Make a Summer Fun Bucket!

I love the idea of celebrating days {ordinary & special, alike} & starting traditions.  Even though it's just me - & sometimes it seems silly to start a tradition for one - I'm rather into this kind of silliness {+ I don't want to look back at my single years to discover I put life on hold - I'm living now (at least that's the plan)}! =)  So, in celebration of summer, I gathered & purchased some goodies to ring in the new season.

To make your own {& start a new tradition} just find a bucket, tub, or basket {mine is from the Dollar Tree}.  Fill your bucket with goodies that'll help you celebrate summer {& that just make you happy}!  Now, you've got all you need in one place to make ordinary, summery days extra special!  Hmmm, maybe there needs to be an autumn, winter, & spring version, as well...

Summer Fun for All,

-Bess-

P.S.: Summer fun buckets go great paired with summer bucket lists!  What's on yours?

DIY Painted Wooden Spoon Handles

I know I've been absent lately - life has been crazy busy, but it's about to be crazy not busy {at least that's the plan}, so I should be back in full force within the next few days.  I've missed you girls!  In the meantime, here's a little DIY I whipped up some time ago.  Ever since I moved apartments because of the big flood, I've been trying to update my kitchen.  I've swapped out the bright pink & green accents {from my old place} for a more - ahem - mature palette {at least I think so}. =) I'll give you a hint: It's definitely mint to be!  Can't wait to share more on that later.  Now, onto the DIY...

  

Supplies:

+ don't forget the wooden spoons {mine are from Walmart}

Instructions:

All you need to do first is decide on the width & color(s) of your stripes, then wrap 2 pieces of tape around the handle the width of your stripe {which you will paint in between for a straight edge}, paint, let dry, remove tape, & repeat as much as you like.  I did a mismatch of various width stripes in 2 paint colors.  

Love & Wooden Spoons,

-Bess-

P.S.: These look great stored in a Ball jar!

Song Love {April}

"You Carry Me" by Moriah Peters


"Back to You" by Mandisa


"Grace for All" a modern hymn by Holly Starr

Musical Love,

-Bess-

P.S.: Which song is your favorite?

Have a Blessed Good Friday!

"If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.  But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead..."

-1 Corinthians 15:19-20 NIV

In Christ,

-Bess-

Spring Beauty Buzz

Here's some of my favorite beauty goodies for spring + a new way to make a pretty braid in the video below...

You were made by the Creator with artistry & care & you are beautiful, girl!

Love,

-Bess-

Encouragement for Us Singles {Today}

In all honesty, I've been struggling with singleness quite a bit here lately.  So, today, instead of wallowing in it, I'm trying to seek Him.  One way is by listening to the encouragement of others who have traversed the same winding trails...

If you, too, have been hurting in your single status, I now encourage you to take a listen to the podcast that can be found here.  I pray it gives you hope & courage for contentment & belief in our Mighty God & what He knows is best for us now.  He is faithful in each & every season.

Love to You,

-Bess-

5 Easter DIY Ideas

Upcycling Plastic Easter Eggs

"Bunny Tails" Printable

Resurrection Jar

Easter Egg Sign

Easter Egg Hunt Party Printables

Happy Easter!

-Bess-