Art by Colleen Attara I'm starting off our ethics theme by sharing a new project that is close to my heart in so many ways. Since getting home after my mom's illness I have not posted an update, because though the scary life or death part is hopefully over, my mama has not had a happy ending yet. When it came time to leave the hospital last month there was no where to take her … [Read more...] about HouseRaiser: The Ethics of Home
For the Heart
Happy New Year + Printable Planners!
Happy New Year! I love this time of year... it's like a big "reset" button for life. It helps me step back and look at the past year and set some goals for the upcoming new year. I don't know about you, but I'm a big planner/list maker... It helps me keep track of what projects I'm working on and what appointments I have to remember (because I'll never remember, unless I … [Read more...] about Happy New Year + Printable Planners!
Adventures in Merry Memory Making
"Merry" lettering by Shauna Lynn for OMHG “I sometimes think we expect too much of Christmas Day. We try to crowd into it the long arrears of kindliness and humanity of the whole year. As for me, I like to take my Christmas a little at a time, all through the year. And thus I drift along into the holidays – let them overtake me unexpectedly – waking up some fine morning and … [Read more...] about Adventures in Merry Memory Making
DIY WATERCOLOUR HOLIDAY CARDS
I’ve been making my own holiday cards for as long as I can remember; it started out as a creative outlet to the mass-produced alternative and has now become one of the things I enjoy most about the holiday season! I always tend to wait until the weather changes and it actually feels like the holidays before coming up with my designs; I just can’t seem to get into the … [Read more...] about DIY WATERCOLOUR HOLIDAY CARDS
{FREE SCREENSAVER} Merry Merry!
Now who said this? Does anyone know? I've seen it referenced several times, but never attributed to anyone... It's so sweet and the sentiment seems perfect for our month of merry-making! Into Each Day Put: One Teaspoon of Good Spirits, a Dash of Fun, a Pinch of Folly, and a Huge Heap Full of Laughter~ Unknown The above illustration is available as a screensaver. Click the … [Read more...] about {FREE SCREENSAVER} Merry Merry!
