tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90729292558939150062024-03-19T03:48:27.943-05:00Pie N' the Skypientheskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279019931453747024noreply@blogger.comBlogger1159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072929255893915006.post-61066479772661240982017-11-30T15:22:00.005-06:002017-11-30T15:22:56.454-06:00New Space<div style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px;">
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I am so excited to announce that Pie N' the Sky has a new home! You can now visit the new PS Site at <a href="http://pienthesky.com/">pienthesky.com</a>, and be sure to bookmark that address so you can keep up to date with new content.</div>
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xo, Melpientheskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279019931453747024noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072929255893915006.post-91301231295294890972017-06-21T22:03:00.001-05:002017-06-22T07:38:07.713-05:00Illustrated Faith I AM Devotional | story<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;">So, in case you don't follow me on Instagram, you haven't heard the exciting news! I wrote and designed this month's <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1026778&u=1353672&m=25848&urllink=&afftrack=">Illustrated Faith Devotional Kit</a>!! I have been over the moon excited this whole week, as it just launched online a few days ago! I am still so blown away that it's actually here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;">I was going to write out why this is such a huge blessing, but I figured I would share via video! It's not fancy or edited and I recorded it as soon as I got the sample in the mail! So, excuse the poor lighting and sound. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;">I love you all so much and I can't wait to see how God uses this devotional to speak to each and every one of you!! There is so much that He has in store for y'all. You can purchase yours <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1026778&u=1353672&m=25848&urllink=&afftrack=">here,</a> or click the button on the sidebar!</span></div>
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pientheskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279019931453747024noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072929255893915006.post-63821612875880920522017-06-14T14:26:00.001-05:002017-06-21T22:09:11.526-05:00The beginning.<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">Oh, hi! Remember me? Yeah, it's been a while; a good long while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To be honest, when I "took a break" from blogging, I thought I'd be gone for a couple of weeks or maybe months. I never intended it to be years. That time in my life was filled to the brim with things to do and ultimately I had to make the decision to cut something out of my life - blogging. It was one of the toughest decisions, but one I trusted. Over the last two years I've come back to this space in an attempt to revive that which I had let go of, but I couldn't ever fully commit.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Contrary to what many may believe, running a blog is a lot of work. Or at least if you want it to be successful, it is. So I would begin to type, and then backspace backspace, then type, and after this song and dance, I would exit out of the window and close my laptop and think to myself "maybe some other time".</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And so here I am, yet again, trying to do the thing I've failed at so many countless times before. But, I think this time it might stick, because I'm trying to be more intentional - I'm calling this what it is. It's not my comeback. It's not a revival of what once was. It's a starting point. It's a nice to meet you, let's get to know each other. It's a beginning of something that could be special and beautiful.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My blog used to be filled with everything from beauty tips, fashion posts, reviews, life moments, advice, and diys. Which is really what I've struggled with most. I know why many of you are here (I've done the surveys, y'all!), and I don't want to disappoint. But in an effort to please the masses, I think we forget to do what we love. So, in an effort to remember myself, I'm going to choose content based on where I'm at in life.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm not feeling the fashion and the beauty, or even the diy. It's all lovely and I appreciate everyone who provides us with fresh inspiration. But I'm craving something deeper. I'm longing for a space that calls something more out of myself; a place for us to meet and talk, and think, and question, and discover. Is that okay? If not, that's quite alright. Know you're always welcome here, but I get that it's not for everyone.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you've been following me on Instragram during my blogging absence, then you may have noticed a series I started, called #melwritesanote. And I guess that's really the heart of this all. My purpose if you will.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I want to write you notes. I want to write about what I know, what I'm figuring out, and what I have questions about. I want to write about who you are, who you're called to be, and who you're becoming. I want to write about the good stuff, the tough stuff, and the stuff no one else really wants to say. I want to write about the things that reach you where you're at, that speak to your soul, and hit your heart. I want to write to heal, to comfort, to clarify, and to remind you that you're not alone. I want to write.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't say enough wonderful things about <a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/">Tiny Prints</a>! We've partnered with them for the last 3 years for sending out our Christmas cards and every year the designs are even prettier than the last! Here's a peek at our Christmas card this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm especially in love with the new envelopes they offer! Our address was printed on the back which saved me so much time when addressing. Seriously so in love! I'm all about personalizing and I feel like every piece is so perfectly us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're looking for holiday cards (or any other announcement) check out </span><a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Tiny Prints</a> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">their </span><a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/shop/personalized+foil--holiday-cards.htm" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Foil Card</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">s, </span><a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/shop/laser+cut--holiday-cards.htm" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Laser-Cut Cards</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, or </span><a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/shop/ornament--holiday-cards.htm" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ornament Cards</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Those are my go to favorites! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xo. Mel</span>pientheskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279019931453747024noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072929255893915006.post-64989145890768544222016-09-03T15:20:00.000-05:002016-09-03T21:40:19.479-05:00Progress Report | living room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So we've been in this apartment for about three years now. It's not the biggest space, but it's cozy and we've managed to make it feel like home. We've redecorated and updated a few things over the years, so I wanted to share a peek. There's still a few things we'd like to add, but it's basically a dream come true to me.<br />
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One of our newest pieces is this rug. We had the same rug since we moved in, and we got this rug, from <a href="https://www.rugexpedition.com/rugs/"><span style="color: purple;"></span></a><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=867855&u=1353672&m=65912&urllink=&afftrack="><b>Rug Safari Corporation</b></a></span>, and it is so perfect for brightening up our space! It is so so soft and Gretchen is definitely a fan.<br />
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This space is perfect for cuddling up to watch Neflix, for early morning homework, for reading next to a long dog, for painting on Saturday mornings, and for living life with my sweet little family.<br />
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D E T A I L S | rug c/o <span style="color: purple;"><a href="https://www.rugexpedition.com/rugs/"></a><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=867855&u=1353672&m=65912&urllink=&afftrack="><span style="color: purple;">Rug Safari Corporation</span></a>,</span> leather couch/<a href="https://www.article.com/product/1008/sven-charme-tan-sofa"><span style="color: purple;">Article</span></a>, grey couch/Urban Outfitters, lamp + pot + candles/Target, blanket + canvas c/o <a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/?cid=SEM-TP-Google-Brand&gclid=Cj0KEQjw6am-BRCTk4WZhLfd4-oBEiQA3ydA3sbAJqtXp6mui7vtRKBlLyLtFq4P5_N90y7FfBez8toaAsdA8P8HAQ"><span style="color: purple;">Tiny Prints</span></a>, blankets/West Elm, blanket ladder via <a href="https://blog.tinyprints.com/home-ideas-diy/diy-blanket-ladder-wall-decor-ideas/"><span style="color: purple;">PS diy</span></a>, mirror + tv stand + coffee table/Pottery Barn, coasters via <span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://pienthesky.blogspot.com/2014/03/m-k-e-insta-coasters.html"><span style="color: purple;">PS diy</span>,</a></span> candles + Kinfolk + catalogs/Anthropologie, prints/<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/pienthesky?ref=hdr_shop_menu"><span style="color: purple;">Pie N' the Sky</span></a> + <a href="https://riflepaperco.com/texas-illustrated-art-print/"><span style="color: purple;">Rifle Paper</span></a> + <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/90176487/tribe-smaller?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=beau%20champing&ref=sr_gallery_2"><span style="color: purple;">Beau Champing</span></a>, Curtains/IKEA, pillows + chair + tray/Home Goods, candle/<span style="color: purple;"><a href="https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/AllProducts/PRD~E2361/E2361.jsp?Nbrd=M&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=candles&isSaleItem=false&color_name=ENGLISH%20PINE&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0">Madewell</a></span>pientheskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279019931453747024noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072929255893915006.post-89917981697053781032016-07-19T20:17:00.004-05:002016-07-19T20:17:50.362-05:00WEAR | featuring JORD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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details | dress: fossil, shoes: Minnetonka, watch c/o <a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/#pienthesky">JORD</a></div>
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I've been loving this Summer weather! Most days I spend inside at work, but walking Gretchen at around 8, is thee best! The sun is usually starting to set and the temp is just right. Texas Summers are generally pretty killer, but we're making it through just fine. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's been awhile, friends! I have been up to quite a bit, so here's a quick rundown. I am finishing up my Masters in December, and homework has been eating up a lot of my free time. I got promoted! I'm now the Director of Online Admissions at SAGU. I started using Snapchat, and it's definitely a good distraction (pienthesky if you want to follow along). Gretchen is now 4 and she's really into long walks and scrambled eggs, lately. Elisha has run several races, and this year he's planning to trifecta TWICE for the Spartan Race. I visited Salt Lake City, New York, Austin, and San Antonio this year, and we have a big vacation planned for August - more to come! I've been painting... a lot! I've been painting prints, wood slices, and more recently, some abstract canvases - you can check them out in the shop. I honestly never thought it would be such a significant part of my life, but I thoroughly enjoy it. Finally, I have been purging my closet and seeking a more minimal wardrobe, which involves incorporating a new staple piece back into my life; I've started to wear watches! I used to wear a watch every single day until about my freshman year of high school (over ten years ago - whoa I'm feeling old!). I'm not sure why I stopped wearing them, but I have recently fallen back in love! I got this beautiful wood watch from <a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/#pienthesky"><span style="color: purple;">JORD</span></a>, and I am simply smitten. Like whoa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I really love the coloring of <a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/#pienthesky"><span style="color: purple;">this one</span></a>, and I feel like it matches everything I wear perfectly. The Zebrawood is beautiful and I love that it has a luxurious look, and is handcrafted with gorgeous materials. Even the packing is unique and special. If you're looking to add to your collection, or start it, be sure to check out <a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/#pienthesky"><span style="color: purple;">JORD</span></a>. They also have a really great collection of men's watches which would be perfect for Father's Day, which is right around the corner (that snuck up!). I'm thinking Elisha might need one to match mine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'll be sharing more soon! Promise. Have a great week, friends!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ever since I first heard the sweet songs of Ingrid Michaelson, I've envisioned myself as one day owning and play sweet tunes on a ukulele of my own. I am happy to share that I can now say that the owning part is taken care of; now onto learning how to play it!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">But first, I wanted to share with you how I created this beauty! First off, I found this awesome <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/make-your-own-ukulele-kit">Ukulele DIY kit</a> at <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/">UncommonGoods</a>. The shop itself is filled with super cute and unique <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/for-kids">Gifts for Kids</a>, <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/sets/gifts-for-boyfriend">Gifts for Boyfriend</a>, and way more. I actually got this cute <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/illustrated-cat-dog-pillows">cat pillow</a> for my stepmom and this <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/flavor-fusion-water-bottle">waterbottle</a> has been by my side everyday since Christmas - another post for another time!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I loooove sending mail, and I especially love sending mail when it contains our Christmas Cards! This year we ordered our Christmas Cards from <b><a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/">Tiny Prints</a> </b>and I could not be more in love with how they turned out. They have a cute <b><a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/shop/foil--pop_up_greeting_cards.htm">gold foil trim</a></b> and I think it's the perfect detail. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I'm sure many of you will be sending out your Christmas Cards, I wanted to share some fun ways to hand-letter your envelopes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Option two</b> is more of a minimalist look with both watercolor and pen. I think this design is closest to what I would normally do for our personal cards. I love the simplicity of it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Option three</b> is even more minimalist and done with a sharpie pen, so anyone can do it! I think this is by far the easiest design, and if you have a lot of cards to mail out, it's perfect for saving time! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/">Tiny Prints</a></b> offers the option of having your return address printed on the back of the envelope, which is just perfect for using up the whole front of the envelope for design! We also got our fun personalized postage <b><a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/shop/custom_postage_stamps.htm">here</a>,</b> and opted for the tree pattern for the lining of our envelopes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hope these ideas inspire you to hand-letter your envelopes! I'd love to see what you come up with - if you share on social media tag me <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pienthesky/">@pienthesky</a></b>! </span><br />
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I know, I know... it's not even Thanksgiving yet, and here I am talking about Christmas! Well this post truly covers both. I know how busy and hectic the holidays can get; roadtrips to visit family, Christmas shopping, home decorating, and not to mention all the regular to-do's. So, in an attempt to be better prepared this year, I partnered with <b><a href="https://ooh.li/a2e3d20">Hallmark</a></b>, to share my short list with you!</div>
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<b>1. Relax. </b>Yes, I know this one seems obvious, but let's get real - it is the hardest one to do! Some of the ways I like to unwind are by reading, vegging out on Netflix, taking bubble baths with a LUSH Bath Bomb (yes, please), reading, drinking some tea, or of course by eating chocolate. Because chocolate makes everything better. I found this <a href="https://ooh.li/afad48a"><b>Crafters & Co.</b></a> peppermint bark at <a href="https://ooh.li/a2e3d20"><b>Hallmark</b></a> and Elisha and I seriously can't stop eating it - it's like Christmas in your mouth!</div>
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<b>2. Start your shopping NOW. </b>As often as I set out to do this, most years I find myself running from store to store, like the two days before Christmas. Be intentional with your time, and it'll allow you to be more thoughtful in your giftgiving. Sometimes ordering online can take longer than expected, so getting a head start will definitely work in your favor. If you need a quick gift idea, I found this sweet sweatered Mug at <a href="https://ooh.li/1abd43d"><b>Hallmark</b></a> the other day. I bought it for myself, but this would make an easy gift for a friend, teacher, or even as a stocking stuffer!</div>
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<b>3. Make a list. </b>Lists always give me the perspective I need. sometimes we feel like we have a million things to do, but if we write them out, we can see that we actually have 20, very reasonable tasks to accomplish. Make a list of to do's and don't forget to make a wishlist too!</div>
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<b>4. Create a schedule, and stick to it. </b>As much as I love my lists, I love my planner even more! I wear a lot of hats, as I'm sure you do too, so it is very easy to forget or overplan if I don't write it all out. Be sure to schedule in the big events, but also make certain you write out time to relax, and stick to it! Your well being is important!</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 | begin by laying your passport on the leather to get the right width. you'll want to cut about half an inch around on the bottom and top. To the left and right, you will want to cut two inches away from the edge of the passport - these will turn into the flaps that keep your passport cozy in your case.</span></span></div>
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Gosh, I haven't been here for awhile. I do have a few archived posts though, that I never shared, so I wanted to go ahead and post them. These photos are from a couple of months ago when I visited my family in San Antonio - they have the best view. <br />
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love. Melisapientheskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279019931453747024noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072929255893915006.post-65739228611823500702015-06-15T21:09:00.002-05:002015-06-15T21:09:50.311-05:00F E A T U R E D | tiny prints<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The other day I was featured on the <a href="http://blog.tinyprints.com/">Tiny Prints Blog</a>! I shared a fun <a href="http://blog.tinyprints.com/party-ideas-diy/diy-wrapping-paper-ideas/">wrapping paper DIY</a> that I used for my friend Kalli! Check it out and let me know if you decide to do something similar; I'd love to check it out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I took these photos in San Antonio in my parents' backyard; their view is unbelievable. I couldn't help but be completely moved by God's creation. All too often I take these small things for granted. I've tried to be more intentional as of late. Intentional with my time and energy, intentional with my thoughts and expression of love and appreciation, and intentional in my words and actions. My goal this year is to create a meaningful presence, and so far I have seen the powerful effects of words of kindness; not only for those I speak them to, but in my own life. It's difficult to feel sad, stressed, overwhelmed or insecure when you're speaking life into someone. It'll do a world of good, for you to shift your focus off of yourself and to start blessing people for no other reason, than simply because <i>people deserve kindness. </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, I wrote out my goals on January 1st, of this year and I decided that I was going to complete a Spartan Race. I didn't make this a goal because I really <i>wanted</i> to do it, but more because I felt like I needed to. I needed to prove that I could. I needed to <i>know</i> that I could. And so, on May 16th, I ran my first Spartan Race, and I finished! Elisha was by my side the whole way, and honestly I could write a whole separate post about his support, encouragement and inspiration to me. He is great!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Guys, I wish I could say that I had a really great attitude the whole way through, that I was really confident and that I had felt really great afterward. The truth is I had a mixture of good and bad moments where my thoughts, fears and insecurities got the best of me. There were times where I would literally cry - not necessarily because of how hard it was, but because I was embarassed that I couldn't do better, or because I felt so incapable and that frustrated the mess out of me. There was one obstacle that had a rope on an inclined wall, that you had to pull yourself up and over. I started and did surprisingly well. Then I lost my footing and slid down halfway. I heard the voices of my husband and another runner cheering me on - I kicked my legs back underneath me and tried again. I got to the top when a hand shot down to help pull me up and over. As I let my hand go of the rope to reach, I slid down again, this time it was painful, as the rope burned through my hands and my body hit the wood, my back shot with my pain - I fell to the bottom and felt so defeated. Like really defeated guys. I felt like this should've been my moment, the one I look back on and think "I thought I couldn't, but then I did!". </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I think about that moment and I kind of want to cry again (sorry for all the emotions). For the last few weeks I've been thinking about this moment and asking God what I could learn from this. This isn't a message I always share and to be honest it probably isn't that uplifting, but I felt like it was right for me in this season - you're not always going to be able to do it all. Sometimes you're going to fail. Sometimes it's going to hurt. Sometimes the very thing you think should work out, just doesn't. But at the end of it all, you'll still cross the finish line and you're still going to feel pretty great that you endured the pain. Now, if I do this race again, which likely I will, I'm going to conquer that freaking wall and I'm going to write about that and we can rejoice together. But for now, this message is good for me. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I know this is a lengthy post and if you've stuck with me, then thank you! I'll close with this final thought; I think that there is something really powerful and strong inside of us and it's this will - the will to fight, the will to endure, the will to be better versions of ourselves. I'm not going to become super athletic now, or at least I don't plan to be, but I know that this race has changed me for the better. I learned a lot about myself and what I'm made of. I'd like to push myself a little more, because I think there's still room enough for me to grow. All of this to say, that there's a will inside of you - whatever situation that may be for you - there is something inside of you that can stretch you further and take you places you never thought you could go. If I can finish a Spartan Race, you can most definitely conquer your "cant's" and "wont's". </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back in 2009 I started this blog. It was a space where I could share creative things, inspirational things and some cute outfits. Slowly it began to evolve and became a little home on the internets for me. I've met so many incredible and inspirational women on this platform and I count myself so very blessed. I love Pie N' the Sky.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the last year or so, I've been struggling with what I want this space to be. In fact, I still am at a place of indecision, but felt I owed you some sort of explanation for my long absences. The truth is I'm busy. We're all busy, and I have a lot of things on my plate that are very important to me. I've had to remove a number of things that I care about, to be able to hold on to this, because as I said, it is so near and dear to my heart - it's <i>our space</i>! I am currently working full time, in grad school, leading worship for our youth ministry, running the PS shop, being a wife, and trying to be a decent friend, sister and daughter. I feel like everything I am currently giving my time to deserves my attention, including Pie N' the Sky.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, what does this all even mean? Well, I've started to dream again. I've started to reimagine this space and what it can be used for, and lets just say I'm pretty pumped. You will be seeing fewer of certain types of posts, and I'll be adding new ones as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I want this to be a place where women can find answers, inspiration, rest, and maybe sometimes a good laugh. During my first year of starting this blog, I received an email from a reader, who said she read the blog every morning and she loved being able to start her days off with the inspiration Pie N' the Sky provided. That comment has stuck with me, because at the heart of it all, that has always been my goal. I think about blogs I read, sites I visit, or people I follow and they all have that same thing in common - they inspire me, they move me, they make me think differently, they uplift me... Does this place do that for you? If the answer is no, then I hope that will change in these next months. If the answer is yes, then yay! It's about to get even more inspiring, soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't promise that I will post <em>more</em>, but it will definitely be <em>more consistent</em>. Additionally, the content you read will be more intentional and purposeful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before I continue, can I just say thank you? I realized that I probs should have said this earlier in the post, but seriously thank you. If you've been a reader for years, months or days... thank you! It means so much to know that my voice is reaching others who feel like I feel, facing similar situations, or share the same style as me! It's good to do life with others, so thanks for doing life with me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, if you follow me on instagram then you know I occasionally share some postive or encouraging posts with the hashtag #melwritesanote. I thought it would be fun to implement the same dynamic on the blog, but with a bit more depth and thought. Be on the lookout for other new series! I'm excited for what's to come and I can't wait to hear your feedback!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I was so excited when I saw this top being featured on the <a href="http://hellomerch.com/collections/helloapparel">Hello Apparel</a> instagram! I love all things dogs (obvi), so it was a no brainer to get this tee! I opted for a medium for a looser fit (in case you care). And I felt it only appropriate that Gretchen make a cameo. I sure do love this hound!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">My family is in town so we're having a blast hanging out. Tomorrow we head out to Austin to visit Adrienne and watch Elisha run in his Super <a href="http://www.spartan.com//">Spartan</a>. I have my race next week and I couldn't be more nervous excited! I never thought I would try to complete a <a href="http://www.spartan.com//">Spartan Race</a>, but when you set your mind to something, you just make it happen. I'm really thankful that Elisha has been so encouraging and supportive. Here's hoping I don't die, ha! I'll keep you all posted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Okay, long story, but my computer crashed (like dead) about 3 months ago, and with it it took all of my photos, documents, music and basically any other digital thing I had of value. Insert crying panic emoji. Elisha was able to help me recover a few things, but I realized that I had a few photos still on my camera; they would just need to be re-edited, so all was not lost! So, I found this style shoot I did while visiting my parents in San Antonio, and I figured I'd share! Yes, I have bangs in these, and they are finally starting to grow out of the awkward "we don't know what we are" phase, so praise God! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Today I'm headed out to a fun conference with some women from my church. I'm excited to have a time to recharge and refocus. I got to catch up with a friend this last week who I hadn't seen in two years. It's always great when you can pick up right where you left off without skipping a beat, isn't it?! While we were talking I was reminded of how wonderful it is to have friends who speak life into you, call you out and inspire you to keep dreaming big. I love the people God has placed in my life and I'm realizing how important it is to feed into those relationships and foster the good things I've been given. I'm finding myself in a place of reprioritizing and like a new season is kicking in, and I'm excited to see what's next!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I really wouldn't classify myself as one who is naturally confident. In fact, for the majority of my life I steered away from spotlight, attention or anything that required me to be seen. I shared <b><a href="http://pienthesky.blogspot.com/2011/08/on-insecurity.html">a post</a></b> a few years back about insecurity and my long and irritating battle with it. I've come a long way from that point. But, like many women across the world, I deal with bouts of insecurity, lack of confidence. and comparison.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">There's a statement that was instilled in me from a fairly young age that I still carry with me today: do everything with excellence. If you're going to do something, don't do it half-hearted - you're just wasting your time then. If you're going to go for something, then by all means, go for it! Give it every ounce of your attention, your energy, your time, your heart... give it everything. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I decided to write this post because I remembered a moment. It was a defining moment. It made me realize what I was made of; that in fact I wasn't weak, I wasn't easily swayed by the opinions of others, as I had thought I was for many years. On the contrary, I was actually the kind of person who rose to challenges, who fought back, who took words of negativity and turned them into fuel. I don't know if you've ever had one of these moments, and quite honestly you may not even realize that you have. I didn't realize this moment was what it was, until years later.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I was sitting with a group of friends, mentors, leaders, people whose opinion mattered more to me than my opinion of myself. I was asked the question of what I wanted to do with my life. At the ripe age of 18, you can imagine the emotional turmoil I felt within as I stumbled to come up with an answer that was fitting. I had dreamt of being many things, but somewhere deep down, I knew there was something, a gift, however small and inconsequential it felt at the time, and so I shared it - "I want to be a worship leader". To be honest, I had only learned 2 years prior to that conversation, that that was in fact a real position, but they didn't need to know that. I said it and I remember feeling hot all over, like I was developing hives as I waited for a response. Instead of being met with encouraging remarks, the way people do out of kindness and consideration, I was told something that I'll never forget - "I don't see that for you."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Those words echoed in my heart for what felt like a decade. Even as I write these words I can still feel a pang. I remember feeling like a balloon was being filled in my throat, as if at any moment I might stop breathing. Filled with hurt, anger, frustration and confusion, I sat in silence. The voice continued with encouragement to seek different areas of interest. I began to convince myself over those next few weeks that they were right, that the feeling I once felt, must've been wrong, because if others couldn't see it, how could it happen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A year later I would go to school. There I would study music, find myself struggling to balance life, ministry, part time job, extracurriculars and a full school load. I would sit at a piano weeping and praying explicitly to God in a way that I know only my loving Father could understand. Because as my fingers would stroke the piano keys, with every wrong note, I would hear those words "I don't see that for you." And it became natural to go through each of those questions - "Should I have listened? What if they were right? What if I'm wasting my time? What if I'm not good enough? What if I never get better?" And with that I would place my fingers back on the keys... and begin again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I am actually quite grateful for the person that said those words to me. Although you may find that confusing, you see, it was that voice that pushed, that nagged, that irritated the heck out of me, but ultimately helped shape me into the woman I am today. Because not only did it challenge me to become the worship leader I knew I could be, but exactly the woman I knew God wanted me to be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I say this all to encourage you. To remind you that not everyone will see what you see, feel how you feel, or understand what you are truly capable of. Some people mean well, some people have good intentions, but some people have no clue what they're talking about. Let's just be real. So take every word with a grain of salt. Understand that there is strength inside of you that has yet to be seen. You have the ability to do whatever God has told you, to achieve the wildest of dreams, to be exactly who you think you should be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">So don't be the kind of person that loses heart over a no, but takes that no and turns it into a "I told you so!" Boom. Prove em all wrong.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1. <i>Get Cozy </i>| Blankets are the perfect way to feel cozy in a home! I don't know about you, but a good, warm blanket can instantly make me feel more relaxed. If your husband is anything like mine, then your space is probably kept at a pretty cool temperature, so a blanket might be just what you need. Not only are they practical, but they make great decoration. We have a white (faux) fur blanket that we got from Pottery Barn as a wedding gift. I love love this blanket! I think it looks great on our simple grey couch, and Gretchen loves to cuddle on it during the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2. <i>Create a Signature Scent</i> | Growing up, my home always smelt like cinnamon; this was my mom's signature scent. So now, no matter where I am, if I smell cinnamon, I am instantly "home" and comfortable. Find a scent that makes you feel comfortable, that makes you feel happy or joyful, and fill your home with it! Elisha and I love our Volcano candles from Anthropologie, which we used in our wedding. I also really love vanilla scents and have a few varieties in our bedroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">3. <i>Personalize Your Decor</i> | Nothing will help make your space feel more like yours, than a little personalization. I got this <a href="http://www.tinyprints.com/personalize/5655301/Domestic-Bliss.html">Happy Home Pillow</a> and this <a href="http://www.tinyprints.com/product/56549/custom_pillows_vibrant_diamond.html#color/03">Vibrant Diamond Wave Pillow</a> from <a href="http://www.tinyprints.com/home-decor.htm">Tiny Prints</a>, and I love the little touch of personalization that they add to our home. It also really focuses our home on family and that makes it so much more special!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">5. <i>Utilize Your Space</i> - As I mentioned before, apartments don't always have the most space, so it's important that you make the most of what you have. I wouldn't say that our style is fully minimalistic, but we do like to keep our "stuff" to a minimum. I like investing in pieces that I know we will treasure and keep for years. It's easy to get swept up in trends, but be true to yourself and find pieces that define your style and help to shape your home's personality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I love seeing how other people style their homes. If you all do a home tour, I would love to take a peek! Leave a link below so we can all visit! </span></div>
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I recently partnered with <a href="https://www.rocksbox.com/">Rocksbox</a> and I received my first subscription box yesterday! I am really happy with the selection that was sent to me. If you're not familiar, you can read more about how it works <a href="https://www.rocksbox.com/">here</a>. Essentially, you take a questionnaire so that your stylist can get an idea of your personal style and jewelry preferences, then they curate a monthly box for you. Once you receive the box, you can essentially borrow the pieces for a month, send em back for a different selection, or buy the ones they sent you! I don't wear jewelry often, but when I do, I either like something very minimal, or a really great statement piece! I requested only silver pieces and focused on necklaces. You can see what they sent me below.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As a special gift to you, Rocksbox is offering a one month free subscription! All you have to do is enter the code <b>"pientheskyxoxo"</b> when you checkout. If you're not completely sold, try it out and see how you like it! I'm excited to wear these pieces and can't wait to see what they'll send me next! If you have any questions, leave em below! </span></div>
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pientheskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279019931453747024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072929255893915006.post-18099244312033860872015-04-13T11:52:00.003-05:002015-04-13T11:57:37.354-05:00A YEAR OF GRATITUDE :: PT2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84NfNe2i0g-qncGG0YwAW0alNsZ-KbAgetxQI3fhs1c4p7du0zfSbet-Z-nBmPTyWMu4_gveMA44_jZMkHBG1jU42547B_c4rJSNi-Q9xXQDGqR9BJGyDLs5EZ6HGgq7gQICQHVrURtkf/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84NfNe2i0g-qncGG0YwAW0alNsZ-KbAgetxQI3fhs1c4p7du0zfSbet-Z-nBmPTyWMu4_gveMA44_jZMkHBG1jU42547B_c4rJSNi-Q9xXQDGqR9BJGyDLs5EZ6HGgq7gQICQHVrURtkf/s1600/3.jpg" height="425" width="640" /></a><br />
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Lately I've been spending a lot of time thinking about the people that God has placed in my life. While some have only been in my life for a few months, others I have known for years. As I get older I understand more, the importance of recognizing seasons in my life. I believe there are seasonal friends - those who you need in your life for a specific moment, but aren't necessarily there for the long haul. Then there are those who become family, who stick with you through thick and thin, who know every bit about you and love you all the same. I realize that both groups should be honored and appreciated to the fullest. A simple thank you can go such a long way. An encouraging word can be bring life, to an otherwise dead situation. A reminder of appreciation can bring hope to someone's heart. You have the power to make a difference in someone's life, with your thoughts, with your words, and with your actions. Here's to making sure the people in our lives know that they are valued! </div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">FOOTNOTE :: you can read more about my year of gratitude <a href="http://pienthesky.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-year-of-gratitude.html">here.</a> I would love to here how this experience has been for you so far; feel free to leave a comment below or email me with your stories!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">One day I hopped on <a href="http://snapwidget.com/v/947078493544063594">instagram </a>and I saw that I had been tagged by my sweet friend <a href="http://www.maiedae.com/">Savannah</a> to checkout a photo from <a href="http://www.texasstylecouncil.com/">txsc</a>; it was for a BFF Giveaway. The giveaway was for two tickets to this year's <a href="http://www.texasstylecouncil.com/">Texas Style Council</a>. I had been wanting to go to this conference for years and was so pumped for an opportunity, however small it seemed, to get to go and be a part of it. So of course, I entered. I was SO unbelievably excited when I checked my inbox the next day and saw that I had WON!! What in the world?! I never win anything, like ever. Even more exciting was the fact that not only was I going to get to be a part of this conference, but I got to bring my sister too!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I was pretty pumped when we got there and the conference lived up to and exceeded all of my expectations. I was so inspired by the speakers and equally motivated by the other bloggers there. I met some of the sweetest, coolest, most talented women ever! It was great to finally meet friends that I had known online for years, like Savannah and Jenny of <a href="http://www.maiedae.com/">Maidae,</a> Chelsea of <a href="http://www.chelsea-bird.com/">Tea Talk</a>, Maria of <a href="http://www.littletreevintage.com/">Little Tree Vintage</a> and Roxy of <a href="http://www.grrfeisty.com/">Grrfeisty</a>. Seriously, these girls are the BEST! I even made some new friends, like Bobbi of <a href="http://evenifnobodyreadsthis.com/">Even if Nobody Reads This</a>, Chelsea of <a href="http://www.chelsealainefrancis.com/">Chelsea Laine Francis,</a> Kelsey of <a href="http://sheinthemaking.blogspot.com/">She in the Making</a>, Esther of <a href="https://estherohx.wordpress.com/">Glass Jar,</a> Tiana of <a href="http://thetique-blog.com/">Thetique</a> and so many more!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Not only were the women who attended great, but the speakers were so fab! I can't tell you how inspiring they're messages were. I loved hearing from <a href="https://twitter.com/itsbethanyjoy">Bethany Joy Clark </a>of <a href="http://www.toms.com/?cid=ps_usbrand&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=toms&utm_campaign=US+Brand+Head+Terms+-+Exact&utm_content=sRhWiAt62_dc%7Cpcrid%7C59117456095%7Cpkw%7Ctoms%7Cpmt%7Ce%7C">TOMS</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/sofifii">Sophia Rossi</a> of <a href="http://hellogiggles.com/">Hello Giggles</a> and author of <a href="http://www.toms.com/?cid=ps_usbrand&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=toms&utm_campaign=US+Brand+Head+Terms+-+Exact&utm_content=sRhWiAt62_dc%7Cpcrid%7C59117456095%7Cpkw%7Ctoms%7Cpmt%7Ce%7C">A Tale of Two Besties,</a> Shalyn Nelson of <a href="http://www.soshayblog.com/">So Shay</a>, Becky Murphy of <a href="http://chipperthings.com/">Chipper Things</a>, Liz of <a href="http://www.delightfully-tacky.com/p/about-me.html">Delightfully Tacky</a>, Megan of <a href="http://www.greetingsfromtx.com/">Greetings from Texas,</a> Caroline Rector of <a href="http://www.un-fancy.com/">Unfancy,</a> Jess Lively of <a href="http://jesslively.com/livelyshow/">The Lively Show,</a> and of course Indiana Adams of <a href="http://www.indianaelsewhere.com/">Indiana Elsewhere</a> and the founder of Texas Style Council.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Okay, I know that was a lot of links and a lot of info, BUT I promise all of these women are worth the visit. On a personal note, I feel so refreshed and ready for this next season of Pie N' the Sky. I'm sure it comes as no surprise, with my long absence, that I've been trying to reevaluate what this space is supposed to be. With all things, I have been seeking growth for this space and I feel like I know the direction we're supposed to go in. I want to say thank you to each of you. Thank you for sticking with me, for reading, for commenting, for caring. I truly appreciate you and your friendship. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Elisha and I have been married for 6 months now. It's weird because it seems strange to think it's already been that long, and yet it seems so natural that it feels like it's been years. Marriage has been exactly what I thought it would be and nothing at all what I thought it would be. There are so many things that people tell you to "prepare" you for the life change that's going to take place, but it's one of those "you had to be there" kind of things. You honestly don't understand marriage until you're in it, because there's really nothing that it can be equated to. It's beautiful and it's hard and it's worth it. Being married to Elisha has not only changed "us" together, but individually we have grown. It's incredible.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">So, I know I'm not an expert, but I thought it would be fun to keep a log of what I learn along this journey of marriage. I look forward to being able to share this list with my someday daughter and even looking back myself and laughing at what I thought was important and what actually still matters. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Build each other up</i></b>. Who doesn't love to be told how awesome they are?? Just because you're married and you know your spouse loves you and they know you love them, doesn't mean you should stop saying it or showing it. Remind them of why you first fell in love with them, tell them something new that you love about them and basically make them feel like they're the world's greatest husband/wife. When I support and encourage Elisha, I can see him light up (and visa versa). Equally important, is to not ( I mean ever) tear them down (especially in front of other people). There's playful fun and there's just plain mean. Don't be mean, cause then you hurt the one you love and that ultimately hurts you and then your marriage. Just be nice, even when it's tough. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><b>Together is better; alone is okay</b></i></span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>.</b> Elisha and I love love to be together - watching tv, going shopping, eating out, you name it, we love doing it together. With that being said, we also really enjoy being alone. For me, I'm naturally very introverted, so alone time equals peace, relaxation and refueling. I need to be alone with my thoughts sometimes because it's healthy and let's be honest, it's in everyone's best interest. So we both made an agreement that being alone was okay. Elisha will go workout and I'll hangout at home, or run some errands. Saturday mornings I wake up early, go sit in the living room eating waffles and watching TV with Gretch. You don't have to do everything together. Alone is okay too.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Agree to disagree</i>.</b> This one was something that I knew going into this thing, but not something I looked forward to (who would?). The cool thing about dating is you can disagree and then go to your separate homes, think about it and then call each other and makeup. When you're married, there's no going to your separate place, you're like, stuck with each other. ha. It's incredible because Elisha and I have had a few disagreements and I've found myself thinking one of two things "I can either share my feelings, listen to what he has to say and come to an agreement, or we can awkwardly not talk to each other while we both go about our business in our home". Always go with the first y'all. Because ultimately, a disagreement is just an opportunity. An opportunity to show grace and forgiveness, to get to know your spouse more by understanding their feelings, and to voice your thoughts and opinions (both of your voices matter). I have weirdly enjoyed our disagreements because once we hug it out and come to an agreement, I leave feeling loved and understood. Oddly enough, they bring us closer together. So don't disagree for no reason, but don't flee from conversation.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>The little things sometimes make the biggest impact</i></b>. One of Elisha's love languages is words of affirmation, which is great cause I love telling him how much I love him! Since I leave to work before him, I like to leave a little note on his desk for him to read later that day. They aren't long, but remind him of why I love him, and all that good stuff. It's a small thing, but it's something he can look forward to. Elisha does freelance work, so he's able to work from home most of the time. Because he's home more than I am, he will do things like make the bed, do the laundry, or pick up around the home - all things I hugely appreciate! There are three things he does that make me feel so loved, and are probably the smallest things, and something he didn't even know was such a big deal until I told him a few weeks ago. Since I wake up so early, I usually fall asleep on the couch (oops), but without fail, he'll wake me when it's time to head to bed, he'll plug in my phone to my charger, make sure I have water by my bed and remind me to take my glasses off. I'm a grown woman so I know I can do all of those things on my own but the fact that he does them, makes me feel loved and taken care of. Don't forget the little things!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">There's more, but lets be honest, you're probably done with this post. So, lets table this and come back to it. I love being married. It's fun and it's work and it's perfect and it's tough, and I'm glad I get to go through it with my best friend.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">xo. mel </span></span></div>
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