“Her house was perfect, whether you liked food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking, best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.” This is what I get to do all week. Sit by the lake, watch the cottonwood trees blow in the wind and figure out a way [...]
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To the poet, to the philosopher, to the saint, all things are friendly… all days holy, all men divine. R.W. Emerson Our homeschool starts almost as soon as we get back from vacation. I’ve been reading and searching and making our final selections. We’re making some changes this year, mostly in literature and math. In [...]
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I’ve been begging him to do this for-EVER. So, today, without further adieu, I give you a guest-post, by none other than Macdaddy, the sole sponsor of lifeingrace, without whose support and love, this blog would cease to exist. Take it away, my dear! $10 clipper +Reluctant Physician +#1 on the sides and #2 on [...]
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What you’ll need: 1. An inspiration photo2. Deep Turquoise paint from the Laura Ashley collection at Lowe’s. I used Latex semi-gloss and did not prime or sand. More on that later. 3. A candle—any candle—even a candle from last year’s Advent wreath. 4. Sponge roller to paint with—so that you won’t have those pesky brush [...]
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I received a comment on a post recently that said, “Your life looks almost perfect”. And I am so grateful that most of the time, it feels almost perfect—-except for when my heart is broken. Like today, when the tears would not stop flowing. And even as I type these words, I get that same [...]
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Cousins, sisters, brothers, and sparklers….art campteenagers, who love to have fun……..and eat everything in sight (I see you back there, Nicholas)smelly, adorable, water-loving, did I say SMELLY? dogsfireworks and cul-de-sac bonfiresfamily reunionsMr. SandmanShaving creams partieswith friendsor is it shaving cream fights?pool side tea partiesneighborhood block parties…(in July and it’s even cool enough to knit—I never [...]
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1. First, let me start with this post, which was written months ago, but has left my mind reeling today. I’ve been thinking about this topic alot and I’m sure I’ll feel the need to write about it soon. Ann, author of the blog Holy Experience, is a beautiful crafter of words, and has a [...]
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I’m a walking fandeck of paint colors this morning. I have white on my arms, blue in my hair and stain on my nails. My LR walls are white-ish and my trim is just a ‘hair’ darker than that. I love the subtle contrast. I’ve been pouring through my beloved stack of Cottage Living Magazines [...]
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This is part 3 of a 4 part series on Creating An Environment of Learning. The start of the series, along with links to parts 1 and 2 can be found here. It may surprise you that I have included ‘beauty’ as a cornerstone for learning. I hope you will soon agree that it is [...]
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I’m joining the Nester’s Price My Space party with my newly redecorranged breakfast room. (I just moved stuff around, nothing new here). Slightly damaged armoire that I bought 8 years ago for $150 at a local furniture sale. I love this beastly mammoth and just moved it from my dining room by myself (in a [...]
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and I like cowboy boots, C.S. Lewis, good food, strong coffee, banjo music and books. I am a deeply flawed momma of 4 and grateful receiver of more good gifts than one heart can hold. I fight for joy and find it in the most unexpected places. I make quirky look normal, relish in my small town Southern way of living, and am learning that it's all grace--every last bit of it. Read More Here...
