From the monthly archives:

November 2011

12 Homemade Gifts {In A Jar}

November 17, 2011

This year, I’m doing all I can to give homemade and handmade gifts. Whether I make gifts or if I buy them from handmade shops, it’s the the mindset that I have this year. There are so many creative, meaningful gifts that you can give in jars. From yummy eats and crafts to bath salts…the [...]

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Exploring Downtown Franklin, TN

November 16, 2011

This past weekend, we {family and friends} and so much fun exploring downtown Franklin, Tennessee!  My husband lived there for a while several years ago and it is one of our favorite day trip destinations!  Franklin has a beautiful blend of antiques and home decor shops, delicious eateries and fashion and jewelry boutiques. I love [...]

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Holiday Cheese Ball

November 15, 2011

Are you ready to drool?  Let me just tell you that this holiday cheese ball recipe is a-may-zing.  I needed a snack to take to church on Sunday night, so I decided that a cheese ball would be perfect. But I wanted it to be different – like sweet and savory at the same time. [...]

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Tie Front Tote Class {Winners!}

November 15, 2011

I’m excited to announce the three winners of Trish Preston’s fabulous Tie Front Tote Class registrations! The winners are…. du, du, dum….. Polly P. – Comment #66 Estella – Comment #2 Lauren RY – Comment #34 The winners have been contacted via email!  If you didn’t win and you’d like to take the class, check [...]

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Christmas Felt Garland

November 14, 2011

Happy Monday, y’all!  We had an amazing weekend of celebrating the upcoming holidays, honoring veterans and shopping and antiquing in Tennessee.  I will be sharing photos soon! To kick off the week, I’m posting my first Christmas craft of the season. I know some of you are ready and others will say it’s too early. [...]

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Praise Him…

November 13, 2011

Blessings sometimes come wrapped in packages of trial, difficulty, and pain, but they are blessings nonetheless.  I love these powerful words from the doxology. via “Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” There is so much beauty, splendor and power in these words. Today, [...]

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