My little sister is having her first baby in February. I am SO excited! I'm throwing a shower for her with some other girls, and since she's my sister, and since I think that an invitation sets the tone for well, anything... I wanted to do them. You all know enough about me by now to guess that I just had to make them.  After all...it is for my sister. I have to tell you … [Read more...]

I am woefully behind on all of the things I have to get done in the next couple of days.  Thankfully tomorrow is Saturday and I'll have my Hubs around to help.  Laundry is still not caught up, my bedroom is an absolute mess, I'm not done with my sister's baby shower invitations, and then our Christmas cards arrived in the mail yesterday (they turned out so great, I'm tickled to … [Read more...]

I realized as I've been editing all of the pictures of my home decorated for Christmas that I am gonna have to break it all down into parts because there are SO many things to show you.  Today, I noticed that some other blogs I enjoy are hosting mantel  decor parties, and since my mantels are probably among my favorite things to decorate for Christmas...I figured we'd start … [Read more...]

I woke up really early this morning kinda stressed over the Christmas party I've been planning.  When I originally planned it, in my mind I was having it on a Friday night.  When I sent the invitations, I was in such a tizzy to get it done amidst the other million things I've had on my plate lately, I sent the invitation dated for Saturday.  And right after I sent it, I … [Read more...]

I have a confession.  I think I've been kind of a jerk.  And, well...in my heart I've been a total jerk several times lately. The Lord pricked my heart on something this morning that I think is a great thing to consider particularly during the Holiday season... Hospitality....to our families You all know I love a good party.  Whether it's hosting one like I did for Lily … [Read more...]

I'm sorry I'm just now getting this post up with the Lily Pottery Giveaway winner from yesterday!  I'm so tired!  I think all of the adrenaline from the days prior that I needed to get my house decorated and cleaned for the show last night must have gone straight out the door with Lily as she left last night.  Yes friends...the adrenaline rush is over and the low has definitely … [Read more...]

I hope all of you had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend wherever you were.  We headed up to the mountains (where I got to enjoy my favorite kind of coffee several times) with my parents, sister and brother in-law.  My actual brother is still on the aircraft carrier, and thankfully he's finally headed homeward after 8 long months.  I cannot wait to see him!  My brood headed home … [Read more...]

You know if you've been here for any length of time that a laundry room overhaul has been on my brain for awhile.  Remember when I bought THE boots with my birthday money instead of putting it towards the laundry room?  Yeah...it's been partly my own fault, but this project has seemed forever away. Not anymore!!! The Hubs and I talked about it, and we have decided that instead … [Read more...]

It's cold and rainy here.  The kind of day where all you want to make or eat is some flavorful, hearty, simple-to-make soup.  I posted this one back months ago, but honestly...it's worth posting again.  When the season begs for the flavor of sweet potatoes, and savory sausage...trust me...this one is worth making over and over again. This soup is probably one of my all-time … [Read more...]