• Easy Entertaining

    French Macaron Class

    Just like December “blew in,” Chef Justin Ward, in a whirlwind of energy, smiles, and laughter appeared at my house last Saturday for his third time in about a year.  He’s a native Texan, who found his heart and soul in Europe following his graduation from Jackson College of Ministries. This…

  • Home Tour

    Peace and Chaos–The 2022 Christmas House Tour

    December blew in and caught me by surprise.  I looked at the calendar in November and thought, “It’s not going to be so bad in December!” Then things started getting added to the December calendar, rapidly. I’m sure I’m not alone. The house has looked more like chaos than anything else…

  • Devotions

    Counting My Blessings

    Happy post-Thanksgiving!  There was no time to blog last week, but I was thinking about it.  Does that count for anything?  No?  Oh, well. Today I’m wrapping up my Christmas decorating and feeling so thankful–thankful for the anticipation of slowing down and actually enjoying the festive decorations and lights; thankful for the Christmas gatherings…