Author: Brandi
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What You Take for Granted
It’s easy to take life for granted. I have a butt-shaped indentation on my couch to prove it. Every morning I go from my bed to my desk to my couch. Most days I muster up enough energy to go to the gym. But I spent the majority of my waking hours planted in a…
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Creative Friday: DIY Snow Globe
On a jaunt to Anthropologie a few weeks ago, I was mesmerized by this: I stared at it, picked it up (saw the $25 price tag), scratched my head and had a sudden exciting thought that maybe, just maybe I could do it myself. And I did. If you want to re-create the project, check…
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Daily Dose of Inspiration
I just returned from a much needed trip that unleashed several unexpected hot spots for inspiration. The kind of vacation that makes you re-think what’s truly possible in your life and that redefines your role in it. All in all, the travel of a lifetime. Have one of those lately? I’m excited to share with…
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Creative Friday for the Busy Bee: Mini Eiffel
Happy Belated Thanksgiving!! Hope you had your turkey fill. And you’re ready to start a new week soon. While you’re mourning the transition from relaxation to work, I thought I’d share a fun DIY project I did recently. {It’s so easy that calling it DIY maybe sort of untrue.} Keep reading to see what I…
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A Collage of Gratitude
I don’t think you could do enough posts on gratitude. Really. Without gratitude, I could easily slink away into the cracks and crevices of an imperfect life without ever noticing the beautiful already perfect world around me. Without gratitude, my mind might try to “Re-Mind” me of ways I’m not living up to the person…
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Creative Friday: Crafty Clothespins
Have you noticed my laziness lately? I haven’t been crafting as much as talking about crafting. It’s something this guy reminded me of recently. How much of us are “hiding” behind easy, comfortable tasks because we’re afraid of confronting what’s really important and meaningful in our lives? {hand raised.} I’m guilty. I finally decided to…