Category Archives: Self

What Matters Most, Part II

A few days ago, I wrote a post called What Matters Most. I fearfully hit publish and shared some of my deepest fears and recent, God-sent realizations about my marriage. While the comment conversation that ensued was passionate, I’m so … Continue reading

Lots of fun going on.

WHERE HAVE THE PAST FEW WEEKS GONE. Goodness, it’s been busy over here. But we’re gearing up for some awesome new things and I’m excited to share them with you : ) Bryan and I are remodeling our kitchen. (This … Continue reading

Busy Bees

Goodness! It’s been busy, busy, BUSY over here getting ready for the new shop opening. The new Simplified System (details coming soon!) is AMAZING and we’re working with our manufacturers now to make sure we have it perfected. For those … Continue reading

Unplugging

Sometimes we need to stop, step back and get back to basics…. Re-evaluate the CORE of our product, service or mission. When you feel like things are spinning a little too fast, it’s time to slow down. Today I’m unplugging … Continue reading

Adventures with my iPhone

Two weeks ago, I did something scary. I removed my email from my iPhone. This was a big deal. I emailed the girls I work with on a daily basis to let them know I was doing it. I told … Continue reading

On a Day When I Feel Like “I’ve Got This.”

I write a lot of times after I’ve had an especially stressful day. It’s like free therapy. But today I thought I’d write in the middle of a great “I’ve totally got this” day. THESE ARE RARE, PEOPLE. Kara is … Continue reading

The Happiness Project

I am reading what might be one of my favorite books ever. The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin is a remarkable book. I love the full title: The Happiness Project Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the … Continue reading

Being intentional with time

What does it mean to really be intentional with our time. I am in Pensacola with Brady visiting my family for a week. (We miss you Daddy!) I’ve been exhausted since I got here – probably a mix of early … Continue reading

My team

One of the best ways to simplify and strengthen your busy day-to-day is by building a TEAM for yourself. My type-A personality tends to let me believe I can do it ALL by myself sometimes. But I wouldn’t survive without … Continue reading

MTH 2012

Those of you who know my whole story know that Making Things Happen was an INTEGRAL part of my getting started as a designer. It was the spark that lit the fire in me to create all of this. I … Continue reading