The big day!!

It's finally upon us... The date of our vow renewal. I posted a few months ago about planning for the upcoming wedding/12th anniversary celebration, and its finally here!! ;)
August 2nd we will stand before our dear family and friends and commit, once again, to love and cherish each other forever! I am married to the most wonderful man alive. Sorry girls...he's taken! :)

After the wedding, we will hit the open road with our 3 boys for an extended family RV trip to sunny Florida!! We cant wait!

When I'm back and settled, I will post photos of our lakeside ceremony and trip!

Hope you're having a wonderful summer!!
God Bless you my sweet friends!
Fawn

VinTage StyLe

vintage style by Patina Soul featuring American Eagle Outfitters

I'm having a blast designing "Vintage Inspired" jewelry to wear. Incorporating my love of all things old with that perfect PaTiNa SOuL into my wardrobe, is somewhat addicting!! I must admit it is my obsession.

The design board above is totally my personal style! I had a blast putting it all together.

I've been busy this summer spending time with my boys and hubby, and A LOT of time designing more jewelry.

Even though I have spent the last 13 years in the interior design industry, I have always fiddled with jewelry...it seems it has morphed into more than just fiddling now. It keeps me up at night, designing new pieces in my head...when I'm trying to get much needed sleep. ;0

I've built a pretty large collection of personal jewelry but still have the need to design more.

What is it with us creative people?!
One of these day I'll get around to taking some photos to show ya!

May God show himself to you in all his beautiful creations today!

Fawn

Back porch & a cup of coffee

As I sip my coffee this morning in peace and quiet, before the rest of the house is awake & stirring, I realize that I feel the Lords presence.

It's funny how much easier it is to hear him when I wake before the rest of the family and have my quiet time with him. Sitting on the porch sipping coffee as the sun comes up, I'm reminded how beautiful his creation is.

We work and work to make our nests beautiful and comfortable for our family, which is great, but spend so little time out in the world he created for us to enjoy.

I think if we all made ourselves spend a little more time outside each day, we would be much happier and healthier people...even if its just a little time on your porch swing each morning reconnecting with nature.


His creation amazes me each day...when I slow down to see it. Like yesterday as I sat in a fast food line waiting for my food, I noticed all the flowers around my car. They were gorgeous! Birds and butterflies zipped in and out of the flowers, enjoying his beautiful creation, while I sit in a man made car, windows up, a/c on, and then drove back to my man made four walls.

I think I will make a point to get out more often and really SEE his creation...really make a point to SEE it. I'll sit still and hear his voice more regardless if its inside or outside. I'll look around my home and find those little corners I can curl up with his word and my cup of coffee each morning before the kids are up.

I'll carve out more time for myself so that I can hear his voice. So that I can feel the peace that only comes from a real relationship with him. I will be still...

Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God.

I know one thing for sure...waking up before my children, getting quiet time with the Lord before the boys are up and around, sure does make me a better wife & mom the rest of the day...way more than that extra hour of sleep does. ;)

God's Blessings!
Fawn

Photos from Coastal living