Sometimes, reaching out to others feels scary or overwhelming. My house isn’t clean enough (or big enough, or nice enough, you know they drill). I’m too busy. I need more time to plan, or I don’t have time to make something special. But I realize that sometimes the very best moments, the most real, genuine… Keep Reading
Holiday Table Decor | Transitional Table
I love the changing of seasons, and I love setting a pretty table. Holiday table decor is a wonderful way to set the tone for your home, and to welcome others. One way I like to simplify that process (and simplify the budget!) is to use the items we already have, to change up the… Keep Reading
Manners Matters (Do Manners Matter?)
In high school, I spent a summer traveling in a retired school bus through the pacific northwest, working with a group of teenagers to encourage churches from one state to the next. Whatever they needed, we did, whether it was painting a youth room, or doing balloon art at a park for neighborhood kids. But before… Keep Reading
Creating a Welcome Guest Basket
A few weeks ago, I spent the afternoon with a good friend, painting her newly converted guest room and preparing it for a busy summer of visitors. We had such a sweet time, listening to worship music, sipping on switchel, and anticipating the memories to be made in her home. In anticipation of the in-laws,… Keep Reading
Creating a Welcoming Guest Room {Facebook Live}
This week I ventured into Facebook Live, and I think I might be hooked! I’m always wishing I could actually invite you here, to tuck up our feet on the couch, to sip something warm, to nibble on a treat (are you baking, or am I?), and talk life. I think video might get… Keep Reading