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He is Faithful

Good Bones | He is Faithful

Good Bones | He is Faithful

Lately I’ve been feeling so thankful. Thankful for a morning off with my husband, catching up with a sweet friend, our nieces and nephews, opportunities to learn and grow creatively, the courage to break from my comfort zone and seek to know others, broken relationships now restored–especially, especially this. God continues to work in me–changing my heart, convicting me, drawing me nearer to him, helping me love others and receive the love offered to me with gratitude, gentleness, and grace. Things I cannot hope to do on my own. The Lord is always faithful.

In a few days I’ll be heading to the hospital for another surgery and I’m glad to have these reminders of God’s mercies to take along with me.

Life

A Little Rest

Good Bones | A Little Rest

Good Bones | A Little Rest

This week has mostly been about taking it easy, and perhaps eating a little too much ice cream. I had another procedure Monday and haven’t done much since but try to manage my discomfort. Down time is always needed–a moment to put your feet up, collect your thoughts, and assess what’s behind and ahead of you. I appreciate those moments of planning and reflecting. Last weekend was especially busy–multiple store events, celebrating my sister’s 30th birthday, spending time with my parents–so doing less the last couple days has been good for me.

The coming days and weeks will see a lot of effort on my part to re-establish routines. Life hasn’t been following a familiar rhythm, unless that rhythm is chaos, so my intention is to get back to normal. Even things as ordinary as walking the dogs regularly has been missing from my day-to-day. Aside from going to an art show, my plans for the weekend are to go for a few runs and clean the house from top to bottom. We’re hoping to have friends over for dinner before we move so I’ve got pretty good incentive. I picked up these flowers to brighten my mood and motivate me. There really is something special about fresh flowers in your favorite vase–the room is instantly more cheerful and inviting. I’m grateful. Here’s to a productive, rewarding, and totally routine weekend.

Renovation

House Happenings

Good Bones | House Happenings

Things are coming together. It’s so nice to see visible progress after several months of more subtle work. All I talk about these days is the renovation, but I can’t help it. It might not seem like much, but to us it’s night and day compared to how the house started out. I’m obsessed with the white walls and refinished floors. It’s all so light and open and definitely starting to feel real. I can envision it all in my head and may have made drawings and lists of where each piece of furniture and art will likely go, because that’s not weird at all.

Good Bones | House Happenings

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Art + Design

Coveting

GUR rug

Good Bones | Coveting
rug | caftan | arc studs | shoes

I missed the chance to snatch up this Emerson Fry caftan on super sale the other week and David and I are both bummed about it. A gal can still dream. I’m really into subtle pinks and rose shades right now and can’t get over how incredible these GUR rugs are (found via Miss Moss). Worthy of hanging on the wall, for sure.

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  • These lilac pillow slips were my last purchase of 2019 before starting 6 months (at least) of no spending (wardrobe + household decor). I hope to better understand my spending patterns/triggers and find healthier, less expensive ways to manage negative emotions. Committing to it wasn’t easy which makes me all the more glad I did. Thank you to @insearchofcozy_ for being my inspiration and giving me the push I needed to start!
  • Last weekend I popped into a couple of my favorite Cincinnati shops, including @fernshopcincinnati where some of my original collages are for sale amongst stunning plants and the best ceramics. If you’re in the area, stop by and see Megan’s gorgeous shop for yourself! She’s been a supporter of my work for years and I’m so grateful. Also grateful that my little sister moved to Cincinnati for college almost 14 years ago and never left so I get to keep visiting 🤗🤎✨
  • Had a slow, ordinary, wonderful, much needed vacation where I barely took any photos. Missing family but happy to be home ✨
  • A few days after Apollo died, I opened a package from @charlotteswans and inside was a portrait she had drawn of him. Immediately I began sobbing, missing my sweet boy, but also so grateful to see his face which she captured perfectly and beautifully. My husband and I got it framed as our Christmas present to ourselves. It’s a gift we will always cherish. Thank you, my dear Charlotte.
  • Yesterday I posted this photo in stories but deleted it shortly after because I was embarrassed. I look angry but in truth this is my face at rest, albeit tired. Most days I look at my post-menopausal face and body and don’t recognize them, but in this moment the anger, sadness, and loathing I normally experience (which is a complicated topic) was more subdued. I liked the picture so I’m not sure I know how to articulate why posting it felt so unacceptable. Here it is again, acting as a reminder to just post the damn thing. Lately the need to be more open about menopause, something I’ve shared with very, very few people, is one I’ve felt strongly. I don’t know exactly what that looks like in such a public space, but I think it’s worth exploring.

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