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Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a blessed Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a blessed weekend!
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Are any of you readers?🙋🏼‍♀️ I truly enjoy curling up with a good book! It's my way of "escape" and I love traveling to other places and times through the pages of a book. It also helps my mind rest a bit from all of the millions of things constantly running through it - especially these past few weeks with all that's been going on with my house! What a blessing it is, too, when you can find books that are wholesome and encouraging!
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Roseanna White @roseannamwhite is one of my favorite authors! Her books are truly captivating, and I love that I always come away from them feeling refreshed. I have enjoyed many of her books, and I am so excited and honored to be part of her launch team for her newest book, The Nature of a Lady, which is also the first book of a brand new series, The Secret of the Isles! 
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You can sign up for a sneak peek if you want to get a head start on a new adventure!! Or you can pre-order and have the books sent to you the day of it's release, May 4th! Both links are in my profile, and be sure to head over to @roseannamwhite for more information!
Escape to the Isles of Scilly with me this summer!🌊☀️
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#thenatureofalady #thesecretsoftheisles #amreading #new #bookworm #newbook #booklover #roseannamwhite
I've spent a lot of time in this place right here I've spent a lot of time in this place right here these past few weeks. Lots of time thinking, and praying, and maybe even crying a bit. It has come to represent a place of peace, even in the hard times. I find it comforting somehow to know that this Magnolia tree has weathered many storms over the past 100+ years, yet it has grown tall and strong, even with everything it has been through. True, it's branches bend, and some have even broken in those storms, but it's roots are deep and it still stands steadfast. This reminds me that, when we are rooted in Christ, even when the storms come, we still can stand strong too! We can trust in Him to carry us through even the fearsist of storms and have peace, because He's got it all in His hands. Praying that, no matter what you are facing in your life right now, the Lord will give you the strength to stand strong💕
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"Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.  And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6‭-7
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#peaceinthestorm #peace #godsgotthis #standstrong #beanxiousfornothing #underthemangotree #countryliving #countryswing #treeswing #southernliving #southerngardens
Garden Update: Not as much to share at this point Garden Update: Not as much to share at this point as I had hoped! Between my brother's truck breaking down (the only vehicle that can pull the trailer and haul dirt) and a bit of a tummy bug, I'm a little behind. But, I did finally get a few plants in the ground! We are supposed to be getting lots of rain tonight, which the plants will love, but that I was afraid might wash away little seeds... So I'm hoping to start planting those this weekend if I am up to it!🌱 Also, the cats found the new flower beds🤦🏼‍♀️ So I am trying to figure out a way to keep them away so they don't dig up any seeds I plant. Please let me know if you have any suggestions!!
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Have a great evening friends!💕
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#flowergarden #herbgarden #flowers #herbs #southernliving #southerngardens #countryliving #countrylife #cottagegardenflowers #cottagegarden #cottagegardening #countrygarden #cottageliving #cutflowergarden
"He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come "He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay....For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth."
-Matthew 28:6, Job 19:25
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Happy Easter sweet friends!💕
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#happyeaster
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#iknowthatmyredeemerlives #helives #heisrisen #davidaustinroses #cottagegardenflowers #cottagegarden #englishrose #cottageliving #southernliving
This bouquet is from last year's garden but, if yo This bouquet is from last year's garden but, if you've been watching my stories the past couple of days, you know that I'm working on a brand new garden this year!🌱 I can't wait to transplant my roses from the townhouse to my place here in the country - I'm praying they like it here and bloom just as beautifully! I am also super excited to try growing dahlias this year, as well as several flowers from seed! Follow along in my stories for my gardening journey, and I'm also saving them to my highlight "2021 Garden"🌼
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Do you grow a garden? Or are you planning to this year? If so, what are some of your favorite things to grow or that you look forward to growing? Let me know in the comments!🌱
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I pray that you all are doing well and hope you each have a blessed Resurrection Sunday celebrating our Savior and the fact that He LIVES!💕
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#garden #gardening #2021garden #cutflowergarden #cottagegarden #cutflowers #rosegarden #herbgarden #englishroses #davidaustinroses #bloomandgrow #countryliving #southernliving #southerngardens #countrylife #gardener #gardenersofinstagram #cottageflowers #howdoesyourgardengrow
Hi my friends! I haven't been on here much, I know Hi my friends! I haven't been on here much, I know, and I'm sure some of you are wondering what's happening with my home remodeling project and why I haven't been sharing any progress pictures with you all! I have debated sharing this because Instagram is supposed to be where you share the all of the pretty things, right? However, after praying about it and receiving some sweet encouragement from some precious friends here on IG, I decided that I needed to share this part of my journey with you as well because, well, pretty or not, it's part of the story! You see, I received the not-so-great news a few weeks ago that my home has extremely high levels of toxic mold. None of it was visible, but the insides of the walls are covered in it, as well as some rot damage. So, instead of working like crazy this past month to get things done so I could move in last weekend, my home has been sitting untouched while I pray about where to go from here and what in the world I am supposed to do! The insurance is going to cover 0% of the damage, so I am trying to determine the wisdom of remediation vs. scrapping the whole home and building new. It has been tough and pretty disappointing and discouraging... However! I know that God has this in His hands too and He knew from the beginning that this would be part of my journey. I know that He will help me through this and there is a purpose. But I most definitely would appreciate prayer as I seek wisdom on how to move forward! My family, especially my parents, have been wonderful in helping me research different options and I am so thankful for their support and that of my sweet friends as well! So stay tuned because, while things may look a little different than I had planned, the  journey to my "home under the magnolia tree" is only just beginning!
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My mom found this adorable little crock and gave it to me as a gift of encouragement after a particularly trying day last week. I put a little lavender plant in it to remind me of new beginnings, and also because lavender represents grace!💜
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If you have made it this far, thank you!! I appreciate my dear friends here so much! I hope each and every one of you are doing well!💕
Hello my friends! I'm afraid I rather left you all Hello my friends! I'm afraid I rather left you all hanging and I'm so sorry I haven't been on here with any updates! You may also wonder why I would post this particular picture... But I wanted to share what it represents. It represents a week spent with my two "baby" sisters (now 11 and 16!) and their willingness to come use their hands to be such a huge help and blessing to me this past week! I had a terrible sinus infection and just wanted to curl up in bed all week, but my sweet sisters worked so hard to help me clean house and pack things up so that the townhouse will be ready for my landlord to list next week. I most certainly would not have been able to accomplish even half of what we did this week without their help!! I am so thankful for these sweet girls! And, of course, the last night they were here we just had to have a girls' movie night and paint our nails to match!😉💅🏻
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I am planning to spend this week getting the last little bits wrapped up here at the townhouse (until moving day!) - then get ready for lots and lots of remodeling adventures over at my new home! I have so much that I can't wait to share with you! 🔨🏡
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Hope you all have a wonderful and blessed week sweet friends!💕
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#sistersarethebest #sistertime #helpinghands #moving #remodeling #newhome #newhomeowner #packingup #newbeginnings #endingsandbeginnings
Hi friends! This Tuesday is a bit different than u Hi friends! This Tuesday is a bit different than usual. I am "stuck" inside because of a snow/ice storm and there is no power... So I am spending the afternoon dreaming of warmer days and planning out my cut flower garden!🌼 Do you have plans for a garden this year? If so, what are you hoping to plant? And what are some of your favorite resources? I'm tagging some of my favorites - so be sure to check them out!
I hope everyone is staying safe and warm!💕
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#cottagegarden #heirloomflowers #cutflowergarden #vintageflowers #growingflowers #bhg #betterhomesandgardens #southernliving #cottagesandbungalows #cottagestyle #cottagelifestyle #cottageliving #bloomandgrow #bloom #cottagecore #vintageblooms #heritagegarden #englishcottagegarden #howdoesyourgardengrow #roses #zinnias #herbs #herbgarden #flowergarden #freshcutflowers
2020 Remodeling (What we've done so far!). Happy w 2020 Remodeling (What we've done so far!). Happy weekend friends!! 
Did you all see the "before tour" video of my country home that I posted earlier this week? Well, I thought you might want a quick peek at what we've been up to since it was taken last spring!!😊
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We still have a looong way to go - but quite a bit has been accomplished now that I look back on all of these pictures! I am so thankful for my family who pitches in as they have time, and especially for my amazing younger sisters who are always willing to lend me a helping hand!🥰
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I will share more details and step-by-step of how we did things in the weeks to come! But, for now, let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything specific you'd like to know more about!!🏡💕
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#makingahouseahome #sistersarethebest
#sistersister #myhomesweethome
#countryliving
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#haven 
#parlagracehome
#myhousebeautiful #cottagestyle
#cottagelifestyle
#doityourself
#demoday
#countrycottage
#cottageliving
Music: Funny day
Musician: Ilya Truhanov
URL: https://icons8.com/music/
"Before Tour" of My Country Home. Here it is at lo "Before Tour" of My Country Home. Here it is at long last - the "Before Tour" you've all been waiting for! As well as a little part of the story about how I ended up here. I can't wait to share my journey with you all as I remodel this little place and make it a home where I can collect beautiful memories! My prayer is that all who enter it's door will find it a peaceful haven and be blessed during their time here!🏡💕
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#makingahouseahome
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#countryliving
#remodeling 
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#mobilehomeremodel
#countrylife 
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#girlswithtools
#renovation 
#diyrenovation
#diyremodel
#haven 
#parlagracehome
#myhousebeautiful #cottagestyle
#cottagelifestyle
#doityourself
#countrycottage
Music: Solo Acoustic 1 & 5
Musician: music by audionautix.com
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
Happy Monday friends! If you watched my stories la Happy Monday friends!
If you watched my stories last week you know that I've been working on this dresser makeover... And it's finally done!!! "Life" happened and I didn't get to share yesterday as planned, but here it is at last - and I absolutely LOVE how it turned out!!!😍😍😍
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I had such fun trying out my new Amulent paint from @thechippybarn and I must say, I will most definitely be using their paint for future projects!! It did take a little longer to dry than regular paint so, while the project ended up taking a lot longer than I had anticipated, I really liked the workability of the paint and I LOVE the results! I mean, isn't this just the best vintage, cottage pink?!💓 I can't wait to get it over to my new place and styled in the guest room! I have a super special plan for that room - so you'll have to stay tuned for that!
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What projects are you working on right now? If you have something to paint, you really should give @thechippybarn Amulent paint a try! Their colors are charming! I'd love to know if you try it and which color you choose! Follow the link in my profile and use the code PLG10 for 10% off of your order! But hurry, today's the last day!!💕
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#thechippybarn #diyfurnituremakeover #diy #diyblogger #furnituremakeover #paintedfurniture #amulentdecorpaint #pinkfurniture #cottagestyle #cottagefurniture #countrycottage #guestroom #frenchcoountry #newhome #myhomesweethome #frenchcountrydecor #frenchcountrycottage #cottagelife
Hi friends! If you've been watching my stories the Hi friends! If you've been watching my stories the past couple of days you've seen that I have the amazing opportunity to work with @thechippybarn to refinish a piece of furniture! If you missed it, I saved it in highlights so you can catch all of the details! I started painting the first coat on my dresser this evening and I am in love!!! Both with this Amulent paint from @thechippybarn and with the *gorgeous* color!😍 This is going to turn an old, worn out dresser into the perfect accent piece for my guest bedroom! Stay tuned for the finished project! In the meantime, head to the link in my profile to check out all of the amazing paint colors and products @thechippybarn offers! And, if you find something you love, you can use the code PLG10 for 10% off of your order!!! I'd love to know which @thechippybarn Amulent Paint color is your favorite! Share in the comments!💕
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#diyfurnituremakeover #diy #diyblogger #furnituremakeover #paintedfurniture #amulentdecorpaint #thechippybarn #pinkfurniture #cottagestyle #cottagefurniture #countrycottage #guestroom #frenchcoountry
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