Let your creativity flow...

Yesterday was such a fun day. Some of my best girlfriends came over my house and for 5 hours, all we did was arts & crafts {sounds like a great day to me!}. Mostly my friends scrapbooked, while some painted. I spent the whole day making crosses for my friends. I made one and they all wanted one! Definitely makes me feel good :) I'm thinking I'm going to master cross-making and sell them on etsy! Why not!? I am also in the process of making hand painted scripture canvases! I already have a bunch of friends who want some for their room's :) Ahh, brings me so much joy. I love my friends. They are truly such a blessing. :)

Here's some of the stuff I've been making:

{photocred: my love Arielle}

Which do you like?

School starts tomorrow for me...not looking foward to it...{change your attitude Lauren!} but atleast I get to see my adorable little 6th graders tonight! :)

Hope you all are having a great Tuesday!

Sincerely Yours,

Peace Love & All Things Creative

Spreading the love, one sandwhich at a time!

Today, my college group at my church started up our homeless ministry again. Over the summer, myself and my good friends Katherine & Elyse, started up this homeless ministry with the heart to serve these people's physical needs, but most importantly, their spirtual needs. We would go to Costco and buy lots and lots of bread, PB&J, snacks, candy, and fruit. I think our highest number of lunch bags we gave out was 84! And that was only in a span of a few minutes. We always put a little bible verse in. Hopefully it's something they sneak away in their pocket and pull out during the week for an encouraging reminder of God's love and faithfulness. Today was such a great turn out. We have gotten our entire college group ministry involved, and had over 20 people come today (we usually only have 10 at the most). So that was definitely encouraging. And what's really awesome is we got to hand out hot coco! They just loved that. A nice hot drink on a semi-chilly day. But what is so awesome is looking around and seeing my friends praying with these people and just listening to them and taking the time to hear their story...

LOVE. It heals the soul. We are all called to love others as if they were ourselves (Mark 12:30-31). We are to carry each other's burdens (Galatians 6:2) and sacrifice our wants and our needs for the good of someone else. Love is powerful. Love died on the cross for you & for me.

Who will you love today?

In the words of St. Francis of Assisi, "“Preach the gospel at all times; when necessary, use words.”

Sincerely Yours,

Peace Love & All Things Creative

Whimsical

take me back to when i used to believe in fairytales...

OH SO WHIMSY,

Peace Love & All Things Creative

Gifts, Up-Do & Z-Gallerie...

So yesterday, I finally got my whippycake headbands in the mail. One word. Excitement. & I got a surprise gift from my auntie. Twiggy white & pink sneakers. LOVE.

Aren't they adorable? I'm seriousily going to be wearing them every day :) hehe...

TWIGGY SNEAKERS

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Also, I came across this adorable blog, Cupcakes & Cashmere, and I checked out her hair tutorials and I loved her messy bun. I always wear my hair up in a bun, but never thought of taking a piece of hair and wrapping it around the rubber band so it doesn't show! {duh} Check out Emily's take on it.

This is mine :)

not as messy as hers, but i like it :)

NOW, Z-Gallerie! Here are some pictures that I took of Z-Gallerie on Monday...

I adore this blue..so bright..so cheery...so gorgeous...

& this blue...so chic and beautiful

oh how i love this arrangement...

Paris glasses...it's a shame I don't drink!

I am a very happy camper with my new headbands and shoes. I'm just waiting on my serenity necklace to get here already!

Have a beautiful Friday!

xoxo

Sincerely Yours,
Peace Love & All Things Creative

Chic Closets & Teen Vogue Bedding

I always wished I could have a walk-in closet...for now I will just dream...

Here are some of the most stylish, chic, totally fab walk-in closets that any girl would love...

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Teen Vogue just came out with their own bedding exclusively sold at JC Penny! Here are some pictures of girl's rooms who were lucky enough to have Teen Vogue decorate their bedroom...

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Yay for chic closets & cute bedrooms :)

Sincerely Yours,

Peace Love & All Things Creative

Photoshoot Fun

One of my good friends Kristine, who I've know since elementary school, is making her way in the world of photography. She was kind enough one day to allow me to have a little photo shoot fun! Check out her blog and website over at Sitting in a Tree Photography. She's truly amazing...:)

photo credit: Kristine Daub

photo credit: Kristine Daub

photo credit: Kristine Daub

photo credit: Kristine Daub

photo credit: Kristine Daub

photo credit: Kristine Daub

photo credit: Kristine Daub

photo credit: Kristine Daub

photo credit: Kristine Daub

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Sincerely Yours,

Peace Love & All Things Creative

Heaven on Earth...

Yesterday was such a fun day. I went with one of my fellow staffers (i'm on jr high staff at my church!) to Santana Row (only the best place ever!) for lunch and shopping. We went to Cafe Bistro, which I had never been to. One word. Delicious! Santana Row has some of my favorite stores: Anthropologie, H&M, Urban Outfitters, Paper Source, Pink Stripes, Jest Jewels, and Z-Gallerie! (and not to mention the best food ever!) So pretty much, I was in heaven (side note: I really hope there is an anthropologie in heaven...that would be suhweet). I went into Z-Gallerie and pretty much wanted to buy everything. I took pictures of some of my favorite color combinations (pictures coming soon...). Everything was so chic & glam...just what i love ;) Next stop, Anthropologie. Well hello beautiful door knobs! I went into the store hoping to find an interior design/decorating book. And did I :) I am so excited about it! Every page is utterly amazing. Next stop, Pink stripes. One of the cutest boutiques for not that pricey (considering it's Santana Row). I was so excited when I came across my favorite type of headbands (the thick knit ones that warm your ears too) that were made by a local designer. For only $18, I just had to get it. It's bright red and gorgeous. Final stop, TJ Max/Home Goods. Purchased an office supply sorter, some adorable cards, and a memory box :) I count yesterday a successful day of shopping! (and even it wasn't, i'm going back this friday! hehe..)

Here's what I purchased:

Domino: The Book of Decorating

This is a must-have book for anyone who loves interior design :)

(Anthropolgie)

my adorable headband from Pink Stripes :)

My desk organizer, cards, and memory box. Total spent=$16. That's why I love TJ Max/Home Goods!



Sincerely Yours,

Peace Love & All Things Creative