True Love Story

Have yourself a Merry little Christmas. . . My dear, kind, and beautiful friends, Christmas is just over a week away and I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of joy and anticipation as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our precious Savior. O come all ye faithful Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels; O Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing all that hear in heaven God's holy word. Give to our Father glory in the Highest; All Hail! Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, O Jesus! for evermore be Thy name adored. Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. - John Wade - Sweet friends,  please click on the video below and join me in praise and adoration  as we remember the most wonderful gift given to mankind. And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world,  he saith, And l...

A big cheery HELLO to you! It's a pure delight to have you visiting today. As promised, I am announcing the book giveaway winner. . . at the end of the post :) I thought I would share a quick and tasty butter cookie recipe. I may have shared this recipe a few years ago, but it's one that always satisfy the sweet tooth. And you can never go wrong with butter cookies, right? Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 pound {2 cups} butter, softened cinnamon and sugar for topping Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the flour and sugar in a large bowl, mixing well. Add the butter and mix well. Place the mixture on a floured service and pat to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Cool on wire racks before storing in airtight containers. Enjoy! Well, the countdown for Christmas has begun. . . are you ready, friends? I think I'm ready though I te...

A blessed Sunday to you, dear friends. Today's post is slightly different than my usual Sunday posts where I share the beloved hymns. I hope you enjoy today's tea party tale. . . This past Thursday my little one and I had the joy and honor  of attending a tea party hosted by my lovely mother. We walked into her home to find Christmas carols playing softly in the background, a fire crackling and popping in the fire place, the scent of tasty soup wafting in the air, the delight of twinkling lights on the Christmas tree. and a warm embrace was enjoyed as the hostess so graciously welcomed us. Oh, and let me not forget the hostess' helper, Donatella. She was there to greet us at the door with a sweet smile and pretty red bow. The table was set for a king and queen which is exactly how my son and I were treated. . . my thoughtful mother would have it no other way. Beautiful glassware and delicate china greeted our eyes. On our plates we found sweet little charms. I was given a l...

Happy day to you, lovely friends! Today I thought I would show you a fun little gift card holder that's quick and easy to make, and it makes giving gift cards a lot more fun. Supplies needed: fabric fusible fleece embellishments {optional} Cut: two pieces of fabric that are 6 x 9-inches, one piece of fabric that is 6 x 7-inches, and one more piece of fabric that is 5 x 4-inches. Iron on a piece of fusible fleece to the backside of the front piece of fabric. Fold the top over twice {about 1/4-inch} on the 6 x 7-inch piece of fabric and the 5 x 4-inch piece of fabric. Press with a hot iron and sew  along the edge of both folds. For the little pocket you will need to fold the sides in as well. Make sure you don't fold in too much or the gift card won't fit. Place the little pocket on top of the second pocket. Pin into place and sew along the sides. Layer the pockets onto the main piece of fabric. Place the second 6 x 9-inch piece of fabric on top of the layers facing down. ...

Good morning, friends! How are you on this lovely December day? I hope you are well and enjoying this joyous Christmas season. Just this past Saturday my husband, little one, and I  ventured into the woods to find the "perfect" Christmas tree and came home with a 9-footer. . .the tallest we've ever had. Today I have a delightful book giveaway for you, but first I want to share a teensy bit about the books that I am giving away. . . A Time of Grace is a touching trilogy that entails the lives and accounts of the Picoletti family. As you read about the members in this family you will be taken on an incredible emotional journey of heartache, pain, disappointment. . . hope, forgiveness, redemption. . . love, grace, and healing. The bittersweet stories of Grace and Sarah are presented in the first book The Fragrance of Geraniums and their tales continue on through the series. Alicia gets right down to the nitty gritty and doesn't hold back about the heartache, pain, and su...