February 3, 2012
by jennifer
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I had an item on my January to-do list that might just qualify me for the looney bin, but which actually put a smile on my face. It took me an extra day to finish this project, but it’s done. … Continue reading
January 25, 2012
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I was so delighted to see this idea a few weeks ago. I’m also someone who has a hard time throwing away Christmas cards because they’re such great snapshots of families we love. It’s delightful to see how families grow … Continue reading
December 23, 2011
by jennifer
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Well, they’re done. Done and in the mail. For as much stress as I felt over them, and for as long ago as I purchased the paper and planned them, I’m a little amazed by how simple they look. But … 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
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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
December 2, 2011
by jennifer
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I had big plans for this week, and good reasons for planning the week carefully. We had a birthday to celebrate on Tuesday, extra commitments every day of the week, a mandatory lacrosse team meeting for spring play (can someone … Continue reading
November 29, 2011
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While many people were out shopping early Friday morning, I skipped the Black Friday action and treated myself to a few hours of sewing. I managed to put together this Christmas rag quilt for my family to snuggle under for … Continue reading
November 25, 2011
by jennifer
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While going through my felt for this project, I discovered some red felt in my stash and couldn’t help making a bunch of flowers with it. I got out a styrofoam ball I had on hand and decided to see … Continue reading
January 9, 2010
by jennifer
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It wasn’t very hard for me to say goodbye to Christmas and pack up the decorations… until it came to the manger. My heart lingered here, reluctant to carry it to the basement. I realized that this was probably my … Continue reading
