In the midst of life, “to do” lists and just lots of stuff, there are moments when we choose to stop and smell the roses (or the fresh flowers adorning my Easter table works quite well too.)
Because seemingly insignificant moments go by so quickly that I want to pause and enjoy them…
like taking my camera off of “auto” to capture the beauty of these flowers.
Or finding the perfect white teacups for $1 at this weekend’s yard sale –
My heart lept when I saw them, and they will look so happy with the plaid yard sale material that doubled as a table cloth yesterday.
(frugal tablescape in process)
How about peaking in on college aged sisters singing and worshiping spontaneously in our sitting room? (Yes – holding hands made the moment more precious for this auntie.)
Or “Chillin'” cousins and brothers who know it’s cool to just hang out and talk. (This picture makes my heart swell. The girls were there a second earlier before they left to go sing, but I missed that pic, unfortunately.)
Ah, there are so many more things that I want to stop, view through my grateful lens and enjoy, but my huge “catch up and do” list is calling.
So in the middle of cooking a ton of food for this,
and thoroughly enjoying the laughter and energy that filled our living room this this. ..
I can’t wait to show you the project that side tracked much of my weekend time on this…
Just a hint…not only does the painted color turquoise bring me joy, but it works on laminate….oh yes it does!
Hmmm. . . that’s not much a hint! What have you been up to??
Look like y’all had a wonderful Easter. Thanks be to God.
We helped to start a new church this past year. . . last Easter was our first “public” service. . . we had fewer than 50 people. Yesterday we had close to 200 in attendance at a service filled with true joy. It was awesome!
Hope you’re having a great week!
Do you realize that ALL of the colors in ALL of the photos in this post have the same bright, springtime colors in them? Lovely looking bunch. Happy Belated Easter!
I remember reading on a post last week that you were working on your kitchen island… and I remember you mentioning spray paint? Did you find a spray paint that beautiful shade? 😀 By the way, I would absolutely ~LOVE~ a small post/tutorial about refinishing or painting furniture. I have several pieces in my home that are antiques and/or quality pieces of furniture that have been used and abused by our family that would be beautiful refinished or painted… Any suggestions?
Those photos look like you had the most wonderful Easter Celebration! Can’t wait to see your new project!
Jen, So glad you had such a wonderful Easter with your family! What sweet pictures :)! Those times together & the memories they bring are what “home” is all about isn’t it?!! Can’t wait to see your project….
Blessings,
Stacey
Wonderful photos! I just adore a good find and those tea cups are fab! It looks like you have a sweet family, what a blessing!
~traci
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I can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve. I love the picture of the boys. So sweet:)
Beautiful photos! Love all the sweet shots. I spotted a trifle on the table! I made one up yesterday too. We hosted family and friends. Such a blessing and beautiful day. Can’t wait to see your project
Hey Jen,
THanks for this post. If you have time to read my post about Easter, well, you will see why yours gave me hope that I had lost the last few years. Your day was beautiful! ) And I am all inspired and ready for next year. I actually may just have to force my family to come over for a big “Non-Celebration Party” like, NEXT WEEK. Thanks again….I think I am ready for it now.
Molly
The girls singing brought a tear to my eye. And I thought I was okay with working Easter Sunday, maybe not so much now.
love turquoise! and you had me at laminate! can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on!
I’m glad you had a happy Easter.
Just a little fyi…cooked for my freezer today. I made refried beans for the first time and don’t know why I have never done it before. I make pintos all the time from scratch and never thought to make refried beans out of them. You have been and are still such an inspiration to me. I am still grocery shopping the way you are teaching. Thanks from me and my husband.
Wow – what sweet moments. The sisters singing story gave me chills. And I totally love your frugal tablescape – looks like a million bucks! I’m intrigued by the project – can’t wait for the reveal! Have a blessed week!
what great pictures!!!!
What great pics! Looks like you had a great Easter! 😀
What a wonderful gathering. Ours was very much the same with less people. It’s a joy to be able to celebrate together.
Beautiful flower pictures!
I love your blog so much, I awarded it:
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Nothing is more wonderful, beautiful, than singing together! That photo really lifted my heart.