Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
Piper and Prayer
Is it ever too early to teach your granddaughter to pray? “Jesus said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to people that are like these little children.'” Mark...
My Friday Fave – Vintage Style At Its Best
Vintage. Refresh. Recycle. Redo. If the cover doesn’t sell itself (check out the vintage hanky curtains) the interior pages are sure to close the deal. A few topics in the table of contents: 25 Ways to Celebrate Summer Garden Glory Party ’til the Cows Come Home (Wee-ha!) A seasonal premier issue packed with chic entertaining ideas, vintage updates, and colorful pics of garden...
The Power of 7
“I pray for you every single day.” The weight of those seven words tempt me to pull the car into a nearby parking lot. Why? Because I know she means it. You see, the woman on the other end of the phone is an incredibly talented writer. I have no doubt we’ll one day be reading her delightful stories to Piper — but the significance of her daily prayers for me, and for other writers, is...
Lessons Learned at the Groomer
I went in search of a new groomer for Rupert, our spoiled but oh-so-cute Lhasa Apso. After days of perusing the internet for reviews on local groomers, I found Cleveland Park East Animal Hospital in Simpsonville. Based on the site, I felt it may be a keeper — and my visit on Friday confirmed it. In the process, I learned a few lessons on how our actions consistently speak louder than...
Writing with a View
Views while “working” on a writing project this weekend. Low 70’s Light breezes Plentiful sunshine Background music provided by soulful birds and one pestering bee Crisp mountain air (nothing like it!) Not a soul in sight...