Ringing in the New Year

I've been thinking about this New Year's stuff all day. Hearing all about people resolutions... or how they don't believe in having any. And I seem to feel differently every year. Last year I made a resolution to make pies. And I did it! And it was fun!

But today instead of a resolution, I had a realization. A little thing called a baby. Yeah, cuz I'll have one of those in a few months... and keeping up with anything is to unknown for me. And no one wants to fail at their resolutions. So instead I've decided to make myself a to-do list. One I'll enjoy checking off, and one that I can take my time checking off throughout the year.

A project to-do list. Here are a few things I've pinned {you can follow me on Pinterest here} that I'd like to actually make. Who's with me? Let's make things in 2013!

This darling fabric pouf. I figure by the end of 2013 it could come in handy. And will be darling in the nursery!

This, my friends, is a diaper clutch. I may have to revamp to fit the cloth diapers we'll be doing.

Cork boards. In the most literal sense. I've been saving corks for.ev.er.

Did you know some places- including Target- actually give you discounts when you bring in your own reusable bags? Win!

I'm finally starting to envision some living room decor including our wedding pics... Love this idea!

Aprons. Cute gifts, cute kitchen decoration, just cute.

So, friends, there you have it. My kind of-kind of not- New Year's resolution!

love & making things is fun AND rewarding!
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I recently caught Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland on TV. I never liked the movie as a little girl- the Disney version, I mean. But this one is very pleasing to the eyes. The imagination that went in to it astounds me. The costumes and makeup- the best part, in my opinion. See- how could you not be intrigued? 

{I borrowed all these pictures from here}

I found a few things while browsing the world wide web... And was inspired a little :)

This Alice inspired vintage dress is darling! {source}

This gorgeous ring would definitely NOT fit in my jewelry box! {source}

This tutorial is perfect for those Alice curls :) {source}

This vintage print is so pretty {source}

Fashion inspired by the Mad Hatter {source}

And of course the Mad Hatter makes everyone want to drink tea our of pretty cups {source}

A vintage dress fit for a Queen {source}

This ornament would fit perfectly right on top of my head {source}

So, are you inspired now? What movie inspires your fashion and decor?

A painter's {heart}

Wednesday evening I went to an amazing art reception for a friend of mine. She is great, beautiful, and really has an amazing heart and gifted hand for art. This is what she majored in, and anyone who sees anything she's done wouldn't be able to argue that it's what the Lord had in store for her when He knit her together :)

Terra will graduate in May, and has a few things she's looking in to as far as her "future" goes. But this is what I know for sure- she will do outstanding things for the Kingdom of God. She has a huge heart for the lost, and those trapped in the sex trade that is becoming an epidemic all over our world. This is what drives her hand for most of her art, and that is why- I think- they are so intriguing. It's so cool to see how the Lord speaks in her and through her, and how the Lord uses her art to tug at your own heart. 

Terra and I have been doing a Beth Moore Bible study {along with a few other ladies} on the Fruit of the Spirit. It may not have been her first inspiration for some of her paintings, but it was cool for me to see hem appear on the side of quite a few pieces :) 

Seriously- SO talented. 

This one is called "Resilience". Loved that.

 

And my personal favorite? This one:

 Isn't it beautiful? I LOVE the colors soo much... It probably should live in my house.

So, needless to say, I saw some pretty amazing art on Wednesday. If you would like more information about Terra's art, or would like to purchase any of the paintings you see above you can get in touch with her on facebook or email her at teburley@hotmail.com.

Happy art-making, my friends!