tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874Sat, 05 Oct 2024 04:13:20 +0000inspirationJourney Road ThursdayDIYcommunityfamilyBeautiful EatsBoys WeekChristmasFallNativityProject Run and PlayQuicheStar WarsThanksgivingaccessoriesbeautybeginnerchristmas decorationcrochetfriendsfun ideasparenthoodpinteresttunicJourney with me the road to discovering beauty. Beauty is so much more than our appearance. It is created through who we are, what we put in, and our perception of the world. My hope is to be a place where you can come to discover the beauty around you and in you.http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)Blogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-1051036571006702830Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:43:00 +00002012-03-01T20:44:39.060-08:00communityfriendsinspirationJourney Road ThursdayDestination: Inspiration comes from the world around you, but if you are not in the world you will have nothing to inspire you. Community is a beautiful source of inspiration, especially when you find someone who encourages you to be the best you. In our home we believe you are always in one of two states of a relationship. You are either being a friend or making a friend. Take this week to be http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2012/03/journey-road-thursday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-7655342771363896213Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:32:00 +00002012-02-23T10:33:15.817-08:00communityinspirationJourney Road ThursdayDestination: Live intentionally this week. Meaning be present in every moment with every one you're spending time with. Savor the moments; don't let life just whiz by you. What did you learn about your world that held a nugget of inspiration that you might not have seen? Wow, I don't think I realized just how hard it can be living every moment intentionally. I think my biggest realization abouthttp://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2012/02/journey-road-thursday_23.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-2354502975540471291Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:10:00 +00002012-02-09T00:11:58.651-08:00communityinspirationJourney Road ThursdayDestination: Find someone in your life who inspires you and tell them why/how you are inspired by their life. So it's been a while since I could sit down and write anything, let alone accomplish my destination. It is amazing how easily life takes off on you like a spooked horse! (By the way, not a fun feeling) First my girls were sick, both are doing better, thank you. But My Girl has had&http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2012/02/journey-road-thursday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-5994624894004928658Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:19:00 +00002012-01-13T02:25:16.037-08:00Boys WeekProject Run and PlayStar WarsThis will be the second season that I follow at Project Run & Play. I got so excited about the sew along that I planned out what I would do for all of the different themes. I loved the Remix June-Bug Dress, but time just seemed to escape me. So here I am, mother of 2 GIRLS, creating a little something for BOYS WEEK. When I think boys, I think Star Wars. Maybe it is because my http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2012/01/project-run-play-boys-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-6988104920073520362Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:17:00 +00002012-01-12T20:17:43.139-08:00communityinspirationJourney Road ThursdaySorry this is coming out so late today, my girls have been sick the past few days. Destination: What does it mean to be inspired? Describe how do you know some one or something has inspired you? To be inspired is that feeling of seeing something you have never seen before and/or to see something you have seen a million times but see it as though it were the first time. It is comprisedhttp://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2012/01/journey-road-thursday_12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-8390041206229426639Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:30:00 +00002012-01-05T09:14:28.570-08:00inspirationJourney Road ThursdayDestination: So the New Year is just around the corner, and now is a great time to reflect on 2011. Was there any event in your life, or just in general that inspired you last year? How did it change you or did it encourage you to do something? 2011 was a year of change for my family and me. Early in the year my husband was released from a job he had had for 11 years. While it was difficult, ithttp://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2012/01/journey-road-thursday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-6404432052625210762Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:04:00 +00002012-01-05T09:13:50.114-08:00DIYfun ideasinspirationpinterest I was invited to join the most fun website.... There are so many great ideas our there for DIY projects, home decor, fashion, food, party decorations, etc, that my favorites folders are becoming just a little confusing with folders within folders that I can't believe I lived without pinterest. How it works. First you have to be invited or ask for an inviation. Then you add a little button http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2012/01/beautiful-favoriteswebsites.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-6372160156028487084Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:49:00 +00002011-12-29T09:06:51.918-08:00inspirationJourney Road ThursdaySo often we create a New Year's resolution, stick to it for a couple of months (if you're really good) and then just forget about it. The most common reason for failure is accountability. Having someone or someones to share your Journey with is important and essential for suceeding.  I am creating Journey Road Thursdays to be a place where I can talk about my New Year's  http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2011/12/journey-road-thursdays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-1638668008177126405Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:55:00 +00002011-12-29T09:07:43.837-08:00Christmaschristmas decorationDIYfamilyNativityWow. I don't know how all the mommy bloggers do it, but writing a post during the Christmas season has been next to impossible. Hubby took the girls for a walk because I was lamenting about not having time to write. Thank you Lord for an amazingly supportive husband. I have been trying to write this post since Thanksgiving, but time has eluded me. Chistmas is my most favorite time of the year. Ihttp://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2011/12/family-christmas-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-4279579929159567835Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:25:00 +00002011-12-29T09:08:27.022-08:00ThanksgivingAfter a day of cooking, eating with and loving on my family and friends, I couldn't help but think about how beautiful life is. I know if I let it, everyday could swollow me whole, but I have my hope keeing me afloat. I recently realized thankfulness is the key, that a greatful heart builds hope. It reminds me of what I've been through, and helps me to put things into perspective, seeing http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2011/11/giving-thanks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-9026273753716460978Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:09:00 +00002011-12-29T09:09:12.288-08:00beautyfamilyparenthoodI was watching Parenthood the other night. One of the characters was dealing with her post baby body self-esteem issues, and I was totally feeling her. I remember looking at myself in the mirror wondering, will I ever feel beautiful again? After having a baby let alone two or more, it seems like your body just doesn't want to cooperate and quite frankly having breast http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2011/11/beauty-of-parenthood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-2481322776359039170Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:12:00 +00002011-11-01T22:12:42.522-07:00crochetFalltunicI love Fall. Growing up in California, I never really got to experience a real Fall. Califonia Fall is always cool crisp mornings, followed by warm sunny afternoons with occasional showers. Being surrounded by a multitude of evergreen trees, the changing colors never dominated the scene. I didn't truly fall for Fall untill I spent my college years in the quaint little town of Fulton, http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2011/11/falling-for-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-7311668896873879959Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:30:00 +00002011-10-17T08:59:15.772-07:00Beautiful EatsQuiche As I prepared a much desired quiche, I couldn't help but think of my father repeating the adage, “You are what you eat." It's funny to think now how incredibly picky of an eater I was as a child. My poor parents tried every trick in the book to get me to eat things, nothing short of begging, bribing or threatening. But back then, if the food didn't look good, I wasn't going to eat it. I suppose http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2011/10/beautiful-eats-christmas-quiche.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-5053492584662541293Thu, 05 May 2011 02:46:00 +00002011-12-29T09:09:44.140-08:00DIYfamily  What in the world is a pinafore? you ask. It is an apron with a shaped bodice, open back, and a button or tie in back worn over a dress. Many women and little girls in olden times would wear a pinafore to keep clean, since constant washing could damage a dress. Now a days, it is worn with or without a blouse or dress, and makes for a beautiful summer top for little girls. I http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2011/05/birthday-party-pinafore-for-my-belle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-1349994181244847991Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:50:00 +00002012-01-05T09:15:22.704-08:00accessoriesDIY I was browsing youtube last night, when I ran across an old video by Bobbie Thomas on the Today Show.  She was recreating runway pieces that actually are really beautiful in regular life. Bobbie demonstrates how to make really fun bold necklaces by reusing several pieces from your own collection or by making inexpensive purchases at  H&M or Forever XXI.&http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2011/04/recreating-bold-new-necklace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649376581651268874.post-7328785914344182948Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:41:00 +00002011-04-19T09:37:23.580-07:00beginnerDIYHi There! Welcome to my blog. I'm Cari, a mother of 2 girls, a wife, an adventurer, an artist, and a dabbler. I first learned to sew when I was about 11years old, but hadn't touched a sewing machine till my husband got me one for Christmas in 2009. Ever since then I have been making as many different types of clothing and items as possible. I taught myself how to crochet last Fall (you can http://scarlet-n-purple.blogspot.com/2011/04/beginning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sacrlet.n.Purple)0