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Simple beauty for your home
We held our last study of the year where two special stories about the birth of the Christ Child were shared.
Peggy read to us from the gospel of Luke ch. 2…
The Birth of Jesus
1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while a Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to their own town to register.
4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
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Friends Peggy Luigs (L, Peggy #2), Carrie Ballard (back) and Peggy Hayes (R, Peggy #1), our hostess. |
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One of the many wonderful crosses in Peggy’s home. |
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L-R: New friend Jane, Carrie, Peggy #1, Peggy #2, and another new friend Nancy, who is a pastor’s wife. |
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Laura’s super cute ornament display in her kitchen ~ based off the one I’m linking here! |
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Don’t you just love this pink decorated Christmas tree in it’s little cart??! |
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This beautiful china hutch is part of a set of antique oak pieces brought back from their living in Germany when Mr. Decor was stationed overseas. |
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Love, love the villages and castles on these vintage china pieces ~ so pretty! |
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Love this alcove for the range and all the brick! The copper pans and sieves remind me of the copper pans and moulds my mother collected. |
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I believe this is Johnson Bros. “Friendly Village.” |
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14, NIV)
“This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12, NIV)
3. “Shepherds candle” ~ which represents “Joy” as the shepherds heard the Good News and went in search of this great news. This is the third candle lit and it is traditionally a pink or rose-colored candle.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. (Luke 2:8–11, NIV)
4. “Angels candle” ~ lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent, the Sunday before Christmas, is the third and final purple candle lit. It represents “Peace.”
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My own little scene at home… |
~~~~ A few of my Favorites ~~~~
We wish you all a very happy holiday and we’ll see you next week.
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The outdoor Girls masquerading around the front yard ~ *edited out light to hide indoor lighting from our Prairie Home in the background plus also lightened blacks a bit in Lightroom. |
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The Jewish Cemetery and Memorial at Boot Hill, Tombstone, Arizona. |
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I had just heard of stacking Cinderella pumpkins… |
Happy Friday, Everyone!
My name is Barbara, but I go by Barb most of the time. I am married and have two children in college.
My daughter is studying art and my son is studying
broadcasting and journalism.
Me? I work in the local school district as a classroom aide working with students in a Special Education classroom. Aside from that, I enjoy designing things, creating crafts and decorating around the home when I am home. I’m glad you are here and hope you’ll come along as we explore decorating and garden ideas, create some fun crafts and DIY projects, and share a little of my faith in our Great Creator.
Places to Visit ~ The Historic St. Anthony Hotel
Here is another tablesetting I created last year when I made this little faux pumpkin vase to brighten up our fall table.
Super easy to create you can watch my YouTube post or if you prefer photographs to follow then here is the post that went with along with the video. This pumpkin vase was created out of a styrofoam pumpkin found at Walmart ~ I like this because it can be reused from year to year and can also use it to hold candy on Halloween night if you like to pass treats out to your neighborhood kids!
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The fun part of any decorating and especially in the fall is getting to move things around and our little maiden moves around quite a bit.
I like dressing this maiden with my inexpensive necklaces as here in our Prairie Home I don’t have a dedicated place to hang up my necklaces.
We did just purchase a hanging wall piece that has hooks which can be pulled out or pushed in flush but I still like to hang baubles on this girl!
If you have some favorite pieces you like to decorate with think of different ways you can use your piece. Here I’ve added a linen napkin found at Ikea underneath along with some feathers found out on daily walks with our dog. Adding in a few favorite teacups just for fun finishes the look.
Adding a lovely bowl of fruit is another nice way to add in some fall color in beautiful reds and oranges. Also bring out a few woven baskets that might have been put away and forgotten about since last year as they add in their own warmth to our decorating.
And as you finish putting out just a few fall touches to spruce up your early autumn decor sit back, relax and have a nice cup of tea and a treat of your own.
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Sharing with
Sweet Inspiration ~ The Boondock’s Blog
Thursday Favorite Things ~ Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Style Showcase ~ Shabbyfufu
Friday Features ~ Oh, My Heartsie Girl!
Make It Pretty ~ The Dedicated House
Let the fall decorating begin,
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A tablesetting out of doors set for Valentine’s Day this past winter. |
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Our current chandy with double pearl garlands and acrylic and glass drops and ornaments. |
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Our last home’s dining room chandelier with faux greenery, pearl garlands, large crystal drops and swan ornaments. |
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Our current chandelier dressed with acrylic and glass Christmas ornaments. |
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My usual workspace ~ comfortable, bright and pretty and functional! |