Thankful For His Love: My Journey Towards Healing

Thankful For His Love: My Journey Towards Healing

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When you are in the midst of adversity it is so hard to be thankful for what you are going through. This post marks 30 years from my first surgery to my last. Looking back, I never dreamed that being born with a cleft lip would someday be something I would openly share with the world, let alone thank God for. I see now how my journey can be both educational and inspirational and that is why I am taking a break from my usual art and design topics to transparently celebrate the beauty of being different. (more…)

The Truth About Mom

The Truth About Mom

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Though sharing décor inspiration and bits of our sweet country life are what our blog is all about, my home rarely looks like the lovely shots my husband takes. Today I wanted to share an honest look at our farmhouse and chat with mothers of  small children. I hope to give some encouragement to moms who are struggling to meet with all of the demands life brings. (more…)

My Princesses

My Princesses

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With the birth of our second daughter, I (Michael) have been thinking more about my role as a father to these 2 beautiful little girls. I came up with 5 ideas that I want to implement in my relationship with my girls and I am interested in starting a discussion with other parents—especially fathers with girls—to talk about this subject. I want to hear your ideas and experiences. (more…)

A Country Romance

A Country Romance

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In light of Valentine’s Day, I thought I would share how we celebrated out here on Bryarton Farm. Our dating has changed since we got married 5 years ago, but we are still dating. (more…)