Our Hardest Climbs Can Lead to Our Best Views

per·se·ver·ance

/ˌpərsəˈvirəns/

noun: perseverance

persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

determination, endurance, stamina, tenacity

 

 

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.
Walter Elliot

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.
Samuel Johnson

Just remember, you can do anything you set your mind to,
but it takes action, perseverance, and facing your fears.
Gillian Anderson
 

You Can Do It!!!

The First Blooms of Spring - Celebrate Spring with a few of my Favorite Spring Things

The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing.
  S. Brown

The Light Remains

 This past week marked seven years since I lost someone special.
I know, like anyone who has suffered a loss, that time both goes in a blink and drags on.
The smallest things will suddenly bring back a memory and you're missing them all over again.

There are some who bring a Light so great to the World,
that even after they have gone,
the Light Remains

Now in my Etsy Shop 

 

Wishing you fond memories of those whose light still shines for you.

Love, Steph 

Who Wants to Let Go of Yesterday?

 She let go of Yesterday so her Heart could Find Joy Today.

CreativeSteph13 Etsy Shop

Here's to a happier, healthier and more joyous new year.

Love, Steph (and Sweet Pea)

Rising from Your Ashes

Sometimes it seems like our world in on fire, at least for those of us on the West Coast right now. Watching and hearing about reports of devastating fires ripping through towns and communities, driving people from their homes and then having them return only to find ashes.

Yet, during this time, I've personally seen my little town and others like it, step up to help their neighbors, to help their animals, to help provide shelter and care and compassion. 

And then you view in awe the unending dedication of those fighting to overcome the fires.

Rising from the Ashes - it's something we all do.
Hopefully only once in our lives, but too often the number is several.
Digging out of the weight of personal, emotional or physical destruction.
 

But once we do, we discover just how strong, brave and determined we can be.

Rising

Sending prayers and strength to anyone trying to rise from their ashes.

It's all for the Birds - 13 Things to Soar with your Decor

 

Some Bunny Loves You - Celebrating all things Easter

So many fun things to add that special touch to your home to celebrate Easter and oh-so-cute bunnies. And you don't have to leave your home to support small business owners.

Find these and more here:  Handmade Easter Favorites