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May 9, 2012

Eco Natural Soap Giveaway!

We are so excited about this giveaway!
When Alicia and Alan of Eco Natural Soap contacted us with the opportunity to review their products and host a giveaway we immediately jumped at the chance.
And why not? 
This incredible couple took a risk and launched their amazing company in 2009 and “now have more than 100 products and growing, selling at 95 local dealers which include 
almost every health food store in their area.
The entire product line is formulated with 100% pure, natural, organic ingredients.”
Take a look at just a small sampling of what they have available in their online store!
Exotic Butters Luxury Dry Skin Balm (Lemon Rosemary)
Exotic Butters Dry Skin Relief Balm (Lemon Rosemary)
Mineral Makeup
Foundation/Concealer LIGHT_WARM
Lip Relief All Natural Lip Balm (Island Lime)
“Lip Relief” All Natural Lip Balm (Lime)
Pet Shampoo & Coat Conditioner Soap
Pet Shampoo and Coat Conditioner Soap
After drawing straws it was decided that Vanessa would have the chance to try out some of their products.
Rough job huh?
First of all, just getting the box in the mail was quite a treat since it made the entire mailbox smell like the inside of a luxury spa!
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 And it was so much fun to sample all of these amazing products.
Again, rough job but someone has to do it.
Vanessa has been using the lip balm every night before going to bed and has noticed how much softer and less dry her lips feel in the morning. All the better for kissing her kiddos! Oh, and her hubby too, of course!
The Back Pain Relief balm has become a favorite also and is helping to relieve her “Blogger-itis”…you know…the aches and pains that come from frequent clicks of the mouse and long stretches of immobility.
Do you suffer from that too?
We are certain this syndrome will be added to the medical journals in the very near future.
Truly, every single product was wonderful and we officially give them the 
Picket Fence seal of approval!
 Now, we know you want to try them too, right?
So, how about a 

GIVEAWAY!?
Here is what the winner will receive:
2 Body Balms of your choice
Exotic Butters Dry Skin Relief Balm (Citrus)
2 Soaps of your choice
“Closest Shave” Sensitive Skin Shaving Soap
1 Lip Balm of your choice
“Lip Relief” All Natural Lip Balm (Lemon)
That is an over $40 value!!!

Here is how to enter to win:

MANDATORY 1. Visit the Eco Natural Soap website, take a look around and come back to leave us a comment letting us know which items you would want to try. (1 entry)
OPTIONAL 2. “Like” Eco Natural Soap on Facebook and come back here to leave us a comment letting us know you did. (1 entry)
OPTIONAL 3. Tweet about or post this giveaway on your Facebook Page and come back here to leave us a comment letting us know you did. (1 entry)

*Giveaway ends at midnight (EST) on Tuesday, May 15th. U.S. residents only*


GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED

Good luck friends and thanks so much for joining us today at the Fence,

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*We received products to review in exchange for hosting this giveaway on our site.

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  1. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    May 8, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    I would love to try the pet shampoo & I love mineral makeup, so that too!

    Reply
  2. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    May 8, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I tweeted about the giveaway! https://twitter.com/#!/RUaDSarah/status/199935751658549250

    Reply
  3. The Beaded Frog says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Wow their products sound so good its hard to choose… Definitely want to try the sensitive skin shaving soap and the coconut milk and honey soap amongst so many other things 🙂 Thanks for sharing their site!!!

    Reply
  4. Ginger Zuck says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    There stuff looks amazing. I would love to try the bug soap, because insects are so bad already and they love me.

    Reply
  5. Ginger Zuck says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    I visited their FB page and now following. “liked” their page.

    Reply
  6. Melissa says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    I’d like to try the vericose/spider vein relief bar.

    Reply
  7. Jess says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    I’d like to try their mineral makeup!

    Reply
  8. Melissa says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    I like Eco Natural Soap on FB.

    Reply
  9. Jess says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    I liked their FB page.

    Reply
  10. Jess says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    I shared their giveaway on Facebook.

    Reply
  11. ✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    I’d love to try the Skin Moisturizing Combo.

    Dee

    Reply
  12. ✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    I liked Eco Natural Soap on Facebook. 🙂

    Dee

    Reply
  13. Jessica says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Love the product since I only use chemical free with no animal testing products. I particularly thought the mineral makeup looked very high quality. I don’t wear makeup but I would like to give this product a try.

    I thought the soaps looked fabulous. I think they would also make my bathroom smell fantastic! 🙂

    I also went to their FB page and ‘liked’ it.

    Reply
  14. Marsha says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    I would love to try their lemon rosemary balm…and since we have a problem with insects-their insect repellent balm sounds great. Thanks for the chance to win and for letting us know about the products.

    Reply
  15. Sandy A says

    May 8, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    I would just love to try the Citrus Sunrise Luxury Skin Balm–it sounds divine…

    Reply
  16. Sandy A says

    May 8, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    I like ENS on FB…

    Reply
  17. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    I would love to try out some of the essential oils! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  18. Unknown says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    My Maltese has had skin issues for years (large crusty sores). Visits to the vet resulted in anti-biotics and other medicines. . . nothing worked. I bought the dog shampoo and everything cleared up. It’s AMAZING. I use on my other dog also; it’s shampoo and conditioner all in one. Great product.

    Reply
  19. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    I like them on FB! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  20. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Shared on my FB and twitter accounts! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  21. duckychick1974 says

    May 9, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    I would love the facial hydration and the pet soap. They look like they have great products! I’ve liked them on FB, look forward to keeping up with them.

    Reply
  22. sydney85 says

    May 9, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    I would love to share these products with my husband. He would really put to good use the Close Shave soap and I am in desperate need of the Facial Hydration.

    Reply
  23. Mystica says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    I have dry skin so I would like the dry skin balm. Thank you for the opportunity of winning.

    Reply
  24. Mystica says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    I’ve liked them on FB

    Reply
  25. Rakesh Seo Expert says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:05 AM

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    Reply
  26. Kim says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Oh my goodness, as I looked at each item, I thought I need that. I am really interested in the Closest Shave products.

    Reply
  27. Shelia says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Oh, Alicia, contacted me too and I used her products. Those are some nice products they make.
    Thank you so much for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  28. Dawn says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    It all looks great! I’d love to try their mineral make-up and Citrus Sunrise Exotic Butter.

    Reply
  29. Dawn says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    I’ve added them to my pages favorites!

    Reply
  30. Dawn says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I shared on my facebook page! Thanks!

    Reply
  31. Nicole says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    I would love to try the “Don’t BUG ME” Insect Repellent Soap!

    Reply
  32. Nicole says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    I just liked Eco Natural Soap on Facebook.

    Reply
  33. Angela Walker says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    I visited the Eco Natural Soap site… the Luxury Skin Balm Citrus Sunrise and the Coconut milk and Honey soap sound amazing!

    Reply
  34. Angela Walker says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    I “liked” Eco Natural Soap on facebook:)

    Reply
  35. Angela Walker says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    I tweeted the giveaway:)

    Reply
  36. Barbara says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    I would love to try their mineral makeup and thie “Don’t Bug Me” bug soap repellant! Too cute a name for that one!!!

    Reply
  37. Barbara says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    And I liked Eco natural Soap on Facebook too!!!

    Reply
  38. Ruffles and Relics says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Shared on facebook..

    Reply
  39. Ruffles and Relics says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    I would love to try the pet soap.

    Reply
  40. Ruffles and Relics says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    And I liked Eco natural Soap on Facebook too..

    Reply
  41. brendavr says

    May 9, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    I liked then on facebook

    Reply
  42. brendavr says

    May 9, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    i shared the giveaway on my facebook page

    Reply
  43. brendavr says

    May 9, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    I would like to try the atrhtitis and joint relief since I have had surgery onmy hip and have lots of pain in it

    Reply
  44. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    May 9, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    Germ Shield Spray Diffuser! It’s the perfect combination of keeping the kid-ickiness at bay and making the house smell nice:)

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

    Reply
  45. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    May 9, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    I Liked them!

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

    Reply
  46. Julie says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    All the products look great! I would especially like to try the psoriasis relief soap and the lip balm.

    Reply
  47. Julie says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    I liked their facebook page!

    Reply
  48. Julie says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    I posted the giveaway on my facebook page.

    Reply
  49. Wanda says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Wow I’m so psyched! I’m loving all the yummy products. I have fibromyalgia and would love to try some of the pain creams.

    Reply
  50. Heather's Blog-o-rama says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    This is really cool. I really want to try the “closest shave” bar and the facial hydration bar 🙂 🙂 Both are much needed and look really practical!!! Thanks for hosting this giveaway. Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 🙂 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  51. Heather's Blog-o-rama says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    I shared the link to the giveaway on my Facebook page 😉 🙂 Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 🙂 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  52. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Well I’m a big fan of mineral make up so I’d like to try that but their perfumes looks fascinating — especially the Rose Damask!

    Reply
  53. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  54. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I am posting this in my give away section on my blog!

    Reply
  55. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I liked them on FB

    Reply
  56. Destiny says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    I’d love to try the cuticle and nail relief balm.

    Reply
  57. wriska@gmail.com says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Liked on Facebook – check! Just looked at the perfume section too – mmmmm…

    Reply
  58. wriska@gmail.com says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    For some reason my first comment didn’t go through . . .

    I would like to try ALL of their products – but I think I would start with the Pet Products, Facial Hydration or Stretch Mark Soap and Lemon Rosemary lip balm. . . The vanilla anise is interesting, I wonder if they do a lemon/anise combo – one of my favorite scents!

    Reply
  59. Queen Mary says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    OK, so I went to the website and I ordered the bug repellant soap and body balm — I’ve been looking for some eco friendly bug repellant for an upcoming trip to the Adirondacks, so that was right up my alley! I am very sensitive to scents, so I was delighted to see the Lemon Rosemary products — they will be what I order next!

    Reply
  60. Maria says

    May 9, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    These products look very interesting. I;d like to find out more about the dry skin balm and the pack pain rub. I love things that are as natural as possible since I’m a breast cancer survivor of 6 yrs and has a mastectomy, chemo and then reconstruction. Thanks to this blog for bringing this to my attention! 🙂

    Reply
    • Maria says

      May 9, 2012 at 10:05 PM

      Sorry for the misspellings! Oops!

      Reply
  61. Carolyn says

    May 9, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    I’d love to try the mineral makeup. It looks so light weight and natural. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  62. Anonymous says

    May 9, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    I would buy the pet soap. Suzi pblapere@att.net

    Reply
  63. Anonymous says

    May 9, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    I liked them on Facebook Suzi pblapere@att.net

    Reply
  64. DIY Show Off says

    May 9, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Awesome! I’ve always wanted to try mineral makeup and the “Don’t Bug Me” would be a great gift for my husband (bugs always get him).

    Reply
  65. Becca says

    May 10, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    I love anything all natural- I’ll have to try this company. Thanks for the introduction!
    xo Becca

    Reply
  66. Suzanne says

    May 10, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    I’d love to get the “Closest Shave” soap for my hubby — I hope it smells manly!

    Reply
  67. Terri says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I would like to try the arthritis balm, foundation/concealer light, amongst other items. Hoping I win!

    Reply
  68. Jackie says

    May 10, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    What a wonderful giveaway! I would love to try the mineral makeup, and the Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm Vanilla Anise body butter.
    jackieinmi67@gmail.com

    Reply
  69. Jackie says

    May 10, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    I like Eco Natural Soap on Facebook (Jackie Reini)

    jackieinmi67@gmail.com

    Reply
  70. Jackie says

    May 10, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    I tweeted about this giveaway here:
    https://twitter.com/#!/JackieReini/status/200645172235743232

    jackieinmi67@gmail.com

    Reply
  71. Nova says

    May 10, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    i liked eco natural soap on facebook!

    Reply
  72. Nova says

    May 10, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    i would love to get the “Closest Shave” Sensitive Skin Shaving Soap” for my boyfriend to use!

    Reply
  73. KyKimberly says

    May 11, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    Don’t Bug me Balm

    Reply
  74. robinmor says

    May 11, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I would love the lip balms and also the nail and cuticle balm

    Reply
  75. robinmor says

    May 11, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    I “liked” eco natural soap on FB.

    Reply
  76. robinmor says

    May 11, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    I shared the site on FB

    Reply
  77. Karen says

    May 12, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I would like to try the “Closest Shave” Anti-Rash Balm and the Scars and Stretch marks balm.
    Thanks,
    Karen
    lemontart5kb at gmail dot com

    Reply
  78. Sally says

    May 15, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    I would love to try the pet products 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  79. Sally says

    May 15, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Following on Facebook 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply

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This is such a busy time of year and I’m always This is such a busy time of year and I’m always on the lookout for easy recipes that use minimal pots and pans therefore requiring minimal cleanup. 🙌🏻

This one sheet roasted veggies, sausage and gnocchi definitely fit the bill! And I don’t know how I’ll go back to boiled gnocchi after tasting it roasted. 😋

Here’s how easy it is to make: 

Preheat oven to 425

Use any combo of veggies you like. I used sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts and red onion. 

Dice into small pieces and spread on a sheet pan. 

Slice up the sausage and add to vegetables. Then add the uncooked gnocchi. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and add a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. You can also add any herbs you like! 

Roast in over for 25 minutes stirring once halfway through. 

While it’s in the oven, melt a stick of butter in a saucepan and add in two teaspoons of garlic. 

When you remove the pan from the oven, drizzle the butter/garlic mixture over the top and stir well to coat everything. Top with Parmesan cheese! 

Easy peasy and SO yummy! ✨

#sheetpandinner #sheetpanrecipes
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! ✨

#advent #adventcandles #simplechristmas #wearethehomemakers
In this season of motherhood, my soul is feeling a In this season of motherhood, my soul is feeling a bit more tender. When Christmas rolls around and I no longer have wish lists that include Lego sets or dollhouses, I find that I want my home to reflect this craving for all things gentle.

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! ✨
Next week is first Sunday of Advent. And contrary Next week is first Sunday of Advent. And contrary to popular belief, the celebration of Advent is VERY different from just simply doing a ‘countdown to Christmas’. It’s not about having little drawers filled with candy or doors to open with prizes inside. Those things are so much fun and definitely help to build anticipation as you head closer and closer to the big day.

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
Why do I start decorating before Thanksgiving? Bec Why do I start decorating before Thanksgiving? Because it’s the Saturday after and my house is almost completely ready to start the season! So I’m sitting with my coffee and just soaking it all up knowing that now I can focus on shopping, hosting and preparing our hearts for the start of Advent. The only thing left to do is get our fresh tree for the front room and then the decorating is done. 

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!! 🦃
How do I want people to feel when they walk throug How do I want people to feel when they walk through my front door? That’s always at the top of my mind when I’m decorating my entry for each season, particularly at Christmastime. 

✨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
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