The Notebook

My little notebook of inspiration. A curated collection of things that inspire and fuel my creativity. 

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Coffee Tumbler (Waking Up)

Coffee Tumbler (Waking Up)

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The Outsiders: Being Gay in an Insider world.

How do you start a post like this? How do you write something attention grabbing in one sentence?

The answer is you don’t.  My hope is,  you don’t need a sexy sentence to read more on why gay or not, people are worth loving, despite a category.

Over the past week, I stared at my computer screen for hours.  While I watched the days grow into weeks, I waited for the right words to release from my…

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Yea!!! Thanks @amy_nickel for the reminder!! #weekendessentials #frenchfries #ilovefries

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This past week(end) I have been sorting through pictures from birth until now. Working on putting together some unique photo albums. You know, the tangible kind. Found this gem amongst the huge pile of pics. Gotta love the #olanmillspose and mom made #retirementshirts Love you @therealmuse, I feel a remake coming on for Christmas gifts to our moms ;) #tbt

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In honor of #earthday I'm enjoying my coffee outside on the back porch. On a side note, I will pick up fresh flowers to liven up that vase.

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Do you like the new print I made to have framed? Thinking of making it available for purchase in my online shop. After all, this phrase has been my biggest joy sentence I've discovered over this past year, and a big part of something special to come. #thejourneyisthedestination #travel #chasingsomeday #livewell

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Behind the Scenes on the hit show #nashville #abc #chasingsomeday

During my usual morning routine, feverishly searching for the off button to my alarm clock blasting Miss Swift tunes, rubbing my hands through my hair on their way to stretching my tired bones. Somehow I find the motivation to get out of bed at the mere thought of a nice cup of joe.  But first coffee, right? Once I enjoy my first sip from the wonderful aromas rising up from the coffee cup, I sit…

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Check out my new digital print with hand painted gold lettering detail. $12 and will ship in time for Mother's Day. Link in my profile on how to purchase these. #handlettering #mothersday #mimosasandfries

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Happy #recordstoreday and thanks to mom and dad for teaching me the beauty hidden in the sound of a record! #nashville #music

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Other than the April showers, and May flowers, the best part of Spring for me is the cleaning.… Other than the April showers, and May flowers, the best part of Spring for me is the cleaning.  

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Every morning, I will now wake up to this. #liveeverydaywithintention #operationlivebeautiful #diy

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Nashville, you are beautiful. #nashvillethebeautiful #germant (at German Town, Nashville, TN)

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Step two, creating a hand lettered print for my new frame. #diy #handlettering

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Early morning #DIY. Repurposing old frames into pretty little gems. #operationlivebeautiful

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Pretty sure I want to make the renovated pinewood social patio my new Sunday ritual. #pinewoodsocial #nashville #nashvillethebeautiful (at Pinewood Social)

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I live a happy life. I could not be more fortunate with all I have. Church on Sunday's helps remind me of this if I've had a not so happy week. I'll admit, I tend to forget to open up the very words during the week which pour into my heart on Sunday's, therefore I did something to help combat this. You know the saying, fake it until you make it. Well, I know the good stuff is on the inside. inside out you know? But I made my bible extra motivational and pretty on the outside, to remind me of the good stuff inside each day. So when I wake up, this is what is staring at me bedside. From the outside in, I'll work more from the inside out. #sunday #faithfulness #biblestudy #whereveryoumaycallme (at sacrament church: where heaven meets earth)