Happy Shopping

Who is out Black Friday Shopping? Who is afraid to try and brave the crowds?


Well if you fall in the first category and you feel like your feet are about to fall off, or if your snuggling at home shaking your head at all the crazy people out running around, turn on your computer and come check out Alesha Blessed Designs on Etsy.

Through Monday at Midnight, I am offering 30% off EVERYTHING in my shop.
{Yes, you read that right! 30% off everything}

Want a custom order? Email me and I'll work on quoting you a price. <3

Happy shopping friends!

Oooo! Wait! One more things. If you want more discount codes for handmade shops, head over to My Beautiful Crazy Life and check out Brianna's holiday gift guide!

Be Blessed
<3

What I Wore {and Thought} Wednesday

Hello Beautiful! (or handsome if you're my husband reading this)

This outfit embodies two of my favorite fashion choices:

Maxi Skirts and Comfort!

And I absolutely LOVE this shirt even though it feels a tiny bit long.

As I was reading yesterday's #SheReadsTruth devotional, I got curious. We were reading in Lamentations, a book written by "the weeping prophet", Jeremiah.

I wondered, what comes before Lamentations 3:22?

The chapter begins with Jeremiah crying out prophetically for the nation of Israel.

"I am the man who has seen affliction

under the rod of his wrath;"

Lamentations 3:1

From this verse through verse 20, the prophet is crying out to the Lord. He feels abandoned, rejected, and punished. He admits his sin and cries out that he has no peace.

He is in utter anguish.

But then verse 21...

It reminds me of the Psalms, where time-after-time David cries out to God in the utmost anguish. Yet without fail, his cries of hurt, despair and confusion to statements of trust, faith and hope in God Almighty.

Listent to his statements of faith...

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases:

His mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning;

great is Your faithfulness.

The Lord is my portion, says my soul,

therefore I will hope in Him.

The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,

to the soul who seeks Him.

It is good that one should wait quietly

for the salvation of the Lord."

Lamentations 3:22-26

How beautiful is this cry from Jeremiah's lips? And how much more beautiful that it comes from a heart that feels utter bitterness and pain. It comes from a soul who feels that weight of his sin and the separation that creates between him and God.

Yet...

His feet remained planted on the rock of truth. He knew God's Word and God's character. So he was able to have hope in the Lord.

Sisters, we can hope in the Lord as well! But the challenge for me, and you, today is...

Do we know God's character well enough to hope in Him even when we can't see Him at work?

Do we have the faith to say with Jeremiah, "But this I call to mind"? 

Do I know the Word of God well enough that I can call it to mind in times of need?

But more importantly...will I?

Dear sisters, if you have surrendered your life to Jesus Christ and allowed Him to forgive your sins and save you, then 

                 you have hope.

I have hope!

Will we choose today to look to Jesus and find our hope in Him? Will we, with Jeremiah, list the goodness of the Lord and choose to live in light of His goodness?

My prayer is that God will give me the grace and the faith to hope in Him daily, and I'm praying the same for you.

Be blessed.

<3

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WIWW: Lace and Boots

Praise the Lord for friends who clean out their closets!

Two of my three sweet girl friends down here in Florida (yes, we don't know many people yet) cleaned out their closets a few weeks after we got here. Yay for me!

So I volunteered to take the clothes to Goodwill in exchange for being able to sift through them first and take what I wanted.

This sheer, lacy shirt was one of my favorite second-hand finds! Isn't it beautiful!

And I needed an outfit with which to model this beautiful headband/ear warmer for AleshaBlessedDesigns (my etsy shop). The shirt fit the bill perfectly.

Additionally, see these boots? I got them online for $15 last winter at Shiekh Shoes. Black boot heels? Yes please! I love them so much! But unfortunately, I changed out of them right after this photo shoot, because my husband and I were going thrift shopping. Heels and thrift shopping don't really mix. =)

Find this headband and more for sale here 

I love wearing these headbands with big, dangle earring. I feel sophisticated and elegant, while still warm and cozy.

Skinny jeans + dark cami + sheer top + colorful sweater + boots + ear warmer + giant earrings = one of my all time favorite fall outfits

...maybe next time I'll actually keep it on all day! Haha!

What is one of your favorite fall outfits?

Be blessed
<3

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AleshaBlessedDesigns

Hello Dear Friends!

Today I am beyond excited to announce the opening of...

My Etsy Shop is now open!

Over the past 4 weeks, I have spent hours dreaming, planning, designing, and (or coarse) crocheting.  I have doubted myself many times, but in the end, I knew I needed to make the leap and give it my ALL.  And I am so proud of the final result!

Here is just a peek of what you will find for sale there.

Ruffled with Giant Flower Headband in Gray

Double Bow Headband in Black

Ruffled with Giant Flower Headband in Cream

Double Bow Headbands in Black - Adult and Child

Girls Double Bow Headband in Black

Simple Bow Headband in Black 

Girls Simple Bow Headband in Black

Okay, pause right here with me...
Is she not the CUTEST.THING.EVER???
I loved doing this little photo shoot with her. She is the sweetest little girl, but has a hilariously silly and spunky side as well. And no, she's not mine. Haha! But we did pretend! =)

Mother/Daughter Sets

I won't lie...its been a bit overwhelming at times, but God is so faithful and good.
So spread the word, like my page on Etsy, and share it with everyone you know! I am super excited to start this new blogging venture.

Oh...and a little secret. I didn't show you ALL the items. There are more! And more in the works too...whew! If nothing else, I hope I can bring some inspiration and courage to your crafting through mine.

P.S. The adorable new blog and shop design that is slowly taking over? They were created with the help of Kara from The Snugly Duckling. Go say hi and tell her how nice it's all starting to look!

Be blessed
<3

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