December 5, 2012
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I decided to place just a single Nativity on our family room mantel this year. In my head the decor was going to be different, but now that the season is here my heart just wants simple. After all, the … Continue reading
November 9, 2012
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I was in the mood for a change in the family room, so the nautical style painting that usually rests on the sideboard was retired to the basement for the holidays, and in it’s place I lugged up a very … Continue reading
October 11, 2012
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The children are out of school today, and when they woke up they convinced me to get out our Halloween decorations. The fun is unfolding, and we’re going for a black and white theme in the living room. A little … Continue reading
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
November 8, 2011
by jennifer
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Today I cleared my dining room table of its pile of Halloween decorations and began unpacking a few Thanksgiving and fall items. Right now there are candles glowing on my front porch and it makes me happy to peek out … Continue reading
