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“The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”
~ Matthew 13:31-32 

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We are co-creators and makers of things simple in design and useful in everyday life. We love to inspire and be inspired through the creative spaces.

Alice & Donald Brown
WE ARE HIRING AT @interlakervpark ! . Departments WE ARE HIRING AT @interlakervpark ! . Departments needed: Housekeeping, Front Desk, Snack Bar, and Grounds. . If you are out of state and/or with an RV, do not let that stop you from applying. Accommodations can be made in the Inn. . Excellent starting pay and bonuses available! PM me if you have questions or are interested! @enjoyrhinebeck #rhinebeckny #rhinebeck
Well, we have made it to Interlake Campground in R Well, we have made it to Interlake Campground in Rhinebeck, New York!! We have met the long time, amazing owners who will soon be retiring and hope to adequately fill their shoes. They and their parents have built quite the legacy here over 50 years time, so they will be quite the shoes to fill. We are absolutely honored and humbled to have this amazing opportunity. We have spent the day walking around in awe over the beauty and history of this place and surrounding area. We are right where we need to be. This is going to be a summer for the books (and my journal)! #rvlife #camphostlife #campmanagerslife #rhinebeckny #interlakecampground @interlakervpark
#midnightwalk #nocitylights #midnightwalk #nocitylights
Well the Lord told me a long time ago that Donald Well the Lord told me a long time ago that Donald and I would live an extraordinary life together. Well things just shifted even more to the extraordinary! There have been some big changes! . First, we knew we would be purchasing a new RV sooner than later when we started the remodel of “Sandy” (5th wheel Sandpiper). Well after quite some time looking at different floor plans, we decided last week to move forward with the purchase of a 2021 Keystone Avalanche. After putting our heart and soul into the remodel of Sandy, this was a hard decision but we knew in the coming months, we would need something more geared toward all weather RV life. . Second, after 11 years with the same company, Donald put in his two week notice at the beginning of last week. He and I have accepted positions with an outdoor recreation company, managing different RV parks throughout the U.S. Our first park will be Rhinebeck, New York. SO...we will be rolling out on May 24th, to begin our journey to New York for the summer. We are blown away, super excited, nervous and expectant! We look forward to sharing more of our crazy journey with all of you! #extraordinarylife #rvlife #newrv #rvlifewithkids #rvlifewithdanes
Happy Birthday Charlie Bean!! I love you so much! Happy Birthday Charlie Bean!! I love you so much! I cannot believe she is 6 years old! #completejoy #wherehastimegone
#Repost @alicebrown.co with @make_repost ・・・ #Repost @alicebrown.co with @make_repost ・・・ How does nature inspire design? Makers and designers are notorious for having a fast pace life…meeting deadlines and such. Although, if you move slow enough, you will there is a great source of inspiration for design in the natural world. . Nature has inspired solutions to human problems more often than the manufactured world. This is called “BIOMIMICRY.” Bi-o-mim-ic-ry is the examination of nature, its models, systems, processes, and elements to emulate or take inspiration from in order to solve human problems. Greek word: Bio - life Mimesis - to imitate . With kids, I think this comes more naturally than adults. It also, does not necessarily start with a problem, but curiosity and wonder of the natural world around them. This is when experimentation turns to design through nature…biomemimicry! . Nature has this way of disrupting what is normal…yet it can most definitely be in a positive way. It tends to pull us out of our own ideas, interests and systems, into the humble state of realizing there was already a Creator to our remedy. We are merely co-creators. . When we are brought into nature, we begin to notice how the world works outside of ourselves, and it tends to inspire creative solutions to the things we face. 6. #Creator #cocreators #curiosity #inspiration #getoutside #biomemicry #observe #imagine #developempathy #developcompassion
So, a number of you have asked me questions about So, a number of you have asked me questions about adjusting to our new lifestyle. Some of which were in the area of creativity. For instance…Am I still making journals? Am I still creating beyond remodeling the RV? Am I am still making things? What does my mobile studio look like? The answer is yes, I am still making journals! I am still being creative outside the remodel of the RV, even though that has been the main way in the recent past. I spend a great deal of time outside, so yes that takes away from being at inside creating things, although I am exploring different ways to incorporate my creativity outside. This is something I have always done and there are so many! One of which is through my children and nurturing their creativity. It only continues to inspire me to be creative! I think we go through seasonal shifts in our creativity and it is best to just go with the flow of those shifts. Sometimes that is hard, just like any other changes or shifts are. Yet, there is freedom in just embracing and enjoying them, with no concern of what it looks like to anyone else. I am sure over time you will see me post how creatively things have shifted beyond what I am showing you now. I love to share that with all of you. In the meantime, here is a glance of all the nooks and crannies of my “mobile studio,” as it is a bit spread out (throughout the RV). I am sure that will change over time as well. For now I work on the picnic table, our kitchen table, the floor or sometimes even the ground. Whatever works! And yes I have everything from #jewelrymakingsupplies , #bookbinding to #leatherworking in that bin. That is just part of the #rvlife …just going with the flow. Letting go! It is really nice to sit outside and be creative. Something very organic and natural about it! ;) I look forward to sharing more of our crazy, perfectly imperfect and extraordinary life with all of you! In the meantime, what does your studio look like? How are some ways your creativity has shifted recently? #rvlife #rvremodel #rvcreatvity #creativity #creatives #justgowithit #letgo #seasonalshifts #ilovervlife #mobilestudio #rvstudio
Finally gave the bathroom wall some attention! Got Finally gave the bathroom wall some attention! Got the backsplash up. #iloveblackandwhite #rvlife #rvbathroom #rvbathroomreno #rvbathroomremodel
After a year of such chaos, sickness, and warfare After a year of such chaos, sickness, and warfare it has been just so sweet to live peacefully in the moment...moments just like these. #iamsothankful #attitudeofgratitude #rivertime #movienight #rvmovienight #rvlife #rvlifewithkids #rvlifewithdogs #makingmemories
Oh what to say about this boy of mine?!? It is ext Oh what to say about this boy of mine?!? It is extremely difficult for me to put to words how I feel about him. I am so thankful for the man he has turned out to be. Sure wish we could be with him today. Happy Birthday sweet @__calvinbrown__ ! I sure love you my son! #ohhowtheyearsflyby #21stbirthday #myson
Well we’ve left Cedars of Lebanon and moved to a Well we’ve left Cedars of Lebanon and moved to a sweet little spot, complete with a rushing river, mountains, cows, horses and tiny houses to boot! I am just now realizing we have been at this month now, as of a couple of days ago. It has had its ups and downs but it has been so worth it. #rvlife #rvlifewithkids #rvlifedogs
Still lots of snow here in the park! We are so re Still lots of snow here in the park! We are so ready for it to melt. It has been a hard week with no water off and on, keeping it warm enough and just adjusting to our new life. Although, there are the things that make it worth it. After church, we took the dogs for a walk and came upon an awesome surprise and wildlife lesson. Not even 1/4 mile from our site are three owls and one red tail hawk habitats. We were able to see them up close and talk with the keeper. Each one is in captivity for a reason or another. One owl lost its wing, the hawk had a hurt wing etc. It was a real treat to learn and see. God made it more than clear this is where we were to start and it has been quite the lesson so far, can’t wait to see what else we see and learn. #rvlife #rvlivingwithkids #rvlifewithdogs #cedarsoflebanon #cedarsoflebanonstatepark
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my beautiful blonde boy! You ar HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my beautiful blonde boy! You are almost as tall as me and wear the same size shoes...how?!?!? Where did our time together go?!?! I am so very thankful for you! You bring so much joy into our lives. I love to hear you stories, passionate and compassionate points of view and corny jokes! You have a heart like no other but Jesus. You are so special son! I love you! #strongwilledprotector #liambennettbrown #youareamazing
You guys...this man is incredible. I am so thankf You guys...this man is incredible. I am so thankful for him. We have been baptized with fire into the fulltime RV life. In the two weeks of living in our RV, with the much colder weather than usual, something has broken, leaked, or gone out everyday. We have replaced both toilets, door handles, outdoor lights, cables, and so much more. This morning we woke up to no water. Our pipes had frozen along with the main line. Through it all, this man just keeps saying “it will be ok.” He has remained steady, consistent and very little has shaken him...and if it has, it is merely for a moment. He has ensured that his family is more than taken care of. We have remained warm, cozy and safe of through it all. End of the day, we have water in our holding tank and all is ok. I have always said, “ he can fix anything.” He is truly gifted and brilliant. I love him so. @o_d_beard #heshot #hereallyisamazing #happyvalentine #hecanfixanything #rvlife #rvrenovation #rvreno
#saturdaymorningchill #saturdaymorningchill
Ya know...these two were a major source of anxiety Ya know...these two were a major source of anxiety when it came to the thought of #rvlife with them. Of course people thought we were nuts, which only invited doubt and fear in. For me it was not an issue of space but more of switching to a life on a leash and dog parks for free run. Think about it...that is 300lbs at the end of the leash that my son or I would be responsible for while Donald was working! I am no #skinnyminnie but that is not easy, especially if there is a squirrel or other dog their line of sight. We have made it work and will continue to. Ultimately, they have handled this transition very well. The adventure would not be complete without them. They are the sweetest two Danes you will ever meet. #ilovethemso #rvlifewithdanes #rvlifewithdogs #rvlifewithkidsanddogs #300lbsoflove #theBrownGreatDanes #greatdanesofinstagram #brownmustardseed #greatdanes #greatdanes #stella #eulalie #lalie
Oh the changes!! Some have been hard and some not Oh the changes!! Some have been hard and some not so much. There have been some losses, some gains, lots of sacrifices, lots of tears, and lots of laughs (through the tears, sometimes). This has been hard, very hard, although I would not change the changes for anything! I am thankful...thankful for all of it! So thankful for this life (style) the Father has brought us to! #thankful #blessed #changes #classoutside #outsideclassroom #schoolonthetrail #feelingnormalagain #rvlife #rvlifewithdogs
So when we started this journey just over a year a So when we started this journey just over a year ago, there were visions I had in my head of our first days in the RV. When He showed me, I journaled it and surrender the vision until Donald was ready. Two weeks later he came home and said “what would you say if I said ‘let’s sell everything, by a truck and RV and travel?’” It was then the plot thickened. There were things the Lord prepared us for and there have been some unknowns...lots of unknowns. We still look at each other and know this is what He has for us and what we should be doing. God whispered to me a long time ago that Donald and I would live an extraordinary life together. I believe that extraordinary journey started when I met him and has been slowly unfolding. This chapter has been incredible...incredibly risky, incredibly scary, incredibly hard, incredibly exciting, and incredibly rewarding! It has been extraordinary. This snow is like the promise that came with Noah’s obedience, symbolized through the rainbow after building the ark. I asked the Lord for one snow before the winters end, once we got in the RV...and here it is. #wegotoursnow #ilovesnow #beautiful #rvlife #rvrenovation #snowandchacos #snowandsandels
With this new way of life, these two have had quit With this new way of life, these two have had quite a few drastic changes. It has required much more of them. There have been breakdowns and meltdowns with them, and with us as well as! During the transition out of the house and into the RV, they both sacrificed some much needed time with Donald and I, although they were resilient and endured. I am looking forward to the slow, quiet and much needed time together! #ilovethemsomuch #dynamicduo #changes #endurance #resilient #mychildren #rvlifewithkids #rvlifewithdogs #rvlife
Our first night and day in the RV was a success. Our first night and day in the RV was a success. Everyone was comfortable and warm despite the freezing 23 degree weather outside. Our first night did not come without its challenges but we did just fine thanks to my amazing @o_d_beard ! I sure missed @montesanostatepark ! I love it here. #1650ftelevation #learningaswegrow #stillexhausted #restiscoming
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