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February 24, 2017

Cabinet Hardware Giveaway!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

 

Happy Friday sweet friends! Did you get a chance to see my kitchen makeover? So many of you left the absolute loveliest comments and I just want to thank you for all of your encouraging and positive feedback. One thing that came out of that blog post was that most of you thought the counters and backsplash look just fine (some of you even thought they were new!) and it was just the reassurance I needed to feel confident in our decision to wait a bit longer before we update them.

As I mentioned in the kitchen reveal blog post, I was so thrilled to partner with D. Lawless Hardware who graciously provided all of my beautiful new cabinet knobs.

They truly are like the jewelry that perfectly completes the whole look.

I selected the Oval Antique English Knob and just love how they look against the white cabinets.

And now, D. Lawless is generously providing me the chance to give away three, count ’em THREE $50 gift certificates to their store!

Prize – Three lucky winners will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to D. Lawless Hardware! 

How to enter to win – Visit D. Lawless Hardware and then leave a comment here telling us which hardware caught your eye and where you would put it in your home. 

I can’t wait to hear what hardware you like! Enjoy your weekend friends and as always, thanks so much for meeting me here at the fence,

*Giveaway ends on Friday March 3 at 12am EST

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  1. Cece Harrington says

    February 24, 2017 at 2:43 AM

    I love the oversized perimeter knob bronze wtith copper highlights. They would look stunning in my kitchen.

    Reply
  2. christine lafferty says

    February 24, 2017 at 2:43 AM

    Beautiful selection! Planning my kitchen reno and would LOVE Venetian Bronze Scroll Knob s. Simple and delicate with an interesting and unique design!

    Reply
  3. Mary says

    February 24, 2017 at 3:37 AM

    love the Faux Ivory Carved Leaf & Grape Knob 42mm. thanks for the chance to win

    Reply
  4. Maria Elena says

    February 24, 2017 at 3:49 AM

    I have been waiting to get knobs for my kitchen forever. 🙂 Love the Matte Nickel 1 1/4″ Diameter Oval Rope Edge which is very similar to the one you used on your cabinets. Your kitchen turned out beautiful. Thank you for this giveaway and for a chance to win.

    Reply
  5. lee says

    February 24, 2017 at 4:04 AM

    My favorite is the same as yours – Oval Beaded Antique English Knob. i love the traditional look and the detail.

    Reply
  6. Joan Clanton says

    February 24, 2017 at 4:38 AM

    oval beaded antique English knobs would be perfect in my kitchen! thank you for the opportunity to win them!

    Reply
  7. Alison S says

    February 24, 2017 at 4:58 AM

    I like the Allison Oil Rubbed Bronze Knob.

    Reply
  8. Ruthann says

    February 24, 2017 at 5:01 AM

    My favorite is the basketweave knob. I am remodeling the kitchen and they would be beautiful on my new peppercorn cabinets. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  9. JILL NELSON says

    February 24, 2017 at 5:11 AM

    I still really like cup pulls…Ornate Cup Pull – Satin Nickel!

    Reply
  10. Cassandra E says

    February 24, 2017 at 5:13 AM

    Of course the knobs you choose are my favorite. Oval beaded antique knob. It’s probably because you made them look so nice. There were many I liked, including a leaf design and a mushroom shape. The glass ones were so pretty too. Then, I had to keep browsing and I may need to buy a wooden appliqué.
    I meant to say last visit, the kitchen is gorgeous. The counters and backsplash do look fine, great even. In fact, the whole before was great. I could live in the before, but I do prefer the after. It turned out so lovely.

    Reply
  11. Karen Mary says

    February 24, 2017 at 5:34 AM

    I have the same knobs you chose on my desk and piano, and they’re still my favorites. I also love some of the switch plate covers! Nice to know where to get these. Your makeover is lovely!

    Reply
  12. Debbie says

    February 24, 2017 at 5:51 AM

    I could use either the cup pulls or some of the appliance pulls to use as towel bars on my kitchen island.

    Reply
  13. Frances says

    February 24, 2017 at 5:59 AM

    Good Morning Vanessa,
    Your Kitchen is Amazing!!! I would love to do the same in my kitchen.
    The hardware that caught my eye is the Clear Cut Glass Knob – Octagon w/ Brushed Nickel 36mm. I would use them to replace the hardware on my bedroom furniture.
    God Bless,
    Frances

    Reply
  14. Julia says

    February 24, 2017 at 6:02 AM

    I like the antique English & Lancaster English knobs. They will look great in my guest bathroom redo.

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  15. Terie says

    February 24, 2017 at 6:25 AM

    I also like the antique English knobs they look great in your kitchen. I would likely choose the glass knobs for a small drop leaf desk that I am considering refinishing. TY

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  16. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    February 24, 2017 at 6:25 AM

    Derrick from D. Lawless is the best!….I know that I will be perusing their collection in the near future as we plan to build our new home! Not sure what hardware I will choose as the cabinetry selection will be down the road, but there is something for everyone with the vast selection of D. Lawless Hardware!

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  17. Cynthia Hilliard says

    February 24, 2017 at 6:33 AM

    I live in an old apt. Building,and these https://www.dlawlesshardware.com/pewter-paisley-cup-pull.html, would make my kitchen soooii pretty!

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  18. Mary says

    February 24, 2017 at 6:41 AM

    Your kitchen really does look great… So clean and fresh.
    I am in the process of changing tile and fixtures in a bathroom., going for a New Orleans look. The Satin chrome knobs ( 1 1/4 inch ) would perfectly match my chosen fixtures.
    Thanks for sharing your projects!

    Reply
  19. Donna Martin says

    February 24, 2017 at 6:42 AM

    I like the same as you the oval beaded antique knob because it matches my hinges and my current knobs do not!!!

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  20. Shelli says

    February 24, 2017 at 6:43 AM

    I am in love with the Bundled Reed Antique bronze knob. First off the look is feminine without being too girly which would help my husband like them too ;-). Also my sons name is Reed so when I saw that was what their name was I was drawn even more to them.

    I would pair them with a soft creamy antique white cabinet.

    https://www.dlawlesshardware.com/bunreedlaran1.html

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  21. Jan says

    February 24, 2017 at 6:45 AM

    I like the polished chrome bar pull. We just started bathroom remodeling & will be needing these! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  22. Shauna Staheli says

    February 24, 2017 at 6:57 AM

    It’s hard to pick a favorite but the bronze cup pulls would be perfect for our new kitchen remodel.

    Reply
  23. Marisa says

    February 24, 2017 at 7:01 AM

    I absolutely love the Mercury Glass Knobs!!! I would use them on all the furniture pieces in my master bedroom. I have touches of mercury glass throughout the main rooms in my house so this will help to incorporate it into the master. The design of the knobs coupled with the mercury glass will also help me to create the soft, romantic, vintage vibe I am trying to create in the master.

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  24. Nadya says

    February 24, 2017 at 7:02 AM

    I would love some of the Acrylic with Satin Nickel Scroll Pull to use on a desk that I’m refinishing.

    Reply
  25. Dinelle says

    February 24, 2017 at 7:22 AM

    We’ve been looking for hinges for a home built in the 70’s. I’m not really wanting to paint these cabinets just to update the hinges and knobs in the kitchen and bathroom. I see the carry the offset hinge which is what we are looking for. I just want a simple on Hinge “H” 3/8″ Offset Antigue English (HAM-BP1672-HE) This would be like what i’m looking for then some knobs and handles to go with this. This would be great.

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  26. Martha says

    February 24, 2017 at 7:41 AM

    I like both of the glass knobs. I am planning to do some updates in my kitchen and these would be great! Thank you for this opportunity!

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  27. mary Schnieders says

    February 24, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    Love the Antique Milk Green Glass Knobs for antique kitchen thanks

    Reply
  28. Jean says

    February 24, 2017 at 7:56 AM

    So in love with D. Lawless Stainless Steel Bar Pulls and want to use them in my Kitchen makeover!!! Love ❤ your kitchen and love ❤all the Hardware D. Lawless has to offer!

    Reply
  29. Sherri King says

    February 24, 2017 at 8:03 AM

    I really liked the Matte Nickel 1 1/8″ Diameter Knob Contemporary Collection. I would definitely put it in my kitchen or bathrooms. It’s very simple but looks like you put some time into finding a elegant knob and not that you just picked the first one you see.

    Reply
  30. Pam Ballard says

    February 24, 2017 at 8:08 AM

    Lovely giveaway. We are just getting ready to redo our kitchen cupboards ourselves. This would be a great win.
    I like the Flat Black Country Store Cup Pull. Happy Friday.

    Reply
  31. Nancy says

    February 24, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    My favorite hardware is full access drawer slides. My new house has a lot less kitchen cabinets than my old kitchen had. Those back inches of the drawers are precious spaces.

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  32. Mary McKinney says

    February 24, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    Cup pull label holder – black …for a future buffet

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  33. Mia White says

    February 24, 2017 at 8:27 AM

    Love your kitchen & the timeless, classic pulls you chose Vanessa! I’m a fan of their antique-styled crystal knobs that remind me of the old house I grew up in– especially the “coke bottle” color that reminds me of sea glass 😍.

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  34. carol clark says

    February 24, 2017 at 9:53 AM

    antique English & Lancaster English knobs

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  35. Bonnie says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:16 AM

    D. Lawless Hardware has a great website. I really love the Rustic Antique English Cup Pull – 64mm P18-P2636-AE. I having been hoping to purchase me some cap pulls like this for an antique vanity that I am going to redo, due to wood being damaged, and also for my bedroom suit dresser and 2 nightstands which was purchased in 1968 by my parents. They gave their old set to me years ago and it needs to be refreshed. I think these handles would do the trick. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this contest.

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  36. Melanie says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:35 AM

    I love the Kentworth Collection. Great job on your kitchen. It looks so big and bright!

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  37. Cheryl Yoder says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    What a great time for this! I redid all of my kitchen cabinets this last fall and could not find a nice door pull until now! I love the Oak Drawer Pull – Unfinished – Variable Centers w/ Carved Design! They are small and unfinished so I can stain them the same as my cabinet doors. Love them!
    Good luck to all who inter.

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  38. Margaret says

    February 24, 2017 at 11:08 AM

    I love the glass cabinet knobs for the kitchen!

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  39. Rose L. says

    February 24, 2017 at 11:24 AM

    In the home I had to sell when my husband died we had put in lovely knobs which were shaped like leaves. I loved them! Went so well with my love of nature.

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  40. jan says

    February 24, 2017 at 11:25 AM

    Hard choice! I LOVE the Steel Bar Pull – Satin Nickel. It’d look perfect in my kitchen

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  41. girlfromwva says

    February 24, 2017 at 11:36 AM

    would really love to use the plain cup pull 3″ bronze with copper highlights in the kitchen and master bath.

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  42. Kristie says

    February 24, 2017 at 12:06 PM

    I loved the old fashioned bottle opener er!! Super cute and the wire hook!! That would hold my aprons!! Both would go in the kitchen. 😊

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  43. Alina says

    February 24, 2017 at 12:06 PM

    The Brushed Stainless Steel Bar Knobs would look amazing in my bathroom!

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  44. Stafford says

    February 24, 2017 at 12:09 PM

    Like the elegance of the Martini Design Venetian Bronze Knob.

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  45. Sean C says

    February 24, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    The Belmont 2 in. Stainless Steel Cabinet Knob would be so fun in my son’s room.

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  46. Cindy Downing says

    February 24, 2017 at 2:56 PM

    I adore the ones you used!! I want new hardware on my kitch cabinets too. I have plain white now.

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  47. Kim A. says

    February 24, 2017 at 4:23 PM

    I would love the colored ceramic knobs, not sure which color, in my kitchen.

    Reply
  48. Sarah Brackenridge says

    February 24, 2017 at 4:25 PM

    Love the DLawless milk glass knobs in white!

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  49. Sally Christiansen says

    February 24, 2017 at 4:26 PM

    I love the Ornate Cup Pull – Satin Nickel and would put them on my kitchen island.

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  50. Ann says

    February 24, 2017 at 7:36 PM

    Re-doing a 1950s cottage kitchen on Cape Cod!   Maybe the Antique Milk Blue Glass knobs will be in stock when we are ready for them.

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  51. Rose says

    February 24, 2017 at 8:30 PM

    I absolutely love a white kitchen and yours is stunning. The hardware I like is the simple stainless bar pulls. I like clean and simple lines.

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  52. Amanda says

    February 24, 2017 at 9:17 PM

    Red Tribal Pattern..we are actually getting ready to put new hardware on our cabinets, preparing our house to be listed.

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  53. Margot C says

    February 24, 2017 at 11:36 PM

    I am doing an old desk over and I would buy the Antique Milk Green Glass Pull – 3″ and some Antique Milk Green (Jadeite) Glass Knobs – 1-1/4″ to go with it.

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  54. MARTHAIA says

    February 25, 2017 at 12:06 AM

    Oil Rubbed Bronze Mission Bay Cabinet Knob 99913 would be on my list!!! Thanks

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    • MARTHAIA says

      February 25, 2017 at 12:09 AM

      Also would use the cabinet knobs in the kitchen .

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  55. Lonna says

    February 25, 2017 at 7:19 AM

    I loved the glass knobs, the punched pie safe tin panels, and the old fashioned bottle opener!

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  56. Michele (Finch Rest) says

    February 25, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    First off, thank you and them for this wonderful giveaway. Your kitchen looks so amazing, and it sure is inspiring!

    I can’t believe all they offer over there!!!!

    I have an antique dressesr that I hope to redo once it warms up enough with no threats of rain so I can work comfortably in the garage. All 7 of the knobs needs to be replaced – so I’d have some deciding to do with it and would happily choose any number of knobs and pulls for it.

    Secondly, I’d love to add pulls to my master bathroom cabinets for a more updated custom look – I think the clearance pack of Sterling Nickel Garrett Knob 1-1/4″ would look lovely.

    I’d LOVE to add cup pulls in the kitchen – the oiled bronze or the antique pewter would look gorgeous.

    And lastly, the glass look knobs on my newly done nightstand would be perfect. Been meaning to do that, too.

    : – ) Sorry so long.

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  57. Gina says

    February 25, 2017 at 8:50 PM

    So many options to narrow down! I would choose the Seahorse Knobs – Betsy Fields Design and use on a dresser redo and probably on my bathroom cupboard as well…..and a ton of future projects as well. I also love the Curlique hooks and would love to put those on a hall tree.

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  58. Carolsue says

    February 26, 2017 at 12:08 AM

    I really like the Crystal Clear & Gem-Color Acrylic Knobs. I’m in the market for something like that, too.

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  59. Cyndy says

    February 26, 2017 at 5:13 AM

    My favorite is the avant distressed cup pull in antique copper finish.

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  60. Peggy says

    February 26, 2017 at 7:36 AM

    I love love love the Antique Copper Cup Pulls! They would look great in my kitchen.

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  61. Mary Kaiser says

    February 26, 2017 at 4:08 PM

    Would be honored to have the black beaded drawer pulls in my kitchen, they are perfenct.

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  62. Janis Hill says

    February 26, 2017 at 9:36 PM

    My house is old, as in over 100 years old. Someone did a renovation 20 odd years ago and used very modern cabinet pulls in the Master bath. Every time I walk into the room I shudder. They are so unsuitable for this house, for the space, for my well being!

    Your post made me take a good long look at what I would use to replace what’s there and the Rope Trim Satin Antique Brass Pull would be perfect.

    Now it’s time for me to head to bed and dream about how lovely these new pulls would look in my bathroom.

    Goodnight…..

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  63. Annette says

    February 27, 2017 at 11:51 PM

    I want to refinish my kitchen cabinets and would love to use the Stainless Steel Bar Pull – 96mm on the drawers.

    Reply
  64. Sherry W says

    February 28, 2017 at 12:02 PM

    I had fun looking through all of their options….they really have a wonderful variety. I kept going back to their Venetian Bronze Beaded 3″ Pull so I think I would get those for my kitchen cabinets.

    Reply
  65. Heather carter says

    February 28, 2017 at 2:21 PM

    I absolutely love the antique milk glass pulls in blue. They would make my coastal kitchen.

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  66. Heather carter says

    February 28, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    I absolutely love the antique milk glass pulls in blue. Would look amazing in my coastal kitchen

    Reply
  67. Cindy A. says

    March 1, 2017 at 11:59 AM

    I love these for my kitchen.

    https://www.dlawlesshardware.com/bronzecup.html

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  68. Doug Lyons says

    March 1, 2017 at 9:40 PM

    We have white cabinets and I think the Liberty Disk Pull Flat Black pulls will look great on them, giving them a good contrast.

    Reply
  69. Heather king says

    March 2, 2017 at 5:34 AM

    Antique pewter cup pulls, use in my kitchen

    Reply
  70. Cheryl says

    March 3, 2017 at 5:41 AM

    Anything sparkly!!

    Reply
  71. Laura S says

    March 12, 2017 at 3:43 PM

    I can picture the Bail Pull Antique English pulls in our bathroom, such a pretty color and accent!

    Reply

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The first weekend in December seems like a good ti The first weekend in December seems like a good time for my annual gentle reminder about this month. I don’t know about you but, for me, December is a month of mixed emotions, ranging from joy-filled moments to ones that have me wanting to pull my hair out.

There are so many expectations and we put so much pressure on ourselves to create magical memories. And for years I have felt the added weight of wanting to make sure my family had opportunities throughout the month to grow in their relationship with Christ.

We celebrate advent and read all of the appropriate Baby Jesus books and encourage a spirit of generosity and heavily emphasize the real reason for the season.

But sweet friends, I want to remind you today that one month out of the year does not a strong relationship with the Lord make. December doesn’t define our faith in Christ.

For our families or for us.

There are 11 other months in the year. 11 other months to live out our faith in front of our children. 11 other months to pray with them. 11 other months to help them wrestle through their questions and add depth to their walk with the Lord. 11 other months to encourage them to have generous spirits.

Let’s stop putting so much pressure on this one month out of the year. Let’s be surprised at the ways we might be able to celebrate the baby in the manger without a dozen countdown calendars. Let’s give our kids some grace when they are focused more on gifts because…well…they’re kids after all.

And while we’re at it, let’s give ourselves some grace too.

Grace when we think we should feel all the warm fuzzy feelings about Christmas but we really just want to take a nap. Or have a good cry. 

Grace that reminds us that this month will soon be over and we will have a brand new year ahead of us.

A new year filled with big moments and little moments and everything in between.

A new year to draw even closer to our Savior.

My hope for you is that, as you head into this season, you will be given fresh perspective and that you will give yourself (and your family) permission to just ‘be’. ✨
✨ The first Sunday of Advent is upon us and this ✨ The first Sunday of Advent is upon us and this year I created a super simple centerpiece for my dining room that incorporates the candles we will use each of the four weeks leading up to Christmas. While we will only light one candle each week, I used more than four so that the centerpiece would look a bit more filled in. In keeping with my goal to embrace a softer approach to my decorating, this arrangement works perfectly and helps to keep our focus on the beauty and the meaning  of the Advent season. For more ideas like this, check out my previous Advent post! ✨

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So our hot cocoa station this year is much more simple and done in a neutral color palette that just subtly blends in with the rest of the decor. It still feels festive and is definitely still “user friendly” but it’s just a bit less…well…less.

And, that’s ok. It’s not that this area won’t ever again have bright colors (maybe even pops of red!) but, right now I’m happy to have things this way.

With all that is going on in the world right outside our door, my desire is for our home to truly feel like a respite. I want it to be where we come and let our guard down, our heart rates slow and to be flooded with a sense of peace in knowing that here is where we can just simply be. I want it to be a place of rest. Rest from the constant onslaught of news and information. Rest from the seemingly small struggles of school and jobs that can so often feel like big struggles.

And, most importantly, we rest in the comfort of knowing the One who is Sovereign over all and is the reason this month is so very special and sacred.

Many blessings to you dear friends as we kick off this wonderful season! ✨
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But Advent, from the latin word ‘adventus’ meaning ‘arrival’ or ‘appearance’ keeps the focus completely on celebrating the arrival of the King who came in the form of an infant.

This is one of our favorite family traditions and over the years I’ve figured out how to incorporate the Advent candles into my decor without using the traditional wreath. I hope this gives you some ideas and inspiration as we head into this sacred season. 🌲

#advent #adventdecoration #wearethehomemakers
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Starting early is a gift I give to myself and I’m always grateful for it! 🌲

#simplechristmas #traditionalchristmas
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest fo “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” ~ G.K. Chesterton

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours dear friends! 🍂
Christmas has arrived in the family room where I k Christmas has arrived in the family room where I keep things simple but festive! We’ll get a fresh tree after Thanksgiving which will go in our front room bay window but this slim faux tree with its colorful ornaments tides us over for now. Which room in your home gets the Christmas treatment first? Or do you just start doing a little at a time in each room? 🎄

*pillow covers are from @jshhomeessentials
I share this recipe every year because it’s JUST I share this recipe every year because it’s JUST.THAT.GOOD! 

And I have a confession ...I’d rather have cranberry sauce smothering the turkey on my plate than gravy any day!! And this, this right here? Well it’s the best (and easiest!) cranberry sauce ever!! I eat on crackers and sandwiches and sometimes just by the spoonful. It’s so yummy! And I’m just so very thankful for all of you that I’m going to leave the recipe right here instead of making you go to the blog to get it. I promise you won’t regret having this on your Thanksgiving menu but be warned...you may find yourself up in the middle of the night sneaking some helpings of this deliciousness. Or maybe that’s just me!

Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh or frozen cranberries
2 oranges
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup white wine.

Instructions:
Wash and pick over berries, removing any that are soft. Peel and dice oranges removing any seeds. Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a full boil. Reduce heat and continue cooking until cranberries pop open and mixture is thickening.
For best flavor, prepare and let stand for several days before using.

Gobble, gobble!! 🦃
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✨I want them to feel like my home is greeting them with a smile.

✨I want them to feel like this is a place where care has been given to details (but not to the point of being too stuffy or too busy or too overwhelming). 

✨I want them to feel like there is peace here.

✨I want them to feel like they are welcome…because they are. 

My home is a reflection of my heart and my heart is a reflection of the ONE for whom I live and try to honor and praise all of my days, but especially at Christmas.

How do you want people to feel when they come into your home? 

#christmasentry #simplechristmas #simplicity #wearethehomemakers
This is not a criticism of those who are sharing t This is not a criticism of those who are sharing their great new Christmas finds but rather an encouragement to those of you who are feeling a bit overwhelmed by it all and trying to resist the temptation to purchase more items than you really need.

Several years ago I felt a conviction in my heart about how much time and money I was spending on trying to create a new look every Christmas. I was not being a good steward of my resources and I was far too easily swayed by the peer pressure in this area. And a funny thing happened when I smashed this idol that had taken up residence in my heart. I suddenly found renewed joy in decorating for the season. By keeping things simple and maybe only buying something like a new spool of velvet ribbon, I actually realized that I could be far more creative reusing and repurposing what I already had.

In the coming weeks your news feeds will be filled with temptations for MORE. Maybe, this year, you too can find the joy in LESS. 🌲

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