Like it or not, Christmas is over and it's time to recap the holidays! I'll just warn you now - this is a long post! I love having these posts to look back on every year, so the details are for my benefit. I won't mind if you just scroll through the pictures and read… Continue reading Christmas Recap {2016}
Category: Holidays
Our Greatest Need
One of my favorite parts of the Christmas story is found in Luke 1. It's the account of Mary's cousin Elizabeth, who the Bible describes as barren and advanced in years. She and her husband prayed for a long time, asking God to give them children. An angel appeared to Elizabeth's husband with an incredible message: … Continue reading Our Greatest Need
Christmas Card 2016 {with outtakes}
i Usually I write a nice, spiritual paragraph to accompany our Christmas picture, and then I post it here so everyone can feel warm and fuzzy. And there's nothing wrong with that. Except this year we had quite an adventure trying to get the perfect Christmas card picture. (I wish I had the emoji with the… Continue reading Christmas Card 2016 {with outtakes}
Romantic Gold and White Holiday Table Setting
Have you ever seen a beautiful home in a magazine and wished for a moment that you lived there? Many times those homes are totally impractical for our lifestyles, having been staged for photography, but they are truly picture-perfect. I love setting a beautiful dining room table because it allows me to create one of… Continue reading Romantic Gold and White Holiday Table Setting
5 Things on Friday {12.9.16}
1// As a homebody, Christmas tops the charts as my favorite time of year. I love seeing the glow from my Christmas trees all over the house - even the little one I put in the bedroom. It's so cozy! 2// Four years ago yesterday, Paul surprised me with an early Christmas gift - whatever… Continue reading 5 Things on Friday {12.9.16}
Christmas Home Tour {2016}
I love decorating my home for Christmas! I will admit, I was kind of sad to put away my fall decor...until I started opening the Christmas bins. Once I saw my treasured pieces that I've carefully hunted down through almost ten years of after-Christmas clearance sales, I forgot all about the pumpkins and couldn't wait… Continue reading Christmas Home Tour {2016}
5 Pictures on Friday {Thanksgiving Recap 2016}
And just like that, Thanksgiving is over! I love scrolling social media after a holiday - I just love all the pictures of my friends with their families, around a table, having fun and enjoying the day. Here are MY favorite pictures from yesterday! #1: The Food. #2: The Table - it came together just… Continue reading 5 Pictures on Friday {Thanksgiving Recap 2016}
$10 at Target: Pre-K Christmas Gift Idea
It's always my goal to have my in-store Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving. I like to shop TJ Maxx, Walmart and Target for Christmas gifts - but this year Target was my favorite. They have such a great selection of affordable yet "giftable" items in the dollar section! I love being able to purchase multiple… Continue reading $10 at Target: Pre-K Christmas Gift Idea
My Thanksgiving Menu and Shopping List {2016}
Main Meal Baked Ham with Easy Glaze Crockpot Turkey Breast with Gravy Cranberry Compote (whole berry cranberry, mandarin oranges & walnuts) Stovetop Stuffing Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Nana's Green Beans Greens and Apple Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing Hawaiian Rolls Dessert Pumpkin Pie Derby Pie Beverages Sweet Tea Water Appetizers Pimento Cheese & Crackers Vegetable Tray… Continue reading My Thanksgiving Menu and Shopping List {2016}
My Thanksgiving Table
I am in full Thanksgiving mode! As I mentioned in my Thanksgiving planning posts, I always give my table settings a practice run before a big party or holiday. I'm not naturally creative, but I enjoy gathering inspiration and trying to make my tables look beautiful! This year I wanted to use a new set of… Continue reading My Thanksgiving Table
Come Home For Comfort 