Truly an art to learn, to apply, to live. I have not mastered it, but I am trying. I've read several books about this mindset - A Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp, and more. I've learned a lot over the last two years, and the biggest lesson of all? Thankfulness is a CHOICE. No one is forcing you to be thankful. Sure, we say "thank you" after "please" and then "you're welcome". But saying "thank you" does not make you thankful. Not ... Read More
Handwritten Notes.
Sure, we are graphic designers. Sure, we love to paint pretty, write elegantly, and get lost in our work. And yes, we might just have a greeting card line of our own. BUT, we promise this is not why we push the idea to write handwritten cards and send them off in the mail. To start, this life is so fast. It only continues to speed up, and we are left with our heads in a whirlwind, stress and anxiety in our bodies, and to-do lists only ... Read More
Motherhood.
The best job in the world. It's the sort of life-change that sneaks up on you, even after 9 months of expecting it. It's a change that is suddenly there, in the flesh, staring up at you with tiny eyes and fists clutched tight. A change that suddenly makes you feel as if the cords that held you to the earth, are now attached to this tiny being in your arms. In the society we live in today, motherhood is viewed in many different ... Read More
The Journey of East to West.
We are new to this blog thing - sticking our necks out and getting personal for the world to read. It's strange, vulnerable, and we are not sure yet what we think of it. However, we firmly believe God has East to West here for a reason, in our lives and the lives of others. We never want to let our talents or life experiences go to waste, especially what we believe comes from the Lord. With that being said, we hope you follow along in ... Read More