Greetings! 

I hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. 

I’ve run away to Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula for the week and am computer-less (hallelujah!)

But don’t worry, you’ll still see me on instagram (arrrshley) and twitter :) 

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refine me. mold me. stain me. prepare me. 

I’ll be in Seattle just a few short days from now (eeeee!) and I’ve hard-core got travel on my brain. 

So tell me, any hints, suggestions, recommendations for my week in Seattle?

I’ve never been but have a strong feeling in my gut that I’m going to fall in love with the city. 

// I’ve been listening to Wayfare Magazine’s first mix tape (so good) and I really think you should take the time to check it out!!

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A few things worth mentioning: 

• The quote above really has my wheels turning
• My water intake has skyrocketed since my newest water bottle purchase
• I’ll be on a plane to Seattle in 6 days
• Being separated from a best friend for 2 weeks is harder than it looks
• I finished a book this weekend (this is huge for me)
• I now have no idea which book on my growing bookshelf I should pick up again and try to finish 
• A year from 2 days ago I will graduate from college
• I received my 6th 4.0 in a row this semester (that’s a 24.0 in my book)
• My poor computer is getting slower and slower (hold on for one more year Mr. MacBook!)

I really hope you’re enjoying May. Can you believe it’s almost over?? I’m holding on as long as I can. I’m savoring late nights with friends, cherishing time with my family, drinking insane amounts of lemonade and iced coffee, and enjoying these rare 70 degree Texas days. 

How are you embracing May?

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The images are gorgeous and clear. I feel like I’m in Central Africa, Londan and Hong Kong. I could easily get lost in these pages. But more importantly, I can just as easily become so inspired to go and do. 

Read it here.

french press/ blanket/ iPad/ magazine spreads

The Paper Kites // Featherstone

In LOVE with this song and video. Makes me want to be a kid real, real bad. 

“I long, as does any human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.”
      - Maya Angelou 

When I see these images, my heart beats faster. They make me want to slow down and enjoy the little things around me: a well crafted latte, a small conversation with a friend, and a perfectly rainy day. 

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today was wonderful. 

today I woke up, actually ate breakfast, got ready and went to work. 

today my sweet friend bought me coffee.

today after work I met up with some sweet friends for a mac party and some coffee. 

today I kept the sweetest kid ever, made a grilled cheese and watched Tangled real, real loud. 

{yesterday. this post was put together yesterday. but sometimes in real life, things get forgotten and the Bachelorette is on and you end up playing with the coolest almost 2 year old ever}

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Have you seen more beautiful flowers?

Seriously. Stop and enjoy these gorgeous blooms. 

I need some ASAP. 

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um how fun are these shots? 

makes me want to bust out a glass of milk and some oreos righttttt about now.

but hey… it’s summer, I totally can, right? 

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Happy Mother’s Day :)

I love my momma more than she’ll ever know. Not only has she set a beautiful example of what it means to be a woman of the Lord, but she is one of my very best friends. 

If you can, make sure you hug your mom or mom-figure today! If not, give her a call, tell her how much you love her and thank the Lord that he has put her in your life. 

It’s summer! Hallelujah!

:)

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picked myself up a few things today. 

new stationary (woo!) and a brand new water bottle (woo! I lost my last one on the bus). 

I’m happy.

 such a beautiful story. 

“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
      - Jeremiah 29:12-13

sometimes I just really need to be reminded of this.  

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