there's no place like home

In all aspects of life..

I believe,

it's the small things that matter most.

and for this post, specifically, small signature pieces that make your home.

I've found a few small things that will make my soon to be home..

perfectly & uniquely "me"

to start,

this decorative bird cage..

I've fallen in love with the vintage birdie,

so this will go sweetly with my birdie wall hooks. (previous post)

this will be used in my kitchen to hold different spatula's & wooden spoons.

and this one...sigh.. is a beautifully quilted basket.

it has shabby chic written all over it, 

which is the exact decor I love!

I think.. I'll it use as a fruit basket in my kitchen..

but I'm racking my mind on how to use it best.

 ..here's a closer look..

and I've found while browsing for home goods..

I really wanted unique salt & pepper shakers,

just not any would do..

I've also found my eye is drawn to things that are yellow..

so when these vintage yellow salt & pepper shakers caught my eye

..I was sold :)

and finally, for Miss Kaylie..

she loves her baby dolls

..and I love quilts.

So this vintage quilted baby doll blanket & pillow set 

was a perfect addition to our new soon to be home :)

and to make it even better..the set was only $3.50!

(gotta love frugal living) 

... all of this fits us so perfectly. 

I can't wait to put all the little things together & call it home :)

My birds made it in!

I purchased these little vintage birdie wall hook hangers off ebay!

And they're laying on my antique wooden kitchen table.

Shopping for my soon to be home is so fun :)

..I just purchased these two dining chairs from target.com. They were today's daily deal. Originally around $140 and I got them for $99.99 plus free shipping! Hoping they go great with my antique table but if not, they'll be perfect for a sitting area.

grace

I still find broken pieces,

but know I have experienced such healing.

I trust You unwaveringly,

yet still have to surrender daily.

I want nothing more than Your will,

but stumble & get lost in my own at times.

I know who I am in You & that i'm Yours,

but sometimes fight the uncertainty of my worth & if I'm good enough.

I am certain that everything I need is found in You; 

 even still, I'm humbled when I reach to the wrong source for fulfillment.

my desire is for You --more than anything,

but I battle with other things trying to take your place.

I'm sure of my purpose,

still I get distracted at times.

I know the truth but there are moments the lies ring louder in my mind.

and times when all you ask me to do is believe,
 doubt still tries to take over.

but your grace is so amazing.

grace-- defined-- the freely given, unmerited favor and love of God. (b) the influence or spirit of God operating in humans to regenerate or strengthen them.

...You are the One I want & Your closeness is all I long for. even when I hide, I know You still see me & find me. In a world so uncertain & unreliable, You never change & that brings such security to my soul. You're always faithful & so loving & Your grace is sufficient for all my weakness. I'm so thankful You fight for me & daily pursue my heart. You never let go.

"....i will love You in the morning, and i will love You in the night, even when i'm weak and when it's dark, i will find your light."

..by the grace of God I am what I am and His grace to me was not without effect.
1 Cor 15:10

..Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Do not cast me away from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation

and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you.

Psalm 51:10-13

..a day for some adventure..

we need to do things like this more often... a day of hiking at Oak Mtn. we had an absolute blast!

something special.

love.

wild child let loose.

big girl.

 favorite.

..my absolute sweet spot in Birmingham. 

..I want to advance the kingdom of God, bring hope to the hopeless, and be a light in darkness. I want my heart and life to reflect love and that every tragedy I've walked thru and will walk thru be used to reach those who are broken and that they might find hope and encouragement by God's strength & glory shinning in the midst of it all. I want to be used by God to have the gospel reach the ends of the earth, however he see's fit, I surrender, lay down my life and follow Him wherever he leads me.

-21 days, renewed vision

Thank you Jesus!

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..as i was driving, i looked in the rear view and saw your sweet little face.

i thought back over the few years you've been here in this big world

and how much we've journeyed through together.

many ups and unfortunate downs.

i'm believing for us my Kk,

that there's a greater future in store than what we've seen or could imagine.

that the hard times we've walked through together

 is only a indication of where God is taking us.

He see's the whole, big picture

and has us in the palm of His hands.

He's faithful.

and everything we need is found in Him.

you are my joy, Kaylie.

your carefree, so forgiving and always loving spirit is the light of my life.

i'll never stop fighting for you, protecting you with every thing in me

and loving you with all my heart.

my life changed drastically November 11, 2004,

when i found out you would be entering this world.

i've faced my biggest fears

i found i never knew i could love someone so very much.

you're my precious baby girl,

my pooh bear,

 i love our snugly, snugglies

Minnie-mouse pancakes,

movie nights,

princess hot chocolate,

grouchy mornings,.

your sweet kisses,

and even your blatant honesty about me not yet having a husband. :)

your little sayings that have me and everyone else cracking up.

and your caring heart that tries to mother everything you see.

i'm so very proud of you.

my Kaylie Faith Cloud

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and ky burden is light.- Matthew 11:28-30

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