May 3, 2012
by jennifer
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Like most people, there are things I love about my house and things I don’t love about my house. I love the open floor plan which allows a lot of people to mingle and gather without it feeling overwhelming. I … Continue reading
December 8, 2011
by jennifer
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Restful, calming, inviting. Adding beautiful greens to my bedroom mantel gives the entire room a new feeling. I love this view from the top of the stairs. It makes me look forward to unwinding, finishing the day peacefully. During the … Continue reading
December 8, 2011
by jennifer
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The stockings are hung. I smile as I watch our younger children standing beneath them, trying to spot theirs. It’s a really short mantel, especially for ten stockings. I placed my all-time favorite nativity scene above the stockings. I get … Continue reading
December 6, 2011
by jennifer
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One room, at least, is ready for Christmas. I enjoy decorating the dining room for holidays because it’s the room that stays most like I left it. My children cheerfully redecorate everything else they see but for some reason they … Continue reading
November 15, 2011
by jennifer
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Every November I try to provide a place for our family to write down the blessings we’re thankful for. This year’s version is definitely the biggest one yet. Using branches from one of our cherry trees (which is dying), I … Continue reading
November 9, 2011
by jennifer
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An old metal bench. An oversized acorn hanging from burlap and embroidered ribbon. A simple wood plank declaring “A Day of Thanksgiving and Praise”. A lantern with a pumpkin and some battery operated candles enclosed. A couple more candles on … Continue reading
October 31, 2011
by jennifer
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The kindergarten Halloween party is over, and two of the children are playing upstairs while my three year old naps on the couch. The party must have worn her out. I listen to her quiet breathing, combined with the muffled … Continue reading
October 10, 2011
by jennifer
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A couple of weeks ago when my brother got married, I mentioned that we also hosted a gathering for another brother. He and his little family traveled from Mississippi to be with us, and while they were here they blessed … Continue reading
September 14, 2011
by jennifer
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I have a problem with projects. A couple of problems, to tell the truth. First, I get excited about them too easily. Something looks so simple, or so easy, or so much fun and I think I’m up to it … Continue reading
September 8, 2011
by jennifer
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I realized when I posted about my new kitchen sign that I’d never taken pictures of the valances I made for my kitchen windows this summer. I previously had vintage white linen in the windows but wanted some pattern in … Continue reading
