Well, my server has been upgraded and I can finally share my spring mantel with y'all -- we had some nice weather over the weekend and at the beginning of the week so I was itching to get it finally ready for spring. :) Never mind that we're back in the cold wind and rain right now. We should have known this winter would not go quietly! You've probably noticed I left a few things in place... like my antique frame that's propped on my … [Read more...]
January Recap {In Case You Missed It}
February 3, 2014 by · 3 Comments
February?? Wow... not sure how that happened. For a month that's supposed be of the "slowing down" sort that I love, January sure sped by. We had such an enjoyable weekend and I cooked up a storm for our little Super Bowl party yesterday. Got a new crock pot recipe to share soon, so stay tuned! I was looking back at my posts last month and while there were definitely projects, there was lots of "other"... thoughts, goals, reads. That's my … [Read more...]
Christmas Home Tour 2013
December 23, 2013 by · 5 Comments
Greetings, friends! I'm here to share (at long last) my home tour of Christmas decor. I had every intention of sharing this with you much sooner, along with a couple of easy projects, but God had other plans for me. He found numerous ways to remind me that the season is not about the perfectly decorated front porch or the home that's completely pulled together for the holidays. I shared a little of this over on Fancy Little Things on … [Read more...]
Vase Filler Ornaments {DIY}
December 16, 2013 by · 9 Comments
Good morning, friends. Before I share this simple DIY, could I just ask for your prayers? I'm greeting this last week of school before the holiday break with a heavy heart. Troubling news of loss, illness, and setbacks has come our way from a variety of fronts and we are feeling overwhelmed with the pain, suffering, and struggles of those close to us and our own helplessness. My prayer list is lengthy these days... Last weekend, we were … [Read more...]
Christmas Mantel 2013
December 11, 2013 by · 9 Comments
Happy Wednesday, y'all. I'm trying really hard not to hit the panic button about all the packages left to wrap and ship... doesn't it figure that the week I need to get everything out is the week that all my peeps come home, soccer physicals must happen, dentist appointments all around, teacher dinner preparations, etc are all converging on the few days that comprise this week? Yowza. There is still not a single ornament on my tree. And … [Read more...]
Set the Table for a Christmas Coffee (and a Rug Giveaway!)
December 5, 2013 by · 5 Comments
Much as I enjoy a festive evening party, one of my favorite ways to celebrate the season with close friends is a Christmas Coffee. I used to do this in conjunction with my Willow House business, but the simple formula works even better for a cozy get-together with a close pal or two. And ever since I spotted some adorable Christmas plates and mugs at Tuesday Morning, I've been itching to pull together a Christmas Coffee tablescape to share with … [Read more...]
5 Easy Christmas Projects
December 4, 2013 by · 1 Comment
First of all -- WE DID IT! We've fully funded the second home for Mercy House Kenya!! I have been humbled over and over by the amazing generosity of the online community through this project. What a gift to participate in some small way. And THANK YOU for your prayers, encouragement, and any and every contribution to the cause. We are -- with God's help -- changing lives and futures, y'all!! We were on the go last week for the … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading, Working On, and Loving…
November 27, 2013 by · 5 Comments
It's been a while since I did one of these and since I'm still a bit under the weather and behind on posting, I thought this would be a fun pre-Thanksgiving post. I spent most of yesterday in the kitchen and getting a bit of Christmas decorating on (!), but I did have to dash out to snag a winter coat for the 15 year old. He's grown so much in the past year (5 inches!) there was nary a coat in the house to fit him and with freezing temps and … [Read more...]
Easy Harvest Centerpiece
November 25, 2013 by · 4 Comments
Well, while spending most of the weekend on and off the couch, I managed to photograph my simple harvest centerpiece to share with y'all. In the nick of time for this rapidly approaching Thanksgiving holiday! We spend every Thanksgiving at my mother-in-law's, so I don't do a big tablescape in my home. But these sweet pheasants were beckoning this year, so I decided a simple kitchen table centerpiece was in order. :) I used things I … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Table Inspiration
November 15, 2013 by · 2 Comments
Howdy-hoo, y'all... SO thankful that I made it to the end of the week! I got major fun stuff happening this weekend, so I hope I can muster up the energy to be fully in each moment! After confessing my desire to create a harvest tablescape, thanks to my new feathered friends, I decided to gather up some inspiration. I don't do a lot of tablescapes, so it was fun to see what was catching my eye on the old world wide web. :) Enjoy the eye … [Read more...]
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