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Highlights from 2014 and cheers to YOU!

By Bre

It has been quite a year! Looking back my first thought was “woah! when did we have time to do all of that!” but in a good way. It certainly gave me a good sense of accomplishment. I felt satisfied with all that we did. As a do-er, one of my downfalls is, I tend to be a bit hard on myself for feeling like I haven’t done enough, finished enough projects, been the most efficient with every minute, of every hour in the day. But the truth of it is, I am. When I stop and look around I have a lot to be thankful for, and a deep sigh of relief for my accomplishments.

New Farmhouse Table
It’s hard not to focus on the things that everyone else is doing, but rather just focus on what I need to do. Be the best me that I can be, because after all there is only one ME. And that’s something I desperately want to instill in my kids. God made you so perfectly and uniquely YOU, that the most accomplished feeling you can have is when you are fulfilling all that he has for you. Not Susie home-maker next door, who happens to be insanely talented at everything she puts her hands too, while homeschooling her 8 children. {p.s. if you happen to have 8 kids that you home school, my hat is off to you, because that is not something that I could do even with the slightest bit of grace, and you clearly are rocking it}.
DIY Printers Cabinet
 But that’s my point, even with that made up neighbor, we all come across those women that ROCK it, and I mean they have got it going on! But instead of feeling discouraged, I think the best thing we can do not only to help ourselves, but help them too, is to compliment them in their success’s. I mean who doesn’t like a little pat on the back for the hard work we put forth.
Neutral-Shared Kids Bedroom
I turned 30!
I love that God made us all so uniquely different and versatile that we each have something SO beautiful to bring to the table, it refreshes our souls to be around the women that do just that! I have some pretty amazing women in my life who are so gifted in areas that I don’t even come close too. It puts a smile on my face when I think of them and how they so selflessly offer their gifts to me without the slightest hesitation. They offer their friendship, their time, their resources, their wisdom, and have my back where I fall short.
Simple & Sweet Home Office
Creating a Neutral Living Space
They give me G R A C E to just be me. Not the person who tries to have it all together, or the person behind the pretty pictures of what looks like the perfectly kept home. Nope! They allow me to just be me, in my short comings, in my failures, in my struggles. I mean lets be real, who DOESN’T have struggles (said no one ever!). They celebrate with me in life’s big moments, and the smallest acknowledgements too! And the richest time I treasure with them is sitting over a cup of coffee chatting about everything in between.
Summer Home Tour
Bold Accent Wall

As I look back over everything that we did this past year, I can’t help but thank that small tiny village of people I have in my corner who have kept me going and helped me be ME. So even though I’m showing you all the fun things I’ve done this year, I’m showcasing those who are behind the scenes.

Pebble Beach Painted Buffet

Those who have come to my rescue. Those who have celebrated with me in life long dreams. Those who have let me be real and fall apart in front of them, or laugh ridiculously too long over drinks at a much needed moms night out. All friendship offered through text messages, and e-mails and phone calls, and coffee dates. It’s those moments I look back and am most thankful for.

Grey Washed Dresser Re-do

And even though we may have never met, I am SO thankful for you! Because without you this blog wouldn’t exist. I meant it might, but it would just end up being a glorified e-mail to a small amount of family members who are interested in my rantings. But you have made this all worth it! And absolutely those family members still reading, because after all you were here first. But I am so thankful for my loyal friends here on the internet. The ones I have connected with through this blog.

Thanksgiving Tablescape
After all, You get me the most! It’s our common thread, or the desire to create something beautiful, even if you are just starting out. I am honored you are here, and so so so very thankful
for each and every one of you who have made this year so exciting,
and a true JOY in my life.
Christmas Home Tour
Cheers to YOU!
And thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here!

Comments

  1. Burlap Luxe says

    Wonderful home to rest in, such créative beauty in gathering and collecting as well as the displaying of your artful pieces.

    Thank you for your modern rustic country share.

    Xx
    Happy New Year

    Dore

  2. Nita Vandermey says

    I love looking at all your beautiful rooms in your home. You find the coolest stuff to decorate with .You do an awesome job! I have a question… where do you store all your decor items when you change your displays? Do you have a basement or nice storage area?

  5. Mindy says

    I have the same personality flaw. I should go back through 2014 posts to see all that we accomplished! I was laying in bed last night running a 2015 to-do list through my head. 🙂 You’re home is beautiful, you do an incredible job making it so.

  10. ANNE says

    Your beautifully decorated home is one of my all time faves. Thank you for all the inspiration! Happy New Year!

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