Ed.

Those of you who used to attend 24 Feet, you will be familiar with Ed's Story.  Once you have had an encounter with Ed, you won't be able to forget him.  This week Day of Discovery is showing my favorite Ed video followed by an interview with Ed.  I just wanted to share for those of you who have already fallen in love with Ed and for those of you who haven't met Ed yet, here is a great chance to meet him.  Check out this interview here.

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Hoping this brings encouragement to your day!  The Kids Down Under

A Little Bit of Gospel for Ya.

Last week Dane and his tutorial class had their first performance of the year.  They have spent the semester focused on the gospel genre.  The beats, rhythms, and styles are very different than the traditional church music and pop music that we often learn.  Its roots are in blues music and provide new challenges and opportunities for the class. 

The performance was so much fun and the tutorial did a wonderful job!  The set list included Cover the Earth by Lakewood Church, Moving Forward by Israel Houghton, Holy by Donnie McClurkin and Who Is Like the Lord by Israel Houghton.

Love, The Kids Down Under

Things I Love: May Edition

Welcome to Things I Love the May Edition.  I hope you enjoy!

1. This mapnote from Maptote.  Dane and I have always loved the city of San Fransico and this little tag would be so fun to have!

2. Aren't these earrings by Lulu Frost for J.Crew just perfect.  I can picture them dangling from my ears now.

3. I must compliment Urban Outfitters on this light.  I would love to have one in my home someday.

4. There used to be a commercial on TV that talked about using your ticket stub collection to mark where you've been.  Ever since then I have been hanging on tight to my stubs.  They live in the red solo cup that Phil Vassar handed me from stage (the silly stuff we keep huh?)  Anyways, I think this journal would be such a clever way to show them off.

5. I have such a thing for gems in their natural state right now.

6. This is a picture from my current favorite instagram feed.  Kristin Rogers.  If you don't follow her, you must.  She inspires me daily.  I love how she shares her faith via pictures.  I love her kids.  I love her home and think ours will look similar someday (with all the instruments hanging from the walls).  I love her chicken Patty.  Just go check her out.

7. Bonlook's latest Bonnie & Clyde Macchiato glasses.  If they could only grind my prescription.

8. This owl mug.  It would match my dishes.  It makes me smile.  What more could a girl ask for?

9. I am really into light up metal signage right now.  If it reminds me of a carnival, I am probably going to love it.

10.  Fox Sox.  How cute are these?  And I am LOVING this green color right now.

There you have it.  All of the things I am loving this May.

XOXO, Christy

Australia Autumn DIY

It is that time of year: Tights and Boots, Hot Tea and Biscuits, Scarves and Sweaters, Cozy Blankets and Glowing Fires.  And Candles.  Lots and lots of candles.  Yes Autumn has hit Australia my friends so I wanted to stop in with a little Australia Autumn DIY.

True, we burn candles year round.  But in the Autumn and Winter months there seems to being a continuous flicker of candlelight in our room, plus it seems to add a bit of warmth (that may all be in my head, but I will take it).  

To make this candle holder all you need is a clear glass container and a sharpie.  It is so simple.  Chose and design or pattern and draw.  

I chose a classic herringbone pattern but I think chevron, polka dots, or even writing text would be fun. You can use any color sharpie as well.  I am so in love with gold right now so it was a natural choice.  

Other things I am in love with right now: this Green Jasmine & Pear tea by Madame Flavour and Rusks which are a South African biscuit that you dip in hot drinks.  They melt in your mouth.  My beautiful friend Monique has me started on them and I am not going to stop.  

How about you, what are you loving about Australia Autumn or for some of you, Unites States Spring?

Love, Christy

Celebrations!

Last week was my birthday!  My friends and family made it so special with cards, gifts, kind words, hugs, and surprises.  Stopping in to share a few of the moments with you.

Our friends Gav and Monique had us over for a birthday breakfast.  Monique made these beautiful cupcakes that had edible glitter on them.  Fun fact, edible glitter will come out in your poo, so yeah.  They also made us all sorts of fun eggs, mini quiches, and pancakes with bacon and maple syrup in muffin tins.  It was bite sized breakfast goodness!

After the breakfast I got to open one of my presents, which at first appeared to be a bag of dirt.  I then realized this bag of dirt contained sapphires!   I was about to go fossicking!  Fossicking aka gem hunting is such a unique experience.

I like my face here...what in the world am I going to do with these things?

So here are the pictures of the process.  I loved doing the washing.  The hunting took lots of patience.  Basically the thought was, if you pick up a gem, crystal or rock you like, keep it.

 And here are some of my favorites.  Most of what you see above are crystals.  The picture below are all sapphires.  Dane found the biggest one.  And it is quite possible we will be able to get it cut and fit into a ring or necklace someday.  How special is that?

But until then, they are hanging out in this cute little jar next to my owl collection.  Each time I see them they make me smile!

That night we threw a party with a few of our friends at the house.  I made heaps of cupcakes including my new favorite, honey peanut butter.  Oh my goodness, the combination of peanut butter and honey makes me so happy.

We played "The Game of Things," always a party favorite.  And Gav and Monique had a cupcake bake-off.  Monique with her amazing decor skills and cream cheese frosting vs Gav and his mini-pancake cupcakes with maple butter cream frosting.  It was such a great night.  I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.

So thanks to everyone who made my day so great.  But it isn't even about that.  Thanks to all of you who make the everydays of life so great.  I love you bunches!  Christy