Quote Junkie

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Lara Casey

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(I really love this one! 

Finding what you're 'called' to do and pleasing those who matter: 

God foremost and the others who want God's best for you is what's important!)

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ending on a good note! 

I am a self-proclaimed quote junkie. Thus this crazy Friday collection of my picks of my web collection. 

Happy Friday! 

Go West Young {Lady}

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Hello there! I couldn't be more excited when I opened up my inbox Tuesday morning and saw Rue Magazine's special Pacific Northwest issue. While California doesn't exactly qualify (okay, not at all) I'll take what I can get! My 21st birthday trip to Seattle a few years ago was amazing and I absolutely love the city and area! I want to go again and soon! 

Here are a few of my favorite pages of this issue just in case you hadn't checked it out yet! 

The top photo is my favorite from Kirsten Grove's home (Simply Grove blog). I'm not a huge fan of the dark wall in the bedroom but I absolutely love that cowhide rug!! Also love her very earthy design (love that wall with the flower art) in her home. It's just beautiful and very peaceful! I fully agree with this quote "I want to upholster the inside lining of my nostrils with leather, to have that "new car smell" all the time." Jarod Kintz  Leather is a lovely smell! 

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The editor picks inspired by  The Postal Service lead singer Ben Gibbard are some of my favorites because of the natural & neutral colors! They also fuel my weird from-a-distance obsession with messenger bags with that lovely white satchel. (I can't wear them because my body type just doesn't work out well. They end up banging against me and others all. day. long.)

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One of the first 'favorites' I followed on Instagram was @amerrymishap (Jennifer Hagler). I love the cool black and white tones of her photos as well as the neat crisp lines of her studio. Isn't it awesome (and clutter-free)?

Do you love Rue like I do? 

xo, Charity

Gina Zeidler site launch & giveaway

One of the key players in Making Things Happen is an amazing lady named Gina Zeidler. I love her big big heart, silliness and ability to reach into someone and see what they offer. She is very direct and clear and I loved that about her (as well as her honesty) at MTH. And she has an amazing new site launch today! All of these photos are from her site. Aren't they amazing?

I love her images, her style as a photographer. Clean, natural and totally down to earth. That's who she is.

(Those bath photos. I die.) 

Anyway, you should go check out her site! I'm totally inspired by it, especially because I'm working on my own site and blog right now. I can't wait! 

We all love giveaways right? Well, here's a doozy of a giveaway!

Check out the following list!

1. The amazing Lara Casey Powersheets! 2. A beautiful gold comb; perfect for beachy waves or a mermaid made by Carlee Sizemore. 3. The Power of Starting Something Stupid by Richie Norton. 4. $100 gift card to JCrew (um I want to win my own giveaway?) 5. Emily Ley’s Great Day Notes and a NEW surprise print from her shop. 6. $50 Etsy Gift Card. 7. $50 Amazon Gift Card 8. 2 $20 Starbucks Gift Cards

Want to win? Head over to www.GinaZeidler.com to enter and view her gorgeous new site! 

(Seriously, it's amazing! Be sure to check out the Bananas page)

Ventura Pier

The first beach I visited as a child was Ventura Beach. I don't love it as much now, probably because it seems so much more crowded and I like a little 'thinking room' when I go to the beach. But the Pier itself is still really fun to walk and observe.

Do you have a favorite beach or childhood memory? 
It seems like nature-linked memories from my childhood are my favorites! 
Something about being in nature that is a balm to the soul. 

Or as John Muir put it: 

"Keep close to nature's heart...and break clear away,

 once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. 

Wash your spirit clean." 

I love John Muir (and I love that quote!) 

Scripture of the Week: Hosea 12:6

I've been doing the She Reads Truth studies one by one via YouVersion on my phone. The current study on Hosea is the best one yet! I absolutely love the book of Hosea, because of the shocking power of love and reality of God's love (sometimes tough love) for us. It is astounding and ever deepening.

I realize my blog has become more a reflection of my faith over the past year, especially with the inclusion of the Scripture of the Week. It's not something I regret, rather it's something that has been a goal for me. To be comfortable sharing my deep belief and faith in God with others, in a way that is non-offensive, but also in a way that speaks of my ability to be a Christian who loves and gives rather than one who reflects hate and judgement. Jesus Himself called us to be lovers of men, not to pass judgment, and the word Christian means to be Christ-like. I am daily trying to do more that: become Christ-like.

Hope your week and Monday is blessed and filled with love! 

Lemons into Lemonade

My mom bought a lemon tree this year and it's been so fun to watch it bloom! My green thumb interest is growing...uh oh! You know that saying "mirror mirror on the wall, I am my mother after all"... have you heard that one? I'm afraid I'll have the gardening bug bite me harder as I grow older. I'm still not sure how I feel about that!

Anyway, what's fun about the tree right now is that on the one single tree there is all stages of life! Blossom, buds and growing babies (lemon babies that is!). Super fun! Can't wait to share some new lemon recipes as well!

And while I'm at it...I love these lemon goodies! 

Tea towel kate spade wristlet lemon print

Scripture of the Week: John 14:18

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 

...because I live, ye shall live also. 

John 14:18 

It consistently amazes me the places that comfort can be found. I love to walk in nature and be inspired by the beauty. And when one is admiring the beauty around...it's hard to feel depressed. 

Enjoy the beauty around you!