To my return blog readers, today is a departure from my "usual" Tablescape Thursday post, but I hope you'll indulge me this once. (Tablescapes are still included!) Of course, you should feel free to "move on" as well ... To first-time visitors, welcome -- and if my tablescapes catch your eye, I hope you'll check them out! I need a new husband. Actually, my current husband needs a new name -- on my blog. I realized not long ago that almost every time I've referred to him here, I've used the words, "my sweet husband." While he IS that, I started thinking that maybe that was too ... well ... "sweet" for my manly-man, so I decided to ask him about it. Our conversation went like this: ME: You know, Babe, when I ... Keep Reading...
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Just say the word …
Do you have a "word" for the new year? When it comes to my workroom, my word is DE-CLUTTER! I let things get away from me in 2010, but even though we're only two days into 2011, I've made fantastic progress! If you've read my blog for awhile, you may remember seeing the first metamorphosis. (If not, you can read about it HERE.) From this table full of unsorted auction linens... ... to these bins of organized textile treasures. It was progress -- and really nice to know what I had -- but I knew that eventually I wanted to find some open shelving so I could easily pull out and SEE my yet-to-be-laundered inventory. My criteria for storage: large, sturdy, inexpensive and (pleeeeaase) no repair or ... Keep Reading...
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Another Pink Sunset
As I thought of Winter and "pink" and what I might share with you for Pink Saturday, I was reminded of something my Dad once wrote. As we begin a new year, I think the timing's just right. I hope you enjoy it... God Has Given Me Another Pink Sunset We were returning home and turning into the driveway on a beautiful winter evening when Stephanie, my three-year-old granddaughter, whispered to her mother. "God has given me another pink sunset," she said. Texas Winter Sunset The wisdom of her comments, from one of such tender age, enthralls me. Every word has majesty and meaning. GOD The creator of the universe. And the implication from Stephanie is -- her God. The influence of a Christian home was never more ... Keep Reading...
