oh my

Here is a little list of some things that I am Loooooving right now :)

1.  One of my favorite blog posts every week is Alix's "Friday link Hootenanny" over at Moddern Kiddo.  I always find at least one thing that I fall in love with :)  This week, I am sooo loving this cross-stitched iPhone case!

sooo going on my Christmas list this year :)

2.  This table made from restyled vintage school desks. (I need a house!)

3.  This vintage ad.

I mean, why don't cars come in these colors anymore?

4.  This home tour over at Ohdeardrea

Home tours make me want to start over in my home :)  I think I need to do some serious re-decorating around here!!

5.  this precious locket! Another thing that will be added to my Christmas list this year :)

So much beauty and inspiration out there!

What are some things that you are loving right now?

Have an amazing Sunday.

xo

janel

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autumn...yes please!

Madly and deeply <3

I am soooo ready for Fall!

Every single thing about it.

The sounds, the smells, the tastes, the colors...every single thing!

With temperatures reaching up to 105 degrees here still, I can't help but dream of fall breezes.

Here are some of my favorite fall things...

And speaking of fall...

Have you signed up for my newest art journaling class... "I will FALL for you."

If not, you can grab your spot right HERE.

I finally made a cute little blog widget for you all so you can post it on your blog!

Alright friends...I am off to read and snuggle with puppies.I love you!xojanel

the BEST couple of days...

This week, Adam and I were blessed to be a host family again for two adorable little girl from Children of the World.

Three days of adorableness with... 

These girls brought so much joy to our lives even for only spending three days together. We painted...

Made funny videos and photos on photobooth.  I could listen to them giggle all stinking day!!

We sang and danced, and we watched Barbie movies like they were going out of style.

On Wednesday night, they performed at our church and I literally cried throughout the entire performance.  Little children singing about the love of God is amazing :)

The performance touched us in so many ways...we left that night vowing never to buy bottled water again, we left becoming sponsors of two children (a little boy from Nepal and a little girl from Honduras), and we left with an even bigger confirmation that international adoption is the way to go for us.

World Help is such a great organization with a ton of options to help out all over the world!! You should check them out :)

These last three days were life changing in the best possible way.

I can NOT wait to be a parent!!!

eeeeek!

xo

janel