simply lovely

I am certain by now that you have also fallen quickly and madly in love with Pinterest.  I know I have.  I love the ORGANIZATION and the EASE and the COLLECTION of my ideas in ONE place.  Simply Lovely.

There is, however, one itty bitty problem.  I am not doing anything with all my valuable finds.  That's right.  They are just sitting on their pretty little destined board.  Looking all cute next to their friends.  It's almost like they are BEGGING for me to create, make, bake, or buy them.  I actually believe they are desperate for me.  As I am for them.  

So, what's a girl to do?  Begin.  That's right.  I am not going to resolve to make 2 a week, or even 1 a month.  Instead, I resolve to begin with one item and to see it through to the end.  Will I choose baking? crafting? perhaps art?  I can't wait to see....

Happy Creating

xoxo,

Erin

Here for an update?

If you are looking for updates on our mission trip to Africa, please go to our family blog at 

www.wiensies.blogspot.com

THANK YOU!

Lovely Kitchens

I think I am slightly obsessed with kitchens.  The decorating part.... (I really, really work on the cooking obsession, but honestly - would rather decorate than cook!) and I have been loving these ideas from Pottery Barn.

Check out this Farmhouse style Dining Room

and this Cottage Dining Room

This Coastal style...

and I absolutely heart this Jar Pendant light - it is at the top of my wish list!

Hey, a girl can dream, right?

Mozambique Update

If you are here looking for an update on our Mozambique, Africa missions trip, please check out our family blog at

www.wiensies.blogspot.com

This is where you'll be able to follow us on our journey....

Love,

Erin

Mozambique

Mozambique

Jon and I are BEYOND THRILLED to announce that we have been given the amazing opportunity to be on the leadership team heading into the country of Mozambique, Africa. 

This will be our very first missions work together and we can't wait to see the many ways God will use us in Africa.

We will be providing our services by building latrines (outhouses) and assisting in other village building projects.  I (Erin) have the amazing opportunity to co-lead a VBS style children's ministry program to the children of the village!!  

Alongside our friends, we will bond together to build....

faith. love. and hope.

 Amongst the people of Africa.

Please take a moment to watch this video from the previous Mozambique missions trip.  

Here

Donations are Tax Deductible.

Payable to Radiant Church with an indication that the money is to go towards our account.

Jon and Erin Wiens

15433 W. Cottonwood Cir.

Surprise, AZ  85374

jwiens03@gmail.com and ewiens13@gmail.com

We appreciate your prayers and support as we embark upon this new journey!!

Must Reads...

You must run (not walk) over to meet my dear friend, Carey, with http://cravingstheblog.blogspot.com/.

 

I am also loving the new series by my other dear friend, Ginger, with http://www.gingerciminello.com/

Today, Carey is featured on Ginger's blog with her new series, "Hindsight".  Check out today's post
 http://www.gingerciminello.com/2011/06/21/dear-carey/

I promise you will LOVE what you find...

Chug a Chug a Choo Choo!

Am I the only one who lets life get away from them...?  

I realize that's a rhetorical question, but honestly, sometimes I feel that I just let the busyness of my day to day activities fly by me like a freight train while I desperately try to hang on to the bumper of the caboose.  Once I feel like I get a handle on one area of my life, I sadly look at the other areas that have fallen behind.  

Lately, I have been on a Clean Sweep/Organization Mania frenzy.  While this is probably the most beneficial focus I could have, it has caused me to let the fun areas of my life slide by.  Blogging, crafting, decorating research, treasure hunting... it's all gone to the wayside.  I keep telling myself, "don't worry, self, once the house has been completely organized, the upkeep will be minimal and I will be able to focus on the fun stuff!  Well, naturally, i struggle with balance and with priorities... and am realizing I need to focus on the "beneficial" AND "fun" stuff.  

So, here's to organizing/cleaning AND fun :)

Tips Welcomed...