Glendale, California

I survived our first week of homeschooling with four girls and four grades! We even ended the week with piano lessons. I think they're okay with me being both their regular teacher AND their piano teacher... But this week has also come with many challenges as my health has suddenly changed with the push to get things in order after being able to rest from our time away. Maybe it's just the reminder that I need to lay some more things aside and just rest when I can. It's also a reminder to just rest in the One I need to fix my eyes on. There have been years where I wasn't sure we would get through as I started out the school year, but this year I feel the most confident I ever have been before. This is the first year where we aren't trying to renovate a big church building, moving homes, or living in a RV (although it worked just fine), or just fighting to survive, and I can finally BREATHE. I am so thankful for a year ahead where we are settled in a home and open to learn. . . . . . . . #pianolessons #pianolessonsforkids #pianolessonsathome #schoolyear #timetolearn #playpiano #learntoplaypiano #pianoroom #pianorooms #paintedpiano #paintedpianos #chalkpaintedpiano #targetbenches #blackfrenchdoors #playthepiano

It's amazing what a colorful rug does to a space! We picked up this hand knotted rug, made in Pakistan, from Aladdin Rugs in Montrose yesterday. This is why I went with everything white when we moved in, so pieces like this stand out and bring some warmth! I would say this is a much needed upgrade from my $20 Ikea rug! . . . . . . . #vintagerugs #aladdinrugs #chalkpaintedpiano #targetbench #targetstool #ikeamirror #smallwoodsigns #smallwoodhome #blackfrenchdoors #refinishedwoodfloors #thisoldhouse #homerenovation #vintagestyle #handknottedrug #handknottedrugs #pakistanrugs #pianoroom #pianonook #pianorooms #pianoroomdesign #pianostyle #paintedpiano #paintedpianos #waverlychalkpaint