Annual Cookie Day
I get together every year with my mom, sisters-in-law (and their mothers), and my mother-in-law to bake. We call it Cookie Day.
But really, it is a day each year to connect with one another. Some of us bake, others do projects to help them get ready for Christmas (like addressing Christmas cards), and [...]
Weekend Project
Are you as excited for me as I am? Think of all the tinkering that can be done!
I hope to get this new-to-me workbench all nestled away, in her spot in the garage, asap.
Have a great weekend!
Love,
Jess
My Wreath Got a face lift
I was given this beautiful, handmade pine cone wreath a number of years ago. (Thanks Aunt Mary J0!)
For Christmas, it needed a bit of festivity splashed on her.
1. Start with a plain pine cone wreath. The wreath could stand alone too, it’s so wintery and natural. But, that wouldn’t be [...]
Dollar Store: Ball Ornaments and Felt Trees
Just a little bling for that Christmas touch!
Just a reminder of what the farm window looked like before:
Proudly linked up with Kimba’s DIY Day and DIY Showoff Blog Holiday Edition and Today’s Creative Blog Get Your Craft On.
Love,
Jess
At the Farm
Peter’s Uncle hosted Thanksgiving at his new farm house in the country. We enjoyed pumpkin pie made with pumpkins from their garden and a roasted hog from one of their pigs. So we said Oink! Oink! instead of Gobble! Gobble!
I was glad that I was still in maternity pants so I could treat [...]
Big sister, big brother and two little sisters
I am grateful for my kids! Molly, Ryan, Claire and Leah
I am also grateful for glue guns, flavored coffee and good books.
May your attitude of gratitude lift your eyes to God and thank Him today and everyday!
Love,
Jess
Wordless Wednesday
Just A Blink journals my ups and downs in creating thrifty home decor, spending time with my family, and finding simplicity. I write about everything from my garage sale addiction to my faith in God.
Read along as time flies!