the joy {in my heart}

this peppermint winter is so sugar sweet.

i don’t need to taste to Believe.

{until} the whole world hears.

wise men still seek Him.

{perhaps “TeBOWing” is something too many have forgotten}

*heard this from a friend on facebook. & loved it.*

{let the world} rejoice

it falls on us once a year

like it came on a midnight clear.

lazy {yet, lovely} sundays

i’m loving today because… it’s sunday sweatpants! & i’m super excited about christmas-ing… especially with instagram.

red dress success.

christmas came early this year

legit keys found at hobby lobby. love.

{a rather delightful} tuesday

today has just been so surprisingly wonderful.

#1 someone discovered “the lucky one” preview + i absolutely swooned while watching it {after trying to hunt it down two weeks ago.}

#2 i have ultimately decided i need “the help” dvd for Christmas {which came out today.}

#3 dia frampton’s album came out today + i just so happened upon the blue sky project’s music yesterday from these old {but still, wonderfully magical} Clorox commericals. i. am. giddy.

#4 a friend was talking about no-bake cookies… therefore I ran out to pick up sticks of margarine + cocoa this morning.

#5 my red dress from kohl’s arrives today. yippee! finally…

i hope you all are enjoying lovely, christmas-y things as much as i am!

sarahbell

love is {fearless+ endless}

i already know i will being seeing this on valentine’s day:: 

i cry when i watch this.

every.

single.

time.

sarahbell

{little} notes

yes! i changed my blog name FINALLY.

i've been tossing around some ideas in my noggin for awhile now + this title just fit.

perfectly.

you see, every now + then my husband leaves these cute little folded up notes in my lunchbox that i discover not long after opening my lunch. & it just helps me to get through the day when i read, i'm sorry, or  i love you, or  i can't wait to see you.

so, this just stuck with me.

sarahbell

{with} gratitude

have a grateful heart.

everyday.

today, i'm thankful for these little boogers::

sarahbell

collect + consider {miracles}

"she would consider each day a miracle- which indeed it is, when you consider the number of unexpected things that could happen in each second of our fragile existences."

-paolo coelho

when i consider the miracles God has sent my way, i see blessings.

gifts such as a cozy two-bedroom apartment,

a job with benefits,

+ even having my health.

common things that are denied by many.

it makes me think,

sarahbell

+ be thankful

be silly. be honest. be kind.

- r.w. emerson

scars + broken bones

maybe we can rip off the bandage

maybe you will see it for what it is.

maybe we can burn down this building

holding you in.

i can't help it, i love the broken ones.

darkest {before the dawn}

midnight showing of breaking dawn tomorrow.

after a 12 hour shift.

means lots of coffee...

i'm gonna be wired,

sarahbell

thankful {for all little things}

i think one of the best moments is when you find joy in little things during the day.

& i realized i'm so thankful for them!

{i'm sure i'm not the only one out there who gets giddy over something that is seemingly simple.}

::all 3 of my cat clan cuddling with me on the couch

::getting creative with nail color combinations + fancy designs

::free stuff at ulta?! sure!

::lighting every candle i own in the living room

::picking up a book i abandoned months ago, only to discover how much i dearly miss reading for endless hours.

just to name a few,

sarahbell

thankful {for every break in my heart}

can i just say it is such a comfort knowing i got the best catch ever?

seriously.

my husband is my perfect fit.

& i'm thankful for every bridge burned + broken heart it took to get here.

::for every guy that said, "i just want to be friends" or "we can still be friends."

::or told me i didn't open up enough to them.

:: or just plain wanted me to be something i wasn't.

& you know what? i didn't. give. in. during the aftermath, i didn't turn around + look in the rearview mirror & try to give it another shot. i didn't even attempt to keep their friendship {i think that is a dangerous game to play with someone anyways.} & even though i may regret some words i said, every action i took was the right one. i fought for my own strength + finally got enough guts to refuse to date anyone for 2 years.

sometimes, it makes me sad when girls + even grown women settle for less than they deserve. they throw away any personal preference or identifier they have to be what their boyfriend wants. my gosh! i wish they knew the confidence they can have in knowing the freedom singleness has! or that they have the power to tell a guy, "no." & let me tell you, when you discover intuition... it's pretty life-changing.

so today i'm thankful for the boy that i share a mailbox with.

the same boy that cuddles with my cats as much as i do,

that gets up at 5 am just to drive me to work,

that sits through endless afternoons of chick flicks,

& still lets me keep pink blankets + heart-shaped pillows on the couch.

i love you forever + always britton,

sarahbell

{i'm not} alone.

because real girls + true taylor swift fans LOVE cats::

truth be told i'm a cat lady too,

sarahbell

adventure {is out there!}

sometimes.

i really do feel like

i'm an explorer of the world.

or at least of this nation.

{that's what i'm striving for.}

diy {your heart out}

so many diy projects... so little time.

by the way, i discovered all these through pinterest::

because elbow pads are back in style,

everyone enjoys a good snowglobe,

bright colors are pretty,

& my. gosh. i love moccasins.

sarahbell

the holidays {are upon us}

oh. my. october just flew by.

& now as i embrace my lovely vacation time,

i can look forward to even more holidays +

vacationing in the coming months ahead.

& let me tell you::

nothing compares to the holidays in kansas city.

yippie skippie!

bundle up lovelies,

sarahbell

crunchy leaves + windy days

happy halloween, lovelies.

{p.s. i love the chilly air lately.}

just for kicks + giggles

for anyone who needs a good laugh today::

& yes, this is on my pinterest.

thought you could use a smile,

sarahbell

promise me {my love}

just past the circumstance

the first light, a second chance

no child could ever dance the way you do, oh

tear down the prison walls

don't start the curtain call

your chains will never fall until you do.

{can't stop listening to needtobreathe these days}.