Insta-Friday

FRIDAY!

(can you sense my excitement???)

This felt like a week of highs and lows,

and I'm really ready for a weekend and a chance of pace.

Here's a peek...

HIGH:

 back splash tiling with my dad.

we chose a white subway tile with a crackle finish.  classic.

HIGH:

the finished product.

LOW:

 crying our way through Target.  sigh.

HIGH:

discovering Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day products at Target.

and learning that I am the last.person.on.the.face.of.the.planet to use the stuff.

 LOW:

realizing that Zachary had been bit by another child in the playroom at the gym,

and having to figure out how to deal with it.

HIGH:

sewing new pillows for Rebel to bring to the Allegan Antiques Market this weekend.

LOW:

having a weepy-mess-of-a-mom kind of moment in the preschool drop off line realizing that we're only about 3 weeks out from Claire being done in preschool.  But on arriving home from dropping her off, I read this:

"Don't be disturbed today by thoughts about tomorrow; leave tomorrow alone, and bank in confidence on God's organizing of what you do not see."

- Oswald Chambers

#truth

HIGH:

this bathing suit from J.Crew arriving at my door step.

is it summer yet???

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Have a great weekend!

We're looking at temperatures in the 60's around here, finally!

Insta-addicts, find me on Instagram as : coraannedesigns

Fresh Start Sunday

Those who know your name trust in you,

for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.

~

Psalm 9:10 (NIV)

Insta-Friday

Ahh, Friday.

This has been a looooong, rainy week, I say, bring on the weekend!

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Here's a peek...

 after an entire week of absolutely.no.sunshine, the sun was kind enough to come out.

It didn't last long, but it sure was nice.

 you know that secret magic trick that teachers use...the one where they sing a little jingle, and the kids all willingly and cheerfully pick up the room?  Yeah, I want that magic to work at home.

 a new succulent from Horrocks and a new dish from Rebel making my kitchen counters happy

 pretty coral polish in the bottle turned into shockingly neon-orange polish on my nails, oops!

 posting a picture of my face wash on Instagram seemed to stir up lots of questions and interest.
I'll post more details on this soon.

 the rain this week has been insane.

We had to redeem it somehow, so jumping in puddles it is!

 I snatched up this adorable afgan in the @trishabrinkdesignshop sale proving that hitting "refresh" on your phone about a million times really does pay off.  This will be the icing-on-the-cake in Claire's new room!

 and finally, my heart goes out to all those affected by the tragedies in Boston and in Texas.  And because my own words tend to fail me, I've had this hymn playing on repeat all week..

Lord, I need You, oh I need You

Every hour I need You

My one defense, my righteousness

Oh God, how I need You

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Have a nice weekend, everyone.

Insta-addicts, find me on Instagram as : coraannedesigns

 

 

Winner!

A big thanks to everyone who entered the Shabby Apple giveaway!

And now for the winner...

using Random.org, the winner is #34!

Congratulations Rachel Travis!

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Contact me at coraannedesigns(at)gmail(dot)com and we'll

get you all set with your $50 credit to Shabby Apple!

Happy shopping!!

 

Fresh Start Sunday

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

~

Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

 

Insta-Friday

First things first, have you entered the $50 Shabby Apple giveaway yet??

(hint : there's not a lot of entries yet which means

you've got a really good chance of winning!)

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and now for a peek at our week...

 we toured a greenhouse where Claire became hypnotized by the fairy garden supplies.

I'm with her on this one, there's some seriously cute stuff!

 every morning and every day post-nap we look out the window.

Claire used to do the same thing.

Just checking out what's going on in the world, I suppose.

 Claire's best bud from school brought her an antler from his Grandpa's ranch in Montana.  I kind of want to paint it and keep it for myself, but I don't think she'll be giving up this treasure any time soon.

 the seeds we planted last week are growing!!

So far marigolds, squash, tomatoes, radishes, and basil have all made appearances!

Not bad for a non-green thumb.

laying out all of the pieces for Claire's new room.

I've been waiting to do this ever since we bought the house last summer,

which could certainly explain why the collection has grown so large!

 my mom joined us for lunch one day which means we ditched our usual PB&J's

for chicken salad squares, salad, crackers & cheese, and strawberries.

Yummmm.

 a little peek into Rebel.Reclaimed that includes something new I'm making,

I'll share details next week!

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Insta-addicts, find me on Instagram as : coraannedesigns

Hope you all have a great weekend!

I've got an appointment Saturday morning for a haircut and highlights, yessss!

 

$50 Shabby Apple Giveaway!

It's GIVEAWAY TIME!
Yesssss!

You all have heard of Shabby Apple, right?!?

If not, you must check them out.
You'll find an entire online boutique of vintage-inspired,
modest (thankyouverymuch), affordable clothing.

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Here's a few items catching my eye... 

 Gondola Dress

Me + this dress + date nights this summer would make me very happy

Race Point Skirt

and a cute bike + that beach?

yes, please.

Vineyard Sound Wrap Dress

forget diamonds, wrap dresses are a girl's best friend

~

So, here's the details on how to enter,
leave one comment for each...

Required : 

"Like" Shabby Apple on Facebook (one entry)

Tell me which Shabby Apple item you can't live without (one entry)

Optional Entries : 

Follow Cora Anne Designs blog (one entry)

"Like" Cora Anne Designs on Facebook (one entry)
Follow Cora Anne Designs on Instagram (one entry)

Giveaway ends at midnight on Tuesday, April 16.
(must provide a US shipping address)

Happy browsing and good luck!

 

 

 

Fresh Start Monday

Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we’re a free people—free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. And not just barely free, either. Abundantly free! He thought of everything, provided for everything we could possibly need, letting us in on the plans he took such delight in making. He set it all out before us in Christ, a long-range plan in which everything would be brought together and summed up in him, everything in deepest heaven, everything on planet earth.

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Ephesians 1:7-10 (The Message)

 

Insta-Friday

Yay for Friday!

Claire has been on Spring Break this week and we've been home all week. While going away on vacations is nice and all, truth be told, having a very slow, very relaxing week at home has been wonderful.  Here's a peek...

happy, happy.

I never buy fresh flowers, but having some tulips in my house this week is making me realize I need to do this more!

my desk from my bedroom growing up is becoming a

seriously Begonia-pink desk for Claire's room.  I hope she loves it!

girl scout cookies, yesss!

oh this boy.

this was his first time let loose in the yard since walking,

he didn't even know what to do with himself

(and he sure didn't know what to do with hills!)

prepping for a little seed-starting project with Claire

#washimakeseverythingbetter

grow little seeds, grow!

opening day, go Tigers!

it was such a simple idea, until it involved hauling the 8 foot ladder in from the garage.

special mom + Claire day.

we visited baby animals at a farm.  So stinky cute.

I so love one-on-one time with each of my kids.  Claire has been acting pretty goofy a lot lately, yet when you're alone with her, she's the most chatty, thoughtful and interesting little girl.  

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Have a fabulous weekend,

don't forget to enter the $50 Shabby Apple Giveaway!!

Insta-addicts, find me on Instagram as : coraannedesigns