My husband claims he has never met anyone who gets so much joy from changing a couple of coffee cups and items around on a few shelves.
I think he secretly loves it that I get so excited, though, because he made the shelves for me, and he is a Big Coffee Drinker! He and I gather here very early every morning to pour a few cups and chat before getting dressed and ready to face the day.
… Read More Let Summer Begin: The Coffee Bar
This unique ambiance of autumn provides the perfect backdrop for reflection and prayer. As the days grow shorter and nights grow colder, we’re naturally drawn to the warmth of our homes, both physically and spiritually. In the quiet moments that fall offers, we can seek a closer communion with God. Just as Jesus often retreated to solitary places to pray, autumn presents us with an opportunity to slow down and find our solitary place, whether it’s a quiet room or a peaceful woodland trail.… Read More Finding Faith in Fall: Reflective Practices for Autumn
Visitors have called this space at the river intimate and cozy, while for now, we call it our personal escape. Small pleasures are hidden here, such as the redbird that visits our porch, or the rabbits that hop in the yard. … Read More Waterfront Living in our Summer Home
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
We follow three major rules: ride your bike and have fun, treat the community with respect and assume personal responsibility.… Read More Just What the Doctor Ordered… A Weekend in the Country
It is difficult to remain tranquil when there is conflict with what one hears from the culture, and what one knows is truly best.… Read More November Traditions
Living each day with Eternity in mind… … Read More The Cottage’s Quote of the Week
My mother always told us, “Only boring people are bored.” I find myself adopting this same attitude in my own home. My parents’ tactics must have worked, because I have not had one boring day in my entire adult life. … Read More Five Things to Do When the Kids Say “I’m Bored”
End and beginnings~ there are no such things. There are only middles
… Read More Ends, and Beginnings
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