Homemade bread is a comfort food I enjoy baking. Special memories of my childhood include eating Sunday dinner at grandma’s house. We all loved her homemade rolls. My copy of grandma’s recipe written on a slip of paper for me is a treasured keepsake. I’ve made dozens of roll recipes in my lifetime, but only […]
Cool weather and special events bring out the baker in me. After thumbing through a new cookbook, called Pumpkin It Up, it was clear pumpkin will be on the menu for several weeks! Because it was difficult for me to be decorated for Christmas by the first week in December, I chose simple recipes. Pumpkin […]
A fireplace is a cozy feature for a home. If you are blessed with a fireplace and have a mantle, perhaps you long to have just the right Christmas decor that reflects your style. Today’s friendship feature is about my builder friend and her success with creating a beautiful woods themed Christmas mantle. The mission […]
Fresh greens are always in season when decorating for Christmas. Available to purchase or gather, greens add fragrance and a fresh look to your decor. Yes, they are messy and take extra time to gather, but the results are worth it! Choose a favorite urn or container and create different looks by adding different elements […]
Thanksgiving is a memorable day for family gatherings, festive meals, fellowship and thanking the Lord for our many blessings. Traditional celebrations will make a feast around the beloved turkey. We had a delicious meal at our daughters today and enjoyed it very much. She tried a variety of new recipes and we loved them all, […]
Before I share a Christmas tour of this vintage inspired home, let me introduce you to a dear farmhouse loving friend. You will love her! My creative writer/teacher/encourager/hospitality minded friend takes vintage farmhouse treasures and makes magic in their city home. She creates vignettes using family antiques and weaves them with handmade treasures. A […]
Hello friends, it’s Friday! My friendship feature today introduces a comrade who loves to build and create. When Ms.Builder gets an idea, she has laser focus to get it accomplished. This wife and mother of two children is presently building a house while homeschooling their daughter. Let me take you back a few years to […]
Create your own Rustic Pizza is a good option if you don’t have limited time to prepare for company, want a light hearted atmosphere in the kitchen while entertaining guests, or if you want each guest to customize their toppings.
Welcome to Friday’s friendship spotlight. Today’s feature is a creative duo, my brother and his wife. They have recently added a specially trained horse to their farm. Moe, their new horse, pulls a surrey, which is a doorless, four-wheeled carriage. This mode of transportation preceded the automobile and today brings an air of nostalgia and […]
Floral Designer, Women’s Bible Study teacher, Grandmother, Online Missionary, and Seamstress are some of the roles of my friend I’m featuring today. Fifteen years ago, I helped decorate our church for a banquet with this inspiring woman which sparked the beginning of our friendship. Today we serve together to dress our church sanctuary with seasonal […]