CarolineMar 44 minThe Courage of Beauty-SeekingSunlight slanting through a window. Baby toes. Friendship. Chocolate chip cookies. Leaves in the breeze. Smiles. The sky-sized watercolor...
CarolineFeb 114 minEveryday HyggeOriginally published on Everyday Blooms. August 2020 “Your home is so cozy” is one of the best compliments I can receive as a hostess. I...
CarolineJul 23, 20213 minHow My Grandparents Taught Me to Find BeautyEvery summer, my siblings and I would take turns spending a week with my Grandpa and Nani (my toddler pronunciation of "Granny" ended up...
CarolineSep 11, 20201 minHeartbeatsI’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.”...
CarolineSep 4, 20205 minTips 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...
CarolineJun 26, 20204 minNashville With Two LittlesDaniel 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...
CarolineMay 15, 20205 minBarrett's Birth Story - April 2020I almost titled this, "Of Babies, Cars, and Pandemics" but decided in favor of simplicity and non-cheesiness. So! You read the prologue...
CarolineMay 14, 20204 minSean's Birth Story - 2018You may be scratching your head - after all, Sean is almost two and little Barrett arrived three weeks ago. And I've been promising...
CarolineApr 10, 20203 minIn the WaitingJust 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....
CarolineMar 20, 20205 minThings 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...
CarolineMar 6, 20204 minWarning: 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...
CarolineFeb 15, 20203 minLittle 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...
CarolineFeb 2, 20204 min1 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...
CarolineDec 31, 20192 minTop 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...
CarolineNov 29, 20192 minIn 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...
CarolineNov 15, 20196 minNashville 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...
CarolineNov 15, 20192 minNashville Part 1: PhotosWe 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...
CarolineOct 19, 20191 minChoosing 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...
CarolineSep 27, 20193 minLife 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...
CarolineAug 30, 20192 minGuardrailsI 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...