exploring.

This week marks our eighth month in Greenville, which I'm convinced is one of the most beautiful places in the country. There are mountains, swamps, trees and landscapes that are so different from the west coast, but so, so breathtaking.

At the beginning of January, Landon and I decided that we would explore a new place in the area every weekend throughout the month. We visited different parks and trails every weekend and I was reminded of how relaxing it is to just be in God's handiwork. To know that if He made the mountains, He can make anything new in us. The photos above and below were taken on our various adventures this month.

I do hope we continue to explore. It's nice to be reminded that His beauty is in everything, echoing grace and gratitude. xoxo. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty, the whole earth is full of his glory. Isaiah 6:3

life lately: the first snowfall

 We woke up on Monday to a thin, beautiful layer of white covering the ground. My first Texas snowfall (I had a hard time believing this was possible just a few months ago)! I love love love snow, especially because it's so fleeting in Oregon. Here's some shots I took around the HSU campus (where I work) on Monday morning...

Since these were shot with HSU cameras, I should mention that these photos are property of Hardin-Simmons University.

xoxo.

Has it snowed where you live? Have you ever had a White Christmas? We had one in Oregon a few years ago, it was the best!

the anthology: keeping cozy

With my Cold Hands, Warm Hearts package en route to Amanda, I've got cozy gloves, hats and scarves on my mind! Which is your favorite?

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xoxo.

[top image via]

hey hey saturday.

my mom had a "mommy and me" cookingthyme class today, and they made the sweetest treats!

hot cocoa mix, chocolate dipped pretzels, thumbprint cookies, and, my favorite, marshmallow straws for sipping and dipping in the hot cocoa! 

hope you had a sweet saturday, too.

xoxo.

yes, please.

so, i'm usually cold at least 72% of the time, so i was naturally drawn to these beauties.

i'm taking orders on who would like to make them for me.

i'll even give you the pattern. isn't that nice?

xoxo.

[via handmade portland]

handmade love.

the cobblestone cowl

i'm loving the etsy shop topher & co. they have beautiful knitted things that i'd love to have in my closet for winter!

the boho headband

the oversized ego scarf

the tangle necklace

aren't they lovely? 

they sell patterns too...in the event that someone else wanted to make them for me...

xoxo.