Creating Christmas Magic All Year Long at Blue Willow Cottage

At Blue Willow Cottage, Christmas isn’t just a holiday—it’s a year-round pursuit of wonder, warmth, and meaningful memories. Through monthly planning days, a trusty red Christmas Notebook, and joyful moments like baking with little hands in the kitchen, we prepare to shine the light of love all December long. Let every act of kindness become a thread in the tapestry of a truly magical season.… Read More Creating Christmas Magic All Year Long at Blue Willow Cottage

December 2, 2020June 7, 2025 bluewillowcottage4 Comments

Hospitality: How to Cut the Costs of Entertaining

This past Sunday, my husband invited two new families from our church home with us for the afternoon. I rushed home, searching through the pantry… I had 3 cans of Tuna Fish on hand, and flour tortillas. With very basic ingredients, we were able to feed 3 families a delicious, casual meal of tuna roll ups, soup and salad, with Tasty Cakes for Dessert.… Read More Hospitality: How to Cut the Costs of Entertaining

October 3, 2019March 28, 2026 bluewillowcottage2 Comments

Hospitality: Entertaining as Ministry

We can “flavor the community” with salt in this manner, by practicing sharing and giving. Hospitality does not mean always having parties, showers, and dinners. It is more than that.… Read More Hospitality: Entertaining as Ministry

October 1, 2019November 10, 2021 bluewillowcottage

Hospitality: Open Heart, Open Home

Whether it be drinking a cup of coffee together, or having an elaborate banquet, the object of hospitality is to give something of ourselves for the enjoyment of others.… Read More Hospitality: Open Heart, Open Home

September 28, 2019September 24, 2019 bluewillowcottage

Delightful Dreams for the Living Room

I like to design and decorate our home so that it is completely in sync with our life changes, no matter how challenging they may be. The changes continue as our lives progress, and so, I would like to share my dream Living Room with you, reader! … Read More Delightful Dreams for the Living Room

February 17, 2019February 17, 2019 bluewillowcottage

February Home

I love the crisp cold air outside & the tiny snow flurries that are blowing around in my backyard.… Read More February Home

February 14, 2019February 11, 2019 bluewillowcottage

Jackpot On My Front Porch

My ears perked up when he mentioned that there might be some “floral dishes” in there somewhere. I have been searching for Red and White Transferware for my Christmas Dinner Table for years in Thrift Shops. … Read More Jackpot On My Front Porch

November 10, 2017November 14, 2017 bluewillowcottage

The Recipe for Energy

This breakfast will give you energy to last your whole long morning, give you inspiration to move a whole room full of furniture, give stamina to redesign and restyle your living quarters… Read More The Recipe for Energy

October 6, 2017October 14, 2017 bluewillowcottage