10 Blogs That Inspire Me {Day 19}

**There are so many more--but I could only pick 10!

1. Under The Sycamore
This Mom of 4 young kids does AWESOME do-it-yourself crafty things. I always read & think...I could do that. I love her style too. Oh & her photography is awesome!

2. A Blissful Heart
This is another adoptive Mom from our Ethiopia program. I have never met her, but I feel like I know her. She is completely honest about what it's like to mother adopted kids. I have learned so much from her--her wisdom & authenticity are such gifts.

3. Black Flipflops Designs
This is my friend Virginia's blog. She is the Mom of 4 kids 5 and under, a wife, and an AMAZINGLY talented scrapbooker. Her art is amazing & she is so down to earth. She always has cool websites to check out too--like this one: www.rollip.com Trust me--you'll want to check it out :)

4. The Estrangeiros
These are our good friends from seminary who are now missionaries in Portugal. They are so real & down to earth about what it's like to live and serve God in another country. I love to hear the stories of what God is doing in their country, and how they are falling more in love with the people there. Oh, and they are about the cutest family you will ever see!

5. Mary Beth Chapman
MaryBeth is the wife of Steven Curtis Chapman. Her writings about her grief over losing their daughter Maria are so touching, life-giving, encouraging, real, hard, raw and inspiring. She is a fellow adoptive Mom who has changed the landscape of adoption in our churches. She is an amazing woman!

6. Little Green Notebook
This is an interior designer that I follow. Don't even remember how I ever landed on her blog. Some of her designs are not my style, but I LOVE how she repurposes and recreates furniture. It is so fun to see her before & after pictures--complete with tutorials. Her work always makes me want to makeover my whole house!

7. The Pioneer Woman
If you're not reading The Pioneer Woman you are seriously missing out! She is so funny, so down to earth & so useful in so many ways! I especially love her cooking & photography blogs. You've probably already been reading her for years, like I have, but just in case there is anyone out there who isn't--run to her blog now!

8. The Sunshine Chronicles
This is my friend Debra. Although we've never met in real life, I feel like she is my friend! We have several mutual friends, and Matt has spent some time with her & her husband. Her style is amazing, her photography challenges are so fun to see, her kids are world-changers, her writing style is so genuine. Such a great blog!

9. Nesting Place
Another blog you're probably already reading, but I would hate for you to miss out on! Her motto is: It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. She is a home decorator/organization guru, furniture recreator, etc. Right now she is doing 31 days to a less messy nest. Very cool & very do-able. Check her out!

10. Lisa Leonard Designs
The coolest jewelry you'll ever see! Lisa is one of those bloggers who you feel like you personally know (along with the other thousand ladies who are reading her blog :) Her jewelry is hand-stamped & can be personalized. So beautiful. She is the Mommy of 2 boys--one with a disability. Her jewelry business is how she is able to be more present for her family. Her blog is so sincere & her style is so fresh. Love it!