August Fields

mudroom decor.

it has been fun adding personality to the house over these past few months.  
here are some updates we’ve made to the mudroom.
these vinyl numbers came from etsy and took mr. daddy about 30 minutes to apply.

its fun to count our way up the stairs.  especially with the little ones.

we also decided to consolidate the kiddos artwork on canvas all into one place.

the mudroom walls.

i’m sure they like seeing their work proudly displayed as the best decor choice for that room 🙂
i can’t wait to add more!

fall days

this fall has been full of fun!  i really really like all the different seasons and fall is no exception.
walks in the woods.  crunchy leaves and changing colors.

trying for the world record of “biggest pile of leaves”

then settling for the thrill of burying their 2 year old brother.

harvest festivals with petting zoos.

and of course deeeelicious crispy, juicy apples dipped in warm caramel.

or for the particular ones, no caramel.

bobbing for apples.

changing out the window boxes to mums.

this time of year carries traditions, memories, yummy smells (spices and caramel!).

so much goodness.  so much to be thankful for.

master designer.

when we form words to speak from our mouth let them be purposeful.

when we put our hands to work let us do so with purpose.

when we place one foot in front of the other let us be purposeful in our steps.

when our minds process and create new ideas let them be fulfilled for purpose.

            

my friend, darlene, has boldly put out a challenge to each person who wants to stretch their purpose.
to those of us who appreciate a beautiful landscape, a well designed space, a passion for creating beauty.

let not these desires be meaningless or fruitless.

thank you darlene for encouraging us to look deeper and give glory where glory is due!

in darlene’s words:

“I AM A MASTER DESIGNER.

I LOVE BEAUTY;
I SEE POTENTIAL AND I WANT TO FILL IT WITH BEAUTY.
I AIM TO CREATE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL THAT IS WORTHY OF JOY.

DESIGN IS A HIGH CALLING, ONE THAT CAN IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS, BE A MEANS TO FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS, AND ADD MUCH JOY TO MY FAMILY.

I APPRECIATE FINE AND LOVELY THINGS, BUT THEY ARE NOT MY TREASURES.
I KNOW WHAT IS TRULY IMPORTANT, AND
I DO NOT AIM TO “STORE UP MY TREASURES HERE ON EARTH.”* 

I LIVE TO BRING GLORY TO GOD, THE ULTIMATE MASTER DESIGNER.
HE CREATED BEAUTY.
HE CREATED ALL BEAUTIFUL THINGS.
AND, HE CREATED MY PASSION FOR DESIGN, AND SET THAT JOY IN MY HEART.

EVERYTHING THAT I CREATE,
AND HAVE CREATED,
IS BECAUSE I MYSELF WAS CREATED BY A MASTER.

I AM A MASTER DESIGNER.”

*{VERSE REFERENCE, MATTHEW 6:19}

adding a little gold.

i am really appreciating the “mixing metals” trend in decor that is taking hold.

no need to do just silver or just gold or just black.  mix it up!

i found this table at a local consignment shop this past summer… okay, look past
the gorgeous faux ivy and look at the shape of that topper!  and twisted wood legs?  yes please.

sans children, i folded the seats down and piled that baby into the back of my car.

along with a couple of other goodies.

hello gorgeous.  this was such an easy and inexpensive solution.  i spray painted the legs a gray
color that i found at lowes (so sorry i don’t remember the exact color).

i first sprayed a gray primer.  then two coats of the gray.

gray and gold?  yup.  it can work.