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Better Than You Could Ever Imagine

With the non-stop barrage of negative news, panic filled headlines and empty store shelves,

it's easy to get caught up in dread and worry.

Let's take a deep breath...

With this "forced" slow down in our lives, we can embrace and enjoy time.

The time we get to spend with family.

The time we have not rushing around.

The time we have just to ourselves.

We'll get through this, just like every other time we've been faced with a crisis.

And, if we CHOOSE to look on the bright side,

CHOOSE to grow our compassion,

CHOOSE to support each other,

CHOOSE to see what blessings we have,

CHOOSE to adapt and even thrive in these times,

it might turn out Better than You Could Ever Imagine.

Original, Prints and Magnets available HERE

Invest in and Encourage Yourself All Year Long

The New Year is upon us.

Instead of guilting yourself into resolutions you feel you "should" do,

how about figuring out ways to encourage yourself all year long?

Do you Feel Like You've Been Buried?

I came across this quote a little while ago and it made me think of the many times in my life I've felt overwhelmed, unequipped, alone with no end in sight.

How many of you have felt the same way?

Weighed down with responsibilities and expectations. Trying to juggle it all and barely able to come up for air.

Buried.

When you're in a dark place, you sometimes tend to think you've been buried.
Perhaps you've been planted.
Bloom.
Christine Cane

Isn't it wonderful that our perspective can change everything?
What if we decided to look at things a different way?
What if we decided to let go of all the stuff that clutters up our soul?
What if we decided to nurture that tiny seed inside of us until it blooms?

Prints & Magnets available here.

May this week bring you a new perspective that helps you to dig out
of what is weighing you down and bloom.
Love, Steph

What's the Buzz? 13 Unique and Creative Bee Things

Life is full of beauty. Notice it.

Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces.

Smell the rain, and feel the wind.

Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.
-Ashley Smith

What's the Buzz?
So many Beautiful, Creative and Unique Bee Creations.
13 Things (plus a few more) - all from small shops.
#supportsmallbusiness

Check them out here: Bee Favorites

Strength, Determination and Being Enough. Art for a New You in the New Year

She made broken look beautiful
and strong look invincible.
She walked with the Universe
on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings.

Ariana Dancu

Here's to the Survivors.

Strong in the midst of adversity. Digging in a little deeper when things get tough.

Saying NO to drama and blaming others and "it's not fair".

Instead... working harder, making the best of each situation, persevering and holding onto hope, helping others, letting go and moving forward.

As I added each layer to this art piece, my goal was to encourage those who have had to "survive".

Whether it be an illness, an incident, a diagnosis, a loss, or just ongoing struggles,

you are stronger than you think and you are definitely ENOUGH.

The world may try to tell you you're not, BUT YOU ARE!

As we reflect upon the end of this year and the beginning of next...

remember these words as you head into each day.

You are Strong

You are a Survivor

You are Determined

You can Let Go of the Past

You are Enough

You can Persevere

You can Change Your Thinking

You can Overcome Obstacles

You will Laugh

You will See the Good in Each Day

You will Hope

Original, Prints, and Magnets available here

May your year be full of happiness, peace and laughter.

Love, Steph

Fun Kitchen Decor - Hanging Rod Project - Ikea Hack

Take an Ikea Fintorp (don't you just love their names) Towel Rack - turn it upside down and you have a quick change decorating method for your kitchen.

A couple towel racks, some brackets and hanging hooks. The hardest part was having to practically stand on my head to install the brackets underneath the cabinets. I wanted a longer hanging space so I connected two racks and added some hanging hooks to mix things up a bit.

Once everything is installed, you have a blank "canvas" to decorate for any season or holiday you want. I have a bunch of fun tea towels so I use this to display them. I'm also going to make some vintage wood signs to hang here. (added to the never-ending To Do List - everyone has one)