TWO ELLIE
ABOUT PAULA
LET'S TALK

TWO ELLIE

est. 2008

TWO ELLIE
ABOUT PAULA
LET'S TALK

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July 17, 2011

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I AM A WIFE, MOTHER, WANNABE WRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER AND MOST IMPORTANTLY A LOVER OF CHRIST. THIS IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND MY JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE.

Talking money and budgets on Two Ellie. Faux pas? Maybe, but I sure do wish someone would have taught me to be wise with a paycheck when I hit adulthood. Being real with ourselves allowed us to set realistic goals and work towards dreams with a few hiccups in between. This post isn't for everyone, but may benefit someone you know. #livingwithintention2019
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#maydesigns #budgeting #dreamingbig #daveramsey #planningahead

For little Kellen's fifth grade finale they requested a photo from kindergarten and this led me down the rabbit hole of images of the past. This one stood out greatly as I can recall a friend lent us their lake house during a season when we could not afford a vacation. The kids laughs were thick and they had yet to learn any of the hardness that comes along with this world. They were pint size and yet I recall feeling like they were so big. During the exhausting battles that having young ones can bring I can can recall not savoring all the moments, but this trip I did. My greatest hope as the kiddos grow is that I don't forget to savor the moments I have left. The sweet ones and the battles. #livingwithintention2019
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#lakemartin #tbt #throwbackthursday #savoringthemoment #countingmyblessings #thankful

Ever have something come along at the perfect time and shift your thinking for the better? In 2014 that happened for me in the most tiny perfect form of Mari Kondo. Her book changed the way I viewed our home and gave me freedom. We have moved twice since then I feel I have a better grasp on her methods each time. After seeing her new netflix show I thought it might be helpful to hear the perspective of someone who has done it for years. That so called fad became our way of life, more on Two Ellie. #livingwithintention2019
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#TUWMK #netflix #mariekondo #tidyingup #konmarimethod #konmari #thelifechangingmagicoftidyingup #lessismore #sparkjoy #lifestyle #organizedlife #homedecor #instahome#homesweethome #howyouhome #interiordesign

This window situation is what sold us on this house a few years ago. I always wanted to live in a treehouse and this makes me feel pretty close to it. This room hosts game days, quiet family movie nights, and all the laughs from our favorite people. Any area in your home that you deem your favorite? #livingwithintention2019
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#midcentrymodern #hometour #sodomino #westelm #myrowedesign #homestyling #homedecor #interiorinspiration

Ordering my steps has been as issue for me since I was in grade school. Queen of procrastination, waiting till the time "feels" right, and dreaming big without follow through. I often wonder where the time went and this year I am putting intentions to paper. I have synced the whole families schedule and am trying to develop a habit of ordering my steps. More practical steps on todays Two Ellie post. I would love to know do you have a favorite way or product that helps keep your own steps ordered? Tag #livingwithintention2019 in your own post. .
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#planner #beingintentional #organize
#ontothepaper #outofthebrain #appointedco #coziapp

This boy may have taught me the most this past year. He taught me I have an inner strength that can knock down a building if need be. He taught me to pray like my, well his, life depended on it. He taught me to live only on faith. He taught me to ask for help and accept an offered hand. He taught me to move forward even when the weight was heavy. He taught me about all the things that really matter on this earth and all the things that don't. He showed me healing is very much real. He taught me that laughter and joy can come in the heartache. He taught me all the things God wanted me to see all along. For him I am thankful. I would be honored to hear about what life change opened your eyes to an inner truth. Tag #livingwithintention2019 in your own post
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#miraclesdoexist #pray #faith #trust #praise #healing

This young lady made me a mother. Motherhood was not what I thought I ever wanted, then I met the Mr and I could see myself as one, then the Dr's told me it would be very difficult and may not happen at all in the way I had hoped. Then a mere few months into marriage and I got pregnant with this one. I was sick everyday, in the hospital many times, and would not change it for the world. She is my miracle and has been since conception. She lives with fierce faith, a smile that can light up a room, and a spirit that brings peace. I am thankful for this girl. Anybody in your life change you in a way you didn't know you needed? Tag #livingwithintention2019 in your own post .
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#motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #documentlife #daughter #feircefaith #raisingkidswithfaith

Today I am talking about dreams on Two Ellie. The ones that seem too big and maybe too late to start. Today I am thankful for a God that let's us know it's never too late and allows us enough grace to stumble and start again. So in my last year of 30's I am dreaming bigger than ever before. I would love to hear what dreams you are thankful for. Tag #livingwithintention2019 in your own post
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#dreambig #mindset #abundance #storyteller #takingaction #buildingabuisness #faith #godisgood #letsgo

First official post of #livingwithintention2019 could not be dedicated to anyone, but this man. He is my rock. He loves me through my crazy, my wins, and my trials. He is my greatest friend even during those moments when we struggle. Marriage is beautiful and hard. It can bring out my best and my worst. We married young and have figured out how to adult together, how to be parents together, how to be teammates. This man I am thankful for. Have anyone you need to let know you are thankful for them? Tag #livingwithintention2019 in your own post .
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#beating50percent #marriage #sayingidoeveryday #grateful

I have a love/hate relationship with Instagram. It's such a beautiful space, but for me it can quickly move into an unhealthy one. Last month I started taking action on breaking the habit. This month I'm putting into motion a way to reintroduce it into my life in a healthy way. My goal is simple, no more mindless scrolling, but getting back to a place of community. You can read more about it on Two Ellie. For the month of January I am going to post with intention, by taking every week day to post something that I am thankful for. I would love for you to join me by using #livingwithintention2019. Can't wait to see what January has in store!

Our new obsession 🖤

We are officially foster fails and now have a forever kitten love 🖤
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#kittensofinstagram #gbhs #adoptdontshop #fosterfail

This was one year ago today. This was the day my boy first started getting sick and changed our lives. This image still makes my throat grow right and sends floods of emotions. Today though we celebrate his healing and the healing that is to continue to come, our family being closer than ever, and friends who really loved us beyond measure. I am also grateful to you all. Those who sent well wishes and especially those that sent prayers in which we hold dear. Now we are ready for 2019 and whatever it may bring, but if we could choose I hope it brings less of 2018 with it.

Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year from our crew! See you all in 2019 🖤

Wrote my last post for 2018 on Two Ellie. It’s not as jolly as I hoped, but I pray it brings hope to those who may need it this season. Sometimes life is full of the unexpected and is just plain hard. I just want you to know I feel you 🖤

Happy Birthday @kellencoldiron 🖤 We love you more than worlds can express. You truly make our lives better.

Couldn’t say it any better 🎄 #Repost @kellencoldiron with @get_repost
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Another semester in the books! Love this wild and wonderful third semester HC squad.

Colonial Day at school 💙

This may just be a laundry closet to some, but for me it’s much more. It was a labor of love from the Mr and a dear friend. It was years of waiting for this vision to come to life. It is a space that makes our home function even better for us. This space is a gift. More details on Two Ellie.
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#laundrycloset #grateful #itsthelittlethings #serenaandlily #pocketofmyhome #midcenturymodern #lifestyleblogger #interiorsblog

ARCHIVE TWO ELLIE

CATEGORIES

A HEALTHY HOME
CASACOLDIRON
CHRISTMAS GUIDE 2014
COLDIRONSGOMODERN
CREATING HOME
CURRENTLY
DIY
FAMILY EDITION
GOING DEEPER SERIES
GOOD READS
HEALTHY BEAUTY
HEALTHY LIVING
HOME DEPOT CHALLENGE
HOME SWEET LEEDS
HOME TOUR
IN THE KITCHEN
INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY
LINK LOVE
LIVING WITH INTENTION
MY UNIFORM
OUTDOOR LIVING
PARENTING
PHOTOGRAPHY
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
READER QUESTIONS
THREE THINGS
WE TRAVEL
WORDS
WORDS ON FAITH
WORDS ON PARENTING

OUR OLD HOME

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