Category Archives: Holidays ~ Celebrations

My Holiday Wrapping Station

Posted on December 14, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,I’ve seen several posts recently on organizing holiday wrapping supplies.  Here is my simple solution.I needed a place to put this vintage tea cart to make room for the Christmas tree in the living room.  The master bedroom is … Continue reading →

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Christmas Red

Posted on December 8, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Life in a huge family is chaotic. Especially in the holiday bustle, you have to claim your calm  where you can find it. A flutter and glow and jingle of Christmas red here and there. Red’s not usually  the calming color,  … Continue reading →

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Prepping Your Kitchen to Fix a Feast

Posted on November 20, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,Thanksgiving is in just three days!  We’re getting ready for a big feast for 17 people.   My married daughters are bringing over some of the food, but I know that my kitchen will still be in quite a frenzy … Continue reading →

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Autumn: A Pretty Home and Yummy Food on a Budget

Posted on October 13, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Are you ready for autumn?  I’m not quite there yet, since it’s still so warm here in Orlando, but I’m working on it. My husband is going to retrieve our autumn decoration bin from storage this weekend, but … Continue reading →

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Knowing That She Hath Wings

Posted on May 14, 2012 by virginiaknowles

While cleaning yesterday, I found this little book of inspirational sayings wedged between my favorite reading chair and my bookcase.  I flipped it open to this page and stopped.  Yes, that speaks to me right now!  I thought it might … Continue reading →

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Two Trifles: Chocolate Strawberry and Caramel Apple

Posted on April 13, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Easter dinner calls for a special dessert!  This year, I decided to make two trifles.  A trifle is made from layering chunks or cake with sauces, whipped cream, and other yummy ingredients — in our case  one with … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Holidays ~ Celebrations, Homemaking, Jesus, My Favorites, Project 52, Virginia | 3 Comments