Fiori Di Como: The Bellagio, Las Vegas When you walk into The Bellagio in Las Vegas, a spectacular sight awaits you: an extraordinary array of 2000 colorful hand-blown glass blossoms, suspended high above you from the 18 feet ceiling. This photograph of Dale Chihuly’s Fiori Di Como, the world’s largest glass sculpture, is my entry […]
Maple Beef Stew
Maple Beef Stew I was a winter bride, so it should come as no surprise that I wasn’t married for very long before my husband got a hankering for a hearty stew. Since neither of us had any good stew recipes up our sleeves at that time, we began to search for the perfect cookbook […]
Songs Of Worship #5: Awesome God
Design by Edie More at Rich Gifts This week, as I reflect upon the countless ways that God has protected my family from harm, provided for our every need, and providentially orchestrated the circumstances of our lives to turn every harmful thing into good, there has been one constant thought running through my mind: Our […]
For The Love Of Pumpkins
Ever since I posted my photo of those amazing Bellagio Pumpkins, I’ve had pumpkins on my mind, so I’m excited to finally have a chance to share a pumpkin-themed card with you! Here’s a little information about the design. Most of the products on this card are from CTMH. The muted vintage look on the […]
WOYWW 42 & Wordless Wednesday: Tsunami The Bag Kitty
Tsunami, The Bag Kitty Hello, dear friends, I hope you don’t mind if I do a bit of multi-tasking today. I’m dealing with a few emergencies that have cropped up on the homefront this week, and rather than skip today’s posts before I dash out the door, I thought I’d combine posts and give a quick update. […]
A Season Full Of Color
It finally feels like Autumn in Summerland. Not that the view from my window reveals this: as I gaze outwards, I still see nothing but green everywhere. But the past few days have brought with them cooloer temperatures, cloudier skies, and the rarity of rain. As the days begin to darken, I feel my body longing to hunker down […]
Songs Of Worship #4: The Desert Song
Photo By Saad Alafaliq Have there been times in your life when you’ve felt distant from God – when you’ve felt isolated from those around you – when you’ve reached out to others but they have not responded in kind? This is my prayer in the desert When all that’s within me feels dry This is […]
Beef With Caramelized Onions & Red Peppers
If you are looking for a new way to serve beef to your family, you’ll want to give today’s recipe a try! Now I have a picky palate when it comes to beef, but this flavorful dish is one of my favorites! This recipe represents my beef-loving husband’s adaption of one that inspired him in Williams Sonoma Kitchen Library Stir Fry. One of the […]
Free Origami Paper
Have you always wanted to try your hand at Origami – the Japanese art of paper folding – but lacked the knowledge or the special paper needed? Well, thanks to Everything In Paper Crafting, you can now learn this ancient art for free! For a limited time, they are sponsoring a Paper Promotion where US residents can […]
WOYWW 41: Mr Bright Eyes
Greetings From Mr Bright Eyes (aka Legend) Hello dear WOYWWers, it’s good to be back after last week’s absence! For those of you who have not heard, I recently did the Humpty Dumpty and had a bad fall. After spending most of last week offline, I am now playing catch-up. So, no new projects today – instead, […]
Mischief Danced In His Eyes
Baby Tsunami Caught In A Candid Moment For this week’s Babies theme at Shutter Love Tuesdays, I thought I’d share a picture of Baby Tsunami in one of his naughtier kitty moments! I love the spontaneity of this shot – it’s hard to resist a kitten gone wild! Eager to see more great photographs? Anxious […]