Lora Lovin Osburn

For The Love of Lamp Lights – Calloway’s Lamp and Shade

A Beautiful Life· For the Love of Lamp Lights· Friends· Going

Several months ago, one of my friends introduced me to what may be one of my favorite finds of the year:  Calloway's Lamp and Shade.  This friend, is also the kind one that found these vintage swag pendants for me.  She shares a love of lamps, and has also been a wealth of information on where to find replacement lampshades, or to get repair work done on any lamp treasures we may find while thrifting.Every time I've visited the family owned Calloway's store, I see so many ... Read More about For The Love of Lamp Lights – Calloway’s Lamp and Shade

Trim Healthy Mama Baking Mix Alternative Recipe

In the American kitchen· Sugar Free Gluten Free Not Taste Free· Trim Healthy Mama

Good morning, Mamas!  I hope you had a great weekend! As I was doing meal prep last night for the week, I thought about the baking mix that I was using as one of the ingredients in the waffles I was preparing.  I thought about how the baking mix is a staple in many of the recipes that I use, and how I'd love to share the details about it with you.  I enjoy sharing recipes! There are a lot of baking mixes out there.  When I grew up, Bisquick was a popular one.  I remember ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Baking Mix Alternative Recipe

The Ebb and Flow of Life

A Beautiful Life· My Dear Family· Thanksgiving· The Whole Earth is Full of His Glory

My beloved grandmother told me today that my grandpa was waiting for her. You won't waste a prayer on her, me, my immediate family, including my China living (7,177 miles away) daughter, and our extended family and friends.Such grace gifts, these days, these hours.Sustained by HIS mercy, love and power.We are all sustained by HIS mercy, love and power.Grace gifts, these days, these minutes, these hours.Life...You ebb, you flow.Death...Will come, you know.Life ebbs, life flows,And to her eternal ... Read More about The Ebb and Flow of Life