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Clean House + Fresh Start

Clean House + Fresh Start

Vintage books. Blue mason jars. Little birds/bird nests. Brass candlesticks. These are some of my favorite little treasures to display

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Grace and the Gift of Christmas

Grace and the Gift of Christmas

No one can celebrate a genuine Christmas without being truly poor. The self-sufficient, the proud, those who, because they have

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A Sabbatical for the Soul

A Sabbatical for the Soul

Happy Monday friends. I’m dipping my toe back into my blog after a taking a break from social media. Maybe

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Empty Nest + New Stories

Empty Nest + New Stories

It happens every year around this time. Seeing my friends post about their seniors in high school or sending their

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Around Here

Around Here

Around here my garden is a constant source of delight and joy. The zinnias are really taking off with their

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Healing & Hope and Why It’s Worth Fighting For

Healing & Hope and Why It’s Worth Fighting For

After their first big flush of blooms at the end of April, my David Austin roses developed a bad case

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