TWO ELLIE
ABOUT PAULA
LET'S TALK

TWO ELLIE

est. 2008

TWO ELLIE
ABOUT PAULA
LET'S TALK

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September 18, 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.

Gearing up for a big weekend cookout with my whole fam. Celebrating three of the summer birthdays including my little lady, one of my sisters, and my sweet papa. Kellen will do the grilling and I will be fully in charge of opening the chip bags 😉
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#cookout #birthday #kamadojoe #celebration #familylife #familytime #familia

It took 2 1/2 years, but we finally finished little Kellen's room. Although I helped he was the one at the helm of the design ship. Sharing more on the blog. .
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#coldironsgomodern #targetdoesitagain #midcentrymodern #interiors #homedesign #teenroom #roomandboard

Excuse my computer working cozy attire, but this face 🖤
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#fostertoadopt #fosterkittens #kittens #socute

Almost 10 years ago I started blogging and during that time my main goal was how to create a home on a budget. All though our budget has expanded since then my heart remains true to living within ones means. I operate in highs and lows. I went back to my roots on Two Ellie and shared how to create a home with that in mind. My focus is rugs and I am sharing sourcing, the places I shop and my heart behind it all. .
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#coldironsgomodern #interordesign #ruglove #homedecor #homedesign #homestyle #interiorstyling #interiors

Getting our #serveday2018 on. Praying days like this dwell deep into our souls and act as a constant reminder to always act in love. .
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#serveday2018 #churchofthehighlands #love #serve #actofkindness #actoflove

Spent most my adolescence in a suburb of Boston and last night was the first time I got to experience a Red Sox game and it could not have been any more special. Thankful for this man making all my childhood dreams come true. .
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#boston #redsox #bucketlist #travel #beating50percent #countingmyblessings #fenway

Had such a great day exploring Boston with the Mr that I forgot to take pictures. We walked for miles, met many a Lyft drivers, ate in little Italy, and road a boat. Now we are picking up pizza (GF for me) and going to enjoy a movie and this view from our @airbnb loft. The only down side it the kiddos have yet to text me back once. Must mean they are having a blast back home so it’s not all bad. .
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#boston #airbnb #travel #anniversary #glutenfree

14 years of marriage with this one and he’s still my favorite ❤️
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#beating50percent #marriage #hesthebest #fourteen

Taking a quick trip to Boston for our anniversary. Any musts?
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Also am I the only one who has to leave the house tip top shape before leaving? You know, just incase anything happens and my mom has to clean out the house 🤷🏻‍♀️

With the Hillsong Conference coming up I am becoming overly nostalgic of the time I had the honor of going. It truly changed me. I was quickly sinking in the mentality of needing to keep up yet never being enough. During that conference I heard a whisper from the Lord that I am who I was created to be. That simple truth sank in and although I sometimes forget I can still go back to that moment and remember I am enough. We all are. Have a moment in time that changed your mind set and set you free? Would love to hear. .
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#hillsongconference #Australia #iamenough #faith #wordsonfaith
#youarenotalone #womenonamission
#liveauthentic #shereadstruth #thatsdarling #braids

This home will forever be one of my favorites. The gifted @katrinaporterdesigns completely breathed new life into the soul of this home, the homeowner became a friend, and I had the honor of having a small part in its completion. This home is not only a place to live, but a place to retreat. It exudes peace like no other. .
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#katrinaporterdesign #slatebarganierbuilding #interiordesign
#interiorstyling #interiors #homephotography #modernmeetstraditional

Signing off for tomorrows holiday! Telling you all in hopes that this little confession will keep me off my phone and in turn be present with my loves. I hope everyone has a lovely day spending time with friends and family especially since so many aren’t able to do the same. Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸
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#fourthofjuly #midcentrymodern #coldironsgomodern #vscocam #grateful #bepresent #thankful #vscodaily #beherenow #gratitude #mindfulness #beintentional #beinthemoment

I've waited two years for the most perfect chair for this spot in our living room. The wait was well worth it. Purchased from my favorite local shop, @barnettfurniture, that provides quality even on a budget. More details on the blog. {photo by Kellen Jr | age 11}
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#notanAD #seriouslyjustlovethem #barnettfurniture #rowefurniture
#coldironsgomodern #homedesign
#instahome #interiorstyling #cryptonfabric

Putting myself in here for a time out. I lost my cool with the kiddos. It’s rare that I do so when I do it all crumbles. Sometimes being a parent is hard. Sometimes cleaning the same wrappers off the floor time and time again can be hard. Sometimes asking a simple question and getting what we deem “the look” back for the 100th time can be hard. Sometimes the small things lead to feeling not of value in the home and that is what is really hard. All those feelings though I know are not true, they are my own fears that dwell within and sometimes are believed. They became compounded and boiled over. Today I needed grace and the kiddos extended it. Now the hard part is extending that same grace to myself so I will sit in here till I can breath deep again.
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But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9

I tend to shoot homes a bit differently. It's just me and my camera and I get lost in my viewfinder as the homes story unfolds. It's less about perfection and more about telling the narrative of a home. I know this does not work for everyone, but it's what makes my soul sing. Grateful to those who allow me to do what I love. .
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#janewaredesign #slatebarganierbuilding #newconstructiondonewell #interiordesign
#interiorstyling #interiors #homephotography #kitchendesign

Been taking them to the @mcwanescience center since they were tots. Love that he still enjoys it all these years later. Plus it keeps us out of this crazy Alabama heat 🔥
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#birminghamalabama #mcwanecenter #instagrambham #localfun

Three homes ago and this one still holds the most memories. It's where the kiddos were still in cribs, it's where I found my love of writing in blogging, it's where my love of home design flourished. It's also where my green thumb grew and then was left behind apparently. .
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#gardendesign
#gardeninspiration #gardenlife

Some moments are oh so good you can’t help but highlight them again. Being part of the #inmynoha shoot with brilliant bag designer @noha_nadler, stylists @toniatrotter and photographer @gigaram was one of those. These women inspire and rock it daily. Was grateful for the opportunity to be part of their creative genius. 🖤
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#nohanadler #womenbosses #birmingham #inspired

I have had the honor of capturing quite a few homes over the years and I have come to realize many of my favorites are the ones that look well lived in and appear to be ready to host a simple meal for many. I am sure those are the ones that catch my eye most as I hope my own home reflects the same warm feelings even if mine is much more simple.
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#dreamkitchen #slatebarganierbuilding #newconstructiondonewell #interiordesign #interiors #homephotography #interiorstyling

Back home from the beach and ready to go back! #watersound #30A #coldironstravel

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