It's time for Project Inspire{d}! Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline ~ Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday Stephanie from The Silly Pearl ~ Diane from An Extraordinary Day Thanks for choosing to party with us! Hope your week is off to an extraordinary start! It's been raining like cats and dogs around here. I even saw a pretty green frog swim across the sidewalk!! Yikes!! We needed a little rain... we've got plenty now. And along with the rain came a new crop of mosquitoes. Today I thought I stroll around the yard instead of sitting down inside to chat with a friend. Not a good idea. … [Read more...]
It's time for Project Inspire{d}! Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline ~ Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday Stephanie from The Silly Pearl ~ Diane from An Extraordinary Day Thanks for choosing to party with us! Monday nights are my favorite nights. And I can't wait to see all your extraordinary inspiration and great ideas. Last week you amazed me with all your summer ideas. Just in case you missed all the extraordinary goodness from this past week... Still I Will Say, God is Good | JoyDay! Plus...Project Inspire{d} Link Party Features: Refreshing Summer Drink Recipes Stop back … [Read more...]
It's time for Project Inspire{d}! Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline ~ Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday Stephanie from The Silly Pearl ~ Diane from An Extraordinary Day I'm so excited that you could join us tonight. Monday nights are my favorite nights. And I can't wait to see all your extraordinary inspiration and great ideas. Thank you so much for blessing us with your presence. Just in case you missed all the extraordinary goodness from this past week... Greater love has no one than this... Thanks to Facebook I've Got a New Mind-set | JoyDay! Fun and … [Read more...]
This weekend my Facebook feed was filled with photos of moms and grandmoms with their kids of all ages and college grads holding diplomas and guys and gals all prim and proper for prom. What an exciting, busy, and memorable time of the year! I think May is second to December for busyness. Thanks for taking time to stop by and check out everyone's great ideas and share yours, too. Just in case you missed all the extraordinary goodness from this past week... 3 Steps to Having Joy Like Jesus | JoyDay! Plus...Project Inspire{d} Link Party Features: 12 of the Best Backyard Barbecue … [Read more...]
I am so in love with Spring! Yesterday afternoon I saw my first Baltimore Oriole of the season. And then as I was looking out the kitchen window at suppertime, a hummingbird made his appearance. He flew to the spot where the hummingbird feeder usually hangs and it wasn't there, yet. Two of us were really disappointed. Between the beautiful birdsong and the blossoms bursting everywhere, it's a delight wherever I turn my eye. The Bradford pear trees and tulips and azaleas are blooming. I've been snapping photos of wildflowers along my walk. Hopefully, I'll be sharing them … [Read more...]
It's so good to have you join us for this week's party! I was seriously amazed by the creativity brought to last week's party. Let's just say, you made it super challenging to choose features. There were so many great ideas... I wish there was room for all. Thanks for coming by today. I hope you can make time to stick around to get inspired and maybe even make a new friend or two when you "meet and greet." Just in case you missed all the extraordinary goodness from this past week... Hanging Mason Jar Posies for Mother's Day and Giveaway Is it Possible to have True Joy and … [Read more...]
One of my sweet online friends who lives in Arkansas just went through a horrible hail storm. It decimated all the fresh green leaves and plants in her area. My heart goes out to her and others who will have trees without lush green canopies overhead this summer. It's truly a gardener's nightmare. You know the saying... when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. If you're like Betty and all the blooms have been stripped from your trees and shrubbery... make paper blooms. I know it won't be quite the same... but when I did this a few years ago... they turned out wonderfully. Grab a few sticks from the … [Read more...]
Just in case you missed all the extraordinary goodness from this past week... What to do so your day doesn't unexpectedly unravel - Free Printable. For Us... He Humbled Himself Why Jesus Rising From the Dead is a Deal Breaker | JoyDay! Plus...Project Inspire{d} Link Party Features: 9 Delightful Spring Home Decor Ideas Stop back during the week for more extraordinary goodness. Be sure to head over to see what my co-hostesses have been doing... Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday Stephanie Chan from The Silly Pearl I'm so … [Read more...]
I love wreaths! Typically you can find a wreath in almost every room of my home. Especially at Christmas. Last year I had so much fun playing with this white birch for a table setting that I decided to make a natural white birch wreath, too. It's not round like a "normal" wreath... which makes it even more fun for me. If you're still trying to get some Christmas decor up on your walls or doors, there is still time. If you try make a wreath like this... please let me know. I'd love to see yours. It's time for Project Inspire{d}! I am so glad you're here! Before we get … [Read more...]
I'm so excited you can join us for the follow-up to our Christmas Sweets & Treats Blog Hop. Yesterday, I joined with 33 super talented bloggers to bring you my Snowman Sundae and a fabulous round-up of Sweets and Treats from each of them. If you missed it... click here for a plethora of delectable delights. Christmas Sweets and Treats Linky Party Brought to you by... My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia :: Domestically Speaking Cupcakes and Crinoline :: Yellow Bliss Road :: Setting for Four Stone Gable :: A Pumpkin & A Princess :: An Extraordinary Day Twelve O Eight :: A Night Owl :: At … [Read more...]
It's Monday and time for Project Inspire{d}! I am so glad you're here! Now, is a good time to be scouring the woods for pine cones. You'll be wanting to add them to your late fall and holiday decor before you know it. Learn what I do to debug my pine cones and make them pop from this post from the archives. It's a popular post lately. Feel free to "pin" these pine cone crafting tips to remember for later, too. How was your weekend? My weekend began on Thursday this week. Not really, but it sure felt like it as I got to meet a fellow blogger for breakfast. Oh so fun! … [Read more...]
You might remember this Easter subway art printable from last year. This was the first time I had never created something like this and was amazed at the wonderful reception it received. So....I thought that I would feature it again, just in time for Easter. Though certainly it would be lovely all spring or even longer. Click here to download your 8x10 Subway Art Easter Printable. For personal use only. It's that time we've all been waiting for.... Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline ~ Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday Stephanie Chan … [Read more...]
Recently I was invited to share a creative crafts tutorial over at It's Overflowing. My mind was spinning with so many possibilities, but finally I settled on these Easy DIY Dangling Beaded Heart Ornaments. I know, that's a mouthful! As you know, I always enjoy sharing projects that are low or no cost and require just a few items. I love these dangling beaded heart ornaments because they are a great example of using whatever you have on hand and turning it into something truly extraordinary. Here, the are making an appearance on my valentine mantel. To see how I used them in … [Read more...]
