{"id":364463,"date":"2026-08-03T01:16:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T01:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/uncategorized\/thirteen-thoughts-in-august-maggie-whitley-designs\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T01:16:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T01:16:15","slug":"thirteen-thoughts-in-august-maggie-whitley-designs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/?p=364463","title":{"rendered":"Thirteen Thoughts in August\u2026 \u2013 Maggie Whitley Designs"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Here\u2019s a short but sweet gathering of what I\u2019ve been thinking about this last month.\u00a0As always, thank you for reading and being a part of my online community.<\/em><\/p>\n

Feeling<\/strong>\u00a0ever so certain that the things I enjoyed playing with as a child are very similar to the things I enjoy doing with my free time as an adult. For example, when I was younger, playing library, school, and writing letters in the mail when not caring for my baby dolls is pretty much what I do now in my free time \ud83d\ude09 Except I\u2019ve traded my dolls for the real version, ha ha. I have been having so much fun playing lately, and it is a real joy to see things come together. (Curious if you can relate to my first sentence?)<\/p>\n

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Bookmarking<\/strong> a recipe for Indian Curry<\/a>. I\u2019ll roast some carrots and serve a big pot of basmati rice, and do all I can to NOT sneak spoonfuls of the curry sauce while it\u2019s simmering. I\u2019ve helped my friend make homemade Naan<\/a>, but I plan to make a batch of my own this week, too \ud83d\ude42 If you\u2019re in the area on Monday evening, stop by for a plate? <\/p>\n

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Thinking<\/strong>\u00a0how fun<\/em> a refreshed space is. Three of my children share a bedroom, and it doesn\u2019t take long for it to look like it [snort]. Yesterday we spent some time putting things away, filling up the trash can, and overall refreshing the space with a couple of throw rugs, fun framed art for the wall, and new bedding (more coordinating, less chaos \u2013 yay!). Playing with color continues to be so fun for me!<\/p>\n

Noticing<\/strong>\u00a0the rain outside. It\u2019s well into the evening as I write, and it\u2019s falling without any bare feet to splash in. That just doesn\u2019t seem right!<\/p>\n

Smelling<\/strong>\u00a0banana muffins baking in the oven right now. As I write this, it\u2019s Friday night; the eve of August first. I have multiple sourdough loaves to bake in the morning, so I need my oven available. With how hard we play during the week, Saturday morning feels like a welcomed exhale for me. Baking these muffins the night before is a gift to my future self.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Loving<\/strong> the LORD and all He has done in my life. There is something I\u2019ve been praying God would help me through, and He\u2019s really made Himself known. Instead of self-soothing with bad habits, I am sitting with my thoughts and processing. This is a much healthier plan for me! Even in the waiting, I know He\u2019s working out something on my behalf, for my benefit, for the benefit of His kingdom. And that is just so so cool \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n

Wondering<\/strong> about my hanging flower baskets. They could use a boost of hydration; I need to write myself a sticky-note reminder to get out there after dinner with my watering can. I tell ya, we have been summering h a r d <\/em> this year! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Enjoying<\/strong>\u00a0the quiet only the early morning can bring. With it being summer, there aren\u2019t many of us awake in the early morning, and I really treasure being in my home while so many of my children are finishing their sleep. The birds are up and about outside my home, but there\u2019s not much flutter on the inside. <\/p>\n

Wishing<\/strong> for some solid beach days this month. We\u2019ve had a good run this summer, but I\u2019m not ready to be done with the sand \u2013 or the slowness hanging at the beach with my children provides. Gosh, it\u2019s just so fun to be there with the kids and a cooler of food. BONUS POINTS for me: catching a glimpse of my kids sharing a bag of chips with a sibling while I\u2019m floating with the others.<\/p>\n

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Reading<\/strong> something new<\/a> this month! I finally finished reading a biography on an author whose books were popular during my childhood (photo above), so it\u2019s time for a new book! I\u2019ve seen this book floating around and even received two copies for my birthday, from two different friends \u2013 that was fun! I\u2019m eager to dive in. Have you read it?<\/p>\n

Cooking<\/strong> off an actual menu this coming week! For much of the summer, I\u2019ve bought a variety of meats and veggies that can easily be paired to make a meal, but I\u2019m welcoming the first week of August with an actual menu. It feels so\u2026 put together! \ud83d\ude09 We\u2019ve got Indian Curry, tacos, hearty zucchini boats & salad, and homemade pizza on the menu. What are you making this week?<\/p>\n

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Making<\/strong> some very, very special things. I\u2019m playing with words, getting back into long-form writing, composing my next Bible study term, and of course my watercolor palette is full of zesty orange, a deep pink, and a warm shade of yellow. Making is so fun.<\/em><\/p>\n

Praying<\/strong> for new dreams as a family. Having something to look forward to brings such vibrancy to my life. We are dreaming big and sharing the progress with our children, and they, in turn, are joining us in our prayers.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s on your docket for the weekend? Are you making anything special, praying for something specific, or bookmarking anything fun? Share with me in the comments if so \ud83d\ude42<\/strong><\/p>\n

xx, Maggie<\/p>\n

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