by Marissa | Jan 26, 2013 | GrowingFamily, Image-Update, MakingHome, PursuingBeauty, Uncategorised
It’s been a cold snowy week here and it snowed today as well BUT the sun did shine for a while today. Our poor chickens even ventured out for a while although they are not impressed with all the snow. I don’t really have a lot to say but here are some...
by Marissa | Dec 23, 2012 | Advent, DiscoveringSpirit, Image-Update, PursuingBeauty, Uncategorised
Our house is decorated for Christmas. Our tree has been hunted, brought home and decorated. The greens have been hung. Baking has been done and shared. There are still presents needing last finishing touches, beds to be made, and a feast to prepared. These next days,...
by Marissa | Dec 18, 2012 | Art, Image-Update, LivingNaturally, MakingHome, PursuingBeauty, Tutorials, Uncategorised
“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure” Maybe this reveals my trashy tastes, but I’ve found this old adage to often be true. Our home is mostly furnished and decorated with articles that others no longer wanted. It might be that we see...
by Marissa | Dec 11, 2012 | Advent, DiscoveringSpirit, Image-Update, JoiningCommunity, PursuingBeauty, Uncategorised
A couple of years ago, I wrote about why there are no lights on our tree. I’ve been wanting to renege on that commitment this year. I have just had this longing for the warm twinkle of lights on my tree and mantel. I also know that the girls would be so thrilled. I...
by Marissa | Nov 30, 2012 | Image-Update, LivingNaturally, MakingHome, PursuingBeauty, Tutorials, Uncategorised
My friend Lola and I got all old-fashioned the other day and made our own candles. For our first try they turned out pretty great. I haven’t lit any of mine but Lola burned hers during a power outage and said that they burned really well. I’m no expert so I’m not...
by Marissa | Nov 24, 2012 | bunting doll, Chickadee Swing, Image-Update, LivingNaturally, PursuingBeauty, Sewing, Uncategorised, waldorf bunting doll
I have posts for recipes, advent thoughts, book lists written and almost ready to post but somehow I haven’t been making the time. Next week, there is plenty of time, next week. I’m booked for a Farmers and Traders Christmas Market in a week and...
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