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. 

What I’m Loving In March

Welcome to “What I’m Loving!”  This list exists because I love them. I always read them from some of my favorite interneters (Myquillyn Smith, Emily Lex, etc). And in the past year, since I’ve been sharing my own list, you have loved them too. Thank you for your...

What I’m Loving in February

It's February! What a fun month! Welcome to "What I'm Loving!"  This list exists because I love them. I always read them from some of my favorite interneters (Myquillyn Smith, Emily Lex, etc). And in the past year, since I’ve been sharing my own list, you have loved...

What I’m Loving in January

Happy January! I love a fresh start, how about you? I've been back in the office and thinking through my 2026 goals. I LOVE vision planning, always have. But sometimes it takes a bit to keep me motivated. Here are a few things I'm loving in January for 2026!  This...

Best-Loved Books of 2025

Hello happy readers! If you are a book-worm, word-nerd, who reads  every single day this is for you. If you are a beach reader who would rather read then scroll this is for you. If. you WANT to be a reader and have goals in 2026 to read more, this is for you....

What I Wore – Uniforms

Happy Wednesday! Last week we talked about repeats and uniforms for What I Wore and I thought I'd pull some of my archive images to show you some of my faves!   1. Camp shirt - This one is from Edie Bauer and I WISH I had bought all the colors on the rack. It is...

Are You New Around Here?

Hello friend. I'm so glad you are here. Would you sit awhile with me, and chat? Life gets crazy busy at my house. I've been running at the speed of mom lately and I realized we have not had the chance to just hang out recently. I know, you understand because your life...

Lately

 I went to the beach last weekend for a lovely retreat with even lovelier women. I watched the sun show off two mornings in a row and I wondered if the moon was ever jealous. Glory. The sun comes up and my soul fills up. I've been thinking about being mom to four...

What I Wore

Nothing new today. I am finding myself on repeat tons with my clothes and that is not necessarily a bad thing. I loved what Hayley said last week about it. She is revisiting her No Brainer Wardrobe for 31 Days. It is rich with wisdom. Anyway, she said it is OK to have...

A Promise for Monday

This is a promise for you to stand on today. I'm speaking it over my heart to remind me that my strength comes from Christ alone. It even applies to Monday. xo, Stacey (for a complete set of free Scripture cards inspired by Being OK With Where You Are, click here.)...

The Thing About Worship

Image via Mandi Joy Photography  ::: Being OK With Where You Are ebook is only $3.99 this weekend. For more information, go here. My prayer for you this weekend is no matter what circumstances you face,  you will raise your hands to heaven and worship anyway. xo,...