Monday, November 1, 2010

Home Makeover-Shaunna Edition

          Just over a week ago, we had the privilege of hosting some of my dearest friends and their beautiful family in our home for a week. Matt & Shaunna are friends from college whom I have been so blessed to stay close to over the years (is it sad that I'm all nostalgic and sad thinking about the fact that it has already been years since we've graduated from college?!) Moving on, we had a delightful time, it was soul refreshing and it was worth the moments when all 5 children 4 years and under were crying and our house sounded like an orphanage. As always, Shaunna left her beautiful creative impression on me and this time, on our home. Because I have typed most of this with one hand while Mia wiggles and writhes in my arms and because Shaunna has done a much more beautiful job detailing the experience than I could (she took quite a few before and after pictures),  I will send you over to Shaunna's blog, Perfectly Imperfect here and here for you to see the crazy things that we did to our house and furniture. You need to know how very much I love my new look, and how grateful I am for a friend as generous, talented, beautiful, and creative as Shaunna. I think of you every time I admire your handy work around here, Sweet Friend, thank you!! Also, before you head over there, be prepared to stay at the her site for a while, you could (and in my humble opinion, should) spend hours looking through her blog posts at the amazing things that she has created out of old furniture, her home, and everything in between, they are breath-taking and inspiring. But even more than decorating, Shaunna will inspire you with her creativity (I keep using that word, you just wait until you've seen what I mean,) her energy and unstoppable work-ethic, and her deep love for her family and the Lord. I just love her and I know that you will too! Now go check it out, if you have a moment, and please let me know what you think!