Category Archives: Christmas

Our Magical Christmas House

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

This morning I awoke at 5:00 am when my husband got ready for work. Our home had a magical feel that comes with twinkling lights, holiday garlands, and dancing candles. So I just had to video the scene and share … Continue reading →

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Embrace the Solitude, Enlarge your Soul

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

This morning the house is quiet with a soul-penetrating solitude. My husband is off to work, and my daughter’s room is empty due to her recent move. White sparkles wrap around Christmas trees and twinkle atop garland-adorned windows. READ THE … Continue reading →

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The Best Christmas Gifts: Framing Memories

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

This Christmas, consider nestling some nostalgia in and around your decorations. Family members will appreciate heartfelt remembrances of holidays gone by. READ THE ENTIRE POST…

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Homespun Holiday: The Heart Longs for what the Heart Longs for

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

I’m wordless this morning. Nothing presses on my heart. I just feel contentment—pure and unadulterated contentment. There’s something to be said about serenity; the kind that graces you unexpectedly, like a cool breeze that tingles your neck on a muggy … Continue reading →

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Christmas Came Early this Year

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Christmas came early this year when I decided to skip the Thanksgiving cornucopia and prepare my home for the holidays. My thinking went something like this: If I decorate for Christmas this weekend, then I can relax next weekend and peacefully … Continue reading →

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