Summer Faves

It's summer and I like making lists so this post features some of my latest faves. They range from yogurt to nail products so enjoy!

Jamberry Nails

Maybe you've heard of them or not. They are a heat-activiated nail wrap that you trim to fit your nail. They come in oodles of fun prints and colors and truly do last upwards of two weeks. I have had 3 different sets on and my first pair lasted 3 weeks. Below is the set I have on now. Check 'em out on their website!

Jo Malone Cologne

Who doesn't like smelling good?! My awesome Mom shared some Jo Malone samples with me and I have enjoyed the fresh summery scents! I don't think I'll be investing in the full-size bottle, but I get bored with scents anyway so a sample is perfect for me. I have tried the Wild Bluebell (below) and the Orange Blossom scent as well. Both are yummy.

Melanie Shankle

If you haven't read Sparkly Green Earrings, you need to. It makes for a quick read because well, you can't put it down in between laughing and/or crying. I just finished her other book The Antelope in the Living Room a couple of weekends ago and it was just delightful!

Soul Keeping

I read this book while on the way to Mexico and it is honestlly one of the more moving, dynamic books I've read on your walk with God. Check it out!

Chia Yogurt

I have been shopping at Sprouts lately and came across this tasty yogurt. I have tried the peach and strawberry- peach is my fave by far. I am definitely a breakfast person and need something good to get me going in the morning. Chia has lots of benefits for your body which I am not qualified to discuss, so check it out on your own. The difference it has made for me is that it really does fill me up and I don't feel hungry by like 10:30.

Leopard tank

Lastly, I picked up this blouse from Walmart of all places at the end of April. I find myself reaching for it a least a couple of times a week. I love the versatility of it- I can wear it to work with the skirt (shown here) or cropped slacks. Or I can wear it with my skinny black jeans. It is split in the back so its fun to wear a bright tank underneath. Anyway, I am all about the pieces that pull double duty- work and out and about.

Stay cool friends!

I Dance

the art.

the freedom.

grande jeté.

take flight.

bodies.

porte de bras.

breathless.

spinning.

pirouette.

to glide.

to sway.

balancé.

precision.

perfection.

combinations.

formations.

preparations.

stages.

faces.

sweat.

music.

adrenaline.

heart-piercing.

awe-inspiring.

Jesus praising.

Soul.

Liberating.

that is why I dance.

                                         

http://youtu.be/CeMVoC2yRLo

Pencil Planning

I can't get away from my paper planner. I know there are all kinds of fancy planners I can get on my phone or iPad, and I have duitfully tried them, but I just have to have a paper planner and something to write with. But as I got a new planner to start this month, I thought maybe I should start using a pencil to write in monthly and weekly plans.

For me, it was a symbolic gesture that I could make plans, but that God ultimately determines my steps. (Proverbs 16:9) Yes there has already been some erasing, but it's a visual reminder about who is in control. I've needed that.