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Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day
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DIY Wood Slice Thanksgiving Serving Trays
Thanksgiving Gratitude Tree
Our Best Fall Ideas…So Far!
Decoupage Pumpkins and Cottages and Bungalows!
Wood Chargers Turned Wall Art
How to Make Framed Fabric Wall Art with Target Kitchen TowelsTurn Kitchen Towels Into Framed Wall Art
Weekend Wonderings
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Weekend Wonderings
French country home entry decorBi-fold Shutter Doors Turned Entry Decor
Weekend Wonderings
Aged Galvanized Metal Tray
Simple Easter Egg Tabletop Craft
How to Make a Memory Bench
Chalkboard Valentine’s Day Crossword Puzzle
White and Gold Decoupage Pumpkins
Ballard Designs Monogrammed Wall Plaque Knock-Off
DIY Coastal Rope Mirror
American Flag Candle Log
Patriotic Ideas and Projects
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Nesting Trays Makeover
Capturing a Memory
Repurposed Candelabra Flower Planter
Homemade Valentines Day Gifts
How to Paint a Pillow
Our Song ~ A Personalized Record
Sequined Heart Valentines Day Accessories
Photo Box Tree Topper & Giveaway!
Scripture Wrapped Advent Candles
DIY Gratitude Tree
A Lewis and Clark Birthday
Free Thanksgiving Printable …
Sharpie Stenciled Thanksgiving Lazy Susan
Setting a blue and white Thanksgiving Table
How to Make a Branches and Burlap Frame
Mini Rock Pumpkin Family
Chalkboard Clock Pumpkin
Five Fun and Fabulous Pumpkin Ideas
Pottery Barn Inspired Fall Decor
How to Make a Faux Olive Jar
“Hello Fall” Free Fall Printable …
100 Fabulous Fall Projects
Modern miniature pumpkin topiary …
A Recycled Bird Feeder …from a fondue pot!
A Coast By Any Other Name
Leg Warmers & Last Minute 4th of July Ideas!
DIY Patriotic Beverage Stand
Bandana Rosette 4th of July Shirt
Recycled Bottles Patriotic Centerpiece
If Heaven Had a Fragrance
Homemade Organic Coffee Scrub
Five Minute Party Decorations
Gift Bag Turned Wall Art
Take Five: Five Five Minute Spring Crafts!
Chronicles of Narnia Birthday Party
Moss Covered Easter Eggs..and she sent me what?
Flower Easter Egg Tree & a Spring Party
Am I Going to Get in Trouble for This?
How to Paint Glass Bud Vases for Spring
A Mom Fail and a Button Shamrock Shirt
Thrift Store Game Board Photo Display
Wrapping Paper Letters and Burlap Art
Tiered Clay Pot Centerpiece
Recycled Paper Bag Hearts
A Proposal Story & The Recipe for Love
Date Night and a Chalkboard Word Search Puzzle
DIY Painted Cork Board
5 Minute Valentine Craft and Free Printable
Burlap Bulletin Board Gallery Wall
Take Five: DIY Poppers for Valentines Day
Five Minute Valentine’s Day Craft: Notes Jar
Winter Pine Cone Terrarium
Easy DIY Gift Wrapping Ideas
Five Minute Crafts: West Elm Inspired Tinsel Ornaments
A Christmas Tree Made from Cabinet Knobs?
Monogram Themed Christmas Tree with Balsam Hill
Five Minute Crafts: Gold Dot Christmas Ornament
Last Minute Thanksgiving Decor Idea
Mason Jar Advent Calendar & Advent-ures
Homemade Vanilla Extract & Creative Gift Packaging
Fabric Scrap Christmas Trees
Five Minute Crafts: DIY Faux Snowballs
A Thankful Thanksgiving Mantel
Of Sisters and Pumpkin Pie Recipe Wall Art
Five Minute Crafts: Faux Stenciled Holiday Platters
Five Minute Crafts: Glitter Candles
Presenting at The Country Living Fair and The Chapel Market Recap!
How to Make a Decorative Picket Fence
Five Minute Crafts: Gold Gilded Leaf Plate
It’s a Pumpkin Linky Party!
5 Pumpkins 5 Ways ~ Burlap Pumpkin Basket
Five Minute Crafts: Decorating Pumpkins with Stickers
Feathered Owl Pumpkin ~ It’s a Hoot!
5 Pumpkins 5 Ways ~ white & gold decoupage pumpkins
5 Pumpkins 5 Ways ~ DIY Pumpkin Clock
Five Minute Crafts: Magnetic Letter Tray Art
Nature Inspired Fall Decorating & A Break-Up
How to Make a Popcorn Kernel Wreath
House Numbers Pumpkin Topiary
A Golden Makeover
Etched Glass Snowflake Lamp! Let it Snow!
Hosting a Detective Birthday Party Picnic
How to make a kids teepee from a shower curtain!
DIY Mason Jar Dining Caddy and Home Depot Giveaway
How to Make Framed Fabric Wall Art with Target Kitchen TowelsHow to Make Framed Fabric Wall Art with Target Kitchen Towels!
How to make a beach terrarium
Dollar Store Crafts Jute Wrapped Utensils
Easy Summer Burlap Wreath
Ice Cream Birthday Party and Being 6…
Creativity, Imagination and kiwi crates
Last Minute 4th of July Decor & Recipes!
Recycled Patriotic Party Ideas for the 4th of July
My Good Housekeeping Feature!
Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover Wall Art
Chalkboard Outdoor Coffee Table
For Love of a Slipcover and Toddler Bed Guardrails
A Father’s Love
How to make a Mod Podge Leaf Necklace
Super Science Party
In the Beginning…a No-Sew Stenciled Pillow
Petite Spring Wreath from JoJo and EloisePetite Spring Wreath
Glittered Egg Place Cards
Lace Dyed Easter Eggs
Muffin Tin Nests
Spring Centerpiece and Mantel Decor from At The Picket FenceSpring Centerpiece and Mantel Decor
DIY Anthropologie Inspired Spice Jars from www.atthepicketfence.comMake your own Anthropologie Inspired Spice Jars
American Girl Doll Sized Dollhouse
Painting Themed Birthday Party
A Love Story
DIY Flower Necklace
Hearts Made of Clay for Valentine’s Day
DIY Love Mug from At The Picket FenceDIY Love Mug…for Valentine’s Day!
What Is Love? Valentine’s Day Tree
Faux Wood Valentine's Day Candles from At The Picket FenceFaux Wood Valentine’s Day Candles
Mini Boden Inspired Heart Applique T-Shirt
The Accessories Make the Outfit, Right?
Winter Terrarium
Pinecone Christmas Trees from At The Picket FencePine cone Christmas Trees..simplicity at its best!
Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint NOEL Sign from At The Picket FenceMiss Mustard Seed Milk Paint…NOEL Sign
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Ribbon Banner Ornaments and Being Blog Worthy
Book Page Birds & FOLK Magazine Blog
a tale of two Christmas treesA Tale of Two Trees..Christmas Tree Blog Hop
Simple DIY Advent Calendar
Glitzy Thanksgiving Place Setting Menus from At The Picket Fence and KrylonGlitzy Thanksgiving Place Setting Menus…a fun last minute craft!
How To Make an Antique Enamel Sign from Knick of Time Interiors
Ballard Holiday Table Runner Knock-Off
Corn Husk Wreath and Flower Napkin Ring
Thanksgiving Tablescape, Corn Husk Flowers and a Linky Party!
Sparkles make everything better! Spiderweb Blinged Out Pumpkin!
How To Make a Creepy Crawly Halloween Canvas
Stenciled Fall Jar…autumn words of change
Back to School Party Ideas
Ballard Designs Coral Topiary Knock-Off
A Picket Fence 4th of July!
Patriotic Pool Noodle Firecrackers!
How to make a faux wine box from www.atthepicketfence.comHow to make a Faux Wine Box Planter
BlueMing Deals Amazon Card Giveaway!
How to age new garden pots
Bunny Blog Hop~Resurrection Garden
Damask and Book Page Easter Egg Topiaries
At The Picket Fence Valentine’s Day Recap…
Make Your Own Tiered Tray Tutorial
Christmas Garland turned Valentine’s Wreath
Valentine’s Day Garland and Vignette
Dollar Tree Valentine’s Day Ring of Roses Wreath
Feathered Boa Heart Wreath
Fun and Easy Tinsel Wreath and a few more decorations
Three Dollar Tree Wreaths
Chalkboard Frame Tree Topper
Anthropologie Snow Globe Knockoff
DIY Halloween Candy Jars
A Tale of 3 Pumpkins … Pumpkin Two: Faux Nailheads
How to make a book page pumpkin
No-Sew Owl Pillow
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Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter through the narrow Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.”.
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When I was a little girl we took a trip to Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, MO. One of the attractions there is the Marvel Cave. The whole theme park was actually built right around the cave! I will never forget the feeling of descending into the darkness. We had to walk down a steep, narrow path and I could feel the rocky walls beginning to close in on me. From time to time, our guide would even have to call out for us to duck our heads so as not to whack them on rocks that were jutting out. And just when it felt like we had been walking forever; just when it felt the most narrow and the most dark; just when we were starting to get really weary from navigating this path, we turned the corner and found ourselves awestruck as we gazed at this enormous room. Everywhere we looked there were stalactites and stalagmites. Lights had been installed and they reflected off of these formations creating the most beautiful colors on the walls. There were pools of water in a shade of aquamarine I had never seen before and waterfalls flowing from upper levels. That long, winding, damp trek had been so very worth it. The descent into darkness had revealed light…and life!

My prayer for you friends, is that you will look at that narrow path with the small gate as an opportunity. It’s an opportunity to experience the kind of freedom that our souls are longing for. The wide and broad path of the world promises us a freedom that is fleeting and temporary. But at the end of the narrow path, there is hope and peace and life everlasting.

I’m choosing the narrow path. And in spite of the hardships, in spite of the challenges and the fears and the times that can feel as dark as the journey down into a cave, I wouldn’t trade a single minute of it.
Happy weekend!! My limelight’s are finally bloom Happy weekend!! My limelight’s are finally blooming and I try really hard to not play favorites among the flowers in my garden but these beauties have my heart and bring me so much joy.

What’s bringing you joy today dear friends?
I can’t properly express how much joy it gives m I can’t properly express how much joy it gives me to know that my family loves being home. After a weeklong vacation, we all feel so happy to be back in our haven. As a homemaker in the truest sense of the word (the maker of a home), knowing my husband and children consider this the place where they feel the most relaxed and at peace means all of my intentions and efforts in this area are worthwhile. It’s not perfect and WE are not perfect by a long stretch. But, it’s where we feel the most free to be imperfect. And that makes it pretty wonderful! 🌱
Looking for a super simple summer meal? I made the Looking for a super simple summer meal? I made these last night and they were a big hit! I’ve seen variations of these online but this is my version. So yummy and ready in no time! 
#summerdinner #summerrecipes #grillingseason #grilling #easydinner #easydinnerideas
It’s been the weirdest summer so far here in the It’s been the weirdest summer so far here in the Willamette Valley! Extreme rain and cooler temperatures followed by extreme heat then back to cloudy and rainy. But the silver lining is that when the sun finally does reappear we definitely don’t take it for granted. My mood is lifting along with the clouds and I’m here for it! ☀️
Happy Independence Day!! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 M Happy Independence Day!! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

May we never take for granted the freedom given to us not by earthly authorities but by the ONE true authority. And may we live in such a way as to honor those who fought for and protect freedom and liberty. 

“Independence Day, freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed – else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.” Dwight D. Eisenhower
Happy Friday!! I’m working on a blog post to sha Happy Friday!! I’m working on a blog post to share all of the details of our family room shelving makeover but I’m super impatient and just had to give you all a sneak peek!! We are SO happy with how they turned out and it finally looks like I’ve always envisioned. Our quick fix years ago (scroll to see the before photo) never felt quite right but now? Soooo much better!! 🙌🏻 Big shoutout to our amazingly talented friend Matt @redemptive_woodworx for bringing our vision to life and doing such impeccable work.

I hope you all have a great start to the 4th of July weekend and make sure to check my stories later for Friday Funnies!
“Summer breeze, makes me feel fine. Blowing thro “Summer breeze, makes me feel fine. Blowing through the jasmine in my mind.” Nothing captures the aroma of summer for me quite like jasmine. With my windows open, the whole house is naturally scented and it’s one of my favorite parts of the season.
The month of June is coming to a close and it has The month of June is coming to a close and it has been JAM packed! The highlight by far though was my son's graduation from high school. When I started blogging, he was only 6 years old and some of you have been apart of my community here for that entire time. Now, he's 19 and there is a reason parents are told not to blink because the years truly do go faster than I ever could have imagined. He has become such an incredible young man we are so excited to see how God is going to unfold the next chapter of his life. We celebrated with parties galore (SO many open houses to attend!) and made memories we'll forever cherish. My mama heart was filled to bursting with the joy of it all! Now we're taking some time to just enjoy these warm, summer days making even more memories because, when you’re at this stage of parenting, you know all too well how much you need to grasp every opportunity to spend time together.

I hope your summer is off to a great start too dear friends! 🪴
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts o “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Happy first day of summer dear friends!! I can’t believe it’s been so long since I posted something new here but life has been crazy. I’ll have some new photos of house projects and life events to share with you soon but, got now, I’m just going to enjoy this gorgeous first day of summer after our ridiculously long, wet spring. ☀️
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