How to tie a scarf: 25 ways

I adore scarfs. I want to try all of these ways:

This video made my day

A co-worker sent this video to me this morning. It made my day. Hope you enjoy!

Journal hunt

It is a good time of year right now. The grass is turning green, tulips are popping up left and right, I can go outside more, David and I can grill out, and (drum roll please) it is time to buy a new journal! I adore journals. It think they are amazing. I wish I could have thousands of them, however, I just try to have one journal and write in it until I fill it up and then buy a new one. I am finally coming to the end of my current journal. So I am on a hunt to find the perfect journal. Exciting :)

Here is my visual list of requirements for a journal:

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All this being said, do you have any ideas for me? Where do you buy your journals? Any places you would recommend? Leave a comment, and let me know!

Happy Valentines Day

(I don't have a very good source. Sorry for the person who took this photo, I wish I could link it better)

A "Swift" style inspiration

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Little tid bits of my weekend

These photos were taken with my new iPhone 4S. We spent the weekend in Des Moines. Here are a few interesting photos taken this weekend:

Kinda boring, I just missed blogging so this is what I posted. Also, notice me wearing polka dots! I hear they are "in" this year. Check out it here. 
XOXO,
Simply Judy Bligh

2 years married :)

XOXO,
Simply Judy Bligh

Saying a slow good bye to summer

I have had a great summer. I am going to miss it. I love summer. Here is a photo of a summer memory. Me and Blackey on the deck one hot summer night. 

Things I LOVE about this photo:
-Blackey's face (he is looking at the camera)
-How the picture got cropped. I wasn't trying for the grass on the side, but it was a perfect place to fit text. Couldn't help it.
-My grandmother's silver necklance
-The blurriness of the photo, captures the "in the moment cell phone photo" feel.
XOXO,
Simply Judy Bligh

My little sister's 19th birthday

Today is May 4th, that means:

We had a great birthday weekend last weekend for Justine in Des Moines. We ate a lot, hung out with family, and watched movies. So fun.
I love you little sister...hope you have a great day!
*I will post "Creative Wednesday" tomorrow. It has to do with what I got Justine for her birthday present. 
XOXO,
Simply Judy Bligh

The royal wedding dress

I loved Kate's dress. Elegant, simple, modern, classic, and fit like a royal glove. My favorite part of the dress was the placement of the skirt. It hit her waist/hips perfectly. My next favorite part of the dress was the neck line. It set-off/framed her glowing face. I am not a big fan of lace, but this was done so subtly and elegantly that I love lace now. I don’t really like long trains, but for a royal wedding it is dramatic and a must.
Sigh…beauty at its finest:



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XOXO,
Simply Judy Bligh

A little culture during The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

I saw this interview with Jay Leno and was so encouraged. I love classical music. It is really a part of who I am. Sometimes I forget how much I love it. When I saw this conductor, Gustavo Dudamel, on Jay...I just had to share. I was so proud that he interviewed classical music conductor. What a delight :)



Feel more cultured now?!? lol. Hope you enjoyed!
XOXOX,
Simply Judy Bligh

A heart to heart....with words

I am writing a post. No graphics for this post, just words. I am feeling like I need to say 2 things. 

First, God has always provided for me. Financially, spiritually, and in every way shape and form. I thank him everyday for the jobs he has provided for me these past 6 months. Granted, they are random, taxing, and I worked ALL the time, and these things made my life the hardest it has ever been. All this to say, I am a firm and faithful believer in God's perfect and beautiful plan for my life. I know he had me at these jobs for a reason. Working at the coffee shop (Cup O Joy) and as a server (at Outback Steakhouse) was not easy. I am so thankful for the people I met, and the things I learned. I also learned a ton about myself. What I am good at, what I am not good at (yes, it may be hard to believe...I am not perfect. LOL!) Anyways, I could go on and on about this...are you picking up what I am putting down?!?

Secondly, I am writing you today with words and not pictures because I have to announce that I am starting a new part time job. Doing graphic design. Praise the Lord! I will be working part time for a company called Documents and Design (D2 for short). Check out their website for what they do. I feel blessed and super excited to start this new job. I will miss the coffee shop, but am pumped to look back and take with me what I learned. I will still be working part time in the nights at the Outback if anyone needs a bloomin onion or delicious steak fix. Lol.

I found this verse about God's timing. It touched my heart.

It is found in Acts 1:7 (this is the Message version of the bible)
He told them, "You don't get to know the time. Timing is the Father's business. What you'll get is the Holy Spirit. And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world."

That is about all I really wanted to say. I love you all and thanks for your prayers :) 

I feel them.

-simplyJUDYBLIGH

A snapshot from last weekend

Last weekend, David and I went to Des Moines. It was so fun. I love it there. I love my family there. Here are the best snapshots from the trip (photographer: Me-simplyJUDYBLIGH). lol.

 

















First stop Saturday morning, the downtown Farmers Market!

Jayne, this breakfast pizza I ate was for you:

Awesome graphic design posters. I took a photo so I could remember it and use it as inspiration:

Walking back to the farmers market:

Next stop...pool. These slides David went down like a billion times. He LOVES water slides.

We went to this Jazz in July concert at the end of the day (we walked from our house, onto the golf coarse to get there):

David got this toy thing that was so fun to play with. I like when it went under the old persons chair!!!!

Play the video:

Adorable:

Sisters <3 <3 <3:

simplyJUDYBLIGH

Happy Graduation Justine

Here is a little re-cap of the Justine's graduation weekend in Des Moines. It was so fun!

GRADUATION DAY (sat):

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE & RECITAL (sun):

My favorite part of the weekend was that it was so long with my family! Thursday-Monday! I didn't want to leave them. The family from TX, and all the family from Des Moines together again! It was such a blessed time for me :)
I didn't get to take David to Snookies, like I wanted. That should be around for a while though...soon we will do that. I also wanted to take him to Big Tomato, but we are never up past 11pm.
I loved last weekend. It was awesome. 

-simplyJUDYBLIGH

I Love

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

I LOVE:
Jesus
david
the sun on my skin
project runway
peanut butter
classical music
girl friends
unsuspected roses
my family (I always miss them SO much)
the smell of fresh ground coffee
downtown dsm
typography
proverbs 3:5-6
fashion, cooking, and craft blogs
a well executed violin concerto
running outside
dancing
me and ellen's high school girls at church
texture, color, and art
baking cookies