Sometimes the right words are just put before you. Isn't God so good that way? Like last fall, when I accepted an invitation to join the blogging ranks for (in)Mercy in my quest to make this space count. And I told the story of my mom's illness while traveling in Kenya. And how I now had the opportunity to, in turn, make a difference for some special girls in that country. And how I read with amazement that we had FAR exceeded our … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
This ‘n That Tuesday
April 29, 2014 by · 1 Comment
My school year is rapidly drawing to a close (how did THAT happen??!) and soon I'll be welcoming both the college one and our oldest back into the fold -- busy times afoot around here! And I lost a little ground battling that nasty head cold last week and through much of my weekend. Hence, this post. :) During my latest thrifting adventure, I stumbled on these old alphabet flash cards. A couple of the cards were missing, but I thought … [Read more...]
Easy Thrift Store Makeover: Jewelry Tree
April 24, 2014 by · 7 Comments
Ah, the weekend is inching ever closer! I have so many projects in the works, but I wanted to share a quick and easy one with you today! Last week I was cruising through my local Goodwill in search of chairs, but instead I came home with this sad little wooden mug tree... I've been itching to better organize my jewelry and I had a vision for that little $1.21 fella... A vision that looked something like this... I like having … [Read more...]
Earth Week Sponsor Love: Green Acres Outdoor Living
April 22, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
Happy weekend, friends! I have had the pleasure of working with the good Eco-conscious folks at Green Acres for over a year now and I'm so honored to partner with a company that operates beyond the call of duty when it comes to environmental responsibility. It's finally spring and if you're looking to update your outdoor spaces, Green Acres Outdoor Living is the place for you. Their outdoor furniture is made of recycled … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… This Table {Dot & Bo}
April 22, 2014 by · 6 Comments
Howdy - hoo, Tuesday! I'm battling another (hopefully LAST) head cold of the school year, so I didn't get this up yesterday. Boo. Oh well... I hope you all had a blessed Easter Sunday! I spent the weekend with friends and my peeps and while I'm sick again, my soul got recharged in a big way. #loveitwhenthathappens I just love discovering new sites, especially of the decor variety. :) A few weeks ago I stumbled upon Dot and Bo and decided … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading, What I’m Loving on this Good Friday
April 18, 2014 by · 1 Comment
And it IS a Good Friday. My peeps will be gathered to celebrate Easter and while I see suffering and my heart hurts for many near and dear to me, God is at work. He is at work in a mighty way, y'all. I'm spending today quietly and that feels very right. Not just to reflect on the sacrifice of our Savior as I wind up my Lenten journey, though that is undoubtedly part and parcel off today. I have much to be thankful for, and there are some … [Read more...]
Easter Brunch Menu
April 17, 2014 by · 3 Comments
*Update: this post was set to go out yesterday, but my server went down unexpectedly... so now we're all the way to Thursday! Oh well... :) Wednesday already and Easter is almost upon us. In our home that means BRUNCH! You probably already know this, but I have experience feeding crowds and Easter has become one of my favorite holiday brunch occasions. Maybe it's that spring has *usually* sprung (don't ask me about that cold front that … [Read more...]
Before & After: Vintage Bed Makeover
April 14, 2014 by · 3 Comments
Monday, monday -- and AGAIN with the rain on the way! Ugh... at least it will knock the pollen down a bit #thinkingpositive. The hubs and I traveled to Mississippi over the weekend to lay a cousin to rest. Though it was a sad occasion, I always love seeing my extended family and was treated to time with my dad, too. So it was a quick weekend, with not a lot getting done on the home front, but so it goes, right? I have not-so-great photos … [Read more...]
Easy Easter Brunch: 4 Ingredient Casserole Recipe!
April 11, 2014 by · 3 Comments
Spring has sprung at last here in ATL! Woo hoo! And my thoughts are turning to Easter, a mere week away. As our kids have gotten older and we've left the days of Easter Egg hunts behind us, we now enjoy a nice brunch on Easter Sunday after church. And one of the staples in that brunch spread is this easy 4 ingredient casserole that you can assemble the night before! Here's what you need... 1 and 1/2 lbs breakfast sausage (we like … [Read more...]
My Favorite Antique Pieces
April 9, 2014 by · 4 Comments
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post for Mohawk Homescapes about incorporating antique accents into your decor. And in the midst of my work on that post, I realized how many wonderful antique pieces I have in my own home. And so I thought I'd share my favorites with you... This is my all time favorite -- my grandmother's buffet that sits in my dining room. And one of the reasons it's my favorite is that she wrote me a letter shortly … [Read more...]
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