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{7 pretty things on Sunday}

May 29, 2011 · 17 Comments
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Sundays are one of my favorite days because they are the start of a new week AND because they are full of rest and relaxation and family love time. I’m going to keep this post super short, but I wanted to share 7 inspirational drawings/quotes with you ~ enjoy your day! xo

Source: imgfave.com via Maggie on Pinterest

Source: ohthelovelythings.blogspot.com via Leigh Anne on Pinterest

Source: imgfave.com via Maggie on Pinterest

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Source: homegrownhospitality.typepad.com via Maggie on Pinterest

Source: imgfave.com via Maggie on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Leigh Anne on Pinterest


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  1. aimee steckowski says

    May 29, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    {{LOVE}}

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  2. Ashley M says

    May 29, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    what a great way to start off a sunday! thanks!

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  3. Amy says

    May 29, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    I couldn’t have said it better myself! Love them all! Thanks for sharing. Have a great Sunday! :)

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  4. Pam says

    May 29, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    Great quotes, timely! I read them to my daughter we just finished up a week of graduation fun and these were good thoughts to cap it off.

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  5. Roxy says

    May 29, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    I love Sundays coz to me, it’s the only day I can go to church and then relax, lay back on the couch for the rest of the day while watching my t.v. shows!!! Thanks for the inspirational quotes!! I love quotes like these.. I use them for decoration around the house! :)

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  6. Lauren-Marie says

    May 29, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    Wow! That first quote really spoke to me! Because without letting God control your life, you are missing so much of what he has planned for you! Thanks so much for these wonderful inspirations!

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  7. Natalie @ NS Pottery says

    May 29, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    Love those quotes!!!! :)

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  8. Elizabeth says

    May 29, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Love these!!
    I LOVE Sundays too!! Such a great day to rest, spend time with family and reflect on the upcoming week & on God’s blessings!!! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!!
    xoxox
    Elizabeth :)

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  9. Sofia Campbell says

    May 29, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    what lovely and inspirational quotes:)

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  10. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    May 29, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    Love you gus, gus

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  11. Pam says

    May 29, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    love love love this post and am going to repin some of those fab quotes!
    & i really want to get a vacay diaper bag and will hopefully take that plunge [but the hubs won’t like me for it…]
    happy sunday and have a good week :)

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  12. Southern Gal says

    May 30, 2011 at 8:53 am

    I’ve got to get some word art for my walls! I see them all the time and love each and every one. Why don’t I buy one???

    Maggie, the automatic buttonholer on the new machine is heavenly. How did I ever live without it?

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    • Gussy Sews says

      May 31, 2011 at 10:56 pm

      [sigh] i’m not sure ;)

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  13. Heather G. says

    May 30, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Love them all!

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  14. Diane @ Longaberger Lifestyle says

    May 30, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    These graphic quotes are fabulous!!!!
    Thank YOU!!!!

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  15. Emily says

    May 31, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    Those are all beautiful; thanks for sharing. Will ask my DH if he’s heard the Lewis quote, as he is a big fan.

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  16. Mary Ann B says

    February 13, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Pinned every one of these to my quotes on pinterest! LOVE them all, thank you !

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