wednesday wishlist :: recent etsy faves.

It's been forevs since I've done a Wednesday wishlist! I don't think I'm comfortable with the idea of posting one every week anymore because I don't know about you guys, but when I'm constantly seeing {or posting} pretty things on blogs, my tendency is to be constantly in want. And it's not good to be in constant want... it's depleting. I'm working on being content with what I have (which is so much) and this spending freeze I'm in right now has been helping with that.. it's been good for my soul, even empowering. I'm striving to admire/draw inspiration from the pretty things I see on the interwebs, rather than lust after them. Which is just what I've managed to do from these seriously drool-worthy things on Etsy that I've spotted lately. They are simply too pretty not too share. And major plus - they are all affordable! And you'll be supporting an independent artist, rather than a faceless corporation, which is a beautiful thing. 

If you're in a spending freeze like me, I hope that you can draw inspiration from these pretties too. And if you're wondering what to get me for my birthday (two weeks from today :o), you've come to the right place. Just kidding (well, except for a select few of you ;))

turban headband | mint tote bag | linen pillow cover | julia child quote illustration {how had i not heard this quote before?!}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

crochet earrings | yellow flower scripture print | kitchen towel

foldover clutch in blue & white ikat | foldover clutch in vintage floral {LOVE}

Do any of you struggle with lusting after things (my major weakness is clothes)/comparing what you have to what others have? How do you combat it?

weekend in instagrams + contentment

don't these photos just scream summer? they make me happy. these are all related to my new favorite place, to which i am already looking forward to going back to this saturday -- Eastern Market in Detroit. 

1 | beautiful flats being sold for dirt cheap 2 | a gorgeous bouquet my friend picked up. sadly, i had already ran out of cash at that point. maybe this weekend! 3 | a beautiful little succulent i picked up for only $1.25!! they had such a beautiful selection.. and a large pot of them for $7! i couldn't believe it, it was gorgeous. 4 | caprese salad i made upon my return with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and a garlic & herb olive oil dressing, all from the market!! 

i'm finding that my grocery list is dwindling thanks to this wonderful place. this weekend, i hope to pick up some fresh meat too. it feels so.good. to be supporting local farmers and businesses and getting the freshest produce possible (until my little garden starts growing edible things!). it aligns so perfectly with my new healthy ways, which i will be sharing more about soon. 

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hope you are all having a great start to the week! mine started off rough (as those who follow me on twitter may know), but thanks to your prayers, encouragement from my hubby and parents, and some time reflecting and talking to the One who gave me life, i am feeling 110% better. i am reminded that God is always in control (how do i so often forget his faithfulness) and that my contentment should never be controlled by my circumstances (i.e. finances in this case), but in my identity in Christ. can i get an amen?