Caroline
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...
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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...
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...
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.”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Caroline
- Feb 1, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Caroline
- Oct 18, 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...
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...
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...