I don’t want my silence during this last week to be seen as apathy. I’ve had more words to say than I know what to do with and at the same time I don’t want to say the wrong thing.
I weep for those who weep. Black lives matter. What was done last week to George Floyd was horrible; racism is real and unacceptable. I’m a privileged white American who grew up being taught that color makes no difference. I believed racism was a thing of the past, but I’m learning more and more every day that it’s not. To my brothers and sisters who have a different skin color than I do, I’m sorry for being ignorant to your pain for so long. I won’t be able to ever truly understand all that you go through. I’m listening, and learning, and trying to grow to change the narrative. I love you.
This isn’t about white versus black. This is about everyone versus racists.
To those in law enforcement, my heart aches for you, too. There are many good people that get lumped in with the corrupt. You watched that video of George Floyd and were sickened and outraged just like most of this nation. I love you.
To the small business owners who’ve tried to stay afloat these last 3 months and have a glimmer of hope with opening back up, my heart hurts for you, too. I know these riots are damaging your livelihood. I know damage to property isn’t important compared to life, but I know it still hurts. I love you. I am one of you.
Let’s do our part to educate ourselves, to listen, to love, to pray, and change this world for the better!
I keep coming back to this verse over and over again: “When my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalms 61:2
When we are confused, hurt or faint, we must remind ourselves that God is our rock. Love should be our anthem.
As always, I like to share a before and after makeover each week. I did an interior design project for Christine a while back and we were just able to do the work on the project for her. Here’s the bathroom before:
We added board and batten to the bottom half of the room. They had slate tile installed throughout the main area of their first floor. Then my mom installed the wallpaper on the top half of the walls. We took the existing vanity and painted it BM Sweet Daphne (BM 529), glazed it, and sprayed it with a protective clear coat.
We also picked out a new mirror and light for this space! I couldn’t love it more and I couldn’t love working Christine more! The board and batten were painted Simply White by Benjamin Moore.
After:
We would love to help you with your next interior design project through a virtual design consult or in person once the restrictions are lifted! Check out our Interior Design page for more information. You can also check out new pieces on our For Sale page:
Mustard Dreser 
Navy and Wood Front Dresser Set 
Navy and White Set 
White China Cabinet
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Happy FunCycling Friends,
Sarah ;)
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