Everything started here
I started writing on a blog called 29 Lincoln Avenue sixteen years ago. The name for my first blog came from the street address of the home I grew up in a small town in Southern Indiana. I loved the idea of inviting you into my “blog home” every week.
It was through learning to write and create content there (and then here) that I discovered my love for words and my voice as a writer. When I started, Twitter and Facebook were the rage and blogging found a unique place that would be writers (like me) were able to practice publishing more than a handful of words at at time.
Through blogging I started writing books. I am eternally grateful for that opportunity to put something more of my heart in the hands of those who are bookish by nature.
But even with Instagram, youTube, and every other social media option out there—I still love to add a few words here.
And I suspect I always will.
DIY Fall Decorations
Look what you can do with a trip to the dollar store, some chalk board paint and using what you already have!My Front PorchI have had the chair for years. It sat at the kitchen table when I lived at 29 Lincoln Avenue. My mom also has one on her front porch. So this...
Project 10
[callout]We love turning 10 at our house. We think it is pretty special to turn double digits. I ask 30 key women in their lives to write them encouraging notes. This is how I do it! [/callout] Last week my oldest daughter turned 10 years old. I believe that this is a...
Fall Inspiration
Happy October 1st!Fall is in the air!Pumpkin Spice Lattes...Falling Leaves....Cozy Sweaters....Well at least in some part of the country! We had a blast of fall weather in the Southeast and it felt great. It must have dipped down into the 80's yesterday! So nice for...
Books and People
I was instantly attracted to the chapter titles of the new book I am reading called All I need Is Jesus and a Good Pair of Jeans by Susanna Foth Aughtmon. Here are just a few of them:I Am Oh So TiredI Am Not A SupermodelI Have Pride IssuesI Worry About ThingsI Want...
Decorate for $0 or almost!
I am always changing things around at our house. My husband jokes with me, that every time he leaves on a business trip he never knows where the couch is going to be when he returns! I love to rework a space. I think I get this from my mom. I remember her changing her...
Worth Mentioning
Something to think about this weekend:"A mother’s prayers mark her family with faith and trust in God. Her overflow of mercy and grace is a reminder that Jesus is the ‘author and finisher’ of the family’s faith. The fruit from her prayers personify Christ’s character,...
Grateful
I saw this post at (In) Courage and I wanted to pass it on to you today. (In) Courage is sponsored by DaySpring and brings together women of faith who are currently designing and blogging about the heart and home. It is packed with fun products and super thoughtful...
Blogs I Love
I found this amazing design blog recently and could spend countless hours looking and dreaming! Houzz is packed with amazing photos of inspiring rooms. They celebrate every style and have a neat way of showcasing designers that allows me to browse whether I have 5...
Worth Mentioning
I heard this tonight at Bible Study:"Time is short and some of us have forgotten God's claim on our lives." - Kay ArthurThis is something I will be thinking about for days - maybe weeks. It was just what I needed to hear in this moment. Some days seem long - and...
Design Girl Wannabe In The Kitchen
I have been taking small steps to transform my kitchen into a place that brings me joy. Since I spend a vast majority of my day in it, I decided to start here on my Design Girl Wannabe adventure.This spot is the place I start and end my day. I can't tell you how a few...