by Marian Parsons | Dec 5, 2023 | All Things Home, crafts, Decorating, Holiday, Tutorials, Winter
For the past few years, I have used dried orange slices in my Christmas decorating in various ways. I’ve tucked them into garlands, swags, and wreaths and made them into ornaments to hang from the tree. This year, I decided to make them into a garland to hang...
by Marian Parsons | Nov 29, 2022 | crafts, Holiday, Winter
Last year, I was particularly in the mood to get crafty for Christmas. Some years, I just want to focus on big-picture decorating, but last year, it was the details that captured my attention and I really loved it. I have already dried my oranges and bought the...
by Marian Parsons | Oct 18, 2022 | All Things Home, Antiques, Favorite Finds
The last few days have been a whirlwind and I finally have a chance to sit down and write to share what I’ve been up to. Some of it has been personal – attending a banquet, Jeff’s installation into his new pastoral position (which included a very...
by Marian Parsons | Dec 6, 2021 | crafts, Decorating, german glass glitter, Holiday, Tutorials, Winter
I have another easy Christmas craft for you using a cereal box, school glue & glitter! While I love pretty much all creative endeavors, I’ve never considered myself a “crafter”, but Christmas brings out the crafter in me. It’s the perfect...
by Marian Parsons | Nov 28, 2021 | a slice of life, art supplies, Favorite Things
As I’ve been sharing some of my fountain pens on Instagram and here on the blog, I’ve received some messages asking for recommendations for affordable fountain pens for fountain-pen-beginners or for those who don’t want to spend a lot on a pen. When...