I know it’s still the end of January… but it’s already the end of January!! To be completely honest, I have been so, so excited about Springtime since the Fall. I bought my maternity Easter dress on sale in November… ha. Cam and I are planning our familiarization trip to Zagreb in March, then it’s Easter! and not long after is my due date!! and we’ll be finishing our language classes and getting ready to move. All Lord willing. So Spring feels like it is upon us and there are still friends and family we haven’t gotten to see yet and want more time with, and so much to be praying about.
This was my little doodle last night from my favorite quote right now, found in my devotional. I’ve been repeating it in my head since I first read it in December and it’s my inspiration for our little girl’s nursery once we get to Zagreb. It makes me think about how much the Lord loves us, that in all His beauty and splendor, He came to us humbly and in love, and will come again! The same way that good music lifts the soul to eternity, far past this present life and earth, beyond what words can describe, is how beautiful flowers lift mine. So sometimes during John’s naps, I make little arrangements like this one.
The roses were from the Carmel farmer’s market with the company of my little sidekick, and the poppies, sage and yarrow came from our yard.
Michaela says
My favorite roses ever…those peachy one 🙂 Dreaming of spring over here, girl! I'm so excited for everything you have coming up!
Amanda Marshall says
Thank you my sweet friend!! I LOVE david austin juliets too!!! too much!
Kristin Saling says
Absolutely beautiful! Love how you worked the market roses in with flowers and greenery from your garden – there's just something about that personal touch! Wishing you the best on your many things to look forward to!
Amanda Marshall says
Thank you so much Kristin 🙂
brittany says
i love your flower talents and your wisdoms!! so much!! really thankful for this tonight 🙂 and your doodle. ha!! you should sell those, beauty!!
Amanda Marshall says
haha thank you!! lets be honest, all of my doodles look like a kindergartener made them but thank you all the same sweet Britt!!
Katie Cook says
LOVE!!!!!! So pretty! And loved the quote…what devotional? Love ya! xoxo
Amanda Marshall says
its from luther's family devotions!
Mandy says
Hey Amanda! You guys are going to LOVE living in this area…tons of fun road trips, hiking, the sea, etc! Let me know if you're ever in Slovenia!
Amanda Marshall says
Oh I will!! I wish you had a blog… or do you?? Thank you – we are SO SO excited!!!
asouthernsilverlining says
Those are beautiful! Do you use any certain type of calligraphy pen for your writing?
Amanda Marshall says
Thank you! I go back and forth between both types of dip pens, pretending like I know what I'm doing though cleaaarly I have a lot of work to do with my teacher! 😉
Molly Denson says
I needed to see this color today! Come on, spring!
Amanda Marshall says
It's coming, it's coming!!!
Mary Grace M says
I love the flowers! And your calligraphy for that quote is gorgeous — I would love to buy one to hang in my room 🙂 you're so talented!
Amanda Marshall says
haha you are SO kind to me Mary Grace!!!!!!!
Caravan Sonnet says
LOVE the quote and you are so talented!! ABSOLUTELY beautiful! Love the calligraphy!! I remember that you said you were learning calligraphy! It looks GORGEOUS!! 🙂 You should write a post about how you learned lady!! 🙂
Hope you are having a WONDERFUL day!
🙂 Rebecca
Rammy Jones says
I needed an arrangement for a special day. The florist needed to get to a trade show in a half hour, but if I could make it in 15, my arrangement would be ready. It was ready, Floral Delivery was awesome, I'm sold.