This week has been full of beautiful readings from our Advent Book The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp. It's not to late to join in if you haven't already! Here is week one, three, four and five (remember the reading schedule "dates" do not necessarily correspond to the calendar dates) In this post you will find two videos. The first is me simply going over my thoughts from day 6-10 and the second is a few extra details about this week's project. The scriptures and readings this week all ... continue reading...
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Checkerboard Table Makeover
I found this little side table for $5 at a garage sale. It was originally from Target, not anything old, and it was exactly what I was looking for! We have a fire place in our bedroom and I am working on cozying up the spot a bit. The room still has a ways to go. I decided a checkerboard would be the perfect detail to add to this treasure. Today I am linking up with my monthly furniture flipping friends to bring you guys projects that are all about THE DETAILS! It doesn't take much to ... continue reading...
Christmas Tablescape PLUS Idea Tour
We are just days beyond the turkey, but you may have noticed...it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We decorated our house, including this Christmas tablescape, over the weekend and it was SO MUCH FUN. We didn't even break an ornament this year (yet)! I'm busy looking for fresh ideas to incorporate into my Christmas décor and the 27 other bloggers I have teamed up with this week have just the stuff I 'm looking for! #christmasideastour I hope you'll check out the links below for ideas ... continue reading...
Putting the meaning of Christmas into your décor
The holiday season can easily get overwhelming and the true meaning can quickly fade. Here are 5 Ways to put the meaning of Christmas into your décor. Santa Claus, reindeer, angels, elves, bells, bows, ribbons and tulle. The season overflows with a million themes to decorate your home for Christmas. But what if this year you really want to hone in on the true meaning of Christmas? To take a step back from the gifts, the fluff and the fodder. What if this year you infuse Jesus into ... continue reading...
Artistic Advent: Week One, Twig Tree
Welcome to the Artistic Advent series! By now, I am hopeful you have read the first five days in our Advent reading, The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp (affiliate link). If you haven't you can still jump in...it's never too late! Catch up with week 2, week 3, week 4 and week 5. This book is about the long history and story that leads us to Christmas day, but all the truths and thoughts tucked tight into these pages are good for any day of the year, not just Christmas. I was surprised ... continue reading...
Girl’s Trip To Brenham Texas
For my mom's birthday we decided on a Mother/Daughter girl trip. Rarely are the two of us alone together anymore. Usually it's all the kids running crazy or she is babysitting while I am somewhere completely different. We set our sites on two nights in Brenham, Texas. It was a close destination with tons of things we love to do. You might enjoy a get away there yourself! We started the trip with a tour of the prominent historic homes in Brenham. I scheduled a tour for just the two ... continue reading...
A Crafty Junker’s Gift Guide
Do you have a crafty junker in your life? This gift guide is perfect for the crafter in your life! Maybe you are the junk lover or maybe you have one in your life. Either way this little wish list will make Christmas, birthday, Mother's Day or whatever gift giving day shopping easier for someone...either you or the loved one you share it with. :) It's complete with affiliate shopping links* for convenience. Collecting all this stuff breeds projects! I'm sure you're aware, if you're into ... continue reading...
Wrapping Your Gift with a Gift
Today is a day to arm you for the task of wrapping all those glorious holiday presents. I have teamed up with NINE other bloggers to show you creative ideas to present your presents this year. Be sure to visit all my friends in the links below! My mother in law is the best at wrapping pretty gifts. She takes her time, always has beautiful bows and is overall an amazing gift giver. My husband is a great gift giver. The apple doesn't fall far. He is sneaky and always over delivers. My mom is ... continue reading...
Thankful in All Things, Including The Small
As with most holiday decorations I love to see them come, but I love to see them go. We put away all our Halloween décor and the mantel was left sparse and unfinished. It may be silly, but I love to decorate the mantel. It's the one place I can easily change up each season to give a fresh feel to the house. Each jaunt past the latest holiday display steals a smile from me. Now left with a blank slate I was undecided on how to dress the fireplace for the pending Thanksgiving ... continue reading...
Side Table to English Memory: A Weathered Flag
Make a beautiful Union Jack Side Table from an old weathered thrift store find. The Furniture Girls are at it again. Today we are sharing what we've come up with for our monthly #furnitureREFRESH challenge. This month's theme was weathered. I'm sharing a Union Jack Side Table makeover. I hope you'll check out the links below to see how my talented blogger friends have flipped their pieces! I had the privilege of helping a friend re-decorate a room in her house. It was time ... continue reading...
