3 Christmas Stockings and a Snake Handmade Christmas gifts from Grammy. Who’s a fan? My grandmothers were both creative women. Grandma Fossey was skilled at crocheting, and I still treasure the afghan she crafted for me when I was a young teen. Grandma Turner was an expert seamstress and also enjoyed embroidery. I always appreciated…
Trixie Belden | Favorite Authors Okay, so next in my Favorite Authors series, I’m going in a slightly different direction. Instead of sharing a favorite actual author, I’m sharing my all-time favorite teen mystery series: Trixie Belden. Sure, I read the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Nurse Cherry Ames and numerous other series as a tween…
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 How to Celebrate with a Simple Birthday Tea Party My friends and family know I’m a devoted fan of a good cup of hot tea, and a lover of a tea party. For the past two years I’ve invited…
Finding Joy in the Mundane | A Few of My Favorite Things “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I don’t know about you all, but this past month has been full of many difficulties: health challenges, discouragement,…
“A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” Proverbs 27:9 How to Cultivate Community One Cup at a Time If you missed the first post in my Cultivate Hospitality series, you may want to click here and read the foundational “why”. The purpose of hospitality is to cultivate community, to use hospitality as a means to encourage…
May Menus always translate to lighter Spring fare. Somehow it seems a bit easier to eat healthful foods in the Spring, doesn’t it? My thoughts turn to colorful, crunchy salads, light fish entrees, and quick and easy meals. I also think of things like portability, in case we decide to decamp to the patio or…