Ever since I became a wife and homemaker in 1997, and set up housekeeping in our first cozy, rental home, I’ve enjoy burning candles. Well, even before that I liked it. My sis and I shared a room and we had candle holders and would burn candles in the evenings, while we read our books, and many […]
Black Friday Sale For Lilla Rose, Deborah & Co, JIC
It’s Black Friday ~so of course that means sales everywhere. I’m highlighting my Lilla Rose, Jewlery in Candles, and Deborah & Co. ALL LILLA ROSE FANS!! Thought you might want to know……… ABOUT The best sale of the year at Lilla Rose! 3 DAY “Black Friday” SALE 20%-50% Off Everything!Plus Free […]
Gifts and Gift Packaging
I’ve long loved gifts and gift packaging. It rather goes along with decor and homemaking in a way, I suppose. In both cases, I am putting together things I like or love and fixing them in a way that makes me smile. I’ve wished before that I could run a little gift packaging business. Not […]
The Ultimate Christian Living Bundle
I’m joining in with other bloggers to spread the word about The Ultimate Christian Living Bundle. If you’ve been wanting some new reading material or eyeing any of the titles below, this is a great time to snag them, plus a bunch of extras! Add them to your library and/or gift some to friends and […]
My Pouffe From Sew a Fine Seam {I am in Love}
This is my pouffe!!!!!!!!!!! If the exclamation marks were any indication, I LOVE my pouffe. SO MUCH. My sister makes them. Go here and here to see a couple of Union Jack pouffes she’s made. You can go here to buy the pattern if you’d like to make your own. I’ve seen different […]
Three Things {Favorite Finds No. 1}
I’ve mentioned before that I have enjoyed inspiration for ideas or projects or books to read or products people love, from around blogland and the internet. Yesterday, I talked about books that I’ve really loved at this season in my life. I thought it would be fun to merge my Three Things posts with some […]
In Which I Discover I Have a Table Runner Collection and I am Pleased
Do you like tablecloths? While I think there are beautiful tablecloths and beautiful tables set with tablecloths, it seems I’m a table runner sort of girl! And it only took, oh, about fifteen years to realize it. Here’s the story! Once upon a time…………. I was going through my table runner drawer, when it struck […]
Meet My Tintype
A while back I mentioned winning a giveaway of a tintype over at The Modern Mrs. Darcy’s blog. I was and still am excited that I actually won! I took some time deciding {and debating and hashing over} what photo I wanted printed. {I think my husband thought I was a bit crazy.} {He’s […]
It’s An Amazing E-book Bundle Sale!
Have you had your eye on a homemaking e-book or two? Are you looking for some new books to inspire? Or would you like to stock up on some reading material for the lazy, hazy days of summer? Well, then, hooray! It is Ultimate Homemaking Bundle E-book Sale time again! Check out this instant library, […]
Giveaway~Creamy White Ruffled Scarf and Hummingbird Flexi
Giveaway time again! Let’s give away a creamy white ruffled scarf along with a hummingbird flexi in a size small! The hummingbird was our March flexi-of-the-month from Lilla Rose. It’s not available in our regular line of hair accessories. I think it has such a unique, fun flair! And think springtime! I wear a […]
An Insignificant Detail About Towels
I had a revelation the other day. Nothing earth shattering. Nothing that’s going to make any big difference. No shout-it-from-the-rooftop news. But it was a revelation to me all the same. I figured out a common denominator connecting my favorite towels. That’s right. Towels. First off, I’m thankful for clean fresh towels. {That’s not the […]
Wherein I Think About Gratitude
One day, in past days, about two years ago or so, perhaps, I started a Gratitude Journal. I am a journaling, workbook type of person. I’ve had prayer journals through the years and I love the different, workbook-type Bible studies, I’ve worked through or been part of. I know this style is not at all […]
Two Faves Giveaway!
See these scarves? My sister makes them and I love them. I’ve snagged several for my own and I also took them with me to the craft shows I went to because I think they go so well with my Lilla Rose clips. I love Lilla Rose flexis as hair clips and accessories; they’re handy, […]
Winter Warmup Giveaway
It’s time for a Winter Warmup Giveaway, I think! I like cozy evenings and I enjoy hot drinks and cuddling into a blanket, but I won’t mind when warmer days and spring sunshine starts filtering in and coming to stay. It’s still a little early to think spring, but it is getting closer! In the […]
Joyfully Sewn Designs Giveaway~
Another giveaway for the week! I’ve just been introduced to this shop and a few bloggers are hosting a giveaway for a gift certificate. Woo-hoo! I’m thinking it could be an early Christmas gift for yourself, if you win, OR it would make a great gift for someone on your gift list. I love checking […]
Bless a Homemaker~Kitchen Aid Mixer Giveaway!!
I’m excited to bring you an awesome homemaking giveaway! I was blessed with a Kitchen Aid Mixer as a wedding gift and I’ve always been so thankful to have one. My mother had one when I was growing up, so I’ve been even more blessed to always know the handiness of one. We also received, […]