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tembo studio: June 2011

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Sunday, June 19, 2011. They look really handsome on wood! And to continue on with my recent obsession with using caleb's energetic scribblings as backgrounds, i made a digital collage for my own dad as well. this is the front facade of the home we are building, about which my dad has been very excited and supportive. Thanks for being such great daddies! Thursday, June 16, 2011. The moon followed her. Does my artwork need to matter to someone else to be important? Thursday, June 9, 2011. Then moving back ...

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LLH DESIGNS | BRAVEHEARTED BEAUTY: Our Houston Home

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I never imagined what it would be like to say goodbye to this home we love. {But then again, I never imagined we'd dream big. And actually chase that dream! We always thought this house was where we'd raise our girls, gather our grandchildren, host countless dinners, design thousands more Christmas cards, and of course, grow old together. But the good news is.we can do all of those things in our Franklin home! I keep reminding myself of that.}. The floors, the French range. It was all too perfect. And in...

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LLH DESIGNS | BRAVEHEARTED BEAUTY: Reflections On Our Big Move

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Reflections On Our Big Move. It's been six months since our big move from urban life in Houston, Texas, to a small farm in Franklin, Tennessee, and while I'm still adjusting to the biggest change I've ever made in my life, the start of a new year feels like a good time to do a little reflecting. This could take awhile, so let's get cozy and pretend we're sitting right across from each other with a warm cup of something! For those who don't know where our story started, you might want to read this. Long l...

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LLH DESIGNS | BRAVEHEARTED BEAUTY: Something to Make You Smile

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Something to Make You Smile. Sweet friends, it's been awhile. Thanks to those of you who've checked in on me. Your instincts are right. Winter depression was hovering over me like a dark, heavy, wet blanket. It's the worst feeling.and leads to the very thing I don't need: isolation and withdrawal. It doesn't help that it's been the coldest winter I've ever experienced! God is doing a deep work, and when I can put it into words, I hope to share. Here's the video I took on a 5 degree morning:. February 21,...

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LLH DESIGNS | BRAVEHEARTED BEAUTY: Diamonds On The Trees

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Diamonds On The Trees. Sweet friends, you spoil me! I hardly know where I'm headed with this new thing. Yet you cheer me on and say you'll follow. I don't deserve you, but I sure am thankful for you! As soon as I get past the technical challenges of setting up a new blog, I'll start sharing beauty there. {Can't wait to tell you about the new name! But in the mean time, there's beauty to share today.right here. This crazy winter weather has resulted in a peculiar glory: diamonds on the trees! Oh, dear one...

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LLH DESIGNS | BRAVEHEARTED BEAUTY: A Valentine's Day Proposal

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A Valentine's Day Proposal. Valentine's Day always includes the retelling of my favorite LOVE STORY. Later today, we'll sit down with the girls and read this little book, which was first read aloud to me 14 years ago in the children's book corner of Barnes and Noble. I found a sparkly ring inside! Between this and the birthday book. I am well loved! I didn't include every page, but here's our story in a nutshell: we met over Thanksgiving. Blind date.thanks to my mom! Fell in love over Christmas. Every ti...

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LLH DESIGNS | BRAVEHEARTED BEAUTY: A Day In The Life Of A "Homemama"

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A Day In The Life Of A "Homemama". If someone asked you to write about a day in your life, what would you say? What images, words or thoughts come to mind? This image enticed me; source unknown}. When Tiffini at The House of Belonging. Asked me to share a day in my life, the first word that came to mind was: HOMEMAMA. My oldest daughter used this word to describe me here. It fits me like a glove}. On the days when I haven't spent enough time at home, I can feel it.and so can my family. As I share "A Day ...

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LLH DESIGNS | BRAVEHEARTED BEAUTY: Chasing Our Dream {And Moving to Franklin}

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Chasing Our Dream {And Moving to Franklin}. My head is spinning, my heart is racing, the rain is pouring.and we're MOVING! We're taking a giant leap of faith and chasing the Franklin Dream. I still can't believe we're really going for it! When I spoke our dream out loud to you a few weeks ago, I had no idea what would come of it. All I knew was that after almost two and half years of dreaming quietly, it felt right to speak up.to trust God out loud. Gulp We're super excited to follow a country dream that...

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LLH DESIGNS | BRAVEHEARTED BEAUTY: Changing The Way I See

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Changing The Way I See. Was a snow day, I did a lot of blog reading in bed. That sounds dreamy, right? It should've been, but instead of gathering inspiration, I became more and more overwhelmed by what I saw.goal setting that intimidated me, accomplishments that shamed me, creativity that was beyond me. But then I read this post. INSECURITY'S BEST COVER IS PERFECTIONISM.". But I'm not insecure,. I thought to myself. Never have been. Right So what was going on yesterday? That I am not good enough. And yo...