September 2019

Currently Loving- September 2019

I sure hope October is bringing some cooler temperatures! So long, September and your record highs, your drought, and your ridiculous power bills. We are all done with you! October, please bring us highs of 80 instead of 100, the desire to drink hot coffee instead of iced, the need to wear the sweaters we’ve all been buying but haven’t been able to wear, and better attitudes because we’ll no longer be drenched in sweat. Please and thank you.

I’m not as bitter as I sound, but I sure am ready for October. October really signifies fall to me. It’s essentially the beginning of the holiday season, and let’s face it, there’s just something about this time of year that can make you feel hope and happiness like no other time of the year can. It’s a time of new beginnings and opportunity, and I always have a sense of optimism inside when October rolls around. I am trying to set my intentions for this season since I’m already realizing how busy it’s going to be. But for now, let’s reflect on some of the greatness of September.

Seven on a Saturday- Fall/Halloween Doormat Ideas

Happy Saturday! I’ve got all the fall decor on my mind today. We’ve nearly reached the end of September and we’ve officially entered fall, so we should all be longing for cooler temps, those changing leaves, and duh, the pumpkin spice EVERYTHING! But if you’re looking for a fun new fall decor addition, why not start with a fun doormat? Everyone that darkens your door will love it, and it’ll likely be a conversation piece upon arrival. Each photo is linked to it’s purchasing source to make it easy for you.

Taco Pizza Recipe

School is in full swing around here, well, it has been for a while, and that means I’m reaching for quick dinner recipes. Though this one may not be the healthiest of options, it sure is tasty and will surely please the whole family.

Seven on a Saturday- Chic Ceiling Fans

Happy Saturday, y’all! How is it almost fall and it still feels like a million degrees outside? One thing Paul and I have both said recently (and pretty much since we’ve lived in our apartment) is that we would like to have a ceiling fan in our bedroom. We have a tower fan that works for cooling purposes, but a ceiling fan would get a tower fan off the floor and help to combat these hot summer nights.
Since I’ve never shopped for ceiling fans before, I just started googling and found several options at Home Depot. However, I’ve not been following 100 different home decor Instagram accounts without picking up on the brand, Hunter Fans. There a few of those in here, too. Scroll down to see some of the ones I’m considering. Each picture is linked for you.

Thursday Thoughts: Immanuel

Happy Friday Eve! I wanted to follow up to my last Thursday Thoughts post. I mentioned that God had been quiet in my life for what seemed like the past two years. And then I was inspired to read my Bible from Matthew to Revelation and to see who Jesus is at the end of it. So far I’ve made it through the book of Matthew and am working on Mark, and if you’re a Bible reader, then you know that you can’t just read the Bible without hearing from God. So much has been revealed to me, and I wanted you to know that God is definitely making Himself known to me again. And as I said in the last post, I’m following the nudges He’s giving me to share these thoughts.

Old Navy Fall Fashion Wish List

Paul recently told me I needed to cool it with the spending. Oops! In all honesty, I did make a few big purchases this past week that I wanted/had to make, and I’m pretty sure both of our iPhones are on their way out of commission. Ugh! So we’re staring down another big purchase in the near future. I probably should cool it. In the meantime, I’m going to “shop” for YOU. If ever there is a favorite time for me to shop, it’s now. Give me all the fall fashion! I was scouring the Old Navy website and found a bunch of cute fall staples that can be paired with things you already have in your closet and can be worn for months to come. Everything is linked! (These are not affiliate links. I am not that cool yet, but if you guys keep engaging with me here and on Instagram, then I’ll be able to provide those for y’all soon, hopefully!)

Seven on a Saturday- What I’m Loving this Week

Happy Saturday! Oh my goodness am I glad to see the weekend! I don’t have to work this weekend, and I plan to take full advantage of the fact that I don’t have anything to do. Hallelujah!

I have recently rediscovered Pinterest, and I am hooked almost as badly as I was when it first hit the map. I stepped away from it for a while, but I am back and finding all sorts of inspirational things. This week there’s no rhyme or reason to the findings, just things I’m loving. Each photo is linked to its source for your convenience. Grab your coffee and scroll through seven things I found this week that you might find some inspiration from, too.

Thursday Thoughts: When God is Quiet

Have you ever felt like you and God were on a break?

I know that’s a bold statement and might make some people stop and say, “Huh?”, but that’s what happened to me when we moved back to Greenville. I was very strong in my faith in Louisiana, and I had a very close relationship with God. I was involved in a church, I had excellent, Godly friends and coworkers that were speaking life into me everyday. I even turned our extra bedroom closet into a prayer closet where I kept prayers taped to the wall and where I spent nearly an hour every morning with Jesus.

Then we moved.

Snakeskin Mules Under $20

I have to admit that I resisted this trend for a while. I thought maybe snakeskin wasn’t for me. Then the Nordstrom Anniversary sale happened and I thought I needed these booties.

But the price…I couldn’t justify $100 on shoes that I wasn’t sure I’d absolutely love.

My Favorites from the Magnolia Fall Collection

Remember that time my mom and I went to Waco and visited the Magnolia headquarters? Yeah, me too. Take me back!

Magnolia released its new fall collection, and I’m pretty smitten. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite pieces for you today because I’m pretty ready to get my house decorated for fall and will those lower temperatures into existence. Let’s start with one of my favorite things about Magnolia…florals.