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...
Inviting the Greatest Friend of All to the Party
In this cabin sitting atop a steep mountain in the Saluda mountains, gas logs roared, laughter erupted, prayers arose, tears trickled, hot spiced cider simmered, and creativity stirred during long writing sessions. I was reminded that: God is sovereign. Things didn’t turn out exactly as we’d planned, but we bowed the knee, embraced His plan, and left the mountain with...
The Best Gift Was No Surprise At All
Gifts of all types abounded during our long weekend getaway: Time with the hubster. We enjoy each others company even more twenty-two years later. The cabin. Shiny hardwood floors, bright, clean, quiet, and equipped with a flip-switch fireplace, an oversize comfy chair, and the perfect reading lamp (yes, this is an important detail!) The back porch. Views of a well-grazed pasture,...
Saying Farewell to the Forties on a Farm
A beautiful day on the Flat Rock NC farm, wouldn’t you say? Sitting here pastoral panoramic views envelop. Listening to the melodic tunes of George Winston. Playing with all my...
My Friday Faves: Two Meaningful Moments
With 50 just around the corner, every moment becomes increasingly meaningful, and two such moments gave me pause for praise this week: Piper’s first steps in our home (15 sec) A stack of birthday cards from the Tuesday night Community Group presented to me last night at the end of our six-week study. I plan to wait and open them on Sunday as I can’t imagine a better way to...
October: The Month O’ Love
Around here, October is referred to as the month o’ love for a few reasons: Brian and I celebrate our anniversary on the 20th (year 22 for us this year!) What is there not to love about this season? Scarlet leaves twirling mid-air, Honey Crisp apples, soft fuzzy sweaters, and one of my personal favorites — no mosquitoes! And then there are the mountains — a place we travel...
Would You Take This Craving Away?
v. craved, crav·ing, craves: 1. To have an intense desire for. 2. To need urgently; require.3. McDonald’s Chocolate Chip Frappe I don’t know about your dictionary, but mine highlights the third definition in perky bright yellow and I have the hips to prove it, unfortunately. During July and August my desire for these 18 Points Plus desserts skyrocketed to a full-blown craving, slurping down...