Posted in Christian, Knitting, tagged church, decorating, Knitting, table on February 27, 2009 | 10 Comments »
The mission:
Take one plain table…
and turn it into something fancy…
I cannot take full credit for the way the table turned out. A dear friend, Ms. M, offered to help me.
She met me at my house this afternoon, toting the beautiful crystal glasses you can see in the picture above.
Ms. M has a flair for creativity. [...]
Posted in Knitting, tagged Christian, decorating, hostess, Knitting, martha stewart, retreat on February 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Sometimes I could just kick myself. I often allow myself to be talked into something and then start hyperventilating afterwards.
I’m sure you have NO idea what I’m talking about. You’re probably MUCH smarter than me.
I had innocently shown up for Bible Study on Wednesday night…written notes in the margin of my text…actually prepared for a [...]
Posted in This-n-That, tagged christmas, decorating on December 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I love Christmas decorations. Always have.
When I was younger, my mom let my sister and me decorate our rooms. I had a canopy bed that was perfect for this. The bars were perfect for hanging garland and balls from. We painstakingly hung tinsel, one strand at a time, all the way around the canopy [...]
Posted in This-n-That, tagged christmas, Christmas Valley, decorating, ebay on November 30, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Soccer Chick and I attended church this morning. One of the songs we sang was this:
The chorus moved me to tears today. Well, okay…it always moves me to tears. The thought that my King knows me, calls me by name and welcomes me with open arms…
How can you not be blown [...]
Posted in This-n-That, tagged christmas, decorating, pre-lit trees on November 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Yeah, I know…three posts in one day! What can I say? I’ve been working hard and needed a break.
This year I had planned to do my decorating in small phases so as to avoid being overwhelmed by the messiness of all of it. I’m sure you can relate.
First of all you bring out the boxes [...]
Posted in Knitting, This-n-That, tagged decorating, Knitting, martha stewart, redneck, yarn on June 18, 2008 | 4 Comments »
As you are all probably aware, I’m not exactly the most suave gal. My cooking skills are…well…lacking. Actually, I can’t stand to cook. My cleaning skills are…well…lacking. I can’t stand to clean. My gardening skill are…well…lacking. Just take a look at my yard. I’m sure the neighbors wish I [...]
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