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carmenshenk · 3 years
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Read to Lead
Carmen Shenk with the book “Read to Lead” by Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski. I’ve just read “Read to Lead: The Simple Habit that Expands Your Influence and Boosts your Career” by Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski and I found it helpful because it:A) Presented a compelling case for WHY READ.B) Helped me lay to rest some useless excuses and mindsets. WIN!C) Empowered me with great recommendations on…
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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Back in my happy place weaving some gorgeous cloth with some yarn by @jenpedwards and some other goodies from the #yarnwall that I threw in. I’m diggin the combination. Funny thing, this rainbow is missing the purple - and we know how much purple is my jam, but I still love how well it speaks, even without the purple. 💚💙💜 ⚜️ I’ve been under the weather for a few days/weeks and so I haven’t been posting. I do hope to get back in my groove, I really don’t feel quite right when my hands aren’t in all the colors. I don’t know if this huge energy slump is a mild bug, or because I got lazy and quit walking the neighborhood like I had been. Or maybe my body is trying to heal after the first shot of the vaccine, at any rate, I’ve been feeling rough and hitting the #NingxiaRed pretty hard, gummy vitamins, eating salads from the lettuce, spinach, kale, and herbs from the garden and trying to sleep more. So I’ll keep working at getting stronger and then hopefully I will be able to get in the groove. ⚜️ The down time has given me some time to think about my YouTube channel and so some changes are in store to the channel and the podcast, so stay tuned. If you see me making doing a little rebranding, don’t worry. I walk in the light that I have, and as soon as the light expands, I do my best to walk into that new ground. I’m very grateful to be at the loom again this morning. Sending love your way! 💛💗💙 #primarycolors #weaving #rigidheddleloom #saoriweaving #textilejazz #takingabreak #catchingmybreath #lowinspoonstoday #spoons #healing #selfcarefirst #handspunyarn #rigidheddle #rigidheddleweaving #rigidheddleloom #handwoven #slowcloth #slowclothing #rigidheddleweaversofinstagram #yarnstorage #yarnporn #colorismyjam #handmade #warpandweft #weaveandmend #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #shenandoahvalley (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/COdIl_OpYb5/?igshid=16z8wpd7zh3vu
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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I love weaving. I love starting with beautiful yarn and making cloth from it. I love making things with the cloth. I love everything about this beautiful creative process!! #weaversofinstagram #saoriweaving #rigidheddleloom #rigidheddleloomweaving #handwoven #mennonite #weaver #mennoniteweaver #iweaverainbows #rainbow #lgbtqally #shineon #dreamersanddoers #warpandweft #livethedream #youaresobeautiful #madeintheimageofgod #itaintover #nevergiveup #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #shenandoahvalley #beautifultome (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/COQ1VfMpqOM/?igshid=1p1qp4l6r3a66
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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I made a hat. I ♻️ recycled 👔 a tie and a few 🪡buttons I had around here... ⚜️ PS, I also painted my 🌸pink 🧤gloves to match the 👒hat because I had ordered pink gloves but when they arrived they were a really ugly kind of musty dusty crushed flower guts color and I was bummed. However, painting them with @angelusdirect paints works well and is fun, so it all works out in the end. I also painted a pair of shoes at the same time - not pictured. 👠👡👢 ⚜️ Extra points because a piece of my own handmade woven cloth felt made a perfect button layer and now the hat matches my hair... and while it was not the intent to make it match my hair, I’m not mad about it! 💗 ⚜️ I intend to finish the video on this soon but I have been running on very low steam and so it will have to wait. 💕 #pinkhat #1920sfashion #1920sstyle #cloche #clochehat #historybounding #historyboundingintheworks #uptosnuff #ranoutofspoons #imadeahat #hatmakersofinstagram #milinersofinstagram #imadeitmyself #makercreative #dreamersanddoers #recycledtie #mensties #mensweartie #recycledfashion #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #1920s #1920sfashion #missfisher #frankiedrake #elliotsisters #wearableart #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #shenandoahvalley #winteroutfit (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/COQg8XKJFXA/?igshid=2bqxnzlmvl9r
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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Mending the shoe, sick of tripping over the floppy sole! Hope this gives me another few years, I like these. #sparkles #weaveandmend #mendingashoe #mending #fixashoe #glue #e6000 (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CON99VbJaeN/?igshid=q8n8ru0ns37b
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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Most of my dinner came from the yard. Win! The spinach is something @wilhelmy.school planted and forgot about. The sprouts, and bib lettuce is from the glass house my Austrian built. The mint is out of the yard, and the herbs are from the pot on the back porch (not the plant in the toilet) and I had a tomato and some cabbage to put with it. I’ve really been dragging, maybe this will help me get my strength back. Hope so. #freshfood #yardtotable #gardentotable #gardenfresh #organicfood #deliciousgardenfood #springtimevibes #shenandoahvalley #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #healthyself #foodheals #foodporn #yummyfood #imadeitmyself #homegrown #homegrownfood #homegrownveggies (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/COL8Rq1JZMp/?igshid=ma1mmzk4sthm
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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I think we may have a new record: 64 orchid blooms plus one cactus bloom. Plus this weird one has bloomed since June of 2020 which is amazing to me. Orchids love my kitchen window! #flowersinthekitchenmakemehappy #orchidlover #orchidsofinstagram #christmascactus #flowersinthekitchenwindow #houseplantsmakemehappy #springisspringing #ilovethiscolor #orchidcolor #pinkorchid #ooopretty #phalinopsis #phalaenopsisorchid #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/COIe_5_JbYg/?igshid=15oi0abs3j1sd
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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I had a great time preaching at Waynesboro Mennonite this morning! It was the first time I have been back in the church building and I was moved by seeing folks and seeing how the Holy Spirit moved among us! 💙💚💜 Plus, it amuses me to know that every item of clothing I wore this morning came from a thrift store. Including the shoes. #win #thriftingfinds #frugalliving Oh, and Coco wants me to throw the ball, but she doesn’t want to let go of the ball. Classic border collie focus and intensity! Love this baby girl so much!! She’s about 6 months old now and I can’t imagine life without her. #bordercolliemix #throwthatball #preacher #mennonitepreacher #femalepreacher #womanofthecloth #preacherwoman #womeninministry #womeninleadership #waynesborova #stauntonva #harrisonburgva #shenandoahvalley #woodshed (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/COGXPH8plYF/?igshid=z6fqvvc5wf31
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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Just finished up the pink tweed. #pinktweed is a combination of words you don’t hear every day! LOL! I’m happy with it, now it’s time to felt the dickens out of it... I have a plan for this cloth! Cue the maniacal laughter! No, nothing scary. I just needed a little something to make a skirt work, and so I decided to weave that”little something” and now I’m excited to see my idea come to fruition. 💕 #itsasecret #handwoven #handmadecloset #handmadecapsulewardrobe #pinkfabric #tweed #capsulewardrobe #weaveandmend #weaveandmend2021 #mendaskirt #rigidheddleloom #rewardinghobby #howfunisthat #missionpossible #completelylegit #fiberfestival #textilejazz #yarnjazz #colorismyjam #pinkaesthetic #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #shenandoahvalley #virginiaisforyarnlovers #yarnlover #yarnloversofinstagram #saoriweaving #warpandweft #dreamersanddoers (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN8Ls6-pLEe/?igshid=18270t47e2xxb
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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This gives new meaning to the phrase “flower pot”! LOL! Well, I decided that instead of just having this toilet in the way while we get around to renovating a bathroom, I’d put it to use with some flowers. LOL! We don’t take things too seriously around here. Coco had to come out and have a sniff around to make sure she approved. #flowerpot #toilet #flowersmakemesmile #pinkflamingo #bordercolliepuppylove #bordercolliepup #fungardendesign #backporch #funandfunky #springflowers🌸 #springflowersmakemehappy #pansies #pansiesofinstagram #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #shenandoahvalley #virginiaisforlovers #spring2021 #flowerpot #flowertoilet #happydays😊 #virginiaisforflowerlovers #backporchvibes #herbgarden #herbgardening (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNqTv16pOhb/?igshid=v4xdd7h8dnkr
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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I was going to put this chair at the curb with a sign “free” on it but then I happened to realize it might be really nice to have it here on the back porch. So here’s the rundown: Trash pansy wreath paired with trash -rescue shutters, a table base we got for $5, and a few wood slices out of @wilhelmy.school collection. Oh, and some flowers. Oh, and vintage quilt that’s been in my family since the 19-teens. And suddenly I don’t feel like being anywhere else. It’s a cool overcast day, and it’s lovely out here. WiFi is strong, gosh... I’m a happy camper! #happyaccident #backporch #trashpansies #recycle #reuse #recycle #reducereuserecycle #comfychair #porchchair #porchmakeover #reuserecycle #frugalliving #frugalfinds #frugallifestyle #simpleliving #simplelivinglifestyle #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #shenandoahvalley #backporchlove #summervibes (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNqSabtJGf9/?igshid=1p8sq1xdmejny
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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Accidental vintage looking hair. Happy whateverdayoftheweekthisis-day. 🌸🦄🦋 #vintagehair #pastelhair #fadedhaircolor #growingoutapixie #50andfabulous #fabulousover50 #goodhairday❤ #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #carmen #shenk #pinupgirlstyle #historybounding #selfie #advancedselfie (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNqQZTdpujY/?igshid=zcj7n20all7
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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I intended to weave a monochromatic pink cloth, but this morning a few other colors wanted in on the fun, so we just had a yarn party with all sorts! Yay! #yarnjazz #textilejazz #weaveandmend #rigidheddleloom #rigidheddleloomweaving #youtubelive #weavingliveoncamera #warpandweft #livingintheflow #weaveandpray #saoriweaving #pinktweed #weavingtweed #chaneltweed #yarnspirations #yarnlover #yarnstagram #yarnart (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNprViOJeAJ/?igshid=uyigdnuiw36k
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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Pink is on the loom! 💕🌸💗 And I have a really cool idea for this cloth. And the sun is shining in my studio making the whole project glow right now. Let’s see how it turns out. 😉 #pinkyarn #pinktweed #tweed #rigidheddle #saoroweaving #rigidheddleloom #rigidheddleweaving #warpandweft #dreamersanddoers #stauntonva #handwoven #sunshine #shineon #glow #sunspots #nofilter #textilejazz #yarnjazz #pinkcloth #slowcloth #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #wearethecolorsofgod #propheticart #propheticartist (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNn57XBpYjF/?igshid=u0v0b6z99gnl
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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I counted 58 orchid blooms in my kitchen window yesterday, that’s insane for a bunch of rescue orchids! I love them so much, they brighten my little part of the world a great deal. Yesterday they all got a spa treatment with a drink of water and I washed all the dust off their solar panels so I think they’re extra happy this morning. 🌸🌸🌸 #orchid #phalinopsis #beautiful #morninglight #happyhouseplant #houseplants #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNkOuKVpbjc/?igshid=1blm3hge8b7mh
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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#goodhairday Wow, when I started growing out my ultra short minimalist pixie... I knew it would take a while to get to hair I liked. Well... it took a few years but I like it now. #Whew ⚜️ Also, I never dyed my hair to cover gray and I won’t ever start. I would welcome lighter natural hair because hello... COLORS!! 🌸🦄🦋 ⚜️ I’ve dyed my hair fun colors for many years and wasn’t sure I could keep doing that and still keep my hair healthy enough to grow out. However, I found an amazing conditioner that has been the key I think - Young Living’s Lavender Mint conditioner. I’ve used #olaplex and the Young Living conditioner is better and a heck of a lot cheaper. #frugalwin. I also think it helps that I use no styling products and very rarely apply heat to my hair. I’m still a #minimalist and I didn’t want to give up the freedom I gained by giving up the battle with my hair. I am really happy my hair is healthy and growing and that I can add fun colors to express myself. 💕 ⚜️ Plus, I was happy to experiment with @overtonecolor for a healthier way to color. It gives me tons of flexibility and I can tweak and refresh the color often or I can enjoy seeing how it fades out. ⚜️ I’m glad to be past some of the more awkward stages of the growing out process. But honestly, it wasn’t that bad, I was just spoiled by the ease of my #supersimple #ultrashort #minimalist #pixiecut. I have a video on my channel on how to cut that pixie (for people who cut their own hair) so check it out at the link in my bio if that sounds like a good fit for you. 💙💜💚 #growingoutapixie #growingouthair #growingoutbangs #growingout #growingoutpixie #growingoutgrey #goodhairday #minimalisthair #minimalisthaircare #minimalisthaircareroutine #haircolors #haircolorideas #haircoloring #pinkhair #pastelpinkhair #orchidhair #lavenderhair #bluehair #softlycoloredhair #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #woodshed #youngliving (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNiUY4iJ-7n/?igshid=1exezly2vmf5o
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carmenshenk · 3 years
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🦚A feeling of accomplishment... I have it. 💙💜💚 I am so happy with the peacock cloth that just came off my loom! 🦚 ⚜️ I think I have made up my mind what I want to make with it. It has wool, silk, cashmere, baby alpaca, and nylon in there, and it came through the wet finishing process lightly felted and insanely soft. #butta ⚜️ There are a few other projects in the works as well. And there is a new sewing machine waiting to be tested out, so I’m getting excited about what will be coming out of my studio next. Plus, I got a major revelation this morning while listening to my pastor, so I am genuinely super excited about the next message God dropped in my spirit. It’s already rocked my world, and maybe it will bless some people. We all need a little more encouragement to love people, and I think when we see how much God went out of Her way to love us... well, it changes things. 💙💜💚 Also, who knew that when God opened the door for me to finally go to a church that doesn’t suck... that I would actually find one of the sweet spots?! I love our loving hospitable little Mennonite church family. The sermon this morning was one I simply can’t imagine hearing in a mainstream evangelical church, but it was so right on the nose and so powerful. God is doin a thang, Y’all!! God is doin a thang! 💙💜💚 ⚜️ I have more hope right now than I have had in a while. How cool is that?! #handwoven #weaving #wovencloth #handwoventextiles #slowcloth #imadethis #improudofthis #godisdoingathing #feelsgood #beautifuldayintheneighborhood #godsonthemove #renewedhope #ilovespring #ilovespringtime #womanofthecloth #womenofthecloth #stauntonva #stauntonvirginia #shenandoahvalley #thesteadfastloveofthelordneverceases #greatisthyfaithfulness (at Staunton, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNiSy_ipidU/?igshid=r9ylj0nohvmv
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