Gratitude - Day 334 - Nov 30, 2014

We made great progress today on our Christmas decorating.

Decorating the Family Tree Christmas Tree

This year, I have put together a "Family Tree" themed Christmas tree.   I'd like to show you how it came together.

Gratitude - Day 333 - Nov 29, 2014

I spent the day today at home with my family and my Christmas decorating projects.  

Family Photo Ornaments

Today I'm sharing a fun and easy craft project that turns any photo into a cute Christmas tree ornament.  

Thanksgiving Table 2014

Though the holiday has just passed, I thought I'd share our very simple Thanksgiving table setting this year.  

Gratitude - Day 332 - Nov 28, 2014

This time of year I just revel in the feelings of home and family.   

Gratitude - Day 330-331 - Nov 26-27, 2014

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Christmas Console

Let the Christmas decorating begin!

Gratitude - Day 329 - Nov 25, 2014

This week the holiday season begins in earnest in our home, as we celebrate Thanksgiving together on Thursday.

Gratitude - Day 328 - Nov 24, 2014

I spent my day today looking at family photos, and creating ornaments for a "family tree" Christmas tree.  I really enjoyed the project, and am grateful for it.

Gratitude - Day 327 - Nov 23, 2014

Lots going on here at home today, and for that I'm grateful

Gratitude - Day 326 - Nov 22, 2014

Grateful for friends, old and new.

Gratitude - Day 325 - Nov 21, 2014

Back at home, back in my familiar spaces, back in my routine.

Gratitude - Day 324 - Nov 20, 2014

I finished up my visit with my mom today, and had the chance to stop by and see two of my sisters for brief visits as well, before I headed home.   I'm grateful for this trip - we all need each other, and heaven knows I spend enough time traveling for my hobby, I could certainly make time to see my family too.  

Gratitude - Day 323 - Nov 19, 2014

Still visiting with family today.  And it's still tough, but better than it would have been in years past. 

Gratitude - Day 322 - Nov 18, 2014

Family can be difficult.

Gratitude - Day 321 - Nov 17, 2014

Thankful today for just simply being still.

Thanksgiving Burlap Art

Welcome to a step-by-step guide to making this cute Thanksgiving burlap art project.

Gratitude - Day 320 - Nov 16, 2014

Today I'm grateful for my snuggly family room.

Gratitude - Day 319 - Nov 15, 2014

I'm grateful today for my friend and chorus director, Michael Gellert.

Gratitude - Day 318 - Nov 14, 2014

Grateful for slow days.  For days where I have no agenda, no obligations

Christmas Crafts Inspiration

I've been getting into the frame of mind to begin Christmas crafting lately.  It's a lot of fun for me to gather inspiration from lots of sources.   While I have declared a no shopping rule for my Christmas decorations this year, that doesn't mean I can't craft new things from items I already have in my stash!  

Gratitude - Day 317 - Nov 13, 2014

Grateful today for my husband. 

Easy Fall Decorating

Happy Fall, y'all!

Christmas Decorating - Using What You Have

It has begun.

Gratitude - Day 316 - Nov 12, 2014

I've been in a bit of a funk in the last few days. 
  

Gratitude - Day 315 - Nov 11, 2014

Today we take a moment to show our gratitude to those who have served in the Armed Forces to protect America.
  

John P. Bird, 1939-2014

Hand-crafted Cardinal Pillow Appliqué

Now that the Sweet Adelines convention is over, I'm ready to begin preparations for the upcoming holiday season.   I started my Christmas shopping online today, and I've gathered a bunch of pinecones for decorations.  The first craft project on my list is a hand-appliquéd throw pillow that I'm crafting for my mom. 

Gratitude - Day 306-314 - Nov 2-10, 2014

Lustre Quartet - SAI 2015 International 6th Place Finalists

Spent the week immersed in Sweet Adelines International convention.    Looking back, the week is one big blur - so many wonderful things happened, so many great friends made and re-connected.   

Gratitude - Day 305 - Nov 1, 2014

A quiet day, cool and drizzly outside, cozy and warm inside.