Truth // A Trust Without Borders

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders. 
Let me walk upon the waters wherever you would call me.
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander,
And my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Savior.

My husband shared this song with me recently, and I have been listening to it repeatedly since then. The lyrics resonate with the place I find myself these days. A place where I feel the waters rising, new challenges to face, difficulties ahead, but I feel a sense of rest and peace knowing that I'm not alone when I call upon the name of the Lord. I am so grateful for His renewing grace that I require constantly these days as the anxiety of childbirth, having a newborn and motherhood in general creep into my mind.

My constant prayer these days is for a trust that knows no borders...

Week Ending

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This week has gone by in a whirlwind of long work days, grocery shopping for Thanksgiving dinner, achy feet and a bit of melancholy. {Just being honest!} I'm not sure what it was about this week, but I am really looking forward to the weekend. We don't have anything special planned, but Saturday pancakes and coffee on our back patio sound absolutely perfect to me. I'm craving time alone with my man, just to talk and connect after an insanely busy week, and I'm looking forward to catching up with our small group at church on Sunday. We are also trying out some new recipes, including take two on paleo hot chocolate. Sometimes, it the littlest things that make the most difference, right?

Other things...

Like everyone else on the interwebs, loving these mugs (which would be a great gift!)

Seriously considering these boots (in cinnamon/walnut) - they are so comfortable!

If I could, I would drink one of these this weekend.

Really loving all black ensembles these days.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Also, don't forget to check out Maelu Designs and take advantage of the discount for Hiking in Stilettos readers!

xoxo

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Handwritten Hellos

Lately it seems as though all of my close girlfriends and I are having trouble connecting. We are all so very busy, especially this time of year. And since all of my close friends are either newly minted mothers, full-time pharmacists that live two+ hours away, or working moms with littles in tow, finding time for phone conversations can be next to impossible. Inspired by my sweet friend Lesley, I've decided to make more of an effort to send handwritten hellos to those I care about but can't seem to connect with. {Side note: I'm all about Lesley's post on thank you notes. Sending thank yous is honestly one of my favorite things to do, even if it takes me a while to write them sometimes!}

I picked up these adorable cards at Target {where else?}. I love the fun, cheeky options and being able to personalize them for each of my friends. I also picked up a couple encouraging cards for a couple friends who are going through some tough things. I think for them especially, it is important to know that someone close to you is thinking about you and lifting you up in prayer.

Do you send handwritten cards or letters?

xoxo

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Adventure is Calling

Husband shared this video with me the other day, and I just can't stop watching. The amazing beauty of this world is so breathtaking, and I am so grateful to be able to enjoy the vast creation of our God.

Adventure Is Calling from Shane Black on Vimeo.

{P}Inspirations

From my closet to my garden to my living room, here are a few of my favorite images as of late...

 {all can be found on my Pinterest pages}

xoxo

{P}inspirations

Some of my more recent inspiration images...

{for my home}

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{for myself}

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{to eat}

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{just because}

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xoxo

all can be found here

(p)inspirations

A few of my favorite inspiraitonal pins from the last few weeks. 

Anticipating... springtime colors, summertime warmth, afternoon sunshine, camping trips, household projects

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all can be found here

xoxo

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Spring Inspirations: Pink + Yellow

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Happy Friday. I'm so glad it's finally here.
xoxo

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St. Valentine

festive, yet casual /  coral Hunter wellies

viola intimates set / anita jersey romper

pink peonies /  necatrine & basil pizza

cupcakes / sparkles

Because I am completely smitten for blush pink & coral, gold & beige, sparkles, and anything my husband will cook for me.

xoxo

Inspire Me

One of my favorite things about this season of new beginnings is the feeling of freshness and endless possibilities. We all need a clean slate every now and then, and a new year is the perfect time to make transitions. And while I'm not attached to the idea of resolutions per se, I am a fan of seeking inspiration wherever it can be found... in the home, in the great outdoors, through a conversation, through a picture, for your home, for yourself. Here are some of my current inspirations.

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all images and more can be found here

xoxo

Spring Inspiration

I think it's easy this time of year to get trapped in tunnel vision. It's still too cold for bare legs with skirts, stores are brimming with bright colors and tanks, and all you can think about is vacation plans, springtime outings, and warmer weather. This year is especially hard for me as April 20th marks my last day of school. Ever. It's been a long road... four year of undergrad, a year as a lab assistant, two years working full time, and four years of pharmacy school. Part of me will miss the academic setting, but the much larger part of me is ready and willing to embrace the promise of change. That being said, my day to day is often difficult to digest. But I don't want to become so focused on the future that I forget to live in the present. Call it materialistic or trivial, but one way I combat the tunnel-vision blues is through surrounding myself daily with things I adore and, more importantly, taking the time to enjoy them. Everything from my sweet husband to fresh flowers and colorful ensembles adds a taste of happiness to the daily mundane. And when I need a just bit of inspiration, these things {and this, always this} have been my current source.

xoxo

images here

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Friday Favorites

perfect color comb:

wide-brim hat & red lips:

messy hair & scarf:

cat eyes:

feminine:

images (and more) here

xoxo

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Rainy Day

The weather lately has been fluctuating between warm and sunny & cool and rainy. I actually don't mind the rainy days too much, since I have five tests and a huge presentation over two weeks, but I do love the sunshine. There's not much better than having a meal on the porch with someone you love.

But since I am not on a porch but holed up inside in a cozy sweatshirt, pouring over textbooks and powerpoint presentaitons.... How about a bit of inspiration for this rainy Monday?

xoxo

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A Bit of Inspiration

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xoxo

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