The earth is the LORD'S, and all it contains, The world, and those who dwell in it. -Psalm 24:1
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Anna Maria Horner, whose fabric and blog I love, is gracing my living room these days. I broke into my coveted stash of hard-to-find fabrics from her Drawing Room line. I’ve saved each of these 1/2 yards of fabric fo something special, and recently, with some furniture replacing/repurposing and redecorating in my living room, I’ve found just the right places to use them: …to reupholster an old chair… …under glass on my coffee table… …appliqued onto a World Market pillow… A little of your favorite fabric can go a long way. What are the little things you are doing around the house to create something special? (If you are local, visit one of my sponsor, Hip Stitch fabric store and sewing lounge, for lovely fabrics from your favorite designers.)
You all know how much I love terrariums, succulents, airplants, and low-maintenance-high-style plants. Well, one of my sweet sister-in-laws noticed my addiction too, and gave me a special gift for Christmas: a terrarium kit from Enviro-Cakes! I loved it so much, I’m sharing it with you today…and offering you an opportunity to win one for yourself! I think it’s a perfectly clever idea–elegant and simple: a terrarium in a domed cake plate. Why didn’t I think of that? My thoughtful sis-in-law ordered the kit for me without a cake plate since I already owned one. I had no idea what it was when I opened the package, but when I saw the instructions, live plants, and everything I needed to make a terrarium….well, I will not lie–I was giddy with excitement. I know that some of you may not enjoy getting dirt under your fingernails, but I can assure you […]
We began this Advent series by wrapping our thoughts around the waiting, the anticipation, the preparation of the coming of Christ. It’s a condition of the heart more than it is a bustling of activities. It is my hope that you have been encouraged this month–both through the guests here on GraceLaced, as well as those at Annalea’s blog–to embrace the warmth of this season for the significance and the joy it is to celebrate Christ at Christmas. To conclude this series, I’m re-posting the post I wrote originally wrote for Annalea’s blog at the beginning of the series (in case you missed it!) From my home to yours… I can vividly recall years gone by, when my greatest intentions for a Christ-centered Christmas was disappointingly squelched by the hectic and frantic chasing after the “magic” of Christmas. That promise of warmth, cozy, festive, good-will, and joy…if you do, make, […]
While leaves continue to fall, drifting into a blanket of slumber that lies heavy upon the quieted garden outside, a lush little world of growth is transforming my dining table. Three weeks ago, my newly planted amaryllis bulb looked like this: Two weeks ago, the paperwhites looked like this: Today, they are all taking off! Aren’t they so fresh and lovely? Are any of you growing bulbs indoor this Christmas? *****Don’t forget to enter the fabulous Kelly Moore Bag Gift Card Giveaway from yesterday’s post! You have until Friday night, the 2nd!*****
The table is set and family and friends are on their way. The bounty is plentiful…at the table and in our hearts. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Our family’s been out of town for a few days, taking a little time to just be “us” at our favorite mountain town. We were so honored to be offered a house to stay at (all 7 of us!), free of charge. We don’t know the owner of the house personally, but we were told he had lost his wife, but was now re-married, and thus–the second home. What a blessing to be gifted with time away as a family. You can learn a lot about someone by the books he reads and the photos on his walls. The house tells the story of a man of faith, a man with loving children and sweet grandchildren who are now teenagers. The pictures and decor speak of a life that has known the faithful love of a woman’s touch, and the rich heritage of multi-generations. This is a home that values experiences and […]
Did you take my advice and plant some winter bulbs to bloom for Christmas? It’s still not too late! Let’s check in on mine… My scarlet amaryllis appears to be a twin! The paperwhites are slow to take off, but just give them time… And a little tip: Both bulb plants will grow toward the light, so when your stalks start leaning, turn your pot so they search sunlight and straighten out! Happy Growing!!!
The weather’s turned around here, and with the brisk cold and the grey skies, I’m almost tempted to put on Christmas music. Almost. My mind is thinking ahead, though, to the short 7 weeks left before Christmas. I’m thinking about keeping it simple, about meaningfulness over grandeur. I’m making plans for Advent, for leaving a Christmas impression of steady and significant, rather than whirlwind and worldly upon my kids. I want to teach them to wait, to anticipate, to witness with wonder. Which is exactly what transpires when Christmas bulbs are abloom indoors just in time for the holiday season. If you love the beauty of paperwhites and amaryllis at Christmas time, now is the time to plant those forced bulbs. Don’t delay…they take weeks to bloom! I used bulbs that already had their “winter” and come with roots already sprouting. If you are using un-winterized bulbs, you can trick them […]
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