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Today was one of those days I am so, so grateful that I can work every day from home. This weekend we went on vacation to Tennessee and each morning as soon as the curtains were up, this little dude was climbing on top of the air conditioning unit to see what new “monster trucks” had pulled into the parking lot of our hotel below. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yesterday afternoon, a fever popped up for him out of nowhere and today it got as high as 104. We spent the day snuggling on the couch, applying damp rags to his neck, giving him baths, and simply trying to keep him comfortable as his body fights off whatever it is. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was able to work for the few moments he rested, but when he was awake, I was able to be fully present. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At the @creativefounders Conference last week on the very first night, we talked about our definitions of success and what that looks like for everyone. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For me, success is having a job that allows me to be at home with my kids while providing for my family. So that every time they are sick, I can be there for them, and for all of the other moments mixed in between. When I was a schoolteacher, I always worried about needing to find a sub on the days I was sick, and knew that once I had kids, it would be an entirely different layer of worry. When we made the pros and cons list to me going full time as an entrepreneur all of those years ago, me being able to work from home and be home with our kids always won out more than any other reason on any list. . I realize that success looks different for every single person, but for me, today, although I hate it’s because my son was sick, was a day definitely considered our version of success for our family. 💕 Do you have something that you will always consider a success, that may not outwardly look like it’s that obvious but intrinsically, you think about quite a bit when it comes to what you do every day in your work as well?
On Wednesday, October 10th, Hurricane Michael made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, as a Category 4 Storm. This is one of the strongest hurricanes ever to reach the US, and the devastation that it caused was catastrophic. With the Society for Creative Founders being based about 2 hours west in Pensacola, Florida, and we want to do our part to help Florida to rebuild. The need is great, and with your help, we can work together to donate 100% of the net profits generated from this fundraiser to help immediately with those in need in Panama City, Mexico Beach, and surrounding areas. @creativefounders has partnered with Sarah Roberson of @theredheadedcamel, who created a design with so many loved cities in the state of Florida. For all details and to donate to the relief effort, head on up to our website at the link above! Please tag your friends below and share, share, share to help us spread the word 💕 #prayforthepanhandle #hurricanemichael
If you read yesterday's blog post on Grace and Serendipity, you may have seen that perhaps this poster was designed for me the entire time. And today, there's a new Instagram handle that popped up for you in your feed, and this brings in an entirely new set of emotions from me - from now on, you'll see posts from me here as @kristinwilsoncreative. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this feed, you'll continue to get to know *me* as a person - I'll be sharing a mix of personal thoughts, sneak peeks for @creativefounders, and of course, reminiscing about all things @graceandserendipity. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've set up a minimal mobile-designed website at the link above, where I'll be able to share direct links to items that are shared here in these posts ... you didn't think I was going to stop sharing here in these squares, did you? 💕 #toopeninganewdoor #creativefounders
Today is October 10, 2018. And 8 years ago today, on October 10, 2010, a dear friend of mine got married. I was "the friend who offered to coordinate the wedding day who had never done it before but figured she would give it a try", and at the conclusion of her wedding, I officially decided to start my journey as an entrepreneur, starting first as a wedding planner. However today, exactly eight years later, this date will now hold an entirely different memory. We have a really big announcement to share with you today .... please head to the blog to read what is too important for us to share entirely in an Instagram post. To each and every one of you, thank you for being so incredible for the last eight years. With a pure peace that I know only comes from Him as I hit publish on this blog post today, I can't wait to see how this new chapter begins. . #gsweddinglove #gsfaves #creativefoundersconference #creativefounders
For the last five days, I woke up to a view like this while hosting the @creativefounders conference. Each morning, I sat in this chair, sipped my coffee, watched the sun rise, listened to the waves, and soaked in everything around me. Although I loved being at that beach, having my kids come running into my arms this morning was a great way to start the day, and goodness gracious did I miss these mornings too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today we are watching Hurricane Michael which came out of nowhere, and more than anything, I am so, so glad at the last second that we moved the dates of the Fall #creativefoundersconference to the weekend we just had - that’s right, it was originally supposed to start tomorrow, but literally hours before we booked the house, we moved the dates up just one week, which turned out to be yet another divine intervention by the good Lord himself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This entire week was amazing - I had a serene peace over me that I know was only from Him, and tomorrow I’m sharing it all with you on the blog. It’s been quite a while since I shared my heart in this way with all of you, but I also know that with the way that this week went, I need to share with all of you what I experienced during these five days here. It’s some pretty powerful stuff, to say the least. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #gsfaves #creativefounders
Today, I'm heading out to the beach for the next few days to host the Fall Conference for @creativefounders. I am picking up @letteredgrace from the airport in just a bit (can't wait to hug your neck, sweet friend!!), followed by doing a bit of final prep (aka zigzagging all over town picking up goodies 🤣) in order to welcome these women to the house we're turning into our home tomorrow afternoon with open arms! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As far as Grace and Serendipity goes, I’ll be away from my inbox until Tuesday of next week, but I may just be sharing some peeks of what’s happening at the Conference in the days ahead right here in these squares, as well as over on @creativefounders too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's to an amazing next four days with the 26 women who are joining us for the #creativefoundersconference this year. Let the fun begin! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #gsfaves #myhappyplace #pensacolabeach
 
Today was one of those days I am so, so grateful that I can work every day from home. This weekend we went on vacation to Tennessee and each morning as soon as the curtains were up, this little dude was climbing on top of the air conditioning unit to see what new “monster trucks” had pulled into the parking lot of our hotel below. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yesterday afternoon, a fever popped up for him out of nowhere and today it got as high as 104. We spent the day snuggling on the couch, applying damp rags to his neck, giving him baths, and simply trying to keep him comfortable as his body fights off whatever it is. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was able to work for the few moments he rested, but when he was awake, I was able to be fully present. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At the @creativefounders Conference last week on the very first night, we talked about our definitions of success and what that looks like for everyone. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For me, success is having a job that allows me to be at home with my kids while providing for my family. So that every time they are sick, I can be there for them, and for all of the other moments mixed in between. When I was a schoolteacher, I always worried about needing to find a sub on the days I was sick, and knew that once I had kids, it would be an entirely different layer of worry. When we made the pros and cons list to me going full time as an entrepreneur all of those years ago, me being able to work from home and be home with our kids always won out more than any other reason on any list. . I realize that success looks different for every single person, but for me, today, although I hate it’s because my son was sick, was a day definitely considered our version of success for our family. 💕 Do you have something that you will always consider a success, that may not outwardly look like it’s that obvious but intrinsically, you think about quite a bit when it comes to what you do every day in your work as well?
On Wednesday, October 10th, Hurricane Michael made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, as a Category 4 Storm. This is one of the strongest hurricanes ever to reach the US, and the devastation that it caused was catastrophic. With the Society for Creative Founders being based about 2 hours west in Pensacola, Florida, and we want to do our part to help Florida to rebuild. The need is great, and with your help, we can work together to donate 100% of the net profits generated from this fundraiser to help immediately with those in need in Panama City, Mexico Beach, and surrounding areas. @creativefounders has partnered with Sarah Roberson of @theredheadedcamel, who created a design with so many loved cities in the state of Florida. For all details and to donate to the relief effort, head on up to our website at the link above! Please tag your friends below and share, share, share to help us spread the word 💕 #prayforthepanhandle #hurricanemichael
If you read yesterday's blog post on Grace and Serendipity, you may have seen that perhaps this poster was designed for me the entire time. And today, there's a new Instagram handle that popped up for you in your feed, and this brings in an entirely new set of emotions from me - from now on, you'll see posts from me here as @kristinwilsoncreative. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this feed, you'll continue to get to know *me* as a person - I'll be sharing a mix of personal thoughts, sneak peeks for @creativefounders, and of course, reminiscing about all things @graceandserendipity. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've set up a minimal mobile-designed website at the link above, where I'll be able to share direct links to items that are shared here in these posts ... you didn't think I was going to stop sharing here in these squares, did you? 💕 #toopeninganewdoor #creativefounders
Today is October 10, 2018. And 8 years ago today, on October 10, 2010, a dear friend of mine got married. I was "the friend who offered to coordinate the wedding day who had never done it before but figured she would give it a try", and at the conclusion of her wedding, I officially decided to start my journey as an entrepreneur, starting first as a wedding planner. However today, exactly eight years later, this date will now hold an entirely different memory. We have a really big announcement to share with you today .... please head to the blog to read what is too important for us to share entirely in an Instagram post. To each and every one of you, thank you for being so incredible for the last eight years. With a pure peace that I know only comes from Him as I hit publish on this blog post today, I can't wait to see how this new chapter begins. . #gsweddinglove #gsfaves #creativefoundersconference #creativefounders
For the last five days, I woke up to a view like this while hosting the @creativefounders conference. Each morning, I sat in this chair, sipped my coffee, watched the sun rise, listened to the waves, and soaked in everything around me. Although I loved being at that beach, having my kids come running into my arms this morning was a great way to start the day, and goodness gracious did I miss these mornings too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today we are watching Hurricane Michael which came out of nowhere, and more than anything, I am so, so glad at the last second that we moved the dates of the Fall #creativefoundersconference to the weekend we just had - that’s right, it was originally supposed to start tomorrow, but literally hours before we booked the house, we moved the dates up just one week, which turned out to be yet another divine intervention by the good Lord himself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This entire week was amazing - I had a serene peace over me that I know was only from Him, and tomorrow I’m sharing it all with you on the blog. It’s been quite a while since I shared my heart in this way with all of you, but I also know that with the way that this week went, I need to share with all of you what I experienced during these five days here. It’s some pretty powerful stuff, to say the least. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #gsfaves #creativefounders
Today, I'm heading out to the beach for the next few days to host the Fall Conference for @creativefounders. I am picking up @letteredgrace from the airport in just a bit (can't wait to hug your neck, sweet friend!!), followed by doing a bit of final prep (aka zigzagging all over town picking up goodies 🤣) in order to welcome these women to the house we're turning into our home tomorrow afternoon with open arms! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As far as Grace and Serendipity goes, I’ll be away from my inbox until Tuesday of next week, but I may just be sharing some peeks of what’s happening at the Conference in the days ahead right here in these squares, as well as over on @creativefounders too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's to an amazing next four days with the 26 women who are joining us for the #creativefoundersconference this year. Let the fun begin! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #gsfaves #myhappyplace #pensacolabeach
When it comes time to deliver the day-of items to my couples, these three additional pieces added to every collection still make my heart smile, every single time. Inside of the box are two complete suites for their wedding photographer (this one is coming to you, @aislinnkate!) along with a loved pair of letterpressed cards if the bride and groom want to write sweet love notes to each other to give each other prior to their wedding ceremony beginning. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With only a few more weeks until their wedding day, I can't wait to share the collection that's tucked lovingly into this box with all of you, it's definitely one that was a joy to create! #gsweddinglove
True story: my favorite coffee mug is pretty much as big as my head. I can’t fit everything into the “traditional” 10oz mugs so we don’t have any of them ... tell me I’m not alone! 😂 I missed #nationalcoffeeday this past weekend but you better bet I’m not going to let this one just slide by without mentioning it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My favorite Starbucks splurge is a Venti White Chocolate Mocha, with soy, hot always (always!). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ However, on the daily? Keurig coffee all day every day. Vanilla with a healthy splash of Hazelnut creamer swirled in, and two ice cubes added right after brewing in so I can drink it right away. Perhaps I’m strange but oh well, that’s the morning routine! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re a coffee drinker, what’s your favorite combination?? I know we’ve all got our favorites, share yours with me! #gsfaves