15 Fun New Things To Do For A Long Car Ride! It's that time of year... "Are we there yet?" "How much longer?" "I'm bored" My kids are actually excellent travelers, but even they have their limits. Our summer usually consists of a cross country trek to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The place is sheer peace I tell ya. The car ride can be a different story. We are talking 23 hours of windshield time with 2 adults, 3 kids and this year only 1 dog. (you can read about our loss ... continue reading...
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Women And Their Gift: Melissa S.
This amazingly talented lady has been a presence in my life for over twenty years now! That is not to say we were close for all those years. The truth is she was an example of Godly grace and truth that I secretly longed to be but didn't know how. Back then I would actually call us more like acquaintances. She seemed to hold a secret I didn't know about back when I was in college...making poor choices. We weren't exactly hanging out in the same places. Her gift of music spoke to my life, her ... continue reading...
The Home Tour Series: A Before And After Tour
Well, we always say there is nothing like a party to get your to do list humming. Our home tour series kicks off in just a few weeks, so you know my honey do list just got longer!!! I need a little motivation to help me get through some of those much needed chores and deeply desired projects. So I set a date. A date to tidy up some loose ends, tweak a few details and bust out the touch up paint. All so I can let you come and wander weekly through my home. The show starts June 5th right after the ... continue reading...
One Word – DIY Necktie Art
DIY Necktie Art As I sit and write this I am looking out over a calm, gently lapping lake. The breeze is cool and the air is filled with what seems like a hundred different songs. Its morning and the birds are busy. This peaceful setting is a gift from one of my precious friends. She let me tag along on a weekend getaway to her lake house. I feel so spoiled. The scene is reminiscent of the view from my late grandmother's front porch in North Carolina. Her home is on the Outer Banks. ... continue reading...
Women And Their Gift: Julie D.
Julie is living proof to me how God works down deep in the details of life. He crossed our paths years ago and then brushed our lives together here and there for a while. The whole time God knew we would eventually serve side by side in a ministry we love and adore. He planned that path. Julie is a gifted artist with a keen eye for décor, but above all she is a fierce prayer warrior who fears the Lord. All the time people throw around the phrase, "I'll pray for you" and never do, some never ... continue reading...
Bud vase roundup
All the gorgeous flowers lining the highways and byways has me all excited about putting fresh flowers all over my home. Maybe you saw my first flower gathering and unique bud vase in my Round Top Recap or Bullets to Beautiful post. It is all I can do to keep my eyes on the road. I really want to pull over everywhere. My people are not as amused as I am. My garden is overproducing Blackberries. I'm thinking of having my own Farmer's Market. That is if the rain would stop. I am also loving ... continue reading...
The Makeover Maven
It is now quiet in my home and I'm so glad to be back in the midst of the crazy chaos of our little world. My husband and I had a weekend away for a business trip and client's event. We ate and ate then we got to dress up (which we rarely do), did some touristy stuff, junked a little then ate some more. It was a fabulous recharge for me. Then our flight home yesterday got canceled. We were stuck, in an airport that was only a three hour drive from home. They wouldn't give us our luggage ... continue reading...
Women And Their Gift: Katie W.
She is cute, organized, fun, funny, creative and would drop anything for a friend. I mean it - this lady is loyal and true. She loves the Lord, loves his word and loves to share it with others. The first time I met Katie many years ago was at bible study. I knew I wanted to be her friend. Little did I know how much we would have in common. We often joke we are the same people because we process things the same way, our life histories are similar and we just get each other. She is always there ... continue reading...
I’m thankful for…
I'm thankful for...these are the only words that come to me today. God must really be telling me to reflect. Take time and breath. I had other posts planned for today. But that is ok. I think I am also a little inspired by my new friend's blog and the way she starts each week. With a grateful heart. (Check her out at she is precious, sweet and kind) And she inspires others to start their week the same way. I'm a little behind, but better late than never. Here are a few things that I am thankful ... continue reading...
How To Make Beautiful DIY Salt Shaker Tassels
Learn how to make beautiful salt shaker tassels using collected salt shakers. Being on the hunt for antiques or junk is always more fun when you collect something or are searching for a particular item. One thing my mom and I have kept our eyes peeled for over the years is salt and pepper shakers. It started long ago when my mom's best friend, Mandy, shared a special craft with her. Mandy has amazingly talented sisters. They would spend sister weekends designing and dishing ... continue reading...
