Today, you are getting my ramblings. In note form. Oh, dear. It must be Friday.

1. We started homeschool last month, but this was our first week of full run-all-over-God’s-green-earth activities, so we did some more “first day” pics. Aren’t they darling? And getting SO big! I JUST LOVE THESE GUYS!!!!!!!!

2. Matt and I have officially just finished RE-watching the entire 5 seasons of Chuck, from beginning to end. And I am sad all over again. Why must good things end? If you didn’t watch this show, then you are missing one of the greatest love stories of all times. The Nerd gets the Girl, and loves her well {that is how we roll at our house, too…. But I look nothing like Yvonne Strahovski}. We never ever get tired of this show. Pics via here.

The final scene. I could just cry looking at it…

Nor do I tire of this face. Hi, Zac.

Chuck lovers, did you read this awesome post?

To my dear awesome friend Sheila: I am gonna need Season One back, m’kay? No. For real.

3. I have updated my portfolio. You can check it out by clicking here, or on the portfolio tab above.

4. I am sick.

as. a. dog.

I have been sick as a dog for 2 weeks. TWO! That’s all. waaah. Three cheers for my wonderful hubby Matt, who has been taking care of us ALL so well.

5. The Wait List for Design Services are still closed, but I am starting to see the light. So… soon, maybe?

6. We went to see Jonah at Sight and Sound theater today, something I have wanted to do for a long time. It was amazing. A huge whale sailed over our heads, y’all. And I was in my musical theatre element, happily humming show tunes. There was a rockin’ gospel number called “I’m Free” that nearly got me out of my seat.

{I can’t upload the fun pic, and I refuse to try for the 9th time. See note number 8, and imagine me throwing things}

7. We almost got a cat.

But the day after we got her inoculated and prepared to bring her indoors, she showed up with a LOT of kittens. Seems that momma cat was still needed in the wild.

8. WordPress is giving me a hard time when I upload photos. Is this happening to anyone else -Do tell!!? When I upload pics, my entire post disappears. NOT. COOL. So sorry for the sporadic posting. I may or may not have cussed at my computer this week.

9. I am super excited about 2 new Pinterest Groups that I am a part of:

15 Must-Follow Christian Women on Pinterest {of course, there are WAY more than 15 who should-be-followed, but what a lovely honor and a great collection of inspiration!}

and

{This Is Beautiful} – the Master Designer Pinboard

Hope you will Follow along!

10. Here is a really cute pic of my husband. I have no specific reason whatsoever for sharing this. But, dang, isn’t he cute? {that bird applique on the glass wall makes me giggle. Doesn’t the bird realize he is about to fly into my hubby’s armpit?}

Okay. Enough of my ramblings about lately.

What have you been up to lately??

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I love the smart design elements in this library office combo, designed by Jennifer Eisenstadt. This space is so well thought-out and has a stunningly sophisticated feel, which is just right for both a library and office. At the same time, this space feels accessible and practical to me; something I could see in my own home that could serve my family well.

{FHD’s  “ A Room I Love” series….just a simple hello, from me to you, featuring a Room that I Love, and a quick list of why I love it. If you study what you love about a space, it helps you to bring what you LOVE into your own home!}

Do you love it?:

{design by Jennifer Eisenstadt, image via Made By Girl. For more images from this space, check out Made By Girl’s post.}

WHAT I LOVE:

1. The gutsy placement of the sofa RIGHT in front of the bookshelves. This makes the space!

2. Tufted navy velvet. Need I say more?

3. The portrait lamps above the library shelves.

4. Dramatic ceiling to floor drapes in soothing silver.

5. Bringing a clean-surface desk and chair into the library.

6. Bookshelves packed with books!

7. The white piping on the upholstered pieces.

8. The soft silvers, charcoal and navy color combination.

DO YOU LOVE IT?? WHAT DO YOU LOVE? WHAT DESIGN ELEMENTS WOULD YOU BRING INTO YOUR OWN HOME? DO TELL!!!!!!

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To those who labor, be sure to find time to lounge and rest.

For our family, Labor Day weekend has included tubing down a lazy river, sleeping in, catching up on a few minor projects, and spending the day at a state park campsite with friends. I hope your plans include not-much-plans and a whole-lotta lounging.

Happy Labor Day, dear friends!

What are/were your “Lounge and Rest” plans for this weekend?

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Visit the Labor Day Sale at One Kings Lane!

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I once read that, in order to foster a quality quiet time, that it is important to have a place of your own. A place where you can read comfortably and a place you can count on to be ready for you and your reading time. It resonated with me completely.

Ever since then, I have fallen in love with sitting nooks of all shapes and sizes. To me, sitting nooks are a promise of a quiet moment to come. I only need be faithful to those quiet moments, head to my special chair, and spend time recharging my soul and my spirit.

You don’t need much:

1. A comfortable chair,

2. a light,

3. a small table, large enough to set down one book and a cup of coffee,

4. and a place to keep your books {which could also be a feature of your small table. I use a small basket, which is currently overflowing!}.

5. {optional} a place to put up your feet. Or kneel, if you would like to.

For more on sitting nooks, and lots of inspiring images of fantastic sitting nooks, head on over to Candace Cameron’s RooMag.