/il_fullxfull.125439556.jpg" alt="il_fullxfull.125439556.jpg" /></span></span></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I've always wanted to know how to make these. I should look up a tutorial. These were made by FairyFolk on Etsy.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41063018"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41063018"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></a></p><p></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41063018"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><img src="webkit-fake-url://1D7B484B-8BDF-4F1B-9D69-A9DE4392F8A1/il_fullxfull.124651574.jpg" alt="il_fullxfull.124651574.jpg" /></span></span></a></p><p></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">My favorite color! This hat has such a unique design! It caught my eye right away.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Visit MissIndie for all her unique designs! Im amazed the things people can create knitting, and Mandy does a wonderful job. :)</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Thats all I have for tonight. Looking forward to having a day off tomorrow, and hoping the sun is out again here in Cali!</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Love&Peace,</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Lindsay</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p></p>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-85912881739320315112010-03-09T10:53:00.000-06:002010-03-09T11:28:22.538-06:00Featuring Midwedst.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It's been a long week getting my</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.etsy.com/shop/youandmeloveandpeace"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Etsy shop</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">open, attending jury duty...of which I no longer have because they settled! So very happy about that news. </span></span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'd like to say that I am honored to have been a topic on one of my beautiful friend's blogs, and thankful for all the sweet things she has said! I am looking forward to working on her wedding boutonnieres and/or hairpieces for her and Joe's wedding. Shelby promoted my Etsy yesterday by using her wonderful blog, </span></span><a href="http://midwedst.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/designer-profile-lindsay-goss-douglas/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Midwedst</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, which really is a great resource for practical wedding planning! You should stop by for a visit.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Her blog gives sincere advice from her own experiences to those of you who are planning on tying the knot with your love bird anytime soon. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Though I haven't sold anything just yet, it has been exciting to see who favorites my Etsy shop, and how many views each listing has received! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">___________________________________________________________________</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">On another note...</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It's amazing the amount of gravity I feel when I haven't been surrounding myself with God's word, day to day. Though each day, I know He claims me, and Loves me. It's awful how quickly I feel negativity pulling me into a trap. I feel that the best way for the devil to have a laugh, is when I begin to fear something. How he fills my mind with lies. I know my biggest fear is losing my husband...and I'm not talking about divorce. It's so easy to worry when I'm not trusting the Lord with all my heart. Because the thought of something happening to my husband drags me in and spits me out, and the devil has me where he wants me.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Maybe these feelings sound bazaar, or exaggerated, but I very much believe there is a negative force, and nothing can overpower it but the Love of Christ; the Mighty hand of God.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">That is why it is so important to cling to Christ, and Trust Him.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This is going to sound really nerdy, but I was thinking about a Harry Potter quote from Order of the Phoenix. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">When Harry is face to face with Voldemort, the Evil dark lord, who is trying to take over Harry. He says to him, </span></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"You're the weak one. And you'll never know love, or friendship. And </span></span></i><span style="font-weight: bold; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I feel sorry for you</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">."</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I know it sounds ridiculous, but it made me think of how blessed we are as human beings to have a God who Loves us, who died for us and washes us clean, as white as snow.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It made me think of how we're to be pouring Grace onto others when our sinful ways don't think they deserve it. God pours so much Grace and Love over us, and we are so undeserving. But it is by Grace we have been saved and set free.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"><div class="esv" style="margin-bottom: 0em; "><div class="esv-text"><p id="p62004013.01-1" style="margin-bottom: 0em; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother."</span></span></i></p></div></div><div class="reference" style="text-indent: 15em; margin-top: 0em; margin-right: 0em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-left: 0em; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></i><i><a href="http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=1+John+4:7-21" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: black; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 John 4:7-21</span></span></a></i></div><div class="reference" style="text-indent: 15em; margin-top: 0em; margin-right: 0em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-left: 0em; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div class="reference" style="text-indent: 15em; margin-top: 0em; margin-right: 0em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-left: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="reference" style="text-indent: 15em; margin-top: 0em; margin-right: 0em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-left: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">With Love&Peace,</span></span></div><div class="reference" style="text-indent: 15em; margin-top: 0em; margin-right: 0em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-left: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lindsay</span></span></div></span></div></div>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623174904895316939.post-37704972441811950952010-03-08T02:06:00.000-06:002010-03-08T02:09:48.707-06:00It's Oooopen!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Come check out my new Etsy shop! I am 6 minutes past my deadline, but I don't think that too bad for my first time! I know I've got more work to do to make it look just the way I want it, but that will come soon enough.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/youandmeloveandpeace"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFCC;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/youandmeloveandpeace</span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">I have new listings to share with you! Come check my pieces out!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Well, I'm off to bed after a long hard day!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Looking forward to sharing all of my work with you!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Love&Peace,</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lindsay</span></span></div>You & Me::Love & Peace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17835174535384814305noreply@blogger.com2