Breathe Life into Your Dreams

Love this! Great words to finish a wonderful week!! This artwork was created by @ofheartandhome and @susannaapril 

Vintage Key Necklace

I am absolutely thrilled that you all loved the vintage key necklaces so much!! I created this layering necklace (it's a bit shorter) over the weekend. I love this little key! It's available for $30 shipped. If you would like to snatch up this little lovely visit www.iwonderoriginal.storenvy.com.

Vintage Key Necklace

Good morning my friends!!  Did you see this necklace? It's available and I'm taking orders for more. Oh, and you know the best part? I can stamp a word on the little dove that's special to your heart!! Isn't that fun?  They are $35 shipped and also have a charming vintage key!! What's your word for 2015? (available at www.iwonderoriginal.storenvy.com)

Trust Your Remarkable Journey

This is one of my most prized possessions. "Trust Your Remarkable Journey"2014 was definitely a remarkable journey. God brought things into my life that I never imagined possible and I know God is planning great things for 2015. Oh friends, let Him lead!! Lay your life before Him and expect great things that push you outside of your comfort zone to occur!! This present was a gift from my dear cousin. We draw names for our family Christmas gift exchange. @mykaela_riggs drew me and I may or may not have practically twisted her arm to get this for me. It was created by the lovely and amazing @loudnonsense!!! And she absolutely knows how much I love this!!!  (I think she knew my cousin was going to get this for me even before my cousin did)

1k Followers on IG

     Friends, today "Free to be Me Journal" reached 1000 followers. Do you know what that means? That means that 1000 women are being encouraged and supported everyday! I am definitely one of them!! This account is about YOU and how God is working in your lives!! I felt God lead me to create this account to bless others but really dear friends, you all have encouraged, supported and blessed me!! I cherish each one of you!! This account is about uniting together to support one another and speak life instead of tearing each other down. You are all so amazing and have incredible purpose! In 2015, I want to focus even more on you!! I want to hear your stories, your thoughts, dreams, frustrations and hear how God is leading you! We all have the ability to be change - let's choose do that!! Just think... each one of us has a platform thanks to IG. Think of it this way, each time you post, you are in a room filled with however many followers you have or people who come across your page. That's incredible!! If just 1 person is inspired then that's a HUGE success!!

Mary Tyler Moore

     Good Morning Friends!! What are you planning for today? Besides wishing for this perfect coat, I hope to do some reading, creating, music listening and some updating in my shop. I wanted to share with you this beautiful thought: "Write in your heart that EVERY day is the BEST day of the year." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Handwritten Letters

     There is nothing sweeter on dark gloomy days than receiving such lovely handwritten notes in the mail. Snail mail is my favorite. I feel a connection with the past and imagine the pioneers who waited so long to receive a response to their letter with high hopes. Such care and attention to detail are taken into consideration when writing a letter and words flow across the page like a gentle summer breeze tousling my hair bringing a moment of peace and inspiration. It really is becoming a lost art.@_emilylind you are so special and this letter means the world to me!! Thank you dear friend!! Everyone, have you visited her gallery? Oh it's a must!!!

Vintage Key Necklace

     Brand New!! Dear friends, I'm hoping to add these little lovelies to the shop soon! If you would like this one, just leave a comment below or send me an email at: freetobemejournal@gmail.com. $35 shipped. Antique key and a little charm that I can add whatever word that speaks to your heart. Would be really special and a great reminder to add a word you have chosen for 2015. Thank you so much my friends. Each one of you is so very special and I wish I could hug you all!

Polaroids

     

     Happy Saturday everyone!! Several posts back, I shared a photo from a special shoot I did with my cousin. Our goal was to create 70s Polaroids with just my iPhone. I mentioned that I might share a few more photos and thought today would be the perfect day to do so. Friends, it's so important to not always wait until everything is safe and perfectly ready. Sometimes God is calling us to do something, but we want to wait until He reveals the entire plan before our eyes so that we can plan, prepare and not fear. However, God wants us to trust Him so completely and take hold of His hand knowing everything will be ok and that a vast adventure awaits before us. He leads us experience be experience - lesson by lesson. He reveals His plan one day at a time. Know that God is calling you to do something, just say YES now and trust Him for all of your needs, worries and fears. It is through our weaknesses that His strength and power is revealed. (the shirt she is wearing is available in my shop www.iwonderoriginal.storenvy.com) 

January Book #1

     Good Morning my friends! Here is the official launch of our book club!! Book #1 is Preemptive Love (buy here @preemptivelove). We will read this book for January and have discussion on it the last day of the month. I understand that the timing is a little off for this month but we will work it out!! Please, don't feel panicked or anything like that. We are going to have so much fun and learn so very much!! I'm eager to read along with you all and see how God directs us and changes our hearts!! You all are beautiful and have such lovely dreams!! God has huge plans for each one of you!! 

Beloved Necklace

     Hey friends!! Hope you are all having a WONDERFUL morning!!! This necklace (it's on SALE) is available at www.iwonderoriginal.storenvy.com After wearing hand stamped jewelry... I don't think I will wear anything else. There is something so powerful about looking down at my bracelet or necklace and seeing encouraging and inspiring words. Well... Christmas is just around the corner and I'm trying to make my purchases more intentional and meaningful. These kind of items are what I like to purchase. Anyway, I would love for you to check out the shop for other lovely items as well! Leave a comment tagging a friend who would be encouraged by this necklace as well as a friend's shop I should check out. Love meeting new small business owners and seeing their incredible creativity!! Plus, I'm in need of Christmas present ideas!!! 

I Wonder Original

     The SHOP IS LIVE!!!! EEEEKKK!!! I can't tell you how excited I am!! Thank YOU for your encouragement and sweet messages!! Also, inventory is extremely limited since I'm testing the waters and not able to purchase a lot of inventory up front. I will restock frequently!! Please bare with me as I begin this business/dream and learn how to process orders effectively and the best way I possibly can. Thank you friends!! YOU are amazing!!! Here is the link www.iwonderoriginal.storenvy.com

Fashion Collaboration with AmorDress

     Friends!!! I have something SO exciting to share with you!!!  I teamed up with @amordress to design this gorgeous 70s inspired dress!! PLUS, all of you can enjoy 10% off any dress in their shop by using the code "IWONDER"!! This is something I've dreamed about for a long time. At one point when I was trying to decide where God was leading me, I thought perhaps it was cute modest fashion design. Well... my first attempt looked as though I had made a dress that should be a bedspread. It was a complete failure! Dear friends, head on over to their shop to check out their adorable dresses and find the one I'm wearing in this pattern along others!!! I will link their shop in the comments!