by mandacarpenter | Nov 27, 2019 | Apparel, Beauty, Home, Inspired
I’m not a big fan of gifts for the holidays. I’d rather enjoy an experience or serve together. However, it seems every year I have at least one gathering -whether it be with family, friends, or at work – that requires me to buy a few different gifts....
by mandacarpenter | Nov 17, 2017 | Beauty, Faith, Family, Home, Inspired, Kids, Marriage
Over one month ago now, sweet N came into our lives and flipped our house upside down (quite literally). Shakespeare’s, “Though she be little, she is fierce.” couldn’t be more relevant. N has invaded our hearts, which are now as soft and moldable as...
by mandacarpenter | Nov 5, 2017 | Beauty, Faith, Family, Growth, Home, Inspired, Kids, Marriage
Several months ago I scribbled “I want a home well lived in” on a blue sticky note at my kitchen table. I jotted the words down so fast they were hardly legible, but something urged me not to let the thought pass without giving it a permanent place. I...
by mandacarpenter | Oct 20, 2017 | Beauty, Faith, Family, Growth, Home, Inspired, Kids, Marriage
Never before have I experienced this kind of love. As I’m writing this, it’s been exactly seven days since our world was flipped upside down. “But you asked for this…” my conscious reminds me. “You’re damn right, I did,”...
by mandacarpenter | Jan 20, 2017 | Faith, Family, Growth, Home, Inspired
When E and I first got married we settled on a “life motto” to live by together– “When you have more than you need, build a longer table, not a higher fence.” It’s kind of mind blowing when I think about who I used to be. Do you ever do...
by mandacarpenter | Nov 5, 2016 | Apparel, Beauty, Books, Faith, Family, Fitness, Growth, Home, Inspired, Marriage
Do you believe in miracles? The Cubs won the world series! Holy guacamole. That was quite a game! Despite my husband’s die-hard love for the Tribe, I’m happy the curse has been broken. Miracles really do happen 😉 It’s a fun time to live in Chicago. ...
