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October 4, 2012

Decorating with Photos & a $350 Shutterfly Giveaway!


We all know how difficult it can be to come up with fresh and new Holiday Decorating Ideas year after year.  
There there’s the whole dilemma of Holiday Gift Giving!


Using family photos can be a great way to personalize your holiday decor and make great gifts for family and friends!

When Shutterfly contacted me asking me to share with you some unique and fun ways to incorporate photos into my home decor, I couldn’t have been more thrilled! I’ve always loved Shutterfly for their easy to use photo processing, but I never realized how many great Home Decor items they had and all of the beautiful ways I could use them around our home.



Silhouettes are all the rage these days in home design! From ancestors to kids to pets…they are a unique way to showcase your family!

How about displaying silhouettes on Shutterfly Plates for an unusual way of showcasing them in your home. Plates can be customized with an abundance of fonts, colors and with the photo of your choice!


Or, how about this fun project for your winter decorating!


Create a Photo Cube for each member of your family (don’t forget the pets) and display them anywhere! Choose a your cube design style and a fun saying (I chose Let It Snow) and intersperse it between the blocks.


Perfect for the mantel, coffee table or an entryway console.


Your family members will feel special seeing their best photos displayed!


For a more traditional look, Dimensional Wall Art is a great way to showcase your favorite family photographs and a quote, verse or saying that is meaningful in your home!


Don’t be afraid to try something new with Shutterfly’s products. For this art piece I used the “Heaven Boy” (which traditionally would be used for a baby art piece) because I loved the color scheme and adapted it to use for our family photos.


Shutterfly allows you to incorporate your favorite saying or quote and has tons of font choices and color to make your piece truly one of a kind!


What a great gift for newlyweds, new parents or grandparents..reminding them of how important life’s milestones are!

As you can see there are so many great ways you can use Shutterfly Home Decor projects to spruce up any space in your home!




“What area of your house would you like to make feel like home with Shutterfly Home décor   products?”

Answer this question below in the comments for a chance to win a:

$350.00 prize pack giveaway from Shutterfly!!

Seriously how cool is that?!

A big thanks to Shutterfly for providing this fabulous prize to one of the readers of At The Picket Fence!

Visit Shutterfly to find these and other Home Décor products, or connect with them on Facebook. Check out BlogHer.com to find additional reviews and more ways you can enter to win!


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You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:
a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post
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d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.

This sweepstakes is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.This sweepstakes runs from 10/3 to 10/31/12.

GOOD LUCK!!

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Disclosure: This post is a sponsored post for Blogher and Shutterfly. I was given products from Shutterfly to review and compensation. All opinions expressed are my own.

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  1. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Your shutterfly photos really do give your home warmth and personal…ity! I love the cubes!!!

    I would love to warm my new living room up and make it feel like home with a big family collage!!!
    Such a great giveaway!!! Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Eclectically Vintage says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    I love Shutterfly! I have their heavy cut out acrylic ornaments of my girls – they are fabulous!

    Your silhouette plate display is perfect – and those cubes rock! I think I need one for everyone I know (man, woman, child, animal …)!!

    Crossing my fingers!
    Kelly

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    I love shutterfly! I’m a first time Nana, and love to display pictures. Love the way
    you used the cubes. Thanks for the giveaway!!
    Donna
    dmiller@buckmasters.com

    Reply
  4. Eclectically Vintage says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Tweeted – but I secretly want to win it for myself!!
    Kelly

    Reply
  5. Eclectically Vintage says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Forgot to add my twitter link:
    https://twitter.com/KellyisEclectic/status/253487454236053504
    Kelly

    Reply
  6. Debby says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    My entryway hall. I love SnapFish and use it often. The quality of their photos are
    always great.

    Reply
  7. priminitupjen says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Would love to decorate my entryway with Shutterfly. Have made many photobooks with Shutterfly! Thanks

    Reply
  8. shannon i olson says

    October 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    this would be great especially with my daughter’s upcoming wedding!! great products

    Reply
  9. Margaret says

    October 3, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    I have a narrow 2 story stairwell screaming for interest! I would love Shutterfly’s creative solutions for my problem space!

    Reply
  10. shannon i olson says

    October 3, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    tweeted! @shannoniolosn https://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/10/decorating-for-holidays-with-photos-and.html … #giveaway #shutterfly 350$giveaway at shutterfly enter here!

    Reply
  11. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    October 3, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    My hallway is where I have been thinking about warming up with some family pics. Looks like Shutterfly has some cool ways to do this.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  12. Alli @ Cupcake Diaries says

    October 3, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Wonderful giveaway! I would love to decorate my front room. That’s where I’d like to put all my pictures and things, and this sure would be perfect for that!

    Reply
  13. Sandy says

    October 3, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Would love to add a collage of photos of my trip to Ireland in my office. I have never used Shutterfly, but would love to give it a try.

    Reply
  14. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME/Doublewide Decor says

    October 3, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    That looks like you had fun. I love shutterfly….just got 2 packages last week. But I would flipped if I could do some of those fabulous projects! Fingers crossed on this one!!

    Reply
  15. Gypsea says

    October 3, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Your decorating style is wonderful and I am not surprised Shutterfly contacted you and you displayed their products beautifully! I love the “Let it Snow” and the dimensional piece. I want to redecorate my guest room and that is the perfect place for items like these! Wonderful!

    Reply
  16. Lynn says

    October 3, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I would like to use shutterfly home decorum to display pics and family in Our never ending blank hallway,what a great way to start a gallery.

    Reply
  17. Patty says

    October 3, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Your projects are great! I love to decorate my house with family pictures.

    Reply
  18. 20 North Ora says

    October 3, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Great ideas. Love the cubes. With grandchildren, you can always use more pictures!! Thanks for the giveaway.

    Judy

    Reply
  19. Lori says

    October 3, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    I’d love to add some personalized photo decor to my kids’ room! Thanks!!

    Reply
  20. Brooke A says

    October 3, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I’d love to make our bedroom feel like a home! We have yet to put our wedding photos up- and this gives me some really great ideas!! LOVE the silhouette plates too! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  21. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    October 3, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I have a few pictures of the kids that I would love to make into huge canvas pieces of art.
    Thanks so much for the chance!
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
  22. Bethany McLain says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    My kiddos bedroom could definitely use some fun pieces!

    Reply
  23. Lisa says

    October 4, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    Although not in my house, my empty office would definitely benefit from some of these great ideas!

    Reply
  24. Lisa says

    October 4, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Although not in my house, my empty office would definitely benefit from some of these great ideas!

    Reply
  25. Anonymous says

    October 4, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Wow! Those cubes are amazing…I would get those! Suzi Pblapere@att.net

    Reply
  26. Laurie Ramsey says

    October 4, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    I would love to decorate our guest bedroom with family photos!

    Reply
  27. KathyMcCann says

    October 4, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    My family room and the hallway leading to it are the places to welcome our friends and display our family pictures.

    Reply
  28. ProjectHope7 says

    October 4, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    There are several places in my apt that I would love to enhance if I won this. But in thinking about it, it would probably be my bedroom. I am battling for my life so spend more than half my time in bed trying to rest or heal. So there are several places on the wall that I would love to put family photos or travel photos!
    Cathy B*****y pbprojecthope at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  29. mommy2luke2008 says

    October 4, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    I would love to add some photo’s to my bedroom! It is the only room in my house that isn’t covered with pictures!

    maryw1981 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  30. mommy2luke2008 says

    October 4, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    I shared this on twitter!
    https://twitter.com/getinonthewins/status/253686403198750720

    maryw1981 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  31. DeeR says

    October 4, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Love to help my grandson’s pick out Christmas gifts for their mom, thinking these precious silhouette plates might be just the perfect gift for mom’s bedroom this year.

    Reply
  32. nikkireynolds@sbcglobal.net says

    October 4, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    I’d get all those .jpgs into nice albums (I know it’s not exactly “decor”, but I’d set them all out on my coffee table for people to enjoy – now THAT’S decor, right?)…

    Reply
  33. melia57 says

    October 4, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I would love to put Shutterfly home decor items in my family room. The new cubes look great! I huge Shutterfly fan!

    Reply
  34. Teresa says

    October 4, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    I need some wall art in my bedroom.

    Reply
  35. Jordan@the2seasons says

    October 4, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    What a great giveaway! My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and she is having someone come and do silhouettes of the the guest for the guest book and for us to take home.

    Reply
  36. bakingtobankingmom says

    October 4, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    I have been wanting to spruce up my family room. I would love to incorporate more family photos!!!

    Reply
  37. Savvy Seasons says

    October 4, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    I love those cubes, what a darling idea! =)

    Reply
  38. Angie @ Knick of Time says

    October 4, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I was just on Shutterfly’s website a few hours ago, looking for some Christmas ideas, but I LOVE that dimensional wall art piece you have – way cool! Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
    Blessings,
    Angie @ Knick of Time

    Reply
  39. Ashley says

    October 4, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I would say my living room.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  40. Ashley says

    October 4, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I would say my living room.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  41. SolDucky says

    October 4, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Our entryway definitely needs some homey feel to it with pictures.
    soluckyducky at gmail dot com

    Reply
  42. SolDucky says

    October 4, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    https://twitter.com/DuckyBunny/status/253933407099289600

    soluckyducky at gmail dot com

    Reply
  43. Rachelle says

    October 4, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I love shutterfly! What a creative collage, I am remodeling and this would be a great addition and I love the Let it Snow blocks for winter decor!!!

    Reply
  44. Jeanie says

    October 4, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    I have a large, bare living room wall that is screaming out for a photo collage!

    Reply
  45. mary_smith says

    October 5, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I love the photo cubes. A great gift idea! I have a large mostly empty wall in our living room that could really use a family collage. Most of my family lives out of state so it would really make me feel closer to family having pictures of them in the living room.

    Reply
  46. gshrader says

    October 5, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I love shutterfly! My entryway table could use those photo cubes which would be awesome! And my living room wall that is bare would look awesome with some photo collages! thanks for the chance
    gayle_shrader at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  47. gshrader says

    October 5, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    tweeted about the contest

    thanks
    https://twitter.com/GayleShrader/status/254210364001120256
    gayle_shrader at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  48. Patty (Patty's Pretty Things) says

    October 5, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    I have used Shutterfly to make my son’s wedding books. They are so beautiful. I didn’t know about all the other cool products.

    Reply
  49. purplelover04 says

    October 6, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    i am new a big person on taking pictures and this looks fun and very different .

    Reply
  50. MCantu1019 says

    October 6, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    In my bedroom.
    MCantu1019 at aol dot com

    Reply
  51. Kerry says

    October 6, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Our hallway could use some redecorating!
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

    Reply
  52. Kerry says

    October 6, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/254697166101176320
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

    Reply
  53. Dee says

    October 7, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    I would love to fix up my entryway for sure! Thanks for the chance 🙂

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  54. Dee says

    October 7, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    tweeted https://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/254800127603142656

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  55. Kristibelle says

    October 7, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I just remarried this year, and would love to update my tree ornaments with photos that include our new blended family! Great giveaway, thanks!

    Reply
  56. mary johnson says

    October 8, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    I love all the fabulous ways you chose to decorate with photos of your family! With Shutterfly the possibilities are endless! I would love to be able to decorate my bedroom with photos of my sweet little family so their precious faces are the first thing I see when I wake up, and the last thing I see when I go to sleep! Thenameismary at gmail dot com

    Reply
  57. Destiny says

    October 8, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    I love the Dimensional Wall Art which would be perfect for our bedroom that we’re currently redecorating!

    Reply
  58. mare ball says

    October 9, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    I love those silouette plates! My mom had some of those made when I was a kid and I still have them. I love the white dresser as well. It’s so charming. Never thought of a using a dresser outside a bedroom, but it’s lovely.

    Reply
  59. Angie CountryChicCottage says

    October 10, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I would love to use these products in my foyer! 🙂 Great giveaway!

    Reply
  60. Olive Cooper says

    October 10, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    A large portrait of my 21 year old college kiddo in my hall would be wonderful. Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  61. Kelly Massman says

    October 12, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    We have a new home with no photos! I’d love to put some in my craft room and living room!!! Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day!
    kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

    Reply
  62. Howell says

    October 12, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    I’ve used Shutterfly so many times but mainly for photo books. I would like to decorate my living room with the photo cubes.

    hlee99 (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  63. Howell says

    October 12, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    I’ve used Shutterfly so many times but mainly for photo books. I would like to decorate my living room with the photo cubes.

    hlee99 (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  64. Howell says

    October 12, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/leedhowell/status/256652247218409472

    hlee99 (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  65. wigget says

    October 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    the living room

    Reply
  66. Georgia Caudle says

    October 13, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Would love to decorate the Livingroom! Love the Canvas Prints.

    gmissycat at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  67. Georgia Caudle says

    October 13, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Tweeted

    https://twitter.com/gmissycat/status/257071659389968384

    gmissycat at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  68. Karina says

    October 13, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    my living room

    karinaroselee at gmail dot com

    Reply
  69. Karina says

    October 13, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/karinaroselee/status/257209998587871233

    karinaroselee at gmail dot com

    Reply
  70. anita b. says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    imnotarunner at gmail dot com
    the living room definitely needs sprucing up with pics

    Reply
  71. The Simmons Family says

    October 15, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    I love all these ideas.. So great!! Glad I found your blog!

    Reply
  72. wizardewu says

    October 15, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    I would decorate my office with the Dimensional Wall Art from Shutterfly.

    eugeniewu at gmail dot com

    Reply
  73. wizardewu says

    October 15, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/wizardewu/status/257913498510688256

    eugeniewu at gmail dot com

    Reply
  74. cw says

    October 16, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    I would love to make our living room more personal, right now it is very drab and no personality

    cgies25 at homtail

    Reply
  75. Kristi says

    October 17, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    I don’t think I could choose just one area–it looks like Shutterfly’s products could be used anywhere in the house!

    Reply
  76. Paula Martin says

    October 17, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Would love to redecorate my living room with some of these great ideas! Just beautiful.

    Reply
  77. Lizykitty23 says

    October 17, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    Loving the cubes idea!!!! BrillianT!!!!

    Reply
  78. Amy says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Wow, so beautiful. I want to decorate my living room area with these fun products from Shutterfly to make it feels more like home. This is the area my family spend the most time in.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

    Reply
  79. Amy says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/258451748384014337

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

    Reply
  80. Christina says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I would like to make my living room and dining room feel like home with Shutterfly Home Décor products so that my friends can enjoy such beautiful art works when we have fellowship gatherings in my house several times a year.

    ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com

    Reply
  81. Christina says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Tweeted about this promotion: https://twitter.com/ctong2/status/258483713581662208

    ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com

    Reply
  82. the cheese thief says

    October 17, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    i love shutterfly!

    Reply
  83. traciet says

    October 19, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    I would love to make a photo art display for both my bedroom and home office, tracietrump@yahoo.com

    Reply
  84. Olivia R says

    October 20, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    My second bedroom, which I use as an office, but is not to personal. It is a place I just go to when I need to get work done, so I didn’t put much effort beyond furniture.it could use the personalization of family photos and other shutterfly products

    Oliviatheservicedog at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  85. Olivia R says

    October 20, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    https://twitter.com/OliviaAbby/status/259692351625236482

    Oliviatheservicedog at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  86. Talina says

    October 21, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    I’d do my girl’s bedroom I think. They are growing so fast and I already miss their baby faces. A canvas of them as small babies would be beautiful I think.

    Reply
  87. Talina says

    October 21, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Just tweeted: https://twitter.com/TalinaN/status/260095123214454784

    Reply
  88. AZPartyMamma says

    October 23, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    they have plates??? I want to put something behind my couch in the living room!

    Reply
  89. Tammi says

    October 26, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    antastic ways to show off the family! Love it!

    Reply
  90. Snookie Quinn says

    October 26, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Living fulltime in our RV and traveling the country, my camera is never, ever far away. I have taken thousands of pictures over the past six years and would love to have Shutterfly help me display some of my more memorable photos.

    This is a great giveaway! Shutterfly is my favorite for photo books!

    Reply
  91. learning table says

    October 27, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    So many possibilities!

    Reply
  92. Cori Westphal says

    October 28, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    We just started finishing our basement. Right now it’s sheetrock. It’s cold and plain and boring. Once I get the walls done, I’d love to cozy it up down there with some fun family photos!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    Reply
  93. Cori Westphal says

    October 28, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/262713380295561216

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    Reply
  94. Carmen says

    October 29, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I would love to add Shutterfly products to our family room. We currently only have two paintings on the wall – the rest of the space is completely bare.

    Reply
  95. Dee F says

    October 30, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    What a great way to have art on the wall and so many other ways to use Shutterfly products.

    Reply
  96. Erin says

    October 30, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    LOVE the photo cubes! Would love to decorate my living room with them.

    Reply
  97. Betty C says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    I’m getting ready to repaint my living room and I’d love to add a whole new look. I have several travel photos that would make a great wall display.

    Reply
  98. Karine Traverse says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    My daughters’ room the walls are white and empty

    Reply
  99. Karine Traverse says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Tweeted https://twitter.com/SAHMofDQ/status/263841516185874432

    Reply

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Its that time of year again. I share this recipe e Its that time of year again. I share this recipe every November 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!! 🦃
It’s that time of year again!! Chex Mix will be ma It’s that time of year again!! Chex Mix will be made on repeat for the next month and I’ve figured out the secret to getting the BEST flavor.

Want to know what it is? It’s all about being EXTRA! 

Take the base recipe up a notch by using a full stick of butter, extra tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and an extra 1/2 tablespoon of Lawry’s seasoning salt.

I guarantee you’ll never go back!

You’re welcome. 😉🎄

#chexmix #chexmixupgrade
Happy Friday!! I limped my way to the end of the w Happy Friday!! I limped my way to the end of the week and I’m feeling especially grateful for the twinkling lights around my home which give me so much joy.

The great debate on social media over whether or not Christmas decorations should appear before Thanksgiving is one I just let roll on past me. Because I am so unbelievably thankful for this life, my family, my friends, this country, this home and most of all my Savior. 

Having my home all ready to welcome the next sacred season doesn’t take away one iota from my ability to express gratitude on the official day set aside each year where we do that collectively.

And when the last slice of turkey has been eaten and all of the leftovers put away, I’ll be over here ready to be fully present in the month of December and soak up every bit of it! 🦃🎄
IKEA vs Heirlooms: Why we need family treasures “ IKEA vs Heirlooms: Why we need family treasures

“My children have grown up seeing antique books on a coffee table, vintage toys in their bedrooms and even pieces of furniture that were all passed down from one generation to the next. But as my nest gets closer and closer to being empty, I’m keenly aware of the fact that many of these cherished items might not be as welcome in the homes of future generations.”

*Read the rest over at @cleartruthmedia*
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Not too long ago, someone told me that they liked Not too long ago, someone told me that they liked it better when I just talked about decorating and didn’t mention anything else. This person preferred me to keep any opinions or convictions to myself and just focus only on content about home decor, crafts and recipes. Aside from the fact that I’m always astonished that people feel so free to say things like that, I do agree that it would be a lot easier and more palatable if I didn’t talk about things like a Biblical Worldview, apologetics and the nature of reality itself. For one thing, Instagram wouldn’t throttle my account with its algorithms that are skewed to diminish voices like mine. It would be much easier to be so tethered to this app that I change everything I post to fit into its preferred framework. I would be asked to be part of influencer groups and activities like I was years ago. But I’m not that person anymore. Yes, the core of this community will always be an emphasis on homemaking which will include decorating and recipes but I can’t separate that from the core of who I am as a follower of Jesus Christ.

It would be so much easier for me to just show you the latest Amazon products I’ve bought and tell you to “comment” to get the links. But I’m not called to take the easy path. Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.”

I truly believe that so many have been lulled into thinking that the narrow gate wasn’t really all that narrow. But, it’s never been more obvious that it really is. And every day I seek to stay on that very narrow way.  More than ever before, I believe that our world needs to know that there is objective truth and a solid foundation to stand upon as we navigate our lives. My role as a homemaker is predicated on that foundation and everything else flows out of it. Talking about these things isn’t going to get me lots of views here. 

But I live for an audience of ONE.
The first time we hosted my in-laws for a meal was The first time we hosted my in-laws for a meal was in 1998. I was a new bride and eager to impress them. It did not go well. Let’s just say there was a bit of a garbage disposal mishap. 

It’s been over 25 years since then and I’ve learned so much about what really matters when it comes to hosting and caring for my family well during the holiday season. 

The peace we long for in our home begins with our hearts. If you want your home to feel more peaceful during the upcoming holiday season, I have five things to consider that will make that not only possible but predictable.

✨ Read the full article over at @club31women ✨

#club31women #wearethehomemakers
Here, in my little corner of social media, you won Here, in my little corner of social media, you won’t find a lot of unboxing of brand new items for Christmas. 

What I’m unboxing are the decorations in the attic that  I’ve had for years and figuring out how to give them a fresh look. I added new lights to an old pre-lit tree that no longer worked because I couldn’t bring myself to get rid of it. I’m putting out a different set of mugs at the hot cocoa station and the advent candles are arranged with greenery from outside.

As our feeds are filled with so.much.stuff, I want to offer you a reprieve. A place where you will find less emphasis on what’s happening in our homes and more on what’s happening in our hearts.

More than ever before, I can see just how much people are needing the hope found in Christ and that will always be the focus here. 

So, while you may not see me unpacking a massive, new tree or telling you to “comment for the link”, what you will see is encouragement to turn our hearts to what matters the most and let that reflect in every corner of our homes this season and all year long. 🌲

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking #homemakerschristmas #club31women
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