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Thank you all again for being patient with me the

Thank you all again for being patient with me the last couple weeks. Here is a very delayed post, but hope it’s still helpful!
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We all know living in the south, summer starts in April, and “hot as hell” starts in July.
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Shorts are a must! But being on-the-go, chasing around kids, jumping from meetings to running errands to back home, comfort is top priority! Lose fitting, elastic band or tailed cut shorts are the best for that! But they aren’t necessarily the “cutest” at first glance. Even though comfort is a priority, we still want to look good, right?
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So I just wanted to share a few ways I’ve styled these shorts, from very casual, to a little more dressed up!

This year has been... well... let’s just be fran

This year has been... well... let’s just be frank - this year has sucked. The waves keep crashing down, and just when we think we might be able to come up for air, that’s when the tidal wave knocks us right back under water. At least that’s what it has felt like for us. Through all of it, our faith, family & home is what has kept us from completely drowning. It’s been our life vest. Our escape. We lean on each other, taking turns between being the one who is strong, and the one who needs a shoulder to cry on. We focus our energy on things we can control and the things we can still thank God for. And for Josh and I, we really try our best to escape into what brings us joy, which is our family and building our “home”. Even though I’m not referring to our “home” in the physical sense, our new home is definitely where we go to feel that positive energy and light. We’re there almost every day bc it makes us smile. And not because it’s “nice” or “new” or any of that bs (none of that matters), but because it gives us hope for the future and helps us envision what our life will look like after we can finally close this dark chapter.
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That day will come, I know it. And until then, we continue to thank God for all the things we’re learning and how we’re growing and becoming BETTER through our struggles and heartache. I know God is telling us something, and we’re doing all we can to listen ❤️🙏🏼
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Thank you all so much for bearing with me these last few weeks. I had to put a hold on my usual content, bc honestly, I just didn’t have the strength or motivation to do anything. From how much love and support you all have shown me, I have no doubt that you understand. Focusing on my sister and her family were my top priority. They still are, and through their strength I know we can’t just stop living when we’re in pain. We have to find our faith and push through. So that’s what I plan to do ❤️🙏🏼

If you’ve been following along with me this past

If you’ve been following along with me this past week, you know it’s been one of the hardest weeks of my entire life. My sister, who is my heart and soul, went into labor at only 22 weeks pregnant last Wednesday, and despite every effort to stop it, she gave birth to her twin baby girls, Cali Rose and Lyric Elaine. With the love of their mommy & daddy there to support them, they came into this world crying and breathing on their own. Unfortunately we lost sweet Cali just two days later, and yesterday we laid her body to rest. Our faith is strong and so is her spirit! She has been watching over and protecting her parents and her sister Lyric, who is still fighting for her life. Thank you to each of you who have been praying with us and who continue to pray. Little Lyric will be needing those prayers for days, weeks and months to come 🙏🏼❤️ #GodBlessYouAll #micropreemie #faithoverfear🙏

I have an idea that I’m really really excited ab

I have an idea that I’m really really excited about, but would love to get your thoughts on it below!👇🏼
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Here’s the idea.. when Josh and I spent time in Italy a few years back we took so. many. PICTURES!! Like thousands 😬 (swipe through to see just a few) And I am constantly turning to them for inspiration because of their natural beauty. It’s no lie when people say “everywhere you turn could be a painting”. Every view, street corner, sidewalk.. it’s all beautiful! So, why not actually turn these beautiful photographs into artwork! Thinking I could manipulate them somehow to make them look like paintings that could then be turned into framed prints. Sharing some examples of what I’m talking about in stories today! Also showing you how to use those vintage looking framed artwork in your home! Let me know what you think in the comments below!

I've been collecting and holding on to vintage ite

I've been collecting and holding on to vintage items for some time now! I have 100+ year old chairs and dressers that were passed down from my family, and I'm so excited to be building a house where I'll be able to feature them, instead of storing them in a closet. One thing I don't have yet are vintage rugs! And I've had my eye on quite a few! Tagging a bunch of my favorite vintage rug accounts below! If you have any favorite vintage rug accounts please do share and tag them below!
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@huckandpeck
@foundhomeshop
@sixvintagerugs
@belleberryhome
@violetvintagerugs
@taupeandco

She’s painted!!! 😭❤️ Having to keep remin

She’s painted!!! 😭❤️ Having to keep reminding myself how excited I am about this new house.. bc y’all, this week has been hard! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We’ve finally moved out of our first home and into an apartment until this new home is ready, but saying goodbye to our first home has been 10x harder than I ever expected.
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So I need to cheer up and focus on what’s ahead!! And what’s ahead is SO exciting!!
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Paint colors:
Benjamin Moore Mascarpone AF-20 (White brick, Board & Batten & window trim)
Benjamin Moore Pashmina AF-100 (Tan fascia & soffits)

BEST. PASTA. EVER! And guess how many ingredients?

BEST. PASTA. EVER! And guess how many ingredients?
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TWO! Yes you read that right.. you only need TWO ingredients to make delicious homemade pasta!
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I always said I wanted to take a cooking class in Italy, so when Josh and I were there, that was the top of this list of things to do! And oh man, did it live up to the expectation! (Swipe to see more pictures from the class)
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Y’all know I’ve been reminiscing big time on my trips to Italy.. from when I was just a kid visiting my grandparents, to this last trip a few years ago with Josh. And it’s not just the beauty of your surroundings there that offer up inspiration. It’s the FOOD! But I’m guessing you’re not surprised by that at all 🥰 Italian food is the best! And it’s the best because it’s so fresh and SIMPLE! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As soon as we’re in the new house I’ll be doing a series of videos on TRUE Italian cooking! Thinking this homemade pasta is going to have to be top of this list! Let me know what other foods you’d like me to share?! Tomato sauce, ragu, meatballs, gnocchi, pizza, lasagna, seafood, proteins, potatoes, veggies? All of the above?! 😋

You’re the best ❤️ And we’re the luckiest

You’re the best ❤️ And we’re the luckiest 🥰 Happy Father’s Day @murphy__josh! And so sorry I just realized, this morning, that I should have got you movers for Father’s Day 😬 #HappyFathersDay #movingday

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