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Brittany | Surface Pattern Design | Coastal Wallpaper and Fabric
@artonthebeachchs was so much fun, I'm doing it ag @artonthebeachchs was so much fun, I'm doing it again! But this time in I'on in April! Excited to be selected as a participating artist for the inaugural @artinionchs event on April 13th! Last Call for tickets went on sale today :)
I joined a support group for one of my medications I joined a support group for one of my medications this morning. It’s an immunotherapy drug that I just refer to as the “nasty one”. The side effects are difficult. And as I read through post after post after post of other individuals on the same medication, I learned that a multitude of other things I’ve dealt with this past year are also side effects. All things I’ve blamed myself for. Things I thought were my fault. Things I figured were my receipt for not being ________ enough. For not being disciplined enough. Not exercising enough. Not researching and reading enough. Not praying enough. Not being faithful enough.

Whew. An odd sense of relief came over me. It’s not just my subconscious telling me its the medications. It’s not me using the medications as an excuse. It really is the medicine. It’s NOT my fault.

And while I felt refreshed, I did not get a refreshing vibe from the content and comments of the group. So I started typing. Sharing my story and a similar explanation of what I stated above and ending with a message that applies to all of us. For me it’s been a cancer diagnosis. For you it might be another medical battle. A troubling relationship. A situation with your children that wrecks you and rattles you all at the same time. A mountain that feels insurmountable from you current perspective. We’ve all felt it at some point - hopeless.

Hope. I was convicted to remind myself where I place my hope.
My hope for the future is not found in a drug.
My hope for today is not found in myself and my own doing (insert all the things I do to try and fix all the things.)
My hope is found in the Lord and His eternal promises.

My favorite Christmas lyric from "Oh Holy Night": A thrill of HOPE, the weary world rejoices."
I feel weary often. I'm sure you have too. Not just this time of year but every day that we try to tackle anything and everything on our own. 

My prayer for myself today and all of you is to be reminded of the hope we have in Jesus. Of the hope we have in powers higher than any doctor, scan, prescription, therapist, holistic medication, paycheck, job promotion, outfit, vacation…. - you name it.

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#makeitmonday I'll be sewing matching outfits for #makeitmonday I'll be sewing matching outfits for my girl and me for as long as she lets me!! And if my handsome boy (swipe) asked, I'd make something for him too! Little Miss and I designed this pattern, "Pluff Mud Flowers" a few months ago by collecting actual pluff mud from the marsh and turning it into watercolor to paint with! Absolutely LOVE sewing with the double layer gauze from @carriagehouseprinteryfabric. Catch the last few hours of their 25% off sale now for all of your holiday projects! Need a link to a pattern? Just lemme know!! Biggest kudos to the uber talented @melissagriffinphotography for capturing these precious shots for me!!!
Receiving your project photos tops the list as my Receiving your project photos tops the list as my favorite part of this gig! Because what good is the most beautiful art or pattern or idea if it doesn't get enjoyed!? Thank you for sharing your gorgeous project with me, Nina! @driftwood.homes If anyone is looking for a #capecodgetaway, check out this amazing Airbnb! https://airbnb.com/h/driftwoodseaview Wallpaper is "Tumbled". Available in 2 color ways and 4 paper types! The @spoonflower Small Business Saturday Sale is still happening - 25% off site wide! Let me know how I can help with your next design project! (i.e. direct links, recolor or custom patterns!) #capecodlife #capecoddesign #capecodairbnb #capecodvacation #capecodvacationrental
A fall Golden Hour in the Lowcountry is my idea of A fall Golden Hour in the Lowcountry is my idea of Heaven on Earth. Handpicked beach flower bouquet makes it even better <3 Happy Thanksgiving Week, all!!

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