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Dec1

Merry and Bright

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It’s the day time of year to dig out the Christmas lights and get into the spirit!

This set with the Christmas bulbs is so fun! I love that the light stamp is separate from the wire so you can be creative as possible with the colors— I chose the real red and the lemon lime for the lights and the wires are garden green. Super bright and cheery.

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Speaking of, Christmas lights— are you pro color or pro white lights? I have to say. I think I prefer the white lights. Boring, I know. but I just love a brightly warm lit Christmas tree.

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Nov1

In All Things, Give Thanks

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It’s the season of Thanksgiving, again. I am grateful for a dedicated holiday because it’s a reminder that I am to give thanks— in all seasons. I wish my brain would default to thankfulness. It often does not.

This has been an incredibly difficult year, and sometimes it is hard to be thankful. But this is what we are commanded to do. Because it changes our perspective. If you want to follow our story, go see @heart_for_aaron on Instagram, @aaronkondo on Facebook or can read our little blurb here. This year we have been overcoming many challenges and are thankful for the progress we have made.

I just love this simple reminder to have a spirit of thankfulness. I absolutely love this stamp set: Courage and Faith. And the crushed curry and pecan pie ink works very well with the Cajun craze paper— gives us all the fall vibes.

I sincerely hope that as the holiday season starts to ramp up— that you can slow down and just take a look at all the blessings that are around us.

Stop by Anne’s and Cheryl’s pages today to see what they have planned!

Sep1

Fall vibes

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If you’ve been following our story regarding my husband’s medical adventures, you would know we are currently in the mainland while he is receiving treatment. One of the unexpected treats is that we have gotten to experience all the seasons! And currently summer is slowly melting into fall—. And these flowers from Inked and Tiled remind me of the fall grasses blowing in the breeze.

Moody Mauve and lost lagoon give the fall color feel—

We got to go to the Sunflower Market today, and enjoy some food and vendors as well as the field of sunflowers—. The hallmark of the beginning of fall.

I am ready for the weather to start reflecting the season— but I think we are getting close. Hahaha!

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Jul1

Fireflies

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If you’ve followed my blog for any amount of time you know that if we have a firefly set, I have to use it. I positively love fireflies and that is something I miss living in Hawaii. We don’t have them!

They also bring special memories cause when the kids were little they were enthralled with them. It was so fun to go out and watch them

So, when SU put out this set, Lighting the Way, it was ‘add to cart’ without a second thought.

And. I used the misty moonlight and wild wheat (get it?? Wheat— Kansas??!) because what would be more appropriate for a dark summers night in the middle of the breadbasket??

A bit of wink of Stella on the firefly’s butt adds a subtle sparkle to the firefly!

Hope your summer has fabulous outdoor evenings spent under the stars, enjoying fireflies (if they live where you do)

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Jun1

Happy Summer

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Hello June!

You knew we couldn’t go too long without a plants post- right??

This page is the page that inspired the cover of the calendar this year. Just changed the background color (like how I made it seem intentional— when in reality it’s just that I didn’t have that much paper of one color. Hahaha).

The stamp set is called Plentiful Plants and I just love all the fun plants. And the colors include misty moonlight, old olive lemon lime, garden green. Pecan pie and crushed curry.

Hope your summer is happy! Go check out Anne and Cheryl today!

May1

May Day—

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May Day in Hawaii is a BIG DEAL (we’ve discussed this before) but this year it is extra special for me— it’s my son’s last May Day performance at Emmanuel. (If you know my son, you will know he is thrilled to be in the May Day program 🙄—. But let’s face it. The performance is for his mama and not him.). The fact that it lines up with the same month as Mother’s Day gives me all the feels.

I chose a super sweet stamp set called Inked and Tiled. It’s an extremely versatile stamp set that can be used for just about anything— changing colors will make it work for any event.

I chose to keep this super sweet and subtle so I used the soft seafoam, bubble bath, and gray granite.

So— wishing you a wonderful May Day— go buy yourself some flowers to celebrate. And hug your mom— be it your mom, auntie, sister, grandma— hug the woman that has breathed life, wisdom, and humanity into your life—. And enjoy May.

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Apr1

Gorgeously Made

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I had to choose this set because it reminded me of one of my favorite scriptures :

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful,
    I know that full well.

Psalm 139:14

I know wonderfully and gorgeously aren’t exactly the same but they’re not far apart.

It all just reminds me of how unique and special each one of us are. And how unique and special the things we make can be- and that when we share them, hopefully we pass along some of that uniqueness and specialness for others to enjoy.

This set is a super simple set to use. And I like it cause of all the different textures included in the images. You can layer them to make a really nice image. Here I use. pool party, lemon lolly, and petal pink,

I hope you had a wonderful Easter. He Is RISEN…..HE IS RISEN INDEED

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Jan1

Happy 2024

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Every year I am stunned by how quickly another year rolls around— and this one is no different! I feel like I just got used to writing 2023 and now I have to change it—

Of course the new year means another new calendar—. I need to go back and count how many years we’ve been on this journey together—. It’s been a long time. Thanks for sticking with me-

Of course, my love of plants REQUIRED that I use this set and these images to be my calendar cover (you’ll see it again soon too— 😁). Plants are just so cheery!

So, I thought we would welcome the new year with festive party blowers—

I mean— who hasn’t had a celebration were these weren’t part of the whole shebang?! I thought they’re perfect to ring in the new year.

These are from the Year To Celebrate stamp set in the Christmas mini catalog. But. Don’t let their name fool you— they don’t have to be limited to the new year— they’re pert for any party!

I used melon mambo, lemon lime twist, daffodil delight, and costal cabana to make these festive snappers.

Well- Happy 2024 to you.

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Aug1

Oh…I need a Pomegranate Iced Tea….

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Summer is heating up and that’s how we know August is here. And, this super cheerful Perfectly Pomegranate set reminds me of one of my favorite drinks: Pomegranate iced tea! I only get it when I am able to make my way to Nordstrom’ s ebar in Oahu– but, it’s definitely a delightful drink after a day of roaming Ala Moana… 🙂

The colors here also remind me of the the tea– the deep rich berry… And, when I saw this stamp set I knew it needed to have it’s own month.

I used poppy parade for the main color and a little of cherry cobbler to add the seed detail. Old olive provides the green…

You know… maybe I don’t have to go to Nordstrom— a little iced tea and and pom juice can do the trick!
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Jul1

Heavenly Hollyhocks

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Happy JULY! I can’t think of a better way to welcome a big, bold month than with a big bold flower!

I decided to pay homage to our freedom celebration by choosing a red(ish) color to create the hollyhocks– this is sweet sorbet. (I had a very inky ink pad and so it seems a bit darker than perhaps it should be, but I liked it so we went with it!) Sprinkled the center with daffodil delight.

I feel like, if you use your imagination you can imagine these as fireworks exploding open. I also think the hollyhock could easily be transformed into a hibiscus… that would be fun….

I hope you’re having a wonderful summer, and that you have a moment to reflect on all the freedoms we enjoy in our country. We live in a special place.

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