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September 19, 2013

Our Fall Home Tours ~ Finding Fall & BHG

 

We are so thrilled and honored to be part of the incredible Finding Fall Home Tours. Join 16 Bloggers and Better Homes & Gardens as they share endless inspiration and ideas for welcoming fall to your home!

Finding Fall Home Tours from atthepicketfence.com

 

If you’ve hopped over to our place after visiting the gorgeous home of Melanie from My Sweet Savannah , welcome to At the Picket Fence! We’re two sisters, living in different parts of the country but sharing the same passion for turning our houses into welcoming homes for friends and family.

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Let’s take a peek inside Vanessa’s home, shall we?

Hi there! Welcome to my home nestled in the beautiful Willamette Valley in Oregon. I’m so glad you’re here and I can’t wait to show you how I’ve dressed up my home for fall. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how much my style has evolved over the years and come to a conclusion…

I’m a lot like Goldilocks.

Oh sure, my hair is brown and I’m…ahem…slightly older but other than that we are just alike! 😉

Welcome to Vanessa's fall home tour from atthepicketfence.com

Fall front door from atthepicketfence.com

You see, Goldilocks had to try and try again to find just the right porridge, the right chair to sit in and the right bed to rest in. And I’ve had to try and try again to find just the right balance when it comes to decorating my home for fall. 

//FOYER//

A simple fall entry vignette with gilded leaf plates from atthepicketfence.com

Gold gilded leaves on plates from atthepicketfence.com

 It can’t be too fussy…maybe just some dried hydrangeas in an old wooden toolbox. 

Hydrangeas and pine cones in a vintage toolbox for easy autumn decor from atthepicketfence.com

It can’t be too simple…I do love adding layers and layers to get just the right look. 

//LIVING ROOM//

Fall Living Room with vintage platter mantel from atthepicketfence.com

 Especially when it involves vintage silver trays and all sorts of sparkly fall goodness.

Silver platter fall mantel from atthepicketfence.com

 It might involve an easy craft like a Popcorn Kernel Wreath. 

Popcorn kernel wreath hanging on iron door from atthepicketfence.com

//DINING ROOM//

Traditional dining room decorated for fall from atthepicketfence.com

Or one that’s slightly more involved but worth the extra effort like this corn husk wreath.

Fall dining room with corn husk wreath from atthepicketfence.com

I might have tried my hand at complicated centerpieces or table arrangements. But after trying and trying I keep coming back to the simple beauty of orange pumpkins in a silver bowl.

It just felt right. 

Orange pumpkins in silver bowl from atthepicketfence.com

It also felt right to hang a grapevine wreath on this large window pane. 

 //STAIRCASE NICHE//

Fall window pane with grapevine wreath, hydrangeas and wheat in silver urn vignette from atthepicketfence.com

And while in the past, I tried and tried to decorate this fireplace mantel with an abundance of fall-ishness, what feels the most right is the simplicity of my ode to the picket fence.

 //FAMILY ROOM//

Picket Fence wall art fall mantel decorating

And three little pumpkins all in a row. 

pumpkins-on-fall-mantel atthepicketfence.com

Fall family room built in display from atthepicketfence.com

It’s taken many years…

White pumpkin in urn with raffia from atthepicketfence.com

 …and like Goldilocks I’ve had to try many different types of “porridge”, “chairs” and “beds”…

Vintage globe collection from atthepicketfence.com

 But, in the end, I believe I’ve finally found my own “just right”. 

hydrangeas in teapot

 

Now, let’s head across the country to Heather’s home in beautiful Georgia!

As you have seen on here, we have recently moved to Georgia and have a brand new house to decorate and style! I gave you a tour of the before so I’m so excited to finally get to show you some of the rooms I have finished! So, welcome to our house down South…

Heather Finding Fall Home Tour

 

//FRONT PORCH//

Southern fall front porch

I’m still loving my house numbers pumpkin topiary.  It was so super easy to make and makes a big impact! 

wheat and pumpkins in vintage galvanized chicken feeder

I purchased the vintage chicken feeder and burlap Welcome bag from one of my favorite stores in the area, Spoon Sisters! Filled with pumpkins and flowers they are fun variation from the typical fall front porch decor. 

Fall front door arrangement in burlap sack

happy fall yall chalkboard sign on window

//FOYER//

You might remember this piece that I spray painted and styled from bargains and thrift store finds!

fall foyer


I’m sharing a sneak peek of the next two rooms! 

//DINING ROOM SNEAK PEEK//

Here’s a glimpse of my new dining room but, stay tuned next week for a full reveal of my fall dining room courtesy of Kirklands!

blue and white fall dining room


//LIVING ROOM SNEEK PEEK//

The living room is up next on my list of rooms to finish, but here’s a little peek at the bar area and a glimpse of me new blue and white chairs…can we say “in love!” 

fall bar area pumpkins in silver urn


//GUEST ROOM//

One of the first rooms I wanted to get set up in our new house was our guest room! We knew that we would have lots of friends and family come to visit and wanted a nice place for them to rest and relax!  

guest bedroom with touches of fall

I went with a simple blue and white color scheme in this room which pairs nicely with the mahogany furniture we inherited from my in-laws.  It’s been in the family since they were married, and we are so privileged to be able to use it in our home.

touches of fall in guest bedroom

fall ideas for the guest room

//BREAKFAST AREA//

rattan chairs and tulip table with gold and white pumpkins

If you’ve been following my projects lately, you know I’m crushing on gold! If it sits still long enough, I guild it…these little pumpkins on our breakfast table were no exception. 

gold and white striped pumpkins with gilded stems

 

//FAMILY ROOM//

In my family room I went in a completely different direction than our previous house with bright pops of color  against a canvas of white.  By choosing neutral foundational pieces I can change out accessories as the seasons change…or when I get tired of them. grin. 

family room with touches of fall

simple fall mantel with maple leaves and painted branch

garden stool side table with pumpkin filled dough bowl

fall coffee table with gold pumpkin

blue gold and orange fall touches on bookcase

I hope you’ve enjoyed some of the room reveals in my new home! We have several more in the works like our Alabama game room, our master bedroom, my office and our living room…so stay tuned!

Are you ready to see even more fabulous ideas and inspiration for welcoming fall to your home? It’s time to continue the tours over at the gorgeous home of our friend Jennifer Rizzo!

And to see all of the homes included in the tour just click on the image below and you will get to start at the very beginning. You won’t want to miss a single one!

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 For EVEN MORE fall goodness, be sure to join us all over at the BHG Finding Fall Pinterest Board where we are pinning some fabulous fall inspiration!

Thank you so much for stopping by our homes today!

We wish all of you a beautiful Fall filled with everything you love most about this glorious time of the year!

 

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  1. Trish @ Uncommon says

    September 19, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    Beyond beautiful ladies… just breathtaking! I’m coming over!!

    Take care,

    Trish

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 19, 2013 at 1:29 PM

      We’ll have coffee (or cocktails??) waiting for you sweet friend!
      Vanessa

      Reply
    • Patsy Dennis says

      September 19, 2013 at 6:07 PM

      Just beautiful girls!!!! Exactly like you!!!! heather you are looking terrrrrific!!!! I can’t wait to see Christmas.

      Reply
  2. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    September 19, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    Beautiful job, ladies! I love that you both have something other than a wreath on your front doors.

    Reply
  3. Gee says

    September 19, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    Thanks for the tours ladies. Both homes are luvly.
    Vanessa, I am happy to know i am in good company with all the dried hydrangeas all around . That is the back bone of my Fall theme this year.
    Heather your feed bag welcome on the front door… stunning. Might have to ‘borrow’ .
    Happy today ladies.
    Hugs, Gee

    Reply
  4. Sandra @ The Adored Home says

    September 19, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Ladies both of your homes are so beautiful! I really enjoyed seeing all your creativity!
    Hugs,
    Sandra
    The Adored Home

    Reply
  5. kelly says

    September 19, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    So fun to see both your homes!!

    Reply
  6. MDR says

    September 19, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Beautiful homes, girls! It’s so much fun to visit them in person! In Oregon now & on my way to Georgia! Love you, Mom

    Reply
  7. Karen Watson says

    September 19, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    I was wondering if you were both going to post your homes and I’m so glad you did!! Both are gorgeous, you are two talented sisters!! Thanks so much for all the Fall inspiration, i can’t wait to start pinning!!
    xoxo
    Karen

    Reply
  8. Thistle says

    September 19, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Love both of these tours! Heather….that burlap bag on your front door….shut up! LOVE IT!!!!!!! And Vanessa….seriously….the leaves on the plates! AMAZING!

    You are total rock stars!
    karianne

    Reply
  9. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    September 19, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Hi Vanessa and Heather!
    Now this is what I call a “two-fer!” Not one, but two amazingly beautiful homes decorated by two crazy talented gals! Yes, you two are rock stars in my book, too, and I love the photos of each of you at your front doors welcoming us into your homes!

    Reply
  10. Julia@SouthernColor says

    September 19, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Looks great ladies!! I really love your door hanger, Heather! This has definitely put me in the mood to start decorating my home for fall 🙂

    Reply
  11. laura @Top This Top That says

    September 19, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Happy Fall you beautiful girls! great tours.

    Reply
  12. jp says

    September 19, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    FABULOUS!!! Both of you homes are just perfect,thank you for the wonderful tours!
    JP

    Reply
  13. Julia @ Hooked on Houses says

    September 19, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Loved these tours! Everything looks so beautiful in both of your houses. Happy Fall! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Kimberly Bruhn says

    September 19, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Heather…you are and have always been beautiful but you look simply stunning…svelte! I’ve been enjoying your blog for awhile but haven’t commented. And your sister lives somewhere in my neck of the woods…we live in Ashland, Oregon…on the very southern tip of Oregon and by the way, she’s very lovely, too! Ok, I’m not a stalker. I really just am envious of the way you both put together your homes and your own personal style. Have a great day!

    Reply
  15. Shenita says

    September 19, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Vanessa and Heather, you have done a wonderful job of showcasing your homes, all decked out for fall! I saw so many great ideas beatween the two of you! Loved the tours!

    Reply
  16. emily says

    September 19, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    LOVELY! Everything looks so pretty and cozy – the best thing about fall decorating! It’s fun to get to peek inside your homes!

    Reply
  17. Sus says

    September 19, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    You have done a wonderful job decorating – simple and not overdone. Love your front doors!

    Reply
  18. kristin says

    September 19, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Both your homes and you are just gorgeous! I love seeing a little bit of you new beautiful home Heather!
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
    • kristin says

      September 19, 2013 at 9:07 AM

      Your 🙂

      Reply
  19. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    September 19, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Both of your homes are just stunning! Loving all the fall inspiration!

    🙂 Linda

    Reply
  20. Stacey says

    September 19, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Heather and Vanessa, your homes are both just gorgeous! So many touches that make it all so perfect. Love the hydrangeas, the wreaths, the burlap, all of it! I’ll be revisiting your tour over and over.

    Reply
  21. Spoon Sisters Tiques & Treasures says

    September 19, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    We love your beautiful fall decorating ideas. It gives us so much pleasure to see some of our products used

    Reply
  22. Judy says

    September 19, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Wish I lived closer…I would love to stop by both of your home to tell you in person “well done”. Just beautiful and perfect in every way.

    Reply
  23. Angelina-JoJo and Eloise says

    September 19, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Oh this is so absolutely LOVELY!!!! It is all so very warm and inviting. I truly think your homes have to be some of the most Hospitable one’s out there. Thank you so much for inviting us in!
    Happy Fall!
    xoxo

    Reply
  24. Nici ~ Posed Perfection says

    September 19, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Gorgeous homes, ladies! I love the fall touches you have done. Lots of fun ideas for us to be inspired. Have a wonderful rest of the week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
  25. Becca says

    September 19, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Amazing Fall tours, girls … you both look beautiful! Vanessa … from the hydrangeas in the vintage toolbox … your incredible mantel display using silver platters … to the genius wreaths from popcorn and corn husks, you knocked it outta the Fall decorating ballpark, sweet friend. And, I love the gold leaves on the plates in your foyer (great idea)! Heather, your front porch is beyond inviting (I *want* your Welcome bag and love how you placed flowers in there), and I’m sure numbered topiaries are popping up all over your new neighborhood now! Your new vibrant color palette inside is so fun, alive and welcoming … your pops of Fall orange look gorgeous against your shades of blue! Happy Fall!

    Reply
  26. Cynthia says

    September 19, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Loved both of your beautiful home tours! Gets me in the mood for Fallifying mine!!

    Reply
  27. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    September 19, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Gorgeous! Both of your homes are so inviting ~ they perfectly represent both of you!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 19, 2013 at 1:30 PM

      Thank you so much Maryann!

      Reply
  28. Ashley says

    September 19, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Both of your homes are absolutely stunning! : ) Love every single detail!!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 19, 2013 at 1:30 PM

      Thanks so much Ashley! I also wanted to let you know that I gave your popcorn kernel wreath a shout-out when I shared mine last week! 🙂
      Vanessa

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        September 19, 2013 at 1:54 PM

        Thanks so much! I love how it turned out spray painted… maybe next year
        I’ll just paint mine too, lol! Mine is slowly loosing popcorn kernels from
        moving around so much, but I didn’t make that thing just to throw it away,
        it’s out and ready to party this year too!

        Reply
  29. Vicki Shead says

    September 19, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Wow! Bravo girls! Beautiful!! Our house is on the market and all my “goodies” are packed up. So, I’m missing getting out all my favorite things to decorate with. Say some prayers, we need to sell, so we can just get on with it all. 😉 Thanks for sharing your beautiful homes!!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 19, 2013 at 1:30 PM

      Praying it sells soon Vicki and thanks so much for your sweet words!! 🙂

      Reply
  30. Sherry says

    September 19, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    The Spoon Sisters is one of my very favorite places, in fact they bought several of my barn quilts to sell in their store. Wonderful store & great ladies!
    ♥’s
    Sherry

    Reply
  31. debbiedoos says

    September 19, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Oh how fabulous! Your home looks amazing, just amazing! And I have to say you look pretty darn cute welcoming us in your beautiful home!

    Reply
  32. Beth at Unskinny Boppy says

    September 19, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Simply beautiful, ladies! I am in love with both of your styles!

    Reply
  33. Lana says

    September 19, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Simply gorgeous! I am having color envy -what paint color is Vanessa’s foyer and front door?

    Reply
  34. Betsy(@coastal-colors) says

    September 19, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Vanessa and Heather! I love your styles and your homes look stunning decorated for Fall! Vanessa, I love the silver trays over your fireplace mantel- quite a statement! Heather, I love the burlap bag, pumpkin topiary and chicken feeder- all so inviting! Thanks for sharing your Fall home’s tours!

    Reply
  35. jennifer rizzo says

    September 19, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    both of you are gorgeous and have amazing style!!! I love both of your homes and all of the personal touches you’ve put into them!!!

    Reply
  36. Sandy says

    September 19, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    You both have beautiful homes and distinctly different styles. Vanessa, I’m a bit like Goldilocks too. It takes awhile for our personal style to evolve. Love the simplicity in your fall decorating Vanessa. Heather, I also like your bold design! Can’t wait to see how you finish your rooms. That is one huge canvas you have to work with.

    Reply
  37. Sarah says

    September 19, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    I love the color of your front door. Do you happen to know the name of the color? Beautiful front porch!!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 21, 2013 at 9:29 AM

      Yes, please tell the paint color/brand of your front door!

      Reply
    • Heather says

      September 24, 2013 at 6:08 PM

      Hi ladies! I don’t know the color, since it was painted when I moved in BUT I will see if I can find something similar to color match it to and let you all know. 🙂

      Heather

      Reply
  38. Mrs Major Hoff (Sara) says

    September 19, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Vanessa–How have I never realized you were in Oregon???? We lived in Monmouth for several years. I would have loved to chat with you about the area, but instead we talked in the elevator at Haven about flight attendants. ROFL. Maybe next year! And I’m so jealous, because that was one of my favorite places ever to enjoy Fall. Not quite the same in Texas!

    Both homes are gorgeous gals! Thanks for opening your homes to us!

    Reply
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  40. Carmel says

    September 20, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    Lovely girls! Heather – you work so fast – didn’t you just barely move?! You’ve done so much already! Vanessa – your silver tray gallery is so so beautiful! xoxo

    Reply
  41. Laura @ Finding Home says

    September 20, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Both of your homes look stunning! So many fantastic ideas and details! Thanks so much for being part of the home tour!

    Reply
  42. Anne Highland says

    September 20, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Where are the blue and white dining room curtains from?

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 24, 2013 at 6:05 PM

      Hi Anne! They are from Ikea. 🙂

      Heather

      Reply
  43. Fishtail Cottage says

    September 20, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    lovely & so inspirational! xoxo, tracie

    Reply
  44. Rhonda says

    September 21, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Both homes are absolutely gorgeous – thanks for sharing with us!

    I have to ask where you got your wicker dining chairs… love em!

    Rhonda @ home.made.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 24, 2013 at 6:04 PM

      Rhonda, I purchased them at Ikea…gotta love that place! 🙂

      Heather

      Reply
  45. Anne says

    September 21, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    What beautifully decorated fall homes! Vanessa I love your silver platters over your mantle!And Heather I love your front porch and door decor! Great inspiration ladies thanks for sharing! I am sharing my home via tour too hope you can stop on by.Have a great weekend!
    xx
    Anne

    Reply
  46. Richella Parham says

    September 21, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Oh, Vanessa and Heather–how beautiful both your homes look! Vanessa/Goldilocks, I think you’ve done a great job in finding a style that’s “just right” for you and your family as well as inspiring to all of us. And Heather, I’m so impressed to see how things are going in your new home! I was delighted to see that you’re also using cotton in your front door display. Seeing that you did that makes me feel smart for having included cotton on my own front door! (Besides, that’s my family history–my grandfather was a sharecropper and Jack’s grandfather was a tenant farmer. We don’t come from very high stock!)

    Love you girls and I am so proud to see you in this amazing tour of homes. Congratulations!

    Reply
  47. Centsational Girl says

    September 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful home tour ladies!!
    Kate

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 23, 2013 at 8:04 PM

      Thank you so much Kate! Appreciate you stopping by! 🙂
      Vanessa

      Reply
  48. Ashley Urke | Domestic Fashionista says

    September 24, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    You both have such beautiful homes! I am dying over the gold leaves on the white plates. So simple but stunning! Visiting via Sarah’s link up today!

    Reply
  49. Debra@CommonGround says

    September 24, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    you gals definitely have got IT!!! love all your wonderful photos and inspiration!!

    Reply
  50. Shana @ Our Feathered Nest says

    September 25, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Wow ladies… what can I say? Your homes are more than gorgeous! Every room is definitely magazine worthy 🙂

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 25, 2013 at 3:53 PM

      Thank you so much Shana!!

      Reply
  51. Kim says

    September 27, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Loved touring both of your fall decorated homes. Great mantel decor, Vanessa with the trays above and Heather I am looking forward to more of those sneak peek rooms. Loving all the color I see.

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 30, 2013 at 8:25 PM

      Thanks for coming by Kim! 🙂 Wish we could actually have you over to our homes!

      Reply
  52. Sue Tait says

    October 5, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Your homes are so beautiful! Heather you look so fabulous, you are doing so well with your weight loss. It is hard, but well worth it. Thanks for all you post and all the gorgeous pictures of your beautiful things…

    Reply
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    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your door/shudder color!! What color are they??

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It seems like I wait forever for my lilac tree to bloom. Every year I anxiously watch as the buds begin to form on the branches and then when the blossoms finally burst forth I begin that agonizing process of deciding the absolute perfect moment to snip them and bring them inside.

And then, after all of that waiting and watching it’s just over…done. Because, unlike heaven, lilacs don’t last for an eternity. So, making my own lilac room spray seemed like the perfect way to enjoy their fragrance long after the blossoms have faded.

Here’s how to make it! Ingredients: Water, Vodka, Lilac fragrance oil. Directions: Fill spray bottle with 50/50 ratio of water to vodka. Add 12 drops of lilac oil. Give it a shake, spray and if the scent isn’t strong enough, simply add a few more drops of lilac oil.

Once you’ve made this lilac scented room spray you will be very tempted to spray it in every room in your house. And someone may want to use it in the bathroom to cover up other less…ummmm….pleasing aromas.

But, do not, I repeat do NOT, let them.

You’ve captured the fragrance of heaven in a bottle and you wouldn’t want to go and tarnish it now would you? 😉
We had two back to back days of sunshine (the most We had two back to back days of sunshine (the most we’ve had in a LONG time) and now we are back to pouring rain. This has officially confirmed what I’ve know to be true for awhile now.

I’m a MUCH better version of myself when the sun is shining! 🤪 So I’ll just be over here today plotting and planning how my husband and I can be snowbirds someday when the kids are out of the house.

If you could spend your winters (and apparently most of spring too!) in any part of the country, where would it be?
Happy weekend sweet friends!! We’ve had a LOT of Happy weekend sweet friends!! We’ve had a LOT of rain lately (which is saying something when you live in Oregon) and I’ll admit that it’s affecting my moods a bit. I feel like I’m dragging and struggling to find the energy to get stuff done. So don’t mind me if I’m over here looking at photos of my garden in the summertime and finding that it keeps me hopeful about those days to come. They will come, right?! 🤪. 

What are your favorite plants that you look forward to seeing in the summer?
We’re going to be giving our laundry room a make We’re going to be giving our laundry room a makeover soon. It’s LONG overdue! In fact, the folks from the counter company were just here taking measurements. While we have made some simple, inexpensive updates over the years, it still has many of the original elements from when the house was built in 1992.

Two of our bathrooms are also in need of major makeovers. And we’ve saved up enough money over the years to tackle those projects. But, for the most part, we made the decision to use the bulk of that money in another way. While we knew that it was financially wise to invest in our house, we also knew that the greatest investment we could make was in our children. 

I’ll admit, there are times where I see other people doing massive overhauls of their entire home in a matter of months and I feel a prick of envy. But, we decided that if our choice was between waiting a bit longer to enjoy a renovated bathroom or going on adventures as a family, we would choose adventures every time. And we don’t regret that decision for a single second. It’s not that we haven’t tackled home projects (we’ve done a lot!). It’s just that it’s been a slow and steady process. 

Most recently, we let our son pick where we would travel for spring break since this is his senior year of high school and we are trying to make up for lost time. With so much of life ‘paused’ for two years, we have appreciated these moments more than ever. And, since he’ll be heading to college in the fall, we are very aware of how important it is to spend this time together while we still have a modicum of control over everyone’s schedules.

We have many years left to remodel our home but only so much time left to make memories with our children.

And, while I’m always happy to look around my home and see rooms that are updated and more reflecting of our style, it doesn’t compare to the joy I feel when I look around my home and see the people I love the most who have been shaped by the many adventures we’ve experienced together.
Happy Saturday!! After endless days of rain (and h Happy Saturday!! After endless days of rain (and hail and snow) we are finally getting some sunshine and warmer temperatures. I’ll be honest, it’s really affected my spirits having one gloomy day after the next. So this is a much needed reprieve. Our cherry trees are showing off outside my kitchen window and we plan to get outside and make the most of these days while we have them.

What’s the weather like where you are?
“The devil, darkness, and death may swagger and “The devil, darkness, and death may swagger and boast, the pangs of life will sting for a while longer, but don’t worry; the forces of evil are breathing their last. Not to worry…HE’S RISEN!” (Charles R. Swindoll).

Happy Easter! He is risen indeed!
Who has believed our message? And to whom has the Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?

For he grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of parched ground; he has no stately form or majesty that we should look upon him, nor appearance that we should be attracted to him.

He was despised and forsaken of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and like one from whom men hide their face, he was despised, and we did not esteem him. Surely our griefs he himself bore, and our sorrows he carried; yet we ourselves esteemed him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 

But he was pierced through for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon him, and by his scourging we are healed.

All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; but the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on him. (Isaiah 53)
I try to always remember to put a water bottle in I try to always remember to put a water bottle in my car before I go to pick up my daughter from school. She didn't ask me to do this, but a few months ago I began to notice that she was often thirsty when she would get in the car. Her water bottle filled up at the beginning of the day was empty by the time school got out and she would ask if she could have some water from my hydroflask. So I make sure to have one waiting for her. It's just a simple thing, really. But, I want her to know that I'm paying attention, that I see her.

Isn't it amazing how small gestures can make us feel less invisible? Knowing that someone is thinking of us and takes the time to meet a need that we might not have even realized we had? These little acts can have big impacts. What is something that someone has done for you recently that made you feel valued and seen?

What have you done for someone else to remind them that you are paying attention to their needs?

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
― Charles Dickens
“The next day the large crowd that had come to t “The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!’ – John 12:9-19
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