Happy You Shine Sunday! It's been almost 18 years since I gave birth to my son. An experience, like most women, I'll never forget. Not to mention, I went without medications. After being in labor for several hours, I still had not given birth. At that point, I remember telling myself, you're going to have … Continue reading P.U.S.H THROUGH
MAKING THE C.U.T
Happy Freedom Friday! Recently I watched a video about how to cut fabric straight. Yes, you read that right lol. Cutting seems sew kindergarten, but it's one of those things I need to improve. After cutting out the neck band for my next dress and looking at how jagged the edges looked, I probably should … Continue reading MAKING THE C.U.T
BUILDING THE RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS
Happy Testimony Tuesday! Sewww excited! My Brother 1034D serger (a.k.a babylock) machine arrived in the mail thanks to DE SMILE CENTER. I also want to give a special shout out to Dr. Sophia! She surprised me with an Amazon gift card during my retainer checkup for being their referral prize winner. They understood my needs … Continue reading BUILDING THE RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS
FIRST DRESS!
Happy It's Sew Sunday!Dress number one complete (yay)! This sewing journey has been quite the adventure so far, and I'm just getting warmed up. For starters, here are the pattern details... Pattern: NewLook 6301 Design: Mock Wrap Dress View: C Color: Black Fabric: Knit Pattern Pieces Used: 8 Lining: None NewLook 6301 Would you believe … Continue reading FIRST DRESS!
FIVE REASONS TO PRAISE THE LORD
Happy Soulful Saturday! "Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with … Continue reading FIVE REASONS TO PRAISE THE LORD
I LACK NO GOOD THING!
Happy Motivational Monday! EMPOWERMENT MESSAGE OF THE DAY: "I Lack No Good Thing!" Filling myself up with gratitude and declaring that "I lack no good thing!" Inspired by Psalm 34:10 NIV. Sometimes, you have to remind yourself of all the things the Lord has already done in your life. Maybe you are too, waiting for … Continue reading I LACK NO GOOD THING!
SOURCE
HAPPY THANKFUL THURSDAY!!! One of the seven principles my mother taught me was "God is my source." I keep a small VISION board on top of my jewelry cabinet. This sticky note message fell off of it while I was putting my necklace away. Of course, I had to share this! A much needed reminder … Continue reading SOURCE
A MIGHTY HOUSE: STRENGTH BUILDING
Happy Motivational Monday! This is so this past Saturday, but the verse of the day from the YouVersion bible app was "Love the Lord God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength" Deuteronomy 6: 5 NIV. Even though I can read the same bible verse many times, I … Continue reading A MIGHTY HOUSE: STRENGTH BUILDING
FIGHT!
Happy #ForwardThinking Friday! One day while enjoying my day off, I decided to go down for a well-needed nap (a.k.a my beauty sleep lol). Not that I'm a stranger to getting some good ole self-care rest, but this nap stood out. Although I was "KNOCKED OUT," I woke up with an acronym for F.I.G.H.T on … Continue reading FIGHT!
PROGRESS
Happy Tuessssday! Sharing my empowerment word of the day which is PROGRESS, and what it means to me at this time. This word has been heavily on my mind for almost 2 weeks, and it's all I want to do. #MakeProgress in the right direction. My approach is to focus on how far I have … Continue reading PROGRESS
