“The words you’ll read here are so much more than what is typed on the screen. They are words fallen on a listening ear and a pondering heart, longing to find purpose in the hard and mundane of life. May they bring you even a little bit of what they have brought to me.”
-Leta
Getting a Bit Personal | A Lesson in Being Fearless
I’m going to get a bit personal today so brace yourself. My hope is you won’t be afraid to get a bit personal as well. My word for the year is FEARLESS. This word has been building in the very fibers of my soul since the beginning of last year when God placed the need...
Have You Missed Your Calling?
I don't think I am alone in saying, I have often wondered if I should be doing something else with my life. “You missed your calling.” Those are the words that often fell upon my ears. Eventually, you begin to wonder if they are right. Art, design, gardening,...
When Mountains Rise Against Us
Often in life, we come up against obstacles that seem totally impassable. There is a mountain standing before us that we know is too large to walk around. In those moments we have two choices; we can either turn around and go back to where we came from, or we can...
The Art of Merging Beauty and Function
I truly have a love affair with hats. There is something about the hat that’s incredibly appealing. I think it’s because they can be both quite beautiful and functional. Exactly what I strive for in design and life. My husband may use the word obsession. Either way, I...
Forget What Everyone Told You About Design
Okay, maybe don't forget everything. There are some basic rules that keep things balanced and pleasing to the eye, but most everything else is personal preference. Here is the truth that no one really tells you. Most people don’t have a clue what they as an individual...