Our first snow arrived last week. Traces of snow disappear within a few days, if not the same day, so we grab the camera and slip outside on our first opportunity! The temperature gets down to 10 degrees for only a few weeks in December or January, therefore we are able to grow our pomegranate […]
My friendship feature for today is my talented mother. It’s now been 3 years since the family gathered for a Quilt Legacy Christmas where four children, eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren were gifted 45 of her quilts. Mother planned to give away her quilts when she turned 80. The celebration had been talked about […]
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.