I had such a Monday at the beginning of this week. My strawberry pecan bread stuck in the pan and made a huge mess, the "clean" light on my coffee maker would not go off even though I ran the clean & rinse cycles repeatedly, and I found myself in an argument with the plumber.… Continue reading A Word For The Weary Heart
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Oven Baked Ravioli
My mom's recipe for toasted ravioli is a long time favorite of mine, but one I don't make often. The original method can be time consuming if you have a lot of ravioli to toast, a small skillet or both! Since she's had such great success taking things that are normally toasted, fried or cooked… Continue reading Oven Baked Ravioli
Friday Fellowship: 5 Things About Me (and you!)
Let's have a little bit of what we refer to in church as "Fellowship Time." There are some new faces (and lots of old friends) around here today, so I thought I'd take a minute to round up a few things you might not know about me! At church fellowships there are usually "refreshments," so… Continue reading Friday Fellowship: 5 Things About Me (and you!)
How To Find Affordable Blue And White Decor
this post contains affiliate links Over the last couple years I've acquired a nice collection of blue and white pieces: dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, tea cups/mugs, vases and decorative bowls. They have become a valued part of my decorating essentials! You will see blue and white pieces in all of my seasonal decor from… Continue reading How To Find Affordable Blue And White Decor
Kitchen Spring Decor {2019}
Decorating for spring doesn't mean you have to cover your house with pastels, bunnies and plastic eggs! You can lighten up your decor by incorporating a new texture or color, bringing in some florals or adding some new greenery. Here's what I did in the kitchen this spring! I bought my two-tiered stand in the… Continue reading Kitchen Spring Decor {2019}
5 Pictures on Friday – Road Trip! {3.8.19}
Isn't that stunning? Paul had a work trip at the beginning of the week and I got to tag along. I'm always ready for a trip with these kinds of views! This trip took us to Wise, Virginia - the western corner of the state that's tucked in between Kentucky and Tennessee. We weren't too… Continue reading 5 Pictures on Friday – Road Trip! {3.8.19}
Farmhouse Style Easter Eggs {DIY}
Flipping through my Victoria magazine last weekend, I was inspired by the beautiful artisan Easter eggs they showcased. You can purchase a kit for $50 to create a set of artisan eggs just like the ones in the magazine...but I decided to make a version that was a little less complicated - and a lot… Continue reading Farmhouse Style Easter Eggs {DIY}
Menu Monday + New Recipes
this post contains affiliate links Here's what we ate last week! Breakfast: Oatmeal and Blueberries Avocado Toast Green Smoothies Lunch: My Big Fat Greek Quinoa Salad - this stays fresh in the fridge for several days and is so yummy! I added in a handful of fresh spinach before eating. Meal Planning Tip: I've been… Continue reading Menu Monday + New Recipes
February 2019 in Review + H54F Linkup
this post contains affiliate links And just like that, February is gone! Today I'm wrapping up the week with my five highlights from February - it was a good month! I'm going to keep my commentary to a minimum and let the pictures speak for themselves. #1 Date Nights - a nostalgic date with not-so-great… Continue reading February 2019 in Review + H54F Linkup
My Household Mantra – Do It Anyway
Over the years I've set a daily household cleaning schedule in place, and that continues to work really well for me. The mantras of "do it daily" and "do it first" keep me from giving in to my natural tendency of laziness! I have a new mantra that I say to myself when I'm tempted… Continue reading My Household Mantra – Do It Anyway
Come Home For Comfort 