The tale of God's mercy told through Rudy the red eyed rabbit, our Christmas bunny

Caging Our Wild Animal

Would you like to meet the newest member of our family? This is the story of how he joined our clan and the sweet message God gave me through him. Knock Knock Knock. Like clockwork every day after school the new little neighbor boy would peek through the glass on our kitchen door. Inviting my…

Family heirloom recipe placemats bring all the Thanksgivings past to life. Remember your loved ones and your heritage with this easy DIY placemat, perfect for your Thanksgiving table, Christmas dinner or Easter brunch! www.huntandhost.net

Family Heirloom Recipe Placemates: Thanksgiving Table Setting

My very favorite family recipes anchor this Thanksgiving table setting. Not actually the food but the recipes…hand written or from a typed (from a real typewriter) notecard. Little slivers of my family on paper. Maybe you could drag out the old recipe box for your very own family heirloom recipe placemats. Before I share my table, I want…

DIY chalkboard lettering like a pro! This easy tip will have you stepping up your chalkboard game in no time.

A Huge Chalkboard and Huge Chalkboard Lettering Tutorial

There have been a number of chalkboard projects flying around our house lately. Chalkboards aren’t exactly new, but they really are so much fun! Especially when it’s a huge chalkboard with huge chalkboard lettering going on! A while back I was picking the kids up from school when a giant stack of window screens begged me to…

DIY aged barnwood. Learn how to age new wood to look old in minutes with this tutorial.

DIY Aged Barnwood

Everywhere you look aged chippy wood is the farmhouse rage. But we don’t all live in the country, with easy access to old barns full of beautifully aged barnwood. I have a solution for you! This summer I had so much fun attending the Haven conference in Atlanta. Haven is a weekend packed to the…