There’s something very unique about December 31st’s. They have a way of demanding that we choose a perspective. Some of us will choose to look behind and focus on the fact that the last few sands of another year are just about to slip through the glass. Others of us are looking ahead, on tip-toes, […]
Merry Christmas, friends! This is my view as I’m reflecting on Christmas and thinking about my Christmas message to you this year. I will start with “Thank you,” because, as always, so many of you have been so kind to think of me and ask about my family and let us know you’re praying for […]
In all these years of blogging, I don’t know how I’ve not shared the recipe for my mom’s favorite ginger cookies, but when I was trying toremember the ingredients at the grocery store recently, I was really wishing I had! I first had these cookies at the beautiful Black Walnut Bed and Breakfast in Asheville, […]
My family knows–when it’s Thanksgiving at our house, it’s my husband who dresses the turkey and me who dresses the tables. And while I love putting together a formal tablescape for the adults, it’s even more fun to decorate the kids’ table! We celebrated Thanksgiving a little early with my side of the family this […]
One of the most popular projects I’ve done on this blog was my Blessings Board that I did waaaay back when. A few of you might remember this! Every year since then, it’s been a tradition for us. I put up our board in the fall, all of us write our favorite blessings on it, […]
