Music has such a deep effect on me. Are you that way, too? I've been carefully tweaking (and constantly playing) my Peaceful Evening Spotify playlist for a long time! Even playing the first 30 seconds of that playlist gets me in a more peaceful, calm mood - which is why it's perfect for slowing down in the evening after a long day! Those peaceful evening songs tend to be slower and almost melancholy. :) However, I still do appreciate music that's upbeat and cheerful...even though I gravitate … [Read more...]
My Peaceful Evening Playlist
Remember when I shared my peaceful midmorning playlist? I've been playing those songs all the time! Even the first 30 seconds of that playlist really gets me into a better mood - I feel more peaceful, more easy-going, more excited about the day. Music has always affected me deeply. Is music a big mood-changer for you, too? Recently, I've been curating a more evening-specific playlist and I am loving it so much! I started with only a handful of songs and I've been steadily adding to it as I … [Read more...]
Giveaway! Hillsong’s New Christmas Album
This post was sponsored by Capitol CMG Marketing; as always, I carefully select products to share with you that fit with the vision and values of this blog. Happy Thursday, friends! I've got a fun giveaway for you as we head into this holiday weekend! I'm giving away a copy of Hillsong Worship's brand new Christmas album, "The Peace Project," to one lucky reader! Just complete the tasks below for your chance to win! I've always loved Hillsong Worship. Their lyrics, melodies, and true … [Read more...]
Our Peaceful Midmorning Playlist
I'm working on getting into a new routine here at home with our dear little Sophie! We certainly don't have a set schedule by any means (#lifewithanewborn), but now that Sophie is almost 6 weeks old, our days are starting to settle into more predictable patterns. (I thrive on that! Do you do best with a routine like me?) Midmorning One of the parts of our weekdays that has become more or less predictable is our midmorning. The way our sleeping patterns are going right now, Sophie usually … [Read more...]
My Current Favorite Low-Key Music Playlist
I shared a Spotify playlist of my favorite low-key music back in December 2015, over a year ago! Since it's been a while, I wanted to share my current favorite Spotify playlist. I have to be honest, all of the same low-key songs from my other playlist post are in there still! However, over time I've collected even more songs. A little background: I love music. I pretty much listen to it constantly (although right now, I've got Coffitivity on as background noise as I write this post). It's … [Read more...]
Seeing James Taylor Live!
Something you may know about Bjorn and me is that we tend to act older than we truly are. Now, this doesn't mean we're more mature than our actual age ;) - it means we love our record player, visiting historical sites, our fish tank (in lieu of a TV in the living room), reading before bed, going to bed early...the list goes on. And it extends to our music tastes, too! We absolutely LOVE Billy Joel so seeing him last year was an amazing experience to cross off our bucket list. And a couple … [Read more...]
5 Things That Have Helped My Faith Walk Lately (+ a giveaway!)
Seasons are at the core of what life is, because so much of our daily lives are affected by the coming or going of a particular event or transition. What season are you in right now? The college season? The married but before kids season? The singleness season? The graduate school season? A season of joy? Or a season of frustration? Our faith journeys are like that, too. As much as we may wish for consistency in our emotions and circumstances, the uncertainties of life tend to tug at our … [Read more...]
How to Have a Simpler, Happier Morning
I'm all about glorious, slow mornings - with yellow sunlight slanting in through windows, catching the steam from your tea in the light...the record player on, and me sitting wrapped up in a blanket checking my email for the day. I mentioned this moment on Instagram the other day: how one of my very favorite things about weekends is getting to be at home as the house wakes up in this sleepy little town. During the work week, the introvert in me casts a wistful glance around the dark living … [Read more...]