{wishlist.2}

This lovely necklace from Lisa Leonard is on the top of my wishlist right now.

I'd get the rectangle tag with 'happy' stamped on it.

Because whenever I see this necklace, I think of the times that I share coffee with my sweetheart.

Which makes me very happy.

What's on your wishlist this week?

{charmies} a litttle giveaway!

Charmies Online has some lovely personalized jewelry!

I asked Tiffany to tell us a little about herself and her jewelry:

Hi. I am Tiffany from New Orleans, Louisiana. I started my personal website shortly after Katrina in late 2005. I was laid off from my job (since the place was destroyed) and needed some income. I have made jewelry since 1999, but I wanted to make something that was more personal. Along came my personalized Hand Stamped Jewelry Collection, which is now my life. My website took off and now I'm created personalized hand stamped keepsake jewelry for people all over the world. I LOVE stamping jewelry to compliment those loved ones in your family. All pieces are created by me so special detail is paid to each and every item ordered. All items can be customized so if you don't see what you are looking for, just send me an email. I would love to design that special piece for you.

Tiffany has graciously offered a fun little giveaway for you today!

You could win your own Hand Stamped Initial Charm.

{It would be adorable to add your initial to your favorite necklace}

To enter, stop by Charmies and leave a comment about your favorite piece.

For extra entries, tweet or blog about this giveaway {leave a separate comment}.

Please leave your email in your comment so I can contact you if you win!

This giveaway will end next Tuesday (9/21) at 8am, and the winner will be announced here.

{crochet} do you?

autumn brights washcloth set from easy123

Our local homeschool co-op is offering an Intermediate Crochet class this semester.

My sister and I signed up {grateful that this was a class for adults, too!}, something we can do together and learn some new stitches & techniques.

I've known how to crochet for quite awhile now, although I wouldn't call myself proficient.

I make a few things really well, but need some new inspiration.

I like to crochet practical things, things that have use and purpose.

I'm excited to see where this class will take me!

Do you crochet? What is your favorite project to work on?

I've been crocheting washcloths left and right lately!

{encourage one another}

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up..." {1 Thessalonians 5:11}

Today is a National Day of Encouragement.

Encouragement is important. Sometimes you may never guess just how important it is in someone's life. But I know from experience that a kind word, a card sent, or a gift just to say "I'm thinking of you." can make a big difference.

At our church, we have a Secret Sister program. Names are given to all the participants, and for one year, you encourage that person secretly, mostly with small gifts and cards.

I won't lie...the woman I have this year is someone that I don't really get along with. God must have given me her name specifically because He wants me to love her as He does. My goal is to encourage her, and it's hard to do that without love. God is working on my heart.

This week, I sent her a card in the mail {anonymously, of course}. I had the privilege of receiving a Hope & Encouragement card pack from DaySpring, and the cards are all beautiful. My hope is that she opened the card just when she needed it, and that it made her feel God's love even more. To me, that's what encouragement is all about.

Who will you encourage today?

To encourage others and be encouraged yourself, check out (in)courage.

color love {caramel latte}

inspired by my love of coffee & caramel together...

{caramel latte}

caramel latte facial pads

Nicole - headband

topaz necklace

handbag

organic coffee, pumpkin spice flavor

How do you take your coffee?