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{100 beautiful things} No.005-007: Superhero Cross-Stitch Pillows

This is a bit of a catch-up post since I forgot to write about the boys’ pillows back in the spring!  


These pillows were a long time coming.  I started cross-stitching the first superhero pattern in 2013 (!!), shortly after moving to this house.  I was able to finish the stitching part quickly…but then they just sat in my closet, untouched and collecting dust.  Thank goodness for my boys!  Their frequent reminders (“When are we going to make our pillows, mama?”  “Could we make our superhero pillows soon, mama?”) got my bum in gear and this project checked off the list.


Each pillow uniquely fits the owner.  From choosing the pattern to picking the fabrics, each boy had a hand in every step and they are so proud of the results!  I am too.  

Details:
Patterns are all from Wee Little Stitches and stitched on linen I had on hand
Pillow forms are 12″x16″ purchased at Joann’s 
I loosely used this tutorial to make the envelope backs (but had to do some math to make it work for my pillow forms)
Find the “100 Beautiful Things” Archives here.

{currently} 20 Things I Love: A Gratitude Journal vol.2

when Mark cooks dinner
sales for Big White Farmhouse
my attempt to be proud of my body instead of critical 
making memories with the kids
a big bowl of fresh blueberries
how Sophie says “Mama” before and after every sentence
a good night sleep for TJ
the prayer: “Lord, show me the way.”
watching the joy on Sophie’s face when she goes on a date with her Daddy
cuddles out of the blue from J
the lines on a freshly vacuumed floor
my cold morning cup turning into delicious iced coffee
D’s protective care for his baby brother
celebrating the first food from our garden
texting with my sister
pink and purple sunsets after heavy rain storms
laughing with M
handpicked flowers from the yard
the kids’ excitement for homeschooling another year
guacamole and tortilla chips: my summer staple

{shop small} Vol.06: Land of Liberty

As the Creative Director for Big White Farmhouse, I am constantly searching for new products.  Our company is passionate about supporting the “little guys”, the ones who are working tirelessly to create a life doing what they love.  I love that entrepreneurial spirit and I hope you do too!

Since I can’t carry all of the cool products I find, I thought I’d pop in every so often to share some of my discoveries with you! Volume 06 is inspired by my love for the great USA. Enjoy.

Red Stripe Cloth Napkins by Little Blu Nest
Stained Glass Star by Kurt Knudsen 
USA Round Cutting Board by AHeirloom
Land of Liberty Notecard by acbcDesign
USA Outline Map by Life on the Homestead 

{thrive goals} June Review // July Goals



June.  What a wonderful month we had and so full of great things: memories with our One Fun Thing a Day activities, my brother’s long-awaited engagement, vacationing with extended family, my cousin’s beautiful wedding…so many examples of what matters most.  With school out for the summer, I’ve also stepped back and started evaluating what’s working and what is not in my life.  Always a work in progress.   


A few of my favorite blog posts in June:
+ The Introduction to the Inspired Reader’s Book Club
+ One Fun Thing a Day: The Plan
+ 20 Things I Love: A Gratitude Journal 
+ Ten on Ten: June 2015
+ One Fun Thing A Day: Update Number One
+ Our Five Favorite Games for Kids




My June goals, reviewed:

1. Finalize curriculum choices for next year and make a plan for purchasing throughout the summer.  Done.  I still have days where I second-guess everything, but I’m going to stick with what I’ve chosen for now and see how it goes.  As for purchasing all of our books, I’ve been checking ebay, waiting for sales and using Ebates when I can.    

2. Get recent family photos printed.  Oops, didn’t complete.  I’m not sure why this is so difficult to do!  

3. Paint my new office.  I had great intentions for this one, but never got around to pick up supplies.  Hopefully, I can make this a priority in July.  I’m ready to have a semi-completed space of my own!  

4. Work hard toward my fitness goals (decrease body fat, increase weight lifting PRs, reduce most sugar consumption).  Done.  My four week results from following LiveFit Trainer are minuscule, but they are something.  I’m down a teeny bit of body fat, have increased my lifting to 15 & 20-pound weights and have eaten relatively clean.  I definitely enjoyed my vacation and all the treats that came with it, but am ready to get back to work.     

5. Slow down and make memories as a family.  Done.  Funny how this simple little goal has encouraged a big conversation about what our future holds and what we desire most in life.  I hope we can continue in the months to come. 

And a few new goals for July:
1.  Big White Farmhouse: put in the work!  // I am passionate about this business and want it to grow and thrive.  A marketing plan, purchasing new product and brainstorming better customer engagement are all on the to-do list.
2. Finish Sophia’s princess cross-stitch. // Bonus points if I can turn it into a pillow for her room too.
3. Write the first 9 weeks of lesson plans for the new homeschool year. // Even if we don’t follow it exactly, our schooling goes much smoother when I take the time to plan it all out.
4. Cross one thing off my Life List.  // This one’s really open-ended…we’ll see what inspires me this month!
5. Look out.  // Mail that letter.  Send that surprise package.  Tell that person what they mean to me.  My life at home is full, but it shouldn’t consume all of me.  Instead of always looking in, I want to look out and see all those people who love and support me too.

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