march inspiration (#10)

• Ed Sheeran's album "Divide" has been on repeat all day every day! (side note: my keyboard doesn't have a divide symbol..?!?) - Galway Girl has been fueling my dreams of going to Galway one day soon!
•  It's was International Women's Day yesterday and Lululemon absolutely nailed it with this open letter to women! 
• i've been pleasantly surprised by the fact that hosting is something that i love! This article on 7 things you should do 24 hours before a party is an awesome guide to help entertaining be a little less stressful 
• Guys... i've become a candle person! This apricot basil one sold me on them and it's been burning almost non stop when i'm home 

(see list #9, list #8, list #7, list #6, list #5, list #4, list #3, list #2 and list #1)

january inspiration (#8)

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• Ellie Holcomb just released a new album and her voice blows me away! "He Will" is absolute stunning!
• "If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit" - unknown
• After last weekend (with the women's marches all across the world) i found this article - "5 Ways the Bible Supports Feminism - a great way to share a Christian perspective on feminism
• i got new rainboots today and they are inspiring me to head out, even in the rain, on adventures!
• i've been bit by the travel bug and this post has been super helpful as i make plans

(see list #7, list #6, list #5, list #4, list #3, list #2 and list #1)

december inspiration (#7)

• Relevant magazine dropped a free Christmas album on their website and it is phenomenal! Perfect for background music as you wrap up work for the year or wrap presents. My personal favorite (which has been stuck in my head for a week now) is Sleeping at Last's Christmas Waltz! It makes me want to dance around the kitchen!
• Any type of treat where i only need 4 ingredients (especially around Christmas) sounds amazing to me and these oreo truffles are fantastic!
•  Recently rediscovered this Lysa Terkeurst quote and i love it: "There's this beautiful thing called imperfect progress... slow steps of progress wrapped in grace" 
• i recently moved into a teensy tiny suite and the idea of entertaining in there has me a little worried. But something like a biscotti bar or a crostini bar (basically toast loaded with goodness) sounds like something that's easy to pull together and fun!
• Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard of the crisis in Aleppo. And if you're like me, you have no idea how to help. Preemptive Love is doing amazing work over there! Please consider supporting them (and follow them on insta to get updates on their work) 

 
(see list #6, list #5, list #4, list #3, list #2 and list #1)

inspiration list #4

(see list #3, list #2 and list #1)

• Summer is officially here which means it's iced chai season! i gave these chai tea ice cubes (like i posted on instagram!) and so far so good! They're quick to make and it's super easy to adjust the recipe (i just did 3 tea bags instead of all the spices)
• i'm a little late to the party but... Adele's new CD!!! It just released on Spotify and i am all over it!
• To Write Love on Her Arms (twloha.com) has been consistently inspiring me lately in their response to the Orlando Shooting. Seriously, the love that these guys have for everyone is unreal!
• A sweet little reminder 
• "Love is beautiful when it's professed, but it's only meaningful when it's practiced" - Brené Brown

inspiration list 3

(see list #2 and list #1)

• The new Switchfoot song + video - i have SO MUCH LOVE for these guys. Can't wait for the new album
• This pasta recipe has me wanting to get some serious cooking done (it looks super impressive but it only takes 30 minutes! Bonus!)
• The sea is my happy place and this mug is a perfect description of how i re-charge
• i love Christian memes but they aren't always that funny. This post had me chuckling for about 95% of them which i'd say is a job well done
• The struggle is real and the need to buy this shirt is definitely a real struggle