Month: December 2012

Silent Night & Merry Christmas

Silent Night & Merry Christmas

{Download 8 x 10 without the watermark here) “For unto us a child is born…and he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Merry Christmas!! I hope everyone enjoys friendly faces, warm hugs, good food, and the joy of our Savior’s 

Ornaments 2012

Ornaments 2012

Can you believe Christmas is only a mere 4 days away. I am only having a small panic attack. Currently I have Amazon boxes and Target bags under my tree instead of brown paper packages tied up with string as I had hoped. But school 

Christmas Card Washi Tape Tree

Christmas Card Washi Tape Tree

This is a simple post. I’ve got a long way to go in the Christmas shopping…present making department & really need to focus :o) Who is with me? But, first I wanted to share how I’m displaying my Christmas Cards this year! I was inspired 

Hot Cocoa in a Jar

Hot Cocoa in a Jar

These is nothing I like more than snuggling up with the Mr. beside a hot fire during the holidays. And my drink of choice? Hot Chocolate…with marshmallows of course! There is just something so comforting about the sweet chocolately goodness on those frigid cold  (okay let’s face 

Psalm 23

Psalm 23

 {source}  Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no 

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Sleigh Ride Bars

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Sleigh Ride Bars

How much time to spend in the kitchen during the holidays. My hours are rising by the day as I bake for this get together and cook for that one. I’m really enjoying trying new recipes whether I am preparing an appetizer or sweet treat! For these 

DIY Instagram Ornament

DIY Instagram Ornament

I’ve been looking for ways to capture so many of the memories from our trip to Uganda this summer. It was such a once in a lifetime experience. There were so many footprints left on our hearts. Above, that is sweet George. He attended a 

west elm KNOCK OFF Christmas Pillow

west elm KNOCK OFF Christmas Pillow

This weekend my in-laws came into town for a little Christmas cheer! We had great plans to go and see a MILLION Christmas lights at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, but a relentless mist had other plans. I’m convinced that being a weather person has to 

New home….wordpress

New home….wordpress

 {picture source} I must admit I am still having to use my GPS since I’m a little lost, but it appears I have officially moved to WordPress. Thanks for the warm welcome!  I still have a lot of decorating and rearranging to do, but I’s 

9 Christmas Creations

9 Christmas Creations

Blogger has been good to me, but it is time for a new adventure. WordPress here I come. All WordPress advice will be helpful :o) I can’t wait to tell you all about my move. So please stick around, I’ll be back as soon (at 

Book Page JOY Banner for Christmas

Book Page JOY Banner for Christmas

My mantle was needing just a little something more this Christmas season to pull it all together. It’s been kind of tricky decorating around a framed in flat screen on the mantle. This bunting is a little reminder to be full of joy this Christmas 

A Clear Choice

A Clear Choice

When III and I put together our wedding slideshow I managed to conveniently leave out about 8 years of my childhood. From about 4th grade to my senior year in high school were missing….want to know why? BRACES my friends. Because an awkward girl in braces is