Welcome
“whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Philippians 4:8
Be swept up in the romance of wifely ambitions of the home, garden, and a beautiful dress to wear in it….and enjoy a bit of country life too.
My name is Barbie, and I am the blogger behind Whatever Lovely where my aim is to ignite your sense of beauty and gracious living for your home through step-by-step practical ideas and Biblical encouragement to bless your family and for you to be blessed in return.
The Work of the Wife
The wife holds a unique role in that we are instructed to value the work of our family and home and do it to glorify God (Titus 2). In every way inwardly as much as outwardly, we have a profound influence on society as we kindly and wisely look well to the ways of just our own household.
For the last 21 years of my life, I have moved over 36 times, lived on both coasts of the US, lived in trailer parks, on a military base, in a backyard guest cottage, in guest bedrooms, and in an RV for 5+ years. My goal is to help you be the best homemaking wife regardless of circumstance, living out the dignity and purpose of the role of the wife based on the Holy Bible.
Build a Classy and Feminine Wardrobe
One of my favorite topics here is the wardrobe. What you wear is an ambiance that affects how you feel, and it affects how your family feels. Dressing well is a way to bless your husband and your children, and it is a way to help you feel blessed as well. I show how feminine romance is cultivated through daily dressing. Through textiles, colors, and shapes, women can wear something not only functional but beautiful. My goal is to help you curate elegance for your daily living with the realities of the nitty gritty, like being outdoors, with children, pets, and dirt. Get sewing pattern recommendations, fabric knowledge, and more fashion guidance.
Make Your House a Home with Decorating
My method to decorating is that decor is a path to cleanliness, organization, and serenity. Beauty and order go hand in hand so that every part of our home can be designed for use and admiring. From choosing the right materials for your home that make it easier to clean, to hiding dust and dirt the best, to creating a sense of harmony in the home, design is the language of good household management. I aim to help you make your home function well and be beautiful, without compromising either.
Come Walk the Garden with Me
I introduce you to my endearing friends “Lilac, Rose, Hydrangea, Camilia….” the list goes on. Learn about a new flower every week or an idea for garden design. Have tea outdoors, breathe in the fresh air a little deeper, listen to the birds sing a little more, go on a walk every day and feel the sunshine on your skin. This is what you will find in the garden here.
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:15-16