Mane Highlights for 5-31-2013

Reflection of the Week: Left to Tell

This compelling book left me in tears of joy at its conclusion, in awe of the power of the human heart to love. The inspiring story of a woman's faith and courage throughout the most horrifying events and the strength to forgive...Continue

Read my full reflection here: http://lionofdesign.blogspot.com/p/about.html

Project Update: My Cup Overflows

My mom gave me the genius idea to use the slats of the shutter to hold tea bags!!!  I was trying to think of a use that went with the coffee/tea theme, and this just put the finishing touch on the project.  So if you liked or were interested in making this project, I wanted to share this novel idea :)
To learn how: http://lionofdesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-cup-overflows.html

Gallery Piece of the Week: Two Boys Swinging

This mosaic style effect gives an artistic "Klimt" feel to the photograph.  The texture adds an interesting distortion, drawing you eye to the colors rather than faces.

To see more works: http://lionofdesign.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html

Chic of the Week: It's All About Perspective

Good friends of ours went to Ireland for ten days and left their 17 month old in our care!  We were happy to help and while he is a sweet boy, that still made two boys UNDER the age of two...Continue

For more on Motherhood: http://lionofdesign.blogspot.com/p/household-chic.html

New Find, New Friend, New Trend: Cute Girls Hairstyles

Because I have long hair, I am always looking for fun new ways to style it.  The summer heat particularly calls for new ways to keep it up and back.  This website has great styles for all lengths, for both adults and children.

This French Twist Rope Braid is my new favorite summer braid for long hair!  It looks great and only takes a few minutes.

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Dynamic Quote: Stand Out

"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" 

-Dr. Seuss

He definitely stood out and paved a new path.  His imagination will be cherished in pages of silly children's books throughout generations.  His rhymes are so simple, but witty and true.  Dr. Seuss, there is no one "who is Youer than You."

I leave you with this until next week: Happy Consecration

Today, the feast day of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary,commemorates Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth; both with child.  I, among many will join in the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary, which St. Louis de Montfort so eloquently wrote.  Not all feel called to this devotion, and there is much confusion over it.  I have included a link for further explanation.

To Read More: http://totalconsecration.newevangelizers.com/consecration-explained/