Today is the final post in the Themes of Christmas series. Some of you would like to keep going, but I know some of you are more than happy to move on. How about this? I'm going to swear off of 31-day series until at least next October; I'll reconsider then. But today, I have one important post I'd like to share with you as we end 2013 and look forward to a new year. I've thought a lot about Light over the past few days... ever since receiving an update from Brazil. I've shared with you about the new work Hope Unlimited for Children is beginning with the boys' prisons in Vitória, but last week we were asked to begin working with girls, too. I've told you how we've prayed for that opportunity, but we had no idea the ... Keep Reading...
Bells: A Christmas Theme
Bells are one of my favorite elements of the holiday season, so I can't get to the end of this Themes of Christmas series without including them! Just think how many Christmas songs have the word "bells" in their title... Jingle Bells Silver Bells Carol of the Bells I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Jingle Bell Rock Come On, Ring Those Bells With Bells On (Don't know this one? It's an old favorite performed by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton back in 1984, and in my neck of the woods, we don't forget Dolly!) Can you think of others? A Bell theme is another one of those easy, don't-have-to-plan-ahead themes. Aren't those nice? All you need is BELLS. Bell ornaments, figurines, linens, music, wreaths, ... Keep Reading...
Royalty (The Wisemen): A Christmas Theme
As promised yesterday... Today's theme is Royalty. Like the Shepherd theme, this one may come as a surprise to some of you, but it does have its place: Epiphany/Twelfth Day celebrations Your house features a different part of the Christmas story in each room Dinner party tables/serving stations feature the personalities in the nativity I couldn't decide between purple (the color of royalty) or gold... so I did inspiration boards for both! I'd love to do a lavish purple table, but I wanted you to see a more casual version – since not all of you like "lavish". Me? I like "lavish" ... a lot! I guess you won't be surprised to know this one's my favorite, will you? Elements to consider for a Royal ... Keep Reading...
