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Five glass jars, four with wooden lids

Goal Setting

Part of my yearly goal setting involves laying out plans for the house.  The list is pretty long right now.  In order to not get overwhelmed, I’m approaching the goals on a quarterly level.  My goal for this spring is to tackle four home projects.  Each one is geared towards making the house better for […]

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Desk in a hospital room set up for working.

Lifestyle

Back in November, my family received upsetting news.  My father was diagnosed with an advanced cancer, to which we were told grim outcomes.  As I was flying down to the hospital to see him, my mother and brother told Daddy the news, but it did not register with him in his weakened state. God chose […]

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Graphic with pale blue floral background that reads "2022 Holiday Gift Guides" and features a collage of items, such as lantern, cutting board, marble canisters, electric phone charging pad, decanter and two rocks glasses, a water canteen, and a wooden coffee grinder

Gifting

As much as some people love gift giving, others can find it quite stressful.  I fall in the former group.  I love gift giving, and I had fun assembling these gift guides for you.  What follows is a list of gift ideas for both him and her.  I have separated the items by pricing (highest […]

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Pale blue floral background with a wheat wreath centered and woven pumpkins on the side

Home Décor

My go-to décor item is an antique, but I love to mix new items into my home for freshness when I can, especially when they blend so nicely with antique décor.  I have to tell you that when it comes to mixing with antiques, the fall décor trends available this season do NOT disappoint!  I’m […]

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Lauren examines antique books on a shelving unit at an antique market

Antiques

Using antiques when decorating has never been a question for me.  Growing up, our house was filled with family pieces, antiques from local stores and auctions, and vintage items that my mother and father wanted to keep from their childhoods.  Antiques have always been a part of my home décor.  In fact, when my husband […]

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