Our freedom is tied together

A few snaps from this summer, at the beach, with Parative. They are working to shed light into the dark world of human trafficking, and I'm so inspired by their  message.

Our freedom is tied together. 

West Coast Blues

The indisputable beauty of the central California coast, and Big Sur specifically, just doesn't get old. The first time we drove down highway 1, I was worried the real thing wouldn't live up to all the photos I'd seen - so very wrong. The second time, I wondered if it wouldn't strike me as deeply because we'd taken it all in before - again, very wrong. There's something about the pure, deep blues of the west coast that resonate somewhere within the soul, something quite pure and untouched. 

Sorry, East Coast. There's just nothing you can do. 

happy christmas from the beach

I do miss the snow, and the evergreens, and the fireplace...but Christmas in San Diego wasn't so bad, either.

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a blanket, a book, a mug of coffee, a sweater, saltwater toes, a big golden sun dropping beneath milky-blue waves. surfers floating on the day's last waves. tiny hands putting the final touches on their wondrous castles. lovers with fingers and lives entwined. families saying goodbye to their summer selves. the world rejoices at the end of another day.

another instance where I use gold spray paint & call it a DIY

Okay, after this little project, I'm officially out of gold spray paint. So either I take another trip to Michael's, or I have to get more creative with my arts & crafts. But I just love tiny gold things...

My love and I collected these beach remnants on his last trip to San Diego. We spent the afternoon at my favorite beach, in our own little cove, and he found a spot where the waves washed in hundreds of ocean pieces against the rocks. We brought home our favorites (I've officially gotten used sand in my purse, my car, my phone, and my books) and I added just enough shimmer to add some whimsy. Because decorating your home with memories of days spent with someone you love can only bring more joy to your shelves, your eyes, your soul. Bring the ocean in. 

peaceful snapshots

this week I found peace in the ocean & in the depths of scripture. where did you find it?