We constantly talk about the future and what we want in a home. Being the one that LOVES to be in the kitchen, that is the first place my mind wanders. We love the house we live in but it isn't the perfect house to have children. We have talked about what we would want in a home and we know it would need to be a house we could renovate to meet our needs. I have a laundry list of things I want but the kitchen is on the top of the list. Here are a few that I would take in a minute!!!

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I love the dark wood cabinets. I LOVE the idea of a sofa in an eat in kitchen. So cozy for a couple that eats together at the table almost every night {we do!!}.

I'm a huge fan of mixing new and old, rustic and shiny. And the detailed ceiling is icing on the cake!!

Another mix of traditional and modern. These dark cabinets and white make this feel like a room you want to hang out in!!!

Talk about a mix!!!! This kitchen has brick, wood, metal, granite...everything!! Texture and interests all over...

How awesome is this butcher block and storage unit???


I think open, airy, light and functional are definitely the keys to my dream kitchen!! What are yours???

cheers.
xoxo.
Melissa

Our day started early with sunrise service. I think this will be a tradition we keep for many years. I haven't been to sunrise service since 1992. I was full of emotion but at complete peace. New phases of my life happen every single day.

Then we headed to another church service...a not so ordinary service. It was a beautiful, sad, happy, humbling, powerful and joyful re-enactment of Christ's last days starting with the last supper. I have never experienced a drama with such movement. I sat there the entire hour thinking, I am not worthy. Clearly, I needed this today. 

After lunch, we headed to one of our favorite spots in Blowing Rock for Easter lunch. I had someone take our picture but when I looked on my camera, no picture was there! ;(

I worry about work tomorrow...after a great weekend and some real reflection time...I feel upbeat and positive. I worry because when I walk in the door, I feel such anxiety and negativity. I learned a lot at a seminar on Thursday that I want to incorporate within my team but will changes make it the right place for me?? I am in constant prayer on the way to work, during my work day and after work about where I should be...and while I feel a great tugging that I'm not there...I also do not have the ability to make that change just yet.

I know God has great things in store for me and I must continue to believe that I am where I am for His purpose.

cheers.

xoxo.

Melissa

I had really good intentions on getting this up earlier but...well...it didn't happen!! Here are a few things I am obsessed with now. This is an ever changing lists...

Lip Gloss.

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Best Moisturizer for Spring/Summer

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Winter Face Moisturizer...seriously...

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I just discovered this scent by Jennifer Anist*n when I received a free sample!! I immediately ordered a bigger size.

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Clinique Mascara...I've searched for 25 years for a great mascara and I've finally found one I love!!

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and I love the Clinique Foundation as well. Lightweight but plenty of coverage!!

I'll probably be adding the Moroccan Oil after my hair appointment this week. My hair dresser used this product and I'm telling you, that stuff is fabulous!! My hair smells and feels {still} great!!!

What are your favorites???

cheers!!

xoxo.

Melissa 

I have a confession....


I love food.

Look, I'm just a girl that eats. 

I love all foods...sweet, salty, crunchy, creamy...you name it! I love my kitchen and I love cooking!! I choose to make meals as "real" as I can. I do have a few exceptions but for the most part, we eat real food, organic, grass fed, no preservatives kind of stuff. 

I go through phases where I love something and just can't get enough!!! Here is my ever changing obsession list...I am currently loving...

Spinach + Artichoke Hummus {love} with baby carrots. I could eat this at every meal.

Almond Butter + Honey + Bagel Thin = oh, joyful breakfast

 
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And my favorite snack...hellooooo lover...

Enough about food. I'll post some beauty favs tomorrow! What are your food obsessions?

Until then...Happy EATING!!!

xoxo.

cheers!

melissa