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Fall Candle Craft Tutorial

Filed Under: Craft, Fall Decor, Projects

We have been having some of the hottest weather of the summer, these past few weeks!  The heat is only making me long for Fall even more.  I haven't let myself take out all the Fall decor, but I have started to add a few touches. I made this Fall candle craft for less than $5! What I used:  two glass jars for each holder (one slightly larger), leaves from the yard, gold paint, and paint brush. ... Read More about Fall Candle Craft Tutorial

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Trust

Filed Under: Encouragement, No Category

Trust is such a funny thing.  I can say I'm definitely one of the people out there that has to "see to believe!"  Now my one caveat to this is when it comes to DIY.  Most of the time I'm Ok with trying something new and for the first time without any idea of the outcome.  That's not what I'm talking about. Pure and abandoned-self trust.  Do I have it?  Well, that depends on what we are talking about.  There are things that I absolutely and 100% trust and know.  But there are other things that I ... Read More about Trust

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Quick and Easy Pastry Recipe

Filed Under: Dessert, desserts, Recipes Tagged With:

I wouldn't say I'm a "planner" about most little things.  I would be happy to go on vacation and see where the wind takes me, but when it comes to having people over to my house...the more notice the better!  I am one of those people that think they are going to be looking at my ceiling fans or checking the drawers in my fridge, and, heaven forbid, they aren't clean.  My husband knows the routine and EVERY SINGLE time he reminds me to "take a chill pill!" (Do people say that anymore?) When ... Read More about Quick and Easy Pastry Recipe

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Do-It-Myself, Re-purposed Shutter for Pennies

Filed Under: Living Room, Makeovers, Projects

   I love when I have been patiently waiting for something and I FINALLY find it!  This is the case of the shutters in my living room.  Way back, when we lived in Pennsylvania I had priced out my smaller windows for shutters and the estimate came back at over $600 a window!  I really love them but haven't ever been able to justify spending that kind of dough on something that isn't a necessity right now.  (We always seem to have bigger things, like a refrigerator, washer/dryer, sofa ... Read More about Do-It-Myself, Re-purposed Shutter for Pennies

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Everyday Beauty

Filed Under: Encouragement, No Category

I've been thinking a lot lately at how often I miss the beauty that is RIGHT in front of me.  I go about my life in a whirl wind of busy schedules and obligations, forgetting the purpose of it all. I attend a very large church, so about twice a month we meet in small groups with other families.  This is a time to love on each other and share life together.  Last week we had decided to share what we felt God's "calling" was for our lives.  WELL, I was a little a lot freaked out about ... Read More about Everyday Beauty

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