True, artificial flowers could never compare to the real thing, but somehow when I am creating these, I feel “the mystery, the excitement, the awe of a flower”! I first fell in […]
Favorite Pins Friday
I have a confession to make. Scripture is my greatest inspiration, but when it comes to Do-it-yourself (DIY) ideas, I pretty much steal them all from Pinterest. (You can find all of […]
Mantel Makeover Monday! (Get ready for some LOVE!)
I’ve posted some pictures of my fireplace mantels in the past, and since it has been a favorite I decided to start new board on my Pinterest just for mantel ideas! It’s always […]
Merry Christmas!
From my family to yours, may your Christmas be filled with love and laughter as you celebrate the birth of Jesus! ~~Doug and Vickie
Transitional Traditions
tra·di·tion the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice. Traditions are neither good or bad, per se… Each person chooses what they want to observe in their traditions. We have old traditions and can begin […]
Giving Thanks
Getting a Grip (Small things can make a big difference!)
I’m not obsessing or anything, but I am loving what a difference drawer pulls and cabinet knobs can make! It’s such an easy way to update furniture, and now they’re easier than […]
Confessions of a Romantic
On a whim I started to title this post, “Whatever Happened to Romance”, and accidentally sent an empty post– with only the title (oops!), before I realized that it might be a […]
Lessons from a Paint Can
“Every day is fresh–with no mistakes in it” Anne of Green Gables Here it is, another lesson from Anne. One that teaches me patience. I love a fresh coat of paint, and […]
My Kind of Clean
“Cleanliness is next to godliness” NOT! It’s not even in the Bible, so where did that come from? Here’s what I found! http://donnaperuginichildrensauthor.com/2011/03/03/where-did-the-saying-cleanliness-is-next-to-godliness-come-from/ When I saw this phrase posted on Pinterest, I […]
Spring flowers
April showers bring May flowers… and apparently SNOW for many in the Midwest! SO–I thought I post an album of my recently planted flowers just to cheer you up and brighten your […]
Black and White
One of my love languages is giving, and since I recently added a new board to my Pinterest: BLACK and WHITE … I’ve decided to have a “BLACK AND WHITE” GIVEAWAY! […]
Lessons from the Nest
It’s no secret that I struggled when it came time for our youngest to go off to college. Classic, huh? Kinda funny now, but I can tell you that I was in […]
DIY Spring: When the weather doesn’t cooperate
The first of the daffodils are blooming, and I’m inspired! Puxatony Phil sure failed this year, and according to the “news” reports, he is facing criminal charges and possibly the death penalty! Wow, really? […]
Weathering winter and pondering spring…
I don’t hate winter, and I can appreciate the beauty of freshly fallen snow, but… COME ON! It’s snowing in March and personally, I am ready for spring! After inheriting left over flowers […]