alliecoyle's Profile

I love my mason jar light from Boots n Gus! I get so many compliments on it!

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Thanks @realsupportva, @500 Square, @Nancy33Cats and @Tracy333! @Cooper_black- the couches were actually given to us, so I'm not sure where they're from. I noticed some similar ones at Pottery Barn though... http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/furniture-upholstery/sofas/turner-sofas/ Hope this helps!

I'm 31 and I've never lived anywhere longer than 5 years (due to my dads' job growing up, then college, job change and getting married). I've gotten used to being the new person in a place, and am an introvert whose had to get out of my comfort zone to really put myself out there to make friends. It does take time! For me, one of the most helpful things is getting involved in a local church- which may be off-putting to some- but if you find a great church; you'll find people who truly care about you and who will listen and want to help you feel connected. I always feel that's my most solid base of friends! We just moved last year to a new place and I found myself in and out of the hospital for 2 weeks due to complications with a pregnancy in which we lost our baby- there were so many people who made meals, brought flowers, visited and showed how much they cared. A good church is a great place to start when moving to a new place! Also, allow yourself to be patient with people and to continue to be open with others even when it doesn't feel comfortable... it will pay off in the end! Even one good friend will be worth the effort!

Love this! My husband and I just took a 12 hour road trip from Kansas City to his families' lake house in Tennessee. We packed our lunch for our on-the-road picnic! Aside from great music and enjoying the rolling scenery, we each got a chance to sit back and read (while the other one drove, of course!). And I'm talking the old fashioned books with paper and hard covers... a great way to unwind along the trip, unplug and get back to the basics.