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    The Courage of Beauty-Seeking
    Caroline
    • Mar 4
    • 4 min

    The Courage of Beauty-Seeking

    Sunlight slanting through a window. Baby toes. Friendship. Chocolate chip cookies. Leaves in the breeze. Smiles. The sky-sized watercolor...
    0 comments
    Everyday Hygge
    Caroline
    • Feb 11
    • 4 min

    Everyday Hygge

    Originally published on Everyday Blooms. August 2020 “Your home is so cozy” is one of the best compliments I can receive as a hostess. I...
    5 comments
    How My Grandparents Taught Me to Find  Beauty
    Caroline
    • Jul 23, 2021
    • 3 min

    How My Grandparents Taught Me to Find Beauty

    Every summer, my siblings and I would take turns spending a week with my Grandpa and Nani (my toddler pronunciation of "Granny" ended up...
    5 comments
    Heartbeats
    Caroline
    • Sep 11, 2020
    • 1 min

    Heartbeats

    I’ve kissed these little noses countless times, and my heart whispers through the tight in my throat each time. ⠀ “I get to be your mom.”...
    2 comments
    Tips for Loving a New Mama
    Caroline
    • Sep 4, 2020
    • 5 min

    Tips for Loving a New Mama

    Maybe it's because 2020 has been the year for babies in my circle, or maybe it's because postpartum care and mental health have come up a...
    4 comments
    Nashville With Two Littles
    Caroline
    • Jun 26, 2020
    • 4 min

    Nashville With Two Littles

    Daniel and I love Nashville. Even aside from the Music City aspect, it's just a fun place to hang out. And the food, y'all... and the...
    4 comments
    Barrett's Birth Story - April 2020
    Caroline
    • May 15, 2020
    • 5 min

    Barrett's Birth Story - April 2020

    I almost titled this, "Of Babies, Cars, and Pandemics" but decided in favor of simplicity and non-cheesiness. So! You read the prologue...
    2 comments
    Sean's Birth Story - 2018
    Caroline
    • May 14, 2020
    • 4 min

    Sean's Birth Story - 2018

    You may be scratching your head - after all, Sean is almost two and little Barrett arrived three weeks ago. And I've been promising...
    2 comments
    In the Waiting
    Caroline
    • Apr 10, 2020
    • 3 min

    In the Waiting

    Just being vulnerable here, this week hasn't been easy. And I'm not really sure why, except that my heart wants to know what it can't....
    5 comments
    Things I'm Loving Lately (Homebody Edition)
    Caroline
    • Mar 20, 2020
    • 5 min

    Things I'm Loving Lately (Homebody Edition)

    Well, how was your week? If it was anything like mine, you were hunkered down at home, doing all the social distancing and trying to...
    6 comments
    Warning: Passionate Thoughts on Christian Art
    Caroline
    • Mar 6, 2020
    • 4 min

    Warning: Passionate Thoughts on Christian Art

    Okay, so this is really just a book review-inspired-rant. Consider thyself forewarned, reader. Back Cover When elite members of the...
    1 comment
    Little Moments: Thoughts on Valentine's Day
    Caroline
    • Feb 15, 2020
    • 3 min

    Little Moments: Thoughts on Valentine's Day

    I hope you enjoyed your Valentines Day! This post was written slowly, throughout the day yesterday, born from my musings. Whether you're...
    3 comments
    1 Anniversary, 2 Announcements, & 3 Things I've Learned
    Caroline
    • Feb 2, 2020
    • 4 min

    1 Anniversary, 2 Announcements, & 3 Things I've Learned

    One year ago today, with much fear and trembling, I clicked "publish" on my very first blog post! The post was an introduction that...
    1 comment
    Top Featured Books of 2019
    Caroline
    • Dec 31, 2019
    • 2 min

    Top Featured Books of 2019

    Wow, for a first year of blogging, 2019 has been awesome! I have learned so much, read a lot of books, and figured out some important...
    0 comments
    In Case You Missed the Clue...
    Caroline
    • Nov 29, 2019
    • 2 min

    In Case You Missed the Clue...

    I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day yesterday, filled with loving family and good food. But I know for some people, it was hard...
    0 comments
    Nashville Part 2: The Art of Writing Conference Q&A with Maribeth
    Caroline
    • Nov 15, 2019
    • 6 min

    Nashville Part 2: The Art of Writing Conference Q&A with Maribeth

    Today, Maribeth of Trekking Through Hobbit Holes is joining me for a fun Q&A session about our time at the Art of Writing Conference and...
    0 comments
    Nashville Part 1: Photos
    Caroline
    • Nov 15, 2019
    • 2 min

    Nashville Part 1: Photos

    We were driving to a high-school football game on a normal Thursday night. It was dark -- this time of year makes 6 pm feel like midnight...
    0 comments
    Choosing Gospel-Focused Friendship in a Me-Focused World
    Caroline
    • Oct 19, 2019
    • 1 min

    Choosing Gospel-Focused Friendship in a Me-Focused World

    "It was Sunday morning, and I knew I looked as awkward as I felt. I groaned inwardly and tried to paste on a convincing smile. We had...
    0 comments
    Life Lately (Some of It, Anyway)
    Caroline
    • Sep 27, 2019
    • 3 min

    Life Lately (Some of It, Anyway)

    My body doesn't do well rising before the sun. I did it for years, I can do it, I wish I did it more often now, but even with strong...
    5 comments
    Guardrails
    Caroline
    • Aug 30, 2019
    • 2 min

    Guardrails

    I originally wrote this with another purpose in mind, but because it's so special to me, I also wanted to share it here with you. It's...
    2 comments
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