Proverbs 31:22- A Tapestry of Beauty

She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Proverbs 31:22

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In this verse, we get the first look at the woman who is beautiful in God's eyes. 

The verse starts off by talking about her home and how she makes it look good. I never have claimed to be a big fan of the home decorating arena. Sometimes though it is the little things that matter. Getting rid of clutter. Cleaning the floors.

I like the example in this book about how Noah's wife made a home in an ark. Eve called a garden home. So no matter what you call a house, you can make it a home!

Then the Proverbs 31 woman went on to take care of herself. After she took care of her family and the home, she dressed herself in silk and purple. She knew that she was representing her husband and she wanted to represent him well. I know I have said this before, but this is something that I need to work on. Jeans and a t-shirt don't have to be my life! Stink!

I really like the beauty check that Elizabeth has this week

Check #1- Pretend you're a visitor.

Walk into your home like it is the first time that you have been there. What do you notice. What would you change? Such an eye opening experience.

Check #2- Plan several home improvements.

These don't have to be major or cost any money. Scrub stains on your floor. Pick up clutter. Organize a closet. The little things can make a huge difference!

Check #3- Pass it by your husband.

If you want to spend money on the house. Run it by your husband. If he says it needs to wait, patiently wait

Check #4- Put in some overtime.

Be willing to put in some extra work to make your house look great. Nothing good comes from being lazy. This one is something that I need to work on!

You can find the previous posts here:

Proverbs 31:21- A Double Blessing

Proverbs 31:20- A Helping Hand

Proverbs 31:19- A Little Night Work

Proverbs 31:18- A Taste of Success

Proverbs 31:17- An Eager Attitude

Proverbs 31:16- A Field of Dreams

Proverbs 31:15- A Pattern for the Household

Proverbs 31:14- An Enterprising Spirit

Proverbs 31:13- A Fountain of Joy
Proverbs 31:12- A Spring of Goodness

Proverbs 31:11b- An Unfailing Prize

Proverbs 31:11a- A Solid Rock

Proverbs 31:10b- A Sparkling Jewel
Proverbs 31:10a- A Rare Treasure

DIY: Balloon Flowers

I have a new found love. Making balloon flowers! They are so easy to make, are big decorations, and are super cheap. Talk about a great combo!

We used these flowers along with streamers at our spa day.

The first step in the process is to make 5 balloons that are about 6 inches big. This size will depend on your balloons. You want them all the same size. and 2 balloons that are about 4 inches. The 6 inch will be the petals and the 4 inch will be the middle. 

Tie the larger balloons into groups of 2 and 3. Tie the 2 smaller balloons together.

Take these two groups with larger balloons and twist them together. They won't lay flat until you add the middle. Just make sure that they are secure. You can change up the order of colors at this point. 

You then need to twist these two into the middle of the other balloons. 

You have to be a little determined at this point...the first one I made didn't look so hot. But they have looked better with time!