Let Love Guide Your Life

Valentine's Day ... Not my favorite holiday out there, but I have decided to embrace it anyways. I may think it is a little silly sometimes, but it could because I have never been in love either. In high school, I used to get flowers, candy, etc. from friends and family and today I was reminded how much I loved those days.

I picked up my little cousins from school this afternoon and all around were kids carrying flowers, balloons, candy, pop, etc. I guess I have never thought of it from a kids perspective, but as we drove home I heard one of the kiddos say it was cool that everyone in their class got something for Valentine's day. Sending a card or box of chocolates may seem like a small gesture, but it is truly the thought that counts. And, letting those little ones know you care can seriously make their day. Just listening to my cousins talk about what they got and who sent it to them was nearly a two hour conversation as they sampled all their goodies. 

So, yes this day is about "love," but I think as single twenty-somethings we often forget that you don't have to be "in love" to enjoy Valentine's day. Embrace all those 1800 friends who are going to post pictures of the flowers from the "best boyfriend ever" or (my favorite) the sappy post about how lucky they are to have found their "best friend." {Disclaimer-- I feel like I can say this because you can bet I will be posting the same things one of these day (Lord willing).} Be happy for those friends annnnnnd stay off social media if that is what your soul needs. 

So on this day remember God loves you. Always. Everyday .. no matter the date. Take some time to spoil yourself. Spoil your family. Spoil those sweet little cousins. Everyone needs to be reminded that they are loved ... even your pets. (Yep, Lucy is getting heart shaped homemade dog treats!)

Go out and embrace this day! And, bonus ... it is FRIDAY and the forecast looks awesome for tomorrow. 

spice up your Facebook with a little col. 3:14 love 

Follow Your Arrow

Do you know the song by Kasey Musgrave? Follow Your Arrow?

ring dish available on ETSY 

I had actually never heard of it until one of my best friends introduced and now I love it! "Follow Your Arrow" is one of my favorite catch phrases now too. I have made several things with the phrase including jewelry dishes and necklaces. (pictures below)

Karolyn, the friend that introduced me to the song, designed this awesome cover photo and has allowed me to share it with you all. Feel free to download and share with your friends! I love it and will definitely be adding it to my Facebook tonight.

cover photo designed by karolyn bolay

Current Obsession- Chevron and Cover Photos

I have a slight obsession with changing my cover photos on Facebook and header photo on Twitter. However, sometimes I can't find anything that perfectly describes my mood/thoughts at that particular moment. So, tonight (While, I am actually suppose to be taking a test!) I thought I would attempt to create a few cover photos and header photos and because I am a proponent of sharing, I thought I would upload a few of my favs for you to download. Hopefully, this will work. If not, then adjustments will be made! These are particularly for Facebook, but a few twitter pages will be attempted uploaded soon. It is amazing how much you can accomplish when you are avoiding homework! :) 

Be Blessed, Friends.

and my personal favorite, for obvious reasons ... 

VB Love

Ever feel like you are the last one to know anything? Well, I feel like that most of the time. Like with my family, I am typically the last to know anything. Partly because I live in BFE, but I also feel like they forget to tell me things. Anyways, I am digressing. 

Preface: 

For those that know me, know that I am loyal to two types of handbags-- Coach and Vera Bradley. 

I would almost venture to say that my love for Vera Bradley is borderline obsessive and I am partial to one print-- carnaby-- a print that was discontinued in Fall 2009! Just imagine my sadness. 

In Fall 2009, one of my best friend, Haley aka Big Hair Haley, first introduced me to VB and I used to only have a few items in carnaby. But, then my awesome mother found some carnaby items online and then... well, hence the obsession with VB! 

Okay, so the real reason for this post is to share my new favorite thing ... Vera Bradley free downloads! 

Yes, that is right. Vera Bradley now has downloads on their website that lets you download the different prints as backgrounds for your phone, iPad or desktop! 

I know that I am probably really late to this party, but I just had to share this! I love it! If you are guessing my desktop, phone and iPad are currently set to the carnaby download right now, then you are 100% correct! 

Ahh, day made! 

Happy Wednesday, Friends!