When Robin, Jennifer, and I visited Magnolia Market, I was drawn to the ribbons that Joanna Gaines used in her decor. She had gold ribbons tied beautifully on wreaths and holding a cluster of bells. The color was such a throwback to my childhood and the original shades of gold brocade fabric on mom’s Chesterfield sofa. With the changing of the leaves here already, I was eager to welcome fall decor inside, too. I loosely tied this velvet goldenrod ribbon on mis-matched brass candlesticks and feel ... Read More about Golden Memories
Scripture Memory Team 2025 – Verse 8
As soon as I read this month's verse, I was taken back to my former school principal, Mr. Munro, and the thought that it was one of his favorite verses. The thought kept churning in my mind - this connection of Mr. Munro and Colossians 3:17 - till I reached out to his lovely widow and she confirmed that yes, it was indeed one of his favorites. Do you ever connect people and Bible verses together? For instance, one verse I remember when I think about my mom is Proverbs 25:11, “A word fitly spoken ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team 2025 – Verse 8
They will fly away
It won’t be long till the sweet little finches fly away. Until then, I’ll continue to give a cheery greeting each time I come and go. #NestReport #TheyWillFlyAway #OhGlory #TheyDontSeemToMindMeTakingPictures #FindingBeautyInEveryFaceAndPlace #TheWonderOfTheLordIsAllAroundUs ... Read More about They will fly away
Scripture Memory Team 2025 – Verse 7
Happy July! And, Happy Scripture Memory Team Day! There is much to celebrate this month. Let’s start the celebrations with July’s Scripture Memory Team verse, Proverbs 11:25: “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Any time I think of a generous person, I think of my mom‘s dad, Grandpa Garrett. He left me a physical inheritance that initially drew us to Tennessee; but, he also left me a spiritual inheritance that is not defined by flagged pegs on ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team 2025 – Verse 7
Scripture Memory Team 2025 – Verse 6
June is in bloom! Happy June and blessed Scripture Memory Team Day! This month's verse is part of the Lord’s prayer and a familiar one: "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:10 As I meditated on the verse early this morning, I wrote down a little poem: Your will Your way Your kingdom, today I surrender my want My way To You, today I lay aside Any desire and plans That is of me, this earthly woman May heaven ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team 2025 – Verse 6