These cowboy boots though! The color, the snake skin, the shaft height— I can't get enough! They have such great detailed stitching with the perfect riding heel. I will be wearing these beauties on the reg this fall and winter!

Also, I am loving my necklace I got from Harley and Maudes out of Choteau, Oklahoma! I met them at a junk fair here in Springfield and it was great meeting some Okie girls! These ladies are so awesome and they make gorgeous jewelry! You should definitely check them out here! Their jewelry would make great gifts this season!

Oh! I would like to give a shout out to Kacey Musgraves for the hairspiration today! Did you see her hair at the CMAs? It was incredible! I was loving the 70s middle part/80s bigness! I was a total fan!

At this moment I'm snuggled up on the couch eating chocolate chips and drinking a Dr. Pepper (my Grandad would not approve), watching football, and looking forward to the week to come! There are so many opportunities to love people. From the person at Walmart ringing you up, to your hair lady, to paying it forward at Starbucks! Sometimes we make our own opportunities to love. It doesn't always have to come to you. So think outside of the "me box" this week and show love to someone!

Plus, it's going to be cold cold this week. I'm talking not getting out of the 30s cold! I'm going to be wearing scarfs, coats, and boots all week! My iPhone also showed me a snowflake in the forecast! Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! :)

Lastly, I just want to tell you, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! Just in case no one has told you lately. You are loved and you are valuable. You are going to have an awesome week. You are strong and can do all things with Christ. When you except how powerful and awesome you are, you will be dangerous weapon for the Kingdom! Don't hold back, you got this!

live inspired,

Sarah Joy

So, a couple weeks ago I went to visit family in Shreveport, Louisiana and while we were there we took a quick trip down to Monroe, Louisiana to visit my all time favorite store, Duck and Dressing. It was so fun to finally get to see the store in person. The decor is gorgeous and the atmosphere's inspiration level is out of this world. From the original brick walls and wood floors to the subtle touch of swamp moss at the jewelry counter; it was everything this rustic chic girl is looking for. Rebecca Robertson knows the way to my heart!

This dress is one of the items I got while I was there. It's sleeveless, rustic red, flowy, and is great for summer or fall (probably even winter since here in Texas it doesn't really get THAT cold). This color is so great: it makes me think happy thoughts. I chose to wear it with ankle boots but I think it would go great with some pumps or even my Ariats!

In this world, it's important to be "somebody". We strive for the perfect title whether that be at the work place, home, church, even in our social groups. We exhaust ourselves emotionally, spiritually, and even physically to accomplish what we think we have to so we will matter. I've been thinking about this a lot lately because right now as I'm currently in transition with jobs. I find myself finding my worth in a title. I think less of myself because I'm not Sarah DeForest, CEO of Life and All Things Perfect, LLC. The Lord spoke to my heart and let me know that that kind of thinking is not of Him and it's not even close to how He sees me. My worth and identity is in Him and that's all I need. He is all I need. Lately I have been seeking after the title and the accomplishment more than seeking the creator and giver of the title. Without Him the titles and the accomplishments mean nothing. He cares about my relationship with Him more than what I accomplish for Him. Contentment comes from knowing that you need nothing else beside the Lord.

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33, NIV

love,
Sarah Joy

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