Friday Letters

Dear golden retrievers, you are such a beautiful, silly, loving breed. I will always have a golden. Dear early mornings, I love waking up to your beautiful sunshine peaking over the foothills and your fresh air that makes me so grateful for a brand new day. Dear family reunion, I'm so ready for intense games of volleyball, softball and spoons while singing "You Are My Sunshine". Dear busiest week of my life, (okay maybe not the busiest) you seriously kicked my butt this week and now nothing sounds better to me than a nap . . . a looooong nap.  Dear husband, I came home from work the other day to laundry done and zero dishes in the sink, this makes you extra awesome. Thank you for all you do. Dear followers, thank you so much for all your support and kind comments, wishing you a fantastic weekend!

Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.—Luke 6:28 (NIV)

50% off at Rustic Living

Happy Tuesday! I'm so happy to share Rustic Living has hit over 500 GFC followers as well as over 500 Facebook fans! You guys are so great! I definitely think a celebration is in order, so I'm offering 50% off all my ad sizes. Woo-hoo! Use code "rusticliving500" at checkout. For sponsor information check out my advertise page. I still have Large and Medium spots available and would love to help promote your blog and/or shop. I've also added a new Medium Ad option for 3 months!  Offer ends June 30th at midnight.
Reserve your spot here!

It's shaping up to be another busy month for Rustic Living and I'm excited to see what July has in store. I can't wait to work with you!

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.—Romans 6:23 (NIV)

Shabby Apple Giveaway

If you've been looking for a new look this summer or a little something to spice up your wardrobe then this is the giveaway for you! The adorable Shabby Apple boutique is offering one lucky Rustic Living winner a $50 gift card! At Shabby Apple you will find feminine dresses, sleek athletic wear, comfortable yet stylish maternity dresses, trendy accessories, and much more!

Here are a few items I would have my eyes on if I was that one lucky winner . . .

 

I love how every item is so beautifully simple and elegant. Shabby Apple is also offering a coupon code for 10% off  and it will last for a whole month! Coupon code is rusticliving10off.

The winner will be announced next week, good luck!

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Insta Weekend

 At the horse races, such a great time!

With my brother-in-law

Rockin' the bubblegum pink nails!

So tough being a dog . . . 

i. love. coffee. Especially coconut breve's drizzled with caramel

Pool side

Here comes Banjo!

Half golden retriever, half fish

Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.—Ephesians 6:24 (NIV)

Friday Letters

Dear Husband, you are such a goofball! I love how excited you get to go fishing. I think this summer is going to be one of the best yet for us. Dear Whiskey, I'm sorry something keeps irritating your furry little ear. I have checked it numerous times and still don't know what could be wrong. I know you're starting to get scared every time I come at you with a flashlight. Dear new Rustic Living shop, I'm so excited to have you up and running! You sure are purty. Dear homemade pizza, I will NEVER get tired of you! Oozing mozzarella cheese, scrumptious mushrooms and bell pepper, with a little basil dashed on top. Mmm. Sign me up every night. Dear Yvette and Heather, thanks for being part of a great giveaway which people can still enter here! Dear endless floor plans, would the real future Choate house please stand up! Dear Weekend, welcome my dear friend. Welcome.

... I will celebrate before the LORD.—2 Samuel 6:21 (NIV)

Rustic Living shop Now Open!

Today is the day! The new Rustic Living shop is now open! Beautifully designed by Dana at Wonder Forest, the shop is full of new products and new prices. 

New! Ribbon threaded table runners, customizable coasters, and rustic chic pillows.

In celebration I'm offering free shipping (in the U.S.) for today only!

Discount applies at checkout.

 
You can still find my items on Etsy, but this shop will have all the latest products, sales, and discounts. Check it out! I would love to know what you think, and get some free shipping!

... what counts is a new creation. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God.—Galatians 6:16 (NIV)

Camping 2012

Happy Wednesday!

Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.—1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)

Tuesday Group Giveaway!

Happy Tuesday! I've got one awesome giveaway for all of you! Rustic Living is joining AquaSeventy6 and Vintage Grey to offer some goodies to one lucky reader. Check them out below and scroll down to enter!
 
$25 shop credit to Rustic Living

$25 shop credit to AquaSeventy6

Vintage tea towel from vintage grey 
 

Winner will be announced next week, good luck!

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     The winner of the Rustik Chic giveaway last week is . . . 

Congrats Kassi! I'll be in touch.

Insta Weekend

First camping trip of the summer!

The pups were exhausted from our camping trip

Sneak Peek! 

Customizable coasters like this one will be available in my new shop opening this week!

Happy Father's Day! How awesome is this old pic of my daddy? Lookin' good

Summertime by the pool

A glimpse of my momma's garden

Relaxin' in the rocking chair

The boys taking care of the grillin' !

Hope you all had a great Father's Day weekend!

 But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were entrusted.—Romans 6:17 (NIV)

Friday Letters

Dear Camping Trip, Michael and I are packed and ready to take you on. Will there be toasted marshmallows? Oh yeah. Book reading by the lake. Yup! Dogs digging holes and chasing squirrels? You bet! Dear Whiskey, I love catching you red-handed playing in our bed sheets. You truly do enjoy the simple things. Dear Future House, we have found a building lot that you would look really good on! It's in the country, where you want to be, and has plenty of acreage for the chickens and large garden you also want. Maybe this one will work out? Dear Dana from Wonder Forest, thank you for the lovely new Welcome app on my Facebook page! You've got killer design skills. Dear Coffee Shop, I've taken a week off from you and have started to miss you so! Desperately need girl chat and lattes. Dear Ipad, I don't have you yet, but soon, oh yes, I will have you. Dear Summer Olympics, I anxiously wait your arrival. Dear husband, thanks so much for making it a Harry Potter movie marathon week. I really like your style.