I've always loved the color green. Both my high school bedroom and my dorm room were decorated with shades of green and white. I shared my first apartment, but all of my allocated decorating space was covered in green - this time with pink accents. Marriage caused me to move into a more neutral bedroom… Continue reading {Summer Decorating} Working With Green
Category: Holidays
Bringing Summer Into Your Home
Last Saturday I was thrilled to attend a free decorating class at Gracious Designs. This is a gorgeous store in Johnson City, Tennessee offering home decor, gifts and in-home design. They display their merchandise in a way that shows you how to decorate your home, through the cozy and inviting vignettes they place all over the… Continue reading Bringing Summer Into Your Home
Happy Memorial Day!
Happy Memorial Day! I believe Americans live in the greatest country on the Earth. It is truly a privilege to enjoy the wealth and freedom of this nation - but that privilege has come at great sacrifice. On Memorial Day we pause to honor the brave men and women who have given their lives for our… Continue reading Happy Memorial Day!
The Wisdom and Kindness of a Godly Mom
"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." Proverbs 31:26 Mother's Day is coming up this weekend (did you send your Mama a card?), so I'm dedicating this post to my Mom! My mom is a living example of many of the attributes given to the virtuous woman… Continue reading The Wisdom and Kindness of a Godly Mom
Easter Sunday Menu
Can you believe this Sunday is Easter? I love Easter Sunday - singing about the resurrection gives me such hope and joy. Jesus lives to give us abundant life! Of course I'm also planning my menu for Sunday dinner, and I'm already getting hungry! If you need a little inspiration for your menu, here are the… Continue reading Easter Sunday Menu
My Top 5 TV and Movie Romances!
Happy Valentines Day! I came up with a fun twist on my usual H54F post...in the spirit of Valentines Day, I am bringing you my top 5 TV and movie romances of all time! Grab a box of kleenex and get ready to sigh with me... #5 Westley & Buttercup Westley: I told you I would always come for… Continue reading My Top 5 TV and Movie Romances!
Decorating For Valentines Day
Happy Monday, friends! Today I'm excited to share my front entry table all decorated for Valentines Day. This is the first thing I see when I come in my house, and I enjoy changing it seasonally. Here's my current view! I made the banner using things I had on hand - a roll of twine… Continue reading Decorating For Valentines Day
Valentines Day Gift Guide for your Man!
Happy Monday, lovies! Valentines Day is only eleven days away! I love this holiday SO much. My husband dated quite a few girls in his heyday (ahem), but I was the only girlfriend he had on Valentines Day. This is "our" holiday and I love making it special for my amazing husband. I was really… Continue reading Valentines Day Gift Guide for your Man!
Organizing and Storing Christmas Decorations
All of my Christmas lovelies have been boxed up and stored until December! I threw away the pitiful old boxes I've been carting around since 2006 and purchased new Sterilite tubs for all my decor this year. I keep the Christmas decor in our utility room off the carport which isn't temperature-controlled, so I wanted… Continue reading Organizing and Storing Christmas Decorations
New Year’s Eve Party Menu
Whether you're hosting a large party on New Year's Eve or having a quiet night in with your spouse, it's always a fun excuse to whip up some party food! I rounded up my favorite (tried and true) party food recipes - all things that either I or my sister have made with success. Here… Continue reading New Year’s Eve Party Menu
Come Home For Comfort 