enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
Dreamy Days Do you ever have one of those days - that you feel like you're sleepwalking barely roused from a deep dream. That is how I'm feeling today. After long days of preparation and anticipation, our Christmas party arrived and then it was over. The moments are now but … [Read more...]
Welcome to Home and Garden Thursday 1st Thursday - Home Decor - Christmas Hello all! I hope you all are having a terrific week - I am feeling a bit nostalgic as I watch the days tick by one by one closing a wonderful year. I love this time of the year - the Christmas decorating and the family get … [Read more...]
Less is More This past weekend we picked up our tree. This is the second year we have purchased a real tree. Traditionally, the children decorate the main tree with Dearest. I typically decorate trees for the dining room, green room, Master Bedroom, and Kitchen. This year we're sticking to one … [Read more...]
Contentment Good morning Dear Ones. I apologize for the delay in getting this party going. I was called in yesterday to replace someone who couldn't make it to work. This put a crimp in my day's plans, but I was pleased to be able to help out. Life is never a steady stream of expected and planned activities - … [Read more...]
Chalkboard paint is so versatile - who would have known! It can be a very cottagy touch to a kitchen, dining room and even a family room. It can be painted on doors, on wood then framed, on pots and on silver trays - I think the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. This year, in my Christmas decor - I am making use … [Read more...]
Come Out To Play Years ago, while in college I was a counselor at a summer Christian camp. In the down time I painted these sweet little musicians. Their expressive faces won my heart and I look forward to setting them out each Christmas. This past weekend, my friend Maria gifted me with this sweet little fairy. She … [Read more...]
With Grateful Heart Christmas season brings to mind the joy of giving. I have celebrated with you the gentle notion inspired by the Editors and Authors of Victoria Magazine Classic and Current A Return To Loveliness I have desired not only to share the beautiful articles, pictures and inspirations from the pages of … [Read more...]
Potpourri These past few days have just flown! Busyness! There just seems to be lists and lists of things to do. Last week, my daughter and I tested the waters with a few crafts to sell. I have been enjoying creating lavender sachets, totes and cookie/cocoa gifts in a jar. My daughter is very good at crocheting and has created flowers for … [Read more...]
Easy Christmas Candleholder Craft the candle on the left is burning brighter - I dropped a match inside :) Faux Mercury Glass is everywhere! I have walked the aisles of several stores and in their Christmaswares – are several examples of beautiful Faux Mercury Glass. I have enjoyed making Faux Mercury Glass … [Read more...]
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. Click here to contact me.
