Cup of Thoughts

I love trying new things and looking through articles and catalogs with new beauty items, but I always go back to what I'm used to. Do you do that too? Here are some products that are my all-time favorites. Beauty items and tools that I use on a daily basis.  Estee Lauder's Double Wear foundation is my favorite! I have the shade, 2W1 Dawn . It's my transition shade from spring to summer.  No7 Tinted Moisturizer is perfect for the days I don't really want to wear a ton of products. I can apply this to a little bit of concealer and go out the door! My shade is in fair .  Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer is the best bronzer I have ever used. It smells just like a tropical dream vacation too! There are only 4 different shades and I have the original Bronzer .  NYX Tinted Brow Pomade in the shade Brunette is what I use for really defined brows.  If I just want a light eyebrow filler, I'll use Urban Deca...

I'm the first to say that matching colors is not my thing. So I researched a few trendy colors for this Spring and most of them were colors that I found on my nail polish rack (+basket and cabinet, yes I don't have enough nail polish)!   O.P.I  To Infinity & Blue-yond , is a beautiful sky blue that screams Spring! This color is bright and opaque. I only needed 2 coats!  Julep Maddy , is one of my go-to pinks. I love the feminine side of this color. The brightness of this pink is perfect for any girly gal! Essie Cute as a Button , is a gorgeous shade of pink that adds warmth to any look! The reason I chose this one is because of the name (how adorable!) , and the glossy coral color.  ♡Anna

Oftentimes, when we think of 'dreams' we think of things that more than likely won't happen. Why do we do that? Why do we belittle our dreams when we start to grow up? I remember dreaming up my future house. I had every little thing planned out. I knew exactly what my house mat was going to look like. My kitchen was going to be white, along with my cabinets and little counter stools. All of my future ducks were in a row, named and all. My future husband is going to be tall and handsome with green eyes, obviously. I had high standards when I was younger, why am I not as passionate about them now? They're still dreams, right? I still would love to have those things. Perhaps as we get older we tend to realize that the world is tougher than we thought it was. Even if you lose sight of your dreams for a little while, you can still achieve them. Never doubt yourself. Invest in yourself and you will go further than you can ever imagine.   Dreams can change too. W...

Springtime is one of my favorite times to try something new! Here are a few outfit inspirations that can inspire you! Florals are perfect for Springtime (and anytime, really) ! I love the way this blouse can turn a look into such a girly outfit. If you're wanting to enhance your feminine side, try out some floral prints! Maybe you're really laid back. Easy to please kind-of-gal. This look should catch your eye. It's stylish, yet very relaxed with a button tee and skinny jeans rolled up.  Comfy and cozy are the two perfect adjectives for this look! The cardiga n and sneakers combined make the look effortlessly classic. A plain sweatshirt can look so much different paired with an elegant scarf . Whether you're running errands or going to your favorite bookstore, this look is very cute and stylish! Perhaps you want to try something even bolder? Trench coats are perfect for adding to any outfit! This look is very trend...

"Love beareth all things." Summary : Tortured by the memories of her past childhood, Morrow chooses a path that she would not have ever dreamt of going down before reuniting with someone possibly more dangerous than the Bluecoat Captains that have invaded her homeland. In the midst of war, loyalties go deeper than skin.  After losing her mother, little sister, and older brother, who was taken captive, Morrow's father sends her somewhere he believes is safer; Philadelphia. Maturing in the confines of the city, Morrow grieves her family and longs for home. Reluctantly, Morrow's aunt who has been keeping watch care over her while she stays and works for her in the sewing shop, allows her to return to the mountainous lands of Kentucke. Once she returns, she is affronted with the dark mysteries and haunting memories from her past. Will she ever let go of that tragic day when her family was torn apart? Can she ever be willing to forget?  Before she left for the...

Several people have asked me how I use my washi tape to study and mark in my Bible. So I feel led to blog about just that! I use washi tape to make my own tabs. Tear or cut a piece that's at least 3 inches long and fold it, leaving some of the adhesive sides. What if you need to remove the tape? Will it tear the pages? I worried about the same thing, but I have moved several tabs. By pulling gently I haven't torn any pages. However, to ensure the quality of your Bible pages just in case, you can stick the tape to a surface a few times to remove some of the adhesive. Organize your tabs. Each color or pattern will mean a specific subject or topic. For example, my shiny rose gold tabs mean there are verses talking about salvation. My succulent tabs show that those verses are for Christian maturity and growth. The plain pink ones in the middle are topics I choose. As you can see some of them are ' beauty ,' ' strength ,' ' humbleness ,...

Resurrection Day is here! I cannot believe that Spring has already come. Every year, I like to read one of the 4 Gospel's views on the crucifixion around Easter. This year I started reading from Matthew. During my Bible reading, I felt led to share this with you all. Here is what I got out of Jesus's parable in Matthew 21:33-44 . Characters (perceived by me): The Landowner is God. The servants are the previous prophets in the Old Testament. The Son of the Landowner is Jesus. The vinepressers are us. Parable summary: The landowner plants a vineyard puts up a hedge, builds a winepress, and creates a tower for it. After he leases the vineyard to some vinepressers, he sends his servants to receive the fruit of the harvest. The vinepressers kill all the servants that are sent. The landowner sends more servants and the vinepressers commit murder again. Then the landowner decides to send his son, thinking that the vinepressers won't kill him out of respect. Yet,...