I'm coming to you today with a short post, but it's filled with lots of love! I want to let you know how much I appreciate your friendship, encouragement and kindness. It means so much to me that you take time to interact with me, whether it's by reading the blog, watching my videos, following… Continue reading A Christmas Giveaway!
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Three Ways to Stay Organized At Christmas
The title of this post has two of my favorite words in it - Christmas and organized! During December I set up three little "stations" that corral all the things I need for various Christmas projects - wrapping gifts, assembling food gifts and addressing Christmas cards. Here's how I set up each "station!" #1 Gift Wrap… Continue reading Three Ways to Stay Organized At Christmas
Christmas Home Tour {2017}
Welcome to my Christmas home tour! I always enjoy decorating for Christmas, but this year I've been dreaming and planning about it since early fall. At the end of the post you'll see the video tour - it's a short 5 minute video with a few extra peeks that didn't make it into the post!… Continue reading Christmas Home Tour {2017}
What’s In Paul’s Stocking? {Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide}
this post contains affiliate links Happy Friday, everyone! I can't believe we only have 2 full weeks left before Christmas! Are you done with your Christmas shopping? This week I picked up the last item I needed for Paul's stocking and was really happy that I kept it under $30! Watch the video below to… Continue reading What’s In Paul’s Stocking? {Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide}
Hostess Gift Guide
The holidays bring us lots of opportunities to visit people in their homes - dinner parties, Sunday School or community group get-togethers, work parties, gift exchanges and all the family celebrations. It's always a good idea to bring a hostess gift! I invited my mom to share a few of her favorite ideas for inexpensive… Continue reading Hostess Gift Guide
Sweet Santa Tray {$5 Goodwill Challenge}
Happy Monday! Today officially begins my 12 Days of Christmas video series! I'm sharing a few of those videos here on the blog, but make sure you subscribe to my YouTube channel or visit this page to see all 12 videos. Today you'll get a sneak peek of my Christmas decor as I show you… Continue reading Sweet Santa Tray {$5 Goodwill Challenge}
2017 Christmas Moments {Photo Challenge}
One of my favorite things about the Christmas season is the opportunity to capture special moments throughout December - seeing the reflection of the Christmas tree lights in the kitchen window, pulling out my Grandmother's Christmas china for the first time, or snuggling with my husband (and a cat) to watch a Christmas movie by… Continue reading 2017 Christmas Moments {Photo Challenge}
How To Prepare For Christmas In November {Without Skipping Thanksgiving!}
On my way home from Tennessee last weekend, I stopped at the Asheville Outlets (because Kirklands). Walking from my car to the stores I was completely in awe of the gorgeous fall leaves everywhere in the parking lot. The trees were just full of vibrant fall color. I turned the corner toward the first set… Continue reading How To Prepare For Christmas In November {Without Skipping Thanksgiving!}
Christmas Recap {2016}
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}
December Marriage Matters Recap
Sometimes Christmas magnifies the flaws in our relationships. We want our family gatherings to be pleasant, warm and filled with love and joy. It's not always that way, is it? After a busy weekend with family I often find myself regretting the way I responded to my husband in a situation when he wasn't doing… Continue reading December Marriage Matters Recap
Come Home For Comfort 