I’m gearing up to host our annual Christmas Eve get together with my side of the family. Even though not everyone can attend, our “” of family members still consists of 30 people, so I am rushing around putting my [...]
Last Minute Easter Ideas – Food, Decor, Games, Traditions
Apr23
I am always in need of last minute holiday inspiration, so why not share the little bit of last minute Easter ideas I have to help you as well. FYI: I need some divine inspiration for my egg decorating. It [...]
De-stress During the Holidays
Nov22
As the holidays arrive, stoves simmer, and families reunite, the Most Wonderful Time of the Year resonates in our hearts. Our desire is to welcome guests to our home with beautifully adorned decorations, deliciously homemade delights and ambiance that rivals [...]
Simple Summer Time Brunch and Tablescape
Jul29
Recently, I’ve shared about my Harried Hospitality and our Spontaneous Family Reunion. I was convicted and inspired about why we open our home. It’s not about the house, or the food, but about the connections being made. With that being [...]
Hospitality for the Non Perfectionist
Jul18
For the first time in over a week, I sit in silence. Our house has been bustling with a spontaneous family reunion (They drove from CO, WI, Oregon and MN). The chatter has been non stop (understatement), the fridge has [...]
Quick and Easy Centerpieces
Jan14
Decorating on a Dime takes time, tenacity and tutelage from those who’ve gone before you. Mix that with a little imagination and you are raring to go with any aspect of your home. Yes, squashing the hidden retail shopper inside [...]
Preparing for a large crowd of guests
Nov21
What do you do when your son “reminds” you that there are 100 guests invited to his Sweet 16 party in three days (which is today)?
1. Don’t panic.
Easy Thanksgiving Table Decor
Nov19
I am scrambling to highlight our Thanksgiving table with some quick, easy and frugal decor.
Our first step to easy Thanksgiving table decor is to “shop our house and yard.” As much as I desire a Better Homes and Garden look, a simple approach to decorating assures all of us that we don’t have to be designers to create a welcoming home. We can add much more glamor than what I am showing, butmy desire is to encourage everyone of you that with just a few extra minutes, you can set a beautiful table.
Creative Party Ideas: Coffee Bar
Aug18
(explanation of the DIY coffee bar below) I am quite sure that one of my love languages comes in a hot, brown liquid form. So when my niece had an amazingly creative party idea, and offered a coffee bar at [...]
Hospitality…who would ever have thought…
Aug3
Encouraging spontaneous hospitality last weekend yielded a wonderful evening with family and new friends. There’s just something about root beer floats that bring out memories of sweet family moments gone by. No “screen time” was allowed, so the kids attempted [...]
Spontaneous Hospitality
Aug1
Summer should be a time of lazy days by the pool, cook outs with friends and special family get togethers. I wish I could speak to all the above, but our summer is just flying by in a frenzy, and [...]
How to Set a Beautiful Table
May19
One of the homemaking skills I am working on with our daughters is the ability to set a nice table – both functionally and beautifully. In the day and age where dinner is done in a dash, and paper plates [...]
Traditions – Your Family Story with a twist
Nov8
Hi dear blogging friends – I covet your prayers this weekend as I am doing a booth at our city’s Holiday Market. This is one of those huge holiday shopping extravaganza’s where 20,000 people pack in like sardines for a [...]
Spirit of Hospitality
Aug13
Update on computer woes…It seems that I have approximately 2 minutes before my sick computer throws up. So sad for me, but it sure does keep the computer time in check. My hubby can’t get to it till this weekend, [...]
