over again.

i need a fresh start.
 all over again.

confession session {period piece.}

i am convinced i was born in the wrong era.

{although, advanced medicine + cleanliness is a nice modern day luxury.}

but everything about period piece books + movies is just so lovely::

lacy ballgowns. eloquent speech. decadent food. handwritten letters. powder rooms + parlors. chivalry + courtship. cobblestone streets + vine-covered cottages.

you can check out more here on my “period piece” pinterest board.

the only.

everything of this world is a temporary happiness.

you can’t take your house.clothes.college degree.fancy lifestyle. with you.

it will leave you feeling empty-handed.

unfulfilled.

the only One who can truly satisfy the human heart is the One who made it.

{true joy is found in Him.}

{a list of} thinkings.

{yeah} i'm that girl.

i love to help things grow.

bud + sprout.

bloom + flourish.

unfold into new life.

{& i secretly wish for my own greenhouse someday.}

 yeah, i’m that girl.

spring {in every shape + size}

spring brings renewal in many forms::

the breeze blowing through my window,

igniting my imagination.

& the hope//preparation for summer adventures.

sipping on cold starbucks drinks once again,

while continually reminding myself that i need to maintain my florida tan.

planting flowers//herbs//veggies in every.single.pot in own.

{the patio is looking rather lush…

& it makes me giddy.}

 sarahjobell

::explore.

“cherish your solitude. take trains by yourself to places you have never been. sleep out alone under the stars. learn how to drive a stick shift. go so far away that you stop being afraid of not coming back. say no when you don’t want to do something. say yes if your instincts are strong. even if everyone around you disagrees. decide whether you want to be liked or admired. decide if fitting in is more important than finding out what you’re doing here.”

{my} crafty corner.

i love random, creative days.

{while listening to this::}

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

the wild {open}

all good things are wild + free.

{please don't steal that away.

from anyone.}

ventures + endeavors

hello, october.

changes will be coming... {well, we all know the obvious ones}.

but there is some exciting news coming!

maybe some blog re-vamps.

maybe some new hobbies//crafty things to tell about.

it's all fun + new, & i get to share it with you!

yay, for new endeavors!

sarahbell

confession session:: {momentary ramblings}

i am::

the girl that still gets giddy about taylor swift concerts. to the point where i think bright yellow nailpolish would be totally appropriate for tonight's attire. & it's not summer anymore. oh well.

the girl that cries when i even think about one of my kids {ahem, kitties} getting hurt or sick.

the girl that melts over handwritten notes my husband leaves in my lunchbox.

the girl that would rather listen to musical scores and compositions than lyrics ringing in my ears any day.

the girl that considers dr. pepper/bread/pasta her "chocolate."

but that's just me,

sarahbell

beautiful shades + strategies

pretty awesome how You strategically place each cloud in the sky.

making a perfect formation.

or create the ocean to be the most crisp shade of turquoise.

i'm awestruck.

how a heart like mine can be so blessed...

i'll never know why.

but i love You for every hardship that led up to it,

sarahbell

just a minute/ {the sorry excuse edition}

hello my dear followers + friends,

didn't want you lovelies to think i abandoned you.

can't promise i will be writing too much this month,

but it's a bloggy break well deserved + needed.

so i'll keep it simple for ya::

just got hitched. {!!!}

am now exhausted from all the stress.

spent four wonderful days on the plaza in kc with my husband.

spent the last two days flying/traveling.

am now sitting in a chair with the island breeze of belize blowing through the window.

life is good.

God is great.

& i am so incredibly blessed.

sarahbell

{apparently my new nickname because "jo" was some of my maiden name. & let's face it:: asbell is SO much better}.

light + night

every road is a ray of light

it goes on, time only can lead you on

still, it's such a beautiful night.

oh love, don't let me go

won't you take me where the street lights glow?