I love new ways to bring memories to Thanksgiving. When I saw this idea in a magazine to make placemats, with a twist, I thought it would be a nice addition to our table this year. The making of the mats has been time well …
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Simple Fall Crafts
Looking for some simple and easy fall crafts to make as a family? Here are two favorites: Brown Bag Pumpkins Make a variety of pumpkins in all sizes At end of season store with fall and Thanksgiving decorations and use again next year. The one …
Cozy Dining Outside
Weather permitting, consider enjoying dinner outside by throwing sleeping bags, quilts, and throws over lawn chairs to keep warm. To re-create Loi’s design, begin by covering patio tables with simple white tablecloths or sheets. For drinking glasses, use inexpensive Mason jars that can be found …
Open Heart, Open Home
When we were 23 and 24 years old we read a very influential book, “Open Heart, Open Home” by Karen Mains. It basically challenges the idea that your home is your fortress or your showplace. She wrote it after the kid next door from a …
It’s Time to Clean
Celeste Barnard celestebarnard.blogspot.com I get so frustrated. I feel like every time I clean the house, within a couple of hours it is a natural disaster all over again! Can anyone relate? The Lord showed me something about my cleaning recently. Every time I clean …
Jewelry Joy!
Carla Anne Coroy www.carlaanne.com www.carlaannecoroy.blogspot.com I received an incredible blessing recently. A new friend went on a month-long trip to the UK and gifted me with a set of her house keys. I took advantage of her generous hospitality and spent a very relaxing night …
Natural Centerpieces
Don’t overlook the beauty of natural elements to create stunning centerpieces. The table of above was made using elements found outside free of charge. Photo by Loi Palmer.
Designer Placemats
Loi Palmer With just five, six-inch straight stitches you can make these functional place mats. Materials needed: tea towel, 34-inch ribbon, sewing machine. Fold the end of the tea towel up to form a six-inch pocket. Stitch along the edges. Stitch a three-inch pocket on …