05/28/2026
As we head into one final weekend before our summer break, I’ve found myself reflecting on what it means to build a beautiful life.
At a meeting last night, my sister mentioned that some things just seem to come naturally to me. She was specifically talking about writing. Her words stayed with me long after the conversation ended.
And the more I thought about it, the more I realized that maybe the things that come naturally to us are often the very things we were designed to do.
For me, that looks like writing words and connecting with hearts.
It looks like being a wife and a mom.
It looks like creating beauty with my hands.
It looks like pouring love into a home, a business, a community, and a life.
This year, my word has been intentional. And honestly, I can’t think of a better word to describe this season of my life.
Over the years, I’ve experienced firsthand the transformational impact of hard work mixed with a whole lot of love. Beautiful things are not built overnight. They happen slowly through ordinary moments, intentional choices, deep roots, and faithful hands.
And that is exactly what this summer will be for our family.
After this weekend, Old Soul will close for the months of June and July as we step into our summer season together. We’re not going far, we’re just going deep.
Deep into family time.
Deep into slow mornings and late sunsets.
Deep into building memories with our boys.
Deep into rest.
Deep into creativity.
Deep into creating a beautiful life together intentionally.
I snapped this picture during our first camping adventure of the summer this weekend. And yes… that is, in fact, a container of worms sitting on the armrest next to me. 😊
As simple and ordinary as the moment was, it quietly reinforced why this summer break is so important to me. Time with my loves. Time to slow down enough to really be present. Time to build memories alongside the business we’ve worked so hard to build, even if that means a container of worms on the armrest beside me.
I don’t want to look back someday and wish I had done things differently. I pray we can continue building something meaningful, beautiful, and authentic together, and honestly, these breaks are a huge part of what allows that to happen.
My hope is that this encourages you, too.
To live intentionally.
To seek out happiness in little things.
To stop getting wrapped up in all the “you shoulds.”
To give yourself permission to breathe.
Because good things need time, rest, and sunshine. 🌞
Before we step into this slower rhythm, we would absolutely love to see our Old Soul Sunshines one more time this weekend. Come gather with us, soak in the beauty, enjoy the sale and help us send this season off well. I'll be there Friday and Saturday morning.
And as we head into summer…
I "begonia" you to have a beautiful one. 🌸 (You get to decide.)
I’m so thankful we’ll be back in August and that this isn’t goodbye. Because one other thing that comes naturally to me is loving all of you. You sure make that easy.
❤Elisa
PS: Did you get that "begonia" pun?? 😅😂
I made my own self laugh earlier today while deadheading flowers.
