It is intricately linked with gratitude. To feel true joy, we must remember to have a grateful heart. How many times during this time of year do we hear the words JOY, PEACE, BELIEVE. The phrase “BE MERRY” is printed on cocktail napkins, gift bags and greeting cards. But how many of us actually are able to feel true JOY throughout the holiday season? For many it is a season of financial stress, over stimulation and endless social engagements. For some, It is a season that reminds us of what we do not have. We know that we should BE MERRY and full of JOY, but sometimes that is not…
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diy drop cloth stockings
I made some DIY stockings a few years ago with some red and cream chevron duck cloth fabric when chevron was everywhere and loved by most. Like many, I have found myself trading in my chevron appeal for greek, mosaic or plaid patterns. When I opened up my Christmas decoration totes this year, I found myself very disappointed in my stockings when I saw them. So, I decided to start fresh! Supplies: Fabric Drop cloth (4×5 feet) $5.98 at Lowe’s. (enough to make 5 stockings) Cheap red fabric for lining approx 1.5 yards (I had some on hand already.) Desired fabric for cuff approx less than 1 yard (I chose…
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fall candle makeover
So I went a little overboard when I bought 8 fall candles on sale at Michael’s. I burned a candle nearly every night for a few months and still only managed to put a dent in 3 of these candles. With our upcoming move next summer, I don’t think it is too reasonable to expect to travel with candles to the next city we call home, but I didn’t want them to go to waste either. Solution? Make them over for the holiday season! I took a combination of felt, plaid fabric, twine, ribbon, tree trimmings, jingle bells and mini ornaments to turn these orange jar candles into…
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p e a c e
“Let there be peace on Earth And let it begin with me.” -Vince Gill I posted a while back about the Chicago Cubs representing a new found belief in miracles and hope. And then I had a really rough couple of weeks. Nothing bad happened that I can put my finger on, except that our hope that we conceived a “World Series baby” was dashed by a single pink line in mid November. Tony was there this time when I tested and had nothing but optimism and compassion for me when the tears came. I thought a lot about gratitude over Thanksgiving week. I felt so blessed to be able…
